search technology

Google's unveiling of Bard represented a direct, high-stakes response to the sudden mainstream success of ChatGPT and the scramble among tech giants to own the next generation of search and conversational AI experiences. Announced by the company's CEO as an "important next step on our AI...

Google has brought a hefty dollop of theatre to London’s West End by turning curiosity into currency: a Covent Garden pop-up billed as the “World’s Longest Coffee Bar” invites visitors to pay not with cash but with a Search, while the stunt doubles as a public demo of AI Mode in Google Search...

In recent years, the landscape of online search has undergone significant transformations, with Reddit emerging as a formidable contender to traditional search engines like Google. This shift is largely attributed to Reddit's strategic integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and its vast...

In a significant move to redefine the digital search landscape, Google and Microsoft have recently unveiled advanced AI-driven search tools, marking a pivotal shift in how users interact with information online. These innovations aim to provide more intuitive, efficient, and personalized search...

In a recent LinkedIn post, Jordi Ribas, Microsoft's Corporate Vice President of Search and AI, provided a comparative analysis of Microsoft's Copilot Search and Google's AI Mode, highlighting the distinct approaches each platform takes in handling specific query types. Ribas acknowledged the...

Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the way we search for and interact with information online. With the exponential growth in digital content—ranging from text and videos to code and research papers—users are increasingly seeking smarter, more intuitive tools to navigate the noise. The...

Mozilla’s latest experiment in the world of web browsing marks a significant shift in how users might interact with search engines, as the organization quietly launches a public test of AI-powered search—with Perplexity AI—within its latest Firefox release, version 139. Despite the relatively...

Microsoft’s announcement of agentic retrieval for Azure AI Search signifies a landmark transition for enterprise conversational AI, promising to redefine how intelligent systems access, interpret, and utilize knowledge at scale. Where traditional retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) pipelines...

The sudden announcement by Microsoft to retire Bing Search APIs on August 11, 2025 represents a pivotal shift not only for developers but for the broader search ecosystem that has long depended on open web data access. Since their inception, Bing Search APIs have provided a critical...

OpenAI’s chief executive, Sam Altman, has recently ignited a fresh round of debate on the future of internet search. Appearing before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, Altman was directly pressed with a question that Silicon Valley has pondered ever since artificial intelligence tools entered...

In a significant shift within the tech industry, Apple is reportedly exploring the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) search capabilities into its Safari browser, a move that could challenge Google's longstanding dominance in the search engine market. This development has already had...

Microsoft's Windows 11 Copilot+ Recall feature has finally reached a public rollout phase after a prolonged and controversial development journey. Initially announced in mid-2024 as part of Microsoft's broader AI integration within Windows ecosystems, Recall is an AI-driven feature designed to...

The surge in artificial intelligence has redefined how we search for information online, transforming old-school search paradigms into interactive, nuanced explorations. For Windows users—especially those on Windows 11—the blend of traditional search methods and AI-powered inquiry opens up a...

The integration of artificial intelligence into everyday life is reshaping how we search and connect with information. Microsoft’s rollout of Bing Copilot Search marks a significant evolution in search technology. With its AI-powered capabilities, Microsoft not only refines the user experience...

In the fast-evolving arena of artificial intelligence, Yahoo has tossed its hat into the ring, unveiling a suite of AI features for Yahoo Search that have left many tech enthusiasts intrigued and speculating about their roots. Is it OpenAI, Microsoft Copilot, or a blend of both that’s powering...

Specializing in search technologies, Link Removed has developed on-premise search solutions integrated into FAST and SharePoint 2010. In order to deliver its next generation, scalable, and cost-effective offerings, BA Insight is embracing cloud computing by leveraging Link Removed and the Link...

In this episode of the SharePoint Sideshow, Paul Stubbs interviews Microsoft curriculum manager Cliff Fitzgerald. Cliff discusses the many learning opportunities that Microsoft FAST Search makes available for developers and IT Pros alike. For example, FAST University offers self-directed online...