Google quietly dropped an official, experimental Windows app that behaves like a Spotlight- or PowerToys-style launcher — press Alt + Space and you can search local files, installed apps, Google Drive, the web, and even select on-screen content with Google Lens — a direct play into the launcher...
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The evolution of web browsers over the past decade has been driven by relentless innovation, fierce competition, and the ever-expanding possibilities of artificial intelligence. For millions of users worldwide, Chrome remains synonymous with speed, efficiency, and seamless integration with the...
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