Google Labs Windows App: Floating Spotlight Search with Lens & AI

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Google’s experimental Windows app aims to remove the friction of switching windows to look something up — a floating, Spotlight‑like search bar you summon with Alt + Space that can search local files, installed apps, Google Drive, and the web, and that folds in Google Lens and the company’s AI Mode for follow‑up questions and deeper, multimodal responses. (blog.google)

Background / Overview​

Google announced an experimental desktop app for Windows via its Search team as part of Labs, positioning the tool as a “search without switching windows” utility. The official post describes a compact, always‑available floating search capsule that appears when you press Alt + Space and returns results drawn from local files, installed apps, Google Drive, and the broader web. The app also includes built‑in Google Lens visual search and the option to use Google’s AI Mode for extended, conversational follow‑ups. (blog.google)
This move is notable because Google has historically favored web‑first experiences rather than native desktop clients for services like Docs, Gmail, or YouTube. The company’s decision to ship a dedicated Windows app — even experimentally — signals a rethink: the desktop remains a critical productivity surface, and Google wants search and multimodal AI to be part of users’ immediate workflows on Windows.

What the app does (feature breakdown)​

  • Floating search bar — A small overlay that appears over any active application when summoned by the keyboard shortcut (Alt + Space). It’s intended to be fast and non‑disruptive, letting you get answers without opening a separate browser tab or app. (blog.google)
  • Unified local and cloud results — The app indexes or queries your computer files, installed apps, Google Drive documents, and the web, surfacing relevant matches together so you don’t have to pick where to look first. (blog.google)
  • Google Lens integration — Visual search is built in: you can select anything on your screen — an image, a diagram, a math equation — and run a Lens query directly from the overlay to translate text, identify objects, or extract information. (blog.google)
  • AI Mode & follow‑ups — Switch the bar into AI Mode to get synthesized answers and continue the conversation with follow‑up prompts, mirroring the AI Overviews and AI Mode functionality Google has expanded across Search. This ties the desktop entry point directly into Google’s multimodal AI stack. (blog.google)
  • Simple installation and sign‑in — As an experiment, the app is available via Google Labs and requires a Google sign‑in after installation. The initial rollout is limited geographically and linguistically. (blog.google)

Quick user flow (what using it looks like)​

  • Install the experiment from Google Labs and sign in with a Google account. (blog.google)
  • Press Alt + Space to summon the floating search bar (keyboard shortcut). (blog.google)
  • Type a query to search local files, apps, Drive, and the web — or highlight part of the screen and use Lens to perform a visual lookup. (blog.google)
  • Optionally switch into AI Mode to receive a synthesized answer and follow up with conversational questions. (blog.google)

Availability, system requirements, and gating​

Google describes the app as an experiment in Labs, meaning it’s deliberately limited and subject to change. The initial roll‑out is:
  • Region: United States only (Labs experiment). (blog.google)
  • OS support: Windows 10 and above (Google’s post specifies support for “Windows 10 and above”). (blog.google)
  • Language: English in the initial test. (blog.google)
  • Sign‑in requirement: Users must sign in with a Google account after installation; Google frames the product as part of Search Labs testing. (blog.google)
Because the app is experimental, availability can be server‑gated (A/B testing or staged rollouts), and features or behaviors may vary between testers. That’s the intended point of Labs: Google can iterate quickly based on telemetry and feedback before wider deployment. (blog.google)

Why this matters: the real user problem Google targets​

Windows users still juggle multiple contexts: local files, cloud drives, websites, and visual information on screen. Opening a browser tab, switching applications, or taking a photo with a phone to run Lens queries introduces friction. Google’s desktop app reduces that context switching by providing a lightweight, always‑available entry point.
  • Speed and flow: Making search summonable from any context preserves momentum. A developer drafting documentation, a student reading a PDF, or a gamer spotting an unfamiliar item can search with a single keystroke. (blog.google)
  • Multimodal usefulness: Integrating Lens and AI Mode means you can get visual recognition plus synthesized answers in the same flow — useful for homework help, translating screenshots, quick fact checks, and iterative research. (blog.google)
  • Competition with OS‑level assistants: Microsoft has pushed Copilot into Windows and Edge with its own AI features and quicklets; Google’s app is squarely targeted at reclaiming a desktop presence for its search and AI stack. Having a standalone app lets Google avoid being limited to browser contexts and puts its assistant directly into everyday desktop work. (theverge.com)

How it compares to existing desktop search tools​

Spotlight (macOS)​

Apple’s Spotlight consolidates local files, apps, and quick actions behind a single hotkey (Command + Space). Google’s app follows a similar principle — a single keystroke summons a compact search surface — but extends that familiar pattern with built‑in Lens and AI Mode, making visual and conversational search first‑class within the overlay. The result is more multimodal than traditional search bars. (blog.google)

Windows Search / Copilot (Windows)​

Microsoft has been integrating AI into Windows through Copilot and File Explorer AI actions, including visual search features accessible from the taskbar and new file‑search capabilities in Copilot. Google’s overlay competes by offering a cross‑context search that doesn’t depend on Microsoft’s ecosystem. However, both approaches are converging toward the same user need: make the right information accessible with minimal switching. (theverge.com)

Technical and UX considerations​

Keyboard shortcut collision​

Alt + Space is the app’s chosen shortcut. That keystroke is not unused on Windows historically: it opens the window system menu in many contexts and has been adopted by third‑party tools (for example, PowerToys Run defaults to Alt + Space) and even by Microsoft in new Copilot quick‑view UIs. That creates potential conflicts: whichever app registers the shortcut first or at the appropriate scope will win, and users who rely on Alt + Space for other utilities may be surprised. The Verge noted similar Alt + Space usage in Windows Copilot’s quick view. (theverge.com)

Windowing model and focus behavior​

A floating overlay that can be summoned over full‑screen apps presents edge cases: games running in exclusive fullscreen, UWP sandboxed apps, and certain low‑level input hooks could block or disrupt the overlay. Google will need robust window parenting and focus handling to avoid losing input or creating unexpected alt‑tab behavior. Past engineering notes and Chromium/Chrome team discussions show the complexity of detaching floating panels from the browser environment without breaking window hierarchies.

Performance and indexing​

Searching local files implies either local indexing or fast metadata queries. Google’s announcement suggests the overlay queries both local and cloud data; how much is indexed locally versus queried on demand will influence latency, CPU usage, and storage. Users on older PCs or with heavy disk I/O might see different performance characteristics.

Data handling, privacy, and enterprise risk​

Any desktop feature that captures screen content or uploads visual data to the cloud raises clear privacy flags. Visual searches using Lens send images for recognition and retrieval; many similar tools process images server‑side to access large models and up‑to‑date indexes.
  • Cloud processing: Visual analysis and many AI overviews are performed in the cloud rather than fully on‑device. That creates a data exfiltration surface: screenshots, OCR results, and visual context may be transmitted to Google servers. Enterprise users and privacy‑conscious individuals should treat the default behavior as cloud‑based unless Google documents clear on‑device processing modes. (blog.google)
  • Sensitive content hazard: Screenshots may contain account tokens, internal documents, or personally identifiable information. If a user invokes Lens on a private screenshot, that data could be processed and logged unless protections are in place. Enterprise admins will likely require policy controls or MDM options to disable the app or block network access for it. Discussion around similar features in Edge and other desktop search experiments highlights this risk and recommends that admins treat visual search features with caution until enterprise controls are available.
  • Sign‑in tethering: Google’s Lab experiment requires a Google account sign‑in, which links queries to an identity. That improves personalization but also means your usage could be tied back to an account — a factor organizations must consider for compliance and auditing. (blog.google)
Practical precautions for privacy‑minded users and IT:
  • Use the Labs experiment on personal devices only until enterprise governance is clarified.
  • Avoid selecting images or screen regions containing sensitive information.
  • Look for privacy toggles or options to route analysis through enterprise proxies or block Lens uploads. If these aren’t present in early builds, delay adoption for work machines.

Strengths and limitations: a critical appraisal​

Strengths​

  • Lowered activation cost: The keystroke overlay dramatically reduces friction for quick lookups, which is a measurable productivity win if latency and relevance are good. (blog.google)
  • Multimodal integration: Lens + AI Mode inside a single desktop surface is powerful — it unifies image recognition, OCR, translation, and conversational follow‑ups in one flow. For research, learning, and creative tasks, this is an attractive pattern. (blog.google)
  • Google’s search & AI backbone: The app brings Google’s vast search index and AI models (AI Overviews / AI Mode) to the desktop in a direct way, potentially offering higher‑quality web answers than local OS search alone. (blog.google)

Limitations and open questions​

  • Privacy and data residency: Without clear enterprise controls and on‑device modes, organizations must treat the app as cloud‑dependent and potentially prohibited for sensitive workflows.
  • Shortcut conflicts and discoverability: Alt + Space may collide with existing shortcuts and utilities; users will need clear settings to remap keys or disable the overlay. The Verge’s reporting on similar Alt + Space usage by Copilot suggests this is a real UX tension. (theverge.com)
  • Indexing scope and speed: How the app balances local indexing vs. live queries will determine real‑world usefulness. If searches are slow or inconsistent, adoption will falter.
  • Platform fragmentation: Google supports Windows 10 and above, but different Windows versions (10 vs. 11) and hardware (x86 vs. ARM) may show divergent behavior, especially given prior fragmentation efforts around Drive and ARM builds. Google has been bringing other Windows apps up to parity (e.g., Drive on ARM), suggesting they’ll support mainstream platforms, but early tests may be uneven. (9to5google.com)

Enterprise implications and admin guidance​

For IT teams, the app raises immediate governance questions:
  • Inventory and block lists: Admins should track whether the app appears inside managed fleets and prepare to block installs or outbound connections if data protection policies require it.
  • MDM and policy controls: Ask for or await enterprise controls that disable Lens uploads, prevent sign‑in with certain accounts, or force offline/local processing only.
  • Training and awareness: If the tool is allowed, educate users on the types of data they should not submit (screenshots with personal data, customer PII, proprietary documents).
  • Audit trails: Verify whether query logs, screenshots, or AI interactions are retained and whether they can be exported for compliance reviews.
Until Google publishes enterprise guidance and management hooks, organizations should default to cautious adoption. Similar visual search experiments in Edge and early Copilot rollouts show enterprise gating is typically added later in the product lifecycle — but waiting for these controls is prudent for regulated sectors.

What this means for the Windows desktop ecosystem​

Google’s app is another sign that AI and multimodal search are migrating from the browser into the desktop OS itself. Microsoft, Apple, and third‑party developers are converging on patterns that bring quick, conversational, and visual search into moments of need. That competition benefits users by raising expectations for low‑friction tools, but it also complicates the desktop: multiple overlay agents vying for attention, privacy trade‑offs, and subtle UX conflicts (hotkey collisions, window focus).
Expect to see:
  • Rapid iteration and experimentation inside Labs/Insider programs. (blog.google)
  • Competing quick‑access overlays from major platforms (Microsoft Copilot, Google Labs app, third‑party runners) that will push keyboard shortcut reconfiguration and per‑app control panels into the foreground. (theverge.com)
  • More enterprise feature gating and on‑device AI processing options as administrators demand safer default deployments.

Practical guidance for power users (how to try it responsibly)​

  • Opt into Google Labs only on a personal, non‑corporate device while the experiment remains limited. (blog.google)
  • Before using Lens on the desktop, check what information is visible in the selected area; avoid selecting screens with sensitive fields.
  • If Alt + Space conflicts with other tools (PowerToys Run, etc.), look for a remapping option or disable the competing tool — or avoid enabling the experiment until Google offers a shortcut preference. (theverge.com)
  • Monitor network traffic if you need to be certain nothing leaves the device; early experimental apps may not have clear privacy dashboards.

What to watch next​

  • Official productization: Will Google expand the app outside the U.S., add additional languages, or include enterprise controls and on‑device processing modes? The Labs post frames the release as experimental, so these are the natural next steps. (blog.google)
  • Shortcut and UX changes: Google may offer alternate default shortcuts or a settings pane to address conflicts with PowerToys, Copilot, and long‑standing Windows behaviors. (theverge.com)
  • Integration with Chrome and Drive: Deeper ties into Chrome (Ask Google about this page) and Drive could make the overlay a true cross‑surface assistant, not just a search bar. Google’s broader AI Mode/Canvas work suggests the company will push the integration further. (techcrunch.com)

Conclusion​

Google’s Windows desktop experiment is a clear attempt to bring the company’s dominant search and its emerging multimodal AI capabilities directly into the daily workflows of Windows users. The floating Alt + Space overlay with Lens and AI Mode could solve a real productivity problem: fast, context‑aware answers without context switching. That promise is substantial — but it comes with measurable risks around privacy, enterprise governance, and user experience friction (shortcut collisions and platform differences).
Tech professionals and power users should evaluate the app cautiously: it’s worth testing on personal machines to assess the UX and capability lift, but organizations should wait for enterprise controls before endorsing it on managed devices. If Google follows the pattern of other Lab experiments, expect rapid iteration and eventual maturation into a feature that will reframe how much of our daily work happens without leaving the current window — provided privacy, control, and performance concerns are addressed during the rollout. (blog.google)
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Google’s new experimental Windows desktop app lands as a compact, Spotlight‑style overlay you summon with Alt + Space, promising unified search across local files, installed apps, Google Drive and the web — and it brings Google Lens and the company’s AI Mode into the same lightweight workflow. (techcrunch.com) (blog.google)

Background​

Google has long favored a web‑first approach to search and productivity tools, but the company’s latest test shows a renewed focus on the desktop as a primary productivity surface. The app is being distributed through Search Labs, Google’s experimental channel for early features; the initial rollout is limited to English‑language users in the United States and requires a PC running Windows 10 or later. (techcrunch.com)
This move sits inside a broader push by Google to make AI Mode — the conversational, multimodal variant of Search powered by Gemini models — the go‑to interface for complex questions and multimodal queries. Google has been incrementally adding image understanding, live camera features, PDF and file uploads, and other multimodal capabilities to AI Mode across mobile and desktop over 2025. (blog.google)
Windows enthusiast communities reacted quickly to the announcement, treating the release as a potential productivity boon and a strategic counterpoint to Microsoft’s own desktop AI efforts. Initial forum threads highlight excitement about the Alt + Space hotkey and Lens integration while flagging concerns about privacy and enterprise applicability.

Overview: what the app actually does​

At its simplest, the app is a summonable search overlay that aims to remove context switching when you need information.
  • Press Alt + Space to open a small, floating search capsule above whatever app you’re using. (techcrunch.com)
  • The search results are unified: they can include matches from your local hard drive, installed applications, files in Google Drive, and web results. (techcrunch.com)
  • Google Lens is built into the overlay, allowing you to select part of the screen (an image, diagram, text block) and run a visual query — translate text, identify objects, extract math expressions, or search visually. (techcrunch.com)
  • You can toggle AI Mode to get synthesized, conversational answers and follow‑ups for complex requests, rather than just a list of links. AI Mode supports multimodal inputs and longer, multi‑part queries. (blog.google)
  • The overlay supports filters — All results, AI Mode, Images, Shopping, Videos — and offers a dark mode option. (techcrunch.com)
This is an intentionally compact, fast path to the exact same AI and Lens functionality Google has been expanding in Search and the Google app, but placed in‑line on the desktop rather than in a browser tab or separate mobile experience. (blog.google)

Technical specifics and verified claims​

The most critical specifications and claims from Google and press coverage are:
  • Availability: distributed via Search Labs, initially for users in the United States and English only. (techcrunch.com)
  • Hotkey: Alt + Space summons the overlay. (techcrunch.com)
  • OS minimum: Windows 10 or later. (techcrunch.com)
  • Core features: local file and app indexing, Google Drive integration, web results, Google Lens for visual queries, and access to AI Mode for conversational answers. (techcrunch.com)
These items are corroborated by Google’s Search blog posts describing AI Mode and multimodal search rollouts, as well as independent reporting from major tech outlets. Where Google’s blog details AI Mode’s multimodal abilities, TechCrunch and other outlets describe the Windows app’s UI behavior and platform gating. (blog.google)
Caveat: Google’s distribution model for Lab experiments often involves staged or server‑side gating, so visible availability may vary even for eligible users. Reported system requirements and region/language gating are the published baseline, but enrollment may not guarantee immediate access for every account. This possibility is explicitly called out in Google’s Labs communications. (blog.google)

How it works in practice: UX and the flow​

The design intent is fast interruption‑free lookups that keep you in the moment.
  • Install the Lab experiment and sign in with a Google account.
  • Press Alt + Space to summon the overlay from any active window. (techcrunch.com)
  • Type a query, paste content, or use the selection tool to invoke Lens on a region of the screen. (techcrunch.com)
  • Choose the AI Mode tab for synthesized answers and follow‑ups, or switch to filters (Images, Shopping, Videos) for targeted results. (techcrunch.com)
The Lens integration implies the overlay has access to screen capture at runtime (for region selection). How Google handles the capture, whether that data is temporarily processed locally, or whether images are sent to cloud services for analysis, is not comprehensively documented in the public blog posts covering the app announcement; Google’s broader Lens and AI Mode documentation indicates a mix of local and cloud processing for different features, depending on device, subscription tier, and the specific capability invoked. Where exact handling is unspecified, treat data routing as a privacy consideration and test under controlled conditions. (blog.google)

Feature deep‑dive​

Unified local + cloud indexing​

The app promises to surface matches from local files, installed apps and Google Drive alongside web results so you don’t have to pick where to look first. This is similar in principle to macOS Spotlight but with built‑in web/AI responses and Google Drive integration. The exact indexing behavior — whether a background local indexer is built, or queries are federated live against local metadata and cloud APIs — is not fully documented for the Windows client at time of launch. Tech press coverage and Google’s AI Mode blog emphasize the unified outcome rather than implementation specifics. (techcrunch.com)

Google Lens on the desktop​

Lens in the overlay lets you select anything on screen: a photo, diagram, piece of text, or a math equation. Practical use cases include on‑screen translation, object identification, homework assistance, and extracting text from images. Google’s public writing on Lens and AI Mode demonstrates how the same multimodal engine is being reused across platforms; however, details about whether OCR or image processing happens locally or in the cloud for the Windows client are not exhaustively spelled out in the announcement. Users should assume some cloud processing may occur for advanced recognition unless Google explicitly documents local-only processing for the desktop client. (blog.google)

AI Mode: from single answers to conversations​

AI Mode is the conversational fabric that allows follow‑ups, clarification, and multi‑step queries. On mobile, Google has already added Canvas creation, PDF uploads and Search Live; the Windows overlay folds AI Mode into a keyboard‑centric desktop flow. This is a meaningful UX difference: instead of moving to a browser or the Google app, you get follow‑ups inline on the desktop. (blog.google)

How it compares to macOS Spotlight, Windows Search and Copilot​

  • macOS Spotlight: Spotlight historically focuses on local files, apps and simple web queries via Safari suggestions; Google’s overlay mirrors Spotlight’s hotkey/overlay model but layers in Google’s web search, Lens and generative AI responses. The product is therefore both a file launcher and a web/AI assistant in one. (techcrunch.com)
  • Windows Search / Copilot: Microsoft has been baking AI into Windows via Copilot and taskbar search, and has pushed its own multimodal and local AI features on Copilot+ hardware. Google’s app aims to provide a Google‑centric alternative to those experiences, placing its search and multimodal AI directly into the desktop without needing to route users through a browser. The dynamic is competitive: Google brings a separate, sign‑in‑backed overlay that leverages the company’s strengths in web search and multimodal models. (theverge.com)

Privacy, security and enterprise considerations​

This section is crucial for readers who will evaluate the app for daily use or deployment in managed environments.
  • Sign‑in requirement: The app requires signing in with a Google account, which ties queries and settings to an identity that may be associated with Google services. That has implications for enterprise policies and data governance. (techcrunch.com)
  • Screen capture and Lens: Using Lens implies screen capture permissions. It’s essential to know whether screen snippets are processed locally or sent to Google servers. Google’s broader Lens and AI Mode documentation suggests a mix of processing strategies; absent explicit local‑only guarantees for the desktop client, assume cloud processing for some capabilities. If you handle confidential data, disable Lens selection or avoid using the overlay on sensitive screens until policy clarity is available. (blog.google)
  • Local indexing: If the app performs local indexing to accelerate queries, index files may contain metadata that applications or admins need to secure. Organizations should assess where index data is stored, whether it’s encrypted at rest, and who can access it. Google’s announcement does not publish enterprise deployment guidance at launch. (techcrunch.com)
  • Telemetry and experiment data: Search Labs is an experimental channel; telemetry collection and server‑side A/B testing are standard parts of that model. Users and admins should expect that Google will collect usage signals to iterate on the product. Check account and Labs settings for telemetry opt‑outs where available. (blog.google)
  • Compliance and jurisdiction: The initial US/English gating reduces cross‑jurisdictional concerns for now, but if the app expands globally, organizations handling regulated data should demand detailed processing and data residency information. (techcrunch.com)

Performance and system requirements​

Google has stated the client runs on Windows 10 and later. The lightweight overlay approach suggests modest CPU and memory usage for the UI itself, but Lens and AI Mode may create additional load when doing image processing or streaming multimodal requests.
  • Expect some network activity for web results and likely cloud processing for advanced Lens or AI Mode queries. (techcrunch.com)
  • Local indexing, if present, may consume disk and CPU during initial scans. Keep an eye on indexing frequency and whether the app provides preferences to limit background scanning. Google’s public notes for the initial release don’t enumerate indexing settings in granular detail — that may evolve as Labs feedback arrives. (techcrunch.com)

Limitations, unknowns, and unverifiable claims​

  • Google’s announcement lists the headline features, but it does not provide full technical documentation for how local files are discovered, how frequently they are indexed, or how many file types and app contexts are supported. Those remain testing questions for early adopters. Flagged as unverified: exact indexing mechanics and network routing for Lens/AI Mode payloads. (techcrunch.com)
  • Availability in Search Labs does not guarantee immediate eligibility: Google’s staged rollout model and server‑side gating mean some accounts or machines might not see the experiment even if they meet the published requirements. Treat rollout status as fluid. (blog.google)
  • Performance behavior on low‑end or heavily secured Windows installations isn’t documented; enterprise admins should trial the app before wider deployment. (techcrunch.com)

Practical recommendations​

For power users, IT admins and security teams, a pragmatic checklist helps evaluate whether and how to adopt the app.
  • For individuals:
  • Test the app in a controlled environment and confirm what gets indexed.
  • Limit Lens usage on screens containing passwords, financial data, or PII.
  • Review Google account privacy settings and Search Labs configuration. (techcrunch.com)
  • For IT administrators:
  • Trial the app on non‑production machines to observe indexing behavior and telemetry.
  • Verify whether the app respects local IT policies and endpoint protection controls.
  • Coordinate with legal/compliance teams to review the implications of Google account sign‑in and cloud processing for enterprise data.
  • Consider blocking via group policy or endpoint management if the app conflicts with corporate data handling rules until detailed documentation is published. (techcrunch.com)
  • For developers and accessibility advocates:
  • Test keyboard navigation, screen‑reader behavior, and high‑contrast themes to ensure the overlay meets accessibility standards.
  • Report issues to Google Labs to influence feature evolution; Search Labs exists precisely to gather early feedback. (blog.google)

Strategic implications for the Windows ecosystem​

Google’s desktop experiment is small in scope but large in signal. It represents:
  • A renewed push by Google to maintain a desktop presence beyond the browser, putting its search and generative capabilities directly into the OS workflow. This hedges against tighter integrations from platform owners and keeps Google present in user workflows where Microsoft and Apple have built native assistants. (wired.com)
  • A UX play that favors immediacy: if users can get high‑quality answers, image understanding and file lookups with a single keystroke, the need to switch contexts (browser, separate apps) reduces, increasing friction for rival experiences. (techcrunch.com)
  • Competitive overlap with Microsoft Copilot and Windows Search. The space for desktop AI assistants is now contested, and Google’s approach emphasizes search‑centric generative responses and multimodal understanding, while Microsoft frames Copilot around deep OS integration and potentially local processing on Copilot+ hardware. Expect both companies to iterate rapidly. (theverge.com)

Strengths and risks — a balanced assessment​

Strengths​

  • Speed and convenience: Alt + Space summons a single overlay for the full stack of Google search, Lens, and AI Mode — a potentially powerful productivity win. (techcrunch.com)
  • Multimodal integration: Bringing Lens and AI Mode into one overlay reduces friction for image‑based and conversational queries. (blog.google)
  • Leverages Google’s search quality: Google’s strengths in web indexing and semantic search are an advantage when producing comprehensive AI answers. (blog.google)

Risks​

  • Privacy and data handling: Screen capture, file indexing and the sign‑in model raise understandable concerns about data routing and retention. Without full technical documentation, enterprise use is risky. (blog.google)
  • Fragmentation: Multiple overlapping search assistants on Windows (Microsoft’s Copilot, Bing integrations, and now Google’s overlay) can fragment user preferences and complicate enterprise support. (theverge.com)
  • Experiment instability: Labs experiments change rapidly; features can be removed or modified. Early adopters should expect breakage or behavior changes during the trial. (blog.google)

What to watch next​

  • Documentation updates from Google clarifying local indexing mechanics, Lens processing locality (local vs cloud), and enterprise controls.
  • Wider geographic and language availability as Labs experiments mature into general releases.
  • Microsoft’s response or product moves to improve Copilot and Windows search in direct competition.
  • Early user feedback about performance on lower‑end devices and interactions with endpoint security software. (blog.google)

Conclusion​

Google’s Windows overlay is a focused experiment that demonstrates a clear design philosophy: put search, generative AI and visual understanding exactly where users need it on the desktop, with the smallest possible interruption. For individuals who value a single‑keystroke lookup tied to Google’s search and multimodal AI, the app can be a genuine productivity enhancer.
However, the experimentary nature of the release, the currently limited availability (U.S., English, Windows 10+), and unresolved technical details around indexing and Lens data handling mean cautious adoption is prudent — especially in enterprise and privacy‑sensitive contexts. Users and administrators should test carefully, review sign‑in and data‑handling behavior, and monitor Google’s Labs documentation as the company iterates.
The debut of this client is a signpost: the desktop remains a battleground for AI‑powered assistants, and major players will continue to press their advantages into the places users work. For now, the overlay is worth trying for curious users and power searchers — but it’s equally worth scrutinizing for those responsible for protecting data and managing corporate endpoints. (techcrunch.com)
Source: TechCrunch Google rolls out new Windows desktop app with Spotlight-like search tool | TechCrunch
 
Google’s experimental Google app for Windows lands as a compact, Spotlight‑style overlay that promises to unify web search, local file search, Google Drive access, Google Lens visual queries and a conversational AI Mode — all summoned from anywhere on the desktop with the Alt + Space hotkey. (blog.google)

Background​

The Windows experiment is part of Google’s broader Search Labs initiative and reflects the company’s push to embed its multimodal search and generative‑AI capabilities directly into users’ day‑to‑day workflows. The app is distributed as a Labs experiment and requires a Google sign‑in; the initial rollout is limited to users in the United States who have their language set to English and run Windows 10 or later. (blog.google)
This release aligns with Google’s recent expansion of AI Mode — a multimodal, Gemini‑backed search experience that can interpret images and answer follow‑ups — and with Lens developments that let Search “see” and reason about visual content. The Windows overlay is effectively a keyboard‑first front end that places those same capabilities onto the desktop. (blog.google)

What the app does — an overview​

At a high level, Google’s Windows app is designed to reduce context switching and keep information retrieval as frictionless as possible. The headline capabilities are:
  • Summonable overlay: Press Alt + Space (default) to open a floating search capsule above any application. The UI is keyboard‑centered, draggable and resizable. (techcrunch.com)
  • Unified results: Results can include matches from local files, installed applications, Google Drive documents and the wider web, presented in a single, consolidated view. (blog.google)
  • Google Lens integration: A built‑in Lens tool lets you select any screen region (image, screenshot, diagram, text) and run an image‑based query for translation, object identification, OCR or math help. (blog.google)
  • AI Mode: Toggle into AI Mode for synthesized, conversational answers with follow‑ups and helpful links — the same multimodal fabric Google has been expanding across Search. (blog.google)
  • Filters and tabs: The interface exposes quick filters/tabs (All results, AI Mode, Images, Shopping, Videos) and a dark mode option. (techcrunch.com)
These features together make the app both a launcher and an assistant: it performs short, system‑focused lookups (like launching apps or opening files) and supports deeper, research‑style interactions through AI Mode.

How a typical session looks​

  • Install the app from Google Search Labs and sign in with a Google account. (blog.google)
  • Press Alt + Space to summon the overlay and type a query. Results appear immediately beneath the search capsule. (arstechnica.com)
  • Use the Lens selector to capture on‑screen content or switch to AI Mode for a synthesized answer and follow‑ups. (blog.google)

Deep dive: features and how they work (what’s verified vs. what’s unclear)​

Unified local + cloud indexing (what is claimed)​

Google says the overlay surfaces matches from local files, installed apps, Google Drive and the web so users don’t have to choose a search surface. This outcome is explicitly described in Google’s announcement and echoed by multiple outlets. (blog.google)
Important caveat (unverified): Google’s public blog and accompanying press coverage emphasize the unified result set but do not publish a full technical breakdown of whether the client builds a persistent local search index, queries local metadata on‑demand, or federates requests to cloud APIs at query time. That detail matters for storage, encryption and enterprise policy, and it remains unspecified at launch. Treat claims of purely local indexing as unverified until Google publishes a technical FAQ or enterprise documentation. (arstechnica.com)

Google Lens integration (what is verified)​

Lens is built into the overlay and allows you to select on‑screen regions for image queries — translating text, identifying objects, extracting math problems and more. Google Lens’s desktop behavior mirrors its mobile and Chrome implementations, and Google’s Lens/AIMode documentation indicates that some visual features use cloud processing, while others may use local routines depending on the capability. The Windows client’s exact image‑processing routing (local vs cloud) is not exhaustively documented. (blog.google)

AI Mode (what is verified)​

AI Mode supplies deeper, conversational responses and supports follow‑ups. The Windows app ties into the same multimodal AI Mode Google has been maturing across Search and the Google app. The core capabilities — query fan‑out, multimodal image understanding and follow‑up questions — are validated by Google’s AI Mode announcements. (blog.google)

Privacy and telemetry (what is known and unknown)​

Google frames the app as an experiment in Labs, which implies telemetry, server‑side gating and iterative testing — standard Lab practices. The app requires a Google sign‑in, and Lens screen capture requires screen capture permissions. What is not yet public: the retention windows for captured images, where local indexes (if any) are stored, whether index or cache files are encrypted at rest, and granular telemetry opt‑outs tailored for enterprise deployments. Those topics are critical for privacy‑sensitive users and IT admins and remain open questions at launch. (arstechnica.com)

Installation, configuration and practical notes​

  • The app is available via Google Search Labs; eligible users in the United States can opt in through Labs and download the Windows client. A Google sign‑in is required. (blog.google)
  • Minimum OS: Windows 10 or later. The client is lightweight, but Lens and AI interactions may trigger additional CPU, memory or network usage. (techcrunch.com)
  • Default hotkey: Alt + Space. If you already use Alt + Space for PowerToys Run or another launcher, change the binding in one of the tools to avoid conflicts. The app allows remapping the shortcut. (arstechnica.com)
  • Lens usage requires screen capture permissions; there’s an option to disable local indexing/cloud Drive scanning in the app permissions. However, the app still runs on the desktop to provide its overlay functionality even if local indexing is turned off. (arstechnica.com)

How it compares to existing options on Windows and macOS​

macOS Spotlight​

Spotlight is a local, OS‑integrated launcher (Command + Space) that surfaces apps, files and some web suggestions. Google’s overlay mimics Spotlight’s invocation model but layers in Google Search, Drive access, Lens visual search and generative AI answers — effectively combining launcher and web/AI assistant into one product. (arstechnica.com)

PowerToys Run and Command Palette​

PowerToys Run (and Microsoft’s newer Command Palette) is open‑source, community‑audited and local‑first. It focuses on app launching and plugins and is widely used by power users who value transparency and local processing. Google’s app is closed‑source, tied to Google services and optimized for web/AI interactions rather than extensibility. That tradeoff — convenience and integrated AI vs. open extensibility and local‑only processing — will be decisive for many users.

Microsoft Copilot and Windows Search​

Microsoft has been embedding Copilot and AI features into Windows with deep OS integrations, including Copilot+ hardware for local processing on capable devices. Google’s overlay is a competitive move to reinsert Google’s search and multimodal AI into a desktop surface; it emphasizes cloud‑backed knowledge and Google’s web signals, while Microsoft emphasizes local integrations and OS‑level hooks. The resulting landscape will be one of competing “first keystroke” launchers and AI assistants on Windows. (blog.google)

Security, privacy and enterprise considerations (practical guidance)​

  • Treat the app as experimental: Search Labs features commonly use staged rollouts and telemetry. Enterprises should pilot the client in controlled groups before permitting wide deployment. (arstechnica.com)
  • Screen capture caution: Don’t use Lens on screens that show confidential data (PHI, financial dashboards, proprietary IP) until Google provides explicit routing/retention guarantees for captured content. Assume advanced Lens features may be processed in the cloud unless Google documents a local‑only guarantee. (blog.google)
  • Indexing and local storage: If the app creates local indexes, admins need to know where index files live and whether they are encrypted. Google has not yet published an enterprise FAQ with those details. Until it does, treat local indexing as a potential attack surface. (blog.google)
  • Telemetry and compliance: Because the app requires Google sign‑in and lives in Labs, expect the collection of usage signals. Organizations in regulated industries should require an explicit enterprise data processing agreement or wait for an enterprise variant with admin controls. (arstechnica.com)
Practical controls for cautious adopters:
  • Disable local file search and Drive access in the app’s settings if you prefer to keep the overlay web‑only. (arstechnica.com)
  • Use the app on a dedicated user profile or non‑admin account for testing.
  • Monitor network activity during AI Mode and Lens use to understand where data flows.
  • Request an enterprise FAQ from Google before wide deployment.

Performance and reliability expectations​

Google’s overlay is intentionally light on UI; the core interface should impose minimal CPU or RAM overhead. The heavier work — Lens OCR, image understanding and AI Mode reasoning — will likely involve network traffic and cloud processing, which increases latency depending on connection quality. Early hands‑on reports indicate the overlay is responsive for basic searches and can feel faster than switching to a browser tab, but AI Mode interactions and image tasks are dependent on backend availability and can vary. (arstechnica.com)
Power users should watch for:
  • Hotkey conflicts with other launchers (PowerToys Run).
  • Interactions with endpoint security tools that may block or sandbox screen capture.
  • Variable behavior driven by server‑side gating during the Labs experiment.

Strategic analysis — why this matters for Windows users and for Google​

Google’s decision to ship a Windows desktop client — even as an experiment — is notable because the company has historically preferred web‑first products. This shift signals several strategic priorities:
  • Desktop is still a critical productivity surface. A keyboard‑first overlay that avoids opening new tabs reduces context switching, which can be a genuine productivity win.
  • Competition for the “first keystroke.” Whoever owns the immediate entry point on the desktop (Alt/Command + Space) gains strong influence over users’ discovery habits. Google’s move pushes against Microsoft’s Copilot and open‑source launchers.
  • AI + multimodality as a differentiator. Google leverages Lens + Gemini to offer multimodal answers that integrate image understanding with web context, a combination that is attractive for research, translation and study workflows. (blog.google)
However, the app’s long‑term value will hinge on several operational factors:
  • Does Google provide transparent documentation around indexing, telemetry and retention?
  • Will the app get enterprise controls that make it safe for regulated environments?
  • Will Google continue to invest in and promote the app beyond the Labs experiment, or will it be one of the many Google experiments that get sunsetted if adoption or telemetry falls short? Early signals are promising for consumer adoption, but enterprise adoption requires more rigorous guarantees. (arstechnica.com)

Who should try the app today — and who should wait​

Worth trying now:
  • Users who are heavily invested in Google Search and Google Drive and who want a fast, keyboard‑first entry point on Windows. (techcrunch.com)
  • Students and researchers who value Lens and AI Mode for quick explanations, translations and follow‑ups. (blog.google)
  • Power users willing to experiment and provide feedback via Labs.
Be cautious / wait:
  • Organizations and IT admins handling regulated or sensitive data until Google publishes an enterprise FAQ covering index storage, encryption and telemetry. (arstechnica.com)
  • Users who prefer open‑source, locally processed tooling (PowerToys Run, local Spotlight equivalents) and who don’t want sign‑in‑tied searches.

What to watch next​

  • Google publishing a technical/enterprise FAQ detailing local indexing mechanics, Lens capture routing, telemetry opt‑outs and index encryption. (arstechnica.com)
  • Wider availability: language and regional expansion beyond U.S./English gating in Labs. (blog.google)
  • Microsoft’s counter moves to refine Copilot/Windows Search or to further integrate local AI features on Copilot+ hardware. Competitive responses will shape user choice.
  • Real‑world performance and privacy audits from independent researchers that confirm how on‑screen captures and local file queries are handled. Any independent audits or reverse‑engineering that surface data flows will be decisive for enterprise trust. (arstechnica.com)

Final assessment​

Google’s Windows app is a polished expression of a straightforward idea: put Google Search, Lens and AI Mode exactly where users are working — on the desktop — and make it available from a single keystroke. For individuals who already live inside Google’s ecosystem, this overlay can be a meaningful productivity boost. The built‑in Lens and AI Mode make it more than a simple launcher; it is a multimodal assistant that can translate, interpret images, extract text and carry on a search conversation without leaving the current task. (blog.google)
That said, the release is an experiment for a reason. Critical implementation details — local indexing behavior, image processing routing and telemetry specifics — remain underdocumented at launch. Those gaps matter for privacy‑conscious users and for enterprise deployments. In short: try it if you’re curious and comfortable with Labs experiments, but adopt it in production only after Google publishes the detailed technical and enterprise guidance administrators will need. (arstechnica.com)
Google’s new app is a clear signal that the desktop remains a battleground for search and AI. Whether this particular client becomes a long‑lived, widely supported product will depend on Google’s follow‑through on transparency, enterprise controls and continued investment beyond the Labs experiment. For now, the overlay is a compelling test drive for anyone who wants Google’s multimodal search and AI answers a keystroke away.
Source: gHacks Technology News Google launches App for Windows to search online, local files and Google Drive - gHacks Tech News
 
Google has quietly brought a Spotlight‑style search overlay to Windows, launching an experimental Google app that lets you summon a floating search bar with Alt + Space to query the web, local files, installed apps and Google Drive — and it combines that with built‑in Google Lens and Google’s multimodal AI Mode for conversational, follow‑up capable answers. (blog.google)

Background​

Google framed the release as an experiment inside Search Labs, its testing channel for early Search features, and invited eligible users in the United States (English language) to opt in and try the desktop client. (blog.google)
This Windows app arrives amid a broader product push that has seen Google expand AI Mode, add multimodal image understanding via Google Lens, and prototype real‑time camera features (Search Live / Project Astra) across mobile and desktop Search. The desktop overlay puts that same stack — search, Lens, and Gemini‑backed AI — directly onto the Windows desktop as a keyboard‑first assistant. (blog.google)

Overview: what the app does and how it behaves​

At launch the app is intentionally lightweight in scope: a compact, draggable overlay that appears above whatever application is active when you press the default hotkey, Alt + Space. You can type a query immediately, or use the built‑in Lens selector to capture a region of the screen for visual queries such as translation, OCR, identification or step‑by‑step math help. (blog.google)
Key user flows and visible behaviors reported by Google and independent outlets include:
  • A summonable overlay that returns combined results from the web, the local device, installed programs and Google Drive. (blog.google)
  • A Lens tool that lets you select anything on screen (images, text, diagrams) and run a visual lookup without switching to a phone or browser. (blog.google)
  • An AI Mode toggle for synthesized, conversational answers that allows follow‑up questions and may surface additional links and resources. (blog.google)
The app is being distributed via Labs and requires signing in with a Google account. Google emphasizes the experimental nature of the release; access is being gated and staged through Labs enrollment. (blog.google)

Deep dive: features and what they mean for Windows users​

Summonable, keyboard‑first overlay​

The Alt + Space hotkey and small overlay mirror the mental model many users already have from macOS Spotlight or PowerToys Run on Windows. That makes the tool immediately familiar, but also raises practical questions about hotkey collisions (PowerToys Run has used Alt + Space historically). Google says the hotkey is configurable after sign‑in, and outlets note users should check for conflicts before enabling the experiment. (techcrunch.com)
Benefits:
  • Instant access to search without context switching.
  • Preserves workflow momentum for writers, coders, researchers and gamers.
Drawbacks:
  • Potential interference with existing launchers and accessibility shortcuts.
  • Users must grant screen capture and file permissions for Lens and local search features to work.

Unified results: local files + Drive + web​

The app deliberately mixes matches from local files, installed apps and Google Drive alongside web results in a single, consolidated result set. That hybrid approach is the product’s central promise: you no longer pick the surface to search first. This is especially compelling for users who keep a lot of active documents in Google Drive and want those files surfaced alongside local files. (blog.google)
Important technical caveat: Google’s public announcement and early press coverage describe the unified results but do not publish a full technical breakdown of whether the client creates a persistent local index, queries file metadata on demand, or federates queries to cloud APIs at runtime. That implementation detail matters for privacy, local encryption, and enterprise policy — and it remains unverified at launch. Treat claims about purely local indexing as unconfirmed until Google publishes technical documentation or a privacy/enterprise FAQ. (blog.google)

Google Lens on the desktop​

Lens has been progressively upgraded to support videos, voice prompting and richer object understanding on mobile. The Windows client extends Lens’s visual search to desktop contexts: highlight an on‑screen diagram, an equation or a piece of foreign language text and Lens will attempt to analyze and return results — including translations and step‑by‑step help. Having Lens on larger, multi‑monitor setups is a notable productivity win for many users. (blog.google)
Privacy note: Lens requires screen‑capture permissions; users should be cautious about selecting any area containing sensitive information (password prompts, banking details, corporate data) until the app’s capture/telemetry model is clear. (blog.google)

AI Mode: conversational answers, follow‑ups, and multimodal context​

AI Mode is the generative layer that turns the overlay into more than a launcher. It synthesizes answers using Google’s Gemini models and can incorporate image context from Lens, plus local and web content, to produce deeper responses and support follow‑up questions. Google has been rolling AI Mode into Search and mobile apps for months and now brings the same capability to the Windows overlay. (blog.google)
What AI Mode adds:
  • A conversational interface for refining queries without changing apps.
  • A chance to combine visual context (Lens) and text queries in a single thread.
  • The ability to surface helpful links and resource cards in responses.
Limitations and expectations:
  • AI Mode’s outputs are experimental and may include inaccuracies or hallucinations; users should treat synthesized answers as starting points, not authoritative facts. (blog.google)

How this fits into the desktop landscape: comparisons and competition​

Versus macOS Spotlight and PowerToys Run / Command Palette​

Spotlight is local‑first and tightly integrated into macOS, while PowerToys Run (and Microsoft’s evolving Command Palette) are open‑source, extensible and local‑first tools favored by power users for their predictability and offline behavior. Google’s app blends local launcher functionality with web search, Drive integration, Lens and generative AI — a combination those tools don’t offer natively. (techcrunch.com)
Tradeoffs:
  • Google’s app offers convenience for Google‑centric users at the expense of the transparency and offline guarantees that PowerToys provides.

Versus Microsoft Copilot and Windows Search​

Microsoft has been baking Copilot and AI features directly into Windows and Edge, with deeper OS integration and, in some cases, enterprise controls. Google’s strategy differs: a standalone client that surfaces Google Search’s AI Mode and Lens as a first‑class desktop entry point. Both companies are competing for the same desktop real estate: the first keystroke users press when they need an answer. (techcrunch.com)
Key differentiators:
  • Copilot’s advantage is OS integration and potential local model execution on supported hardware.
  • Google’s advantage is its Search index, Lens capabilities, and Drive integration for Google Workspace users.

Privacy, security and enterprise considerations​

The convenience of a unified search overlay increases the stakes for privacy and security controls. Several practical concerns that administrators and privacy‑minded users should weigh:
  • Screen capture & Lens: The Lens selector must capture screen content to analyze it; that capture could include sensitive information. Users should avoid using Lens on screens showing confidential data until Google publishes specific handling details. (blog.google)
  • Local file access: Allowing any third‑party client access to local files raises questions about indexing, encryption and telemetry. Google has not published a public technical architecture that clarifies whether indexing occurs locally, whether metadata is hashed, or how long search telemetry is retained. Those are important gaps for enterprise adoption. (techcrunch.com)
  • Sign‑in requirement & account scope: The client requires signing in with a Google account, which ties activity to personal or Workspace accounts. Organizations should treat the app as a cloud‑connected endpoint until management controls are available. (blog.google)
  • Telemetry & server gating: Labs experiments commonly use server‑side gating and telemetry for iterative testing; admins should assume the app will transmit event logs to Google for quality and experimentation metrics. The specifics of what is logged are not publicly documented at launch. (blog.google)
Practical guidance:
  • Try the experiment only on personal devices or in controlled, non‑corporate environments.
  • Avoid using Lens over screens containing personal or sensitive corporate data until Google’s privacy FAQ is published. (blog.google)
  • Monitor outgoing network connections and verify whether Drive content is uploaded or just queried via API calls if telemetry transparency is important.

What’s verified and what remains uncertain​

Verified by Google and independent reporting:
  • The app uses Alt + Space as the default summon hotkey (configurable post sign‑in). (blog.google)
  • Google Lens is integrated and supports selecting on‑screen regions. (blog.google)
  • AI Mode is available in the overlay and supports follow‑up questions. (blog.google)
  • The experiment is distributed via Search Labs and restricted initially to English‑language users in the U.S. (blog.google)
Unverified or unspecified in public documentation:
  • Whether local files and Drive documents are indexed persistently on the device or queried on demand. This detail affects encryption, retention, and the potential for sensitive data to be processed in the cloud. Treat this as unconfirmed.
  • Exact telemetry and retention policies for screenshots captured by Lens and for query logs generated by AI Mode in the desktop client. Google’s broader privacy outlines apply, but the app’s operational detail is not yet published.
Flagged for follow‑up:
  • Enterprise‑grade management controls (policy enforcement, remote configuration, telemetry suppression) are not yet documented; organizations should wait before wholesale deployment.

How to try it safely (step‑by‑step)​

  • Opt into Search Labs and confirm you meet the eligibility criteria (U.S., English, Windows 10+). (blog.google)
  • Install the desktop client from Labs and sign in with a personal Google account. Expect a permission prompt for screen capture when you first use Lens. (techcrunch.com)
  • Change the default hotkey if you already use Alt + Space with another launcher. Confirm shortcut conflicts are resolved.
  • Test Lens in a controlled environment — avoid selecting sensitive screens during early use. (blog.google)
  • Monitor network activity if you need to be sure nothing leaves your device; use a personal device rather than an enterprise‑managed machine for tests.

Strategic implications: why Google shipped this and what may come next​

Google’s desktop experiment is a strategic move to plant its search and AI stack directly in the Windows workflow. It signals three broader aims:
  • Reclaim desktop real estate: A quick hotkey to Google Search reduces the need to open a browser or depend on OS‑level assistants. (techcrunch.com)
  • Deepen multimodal habits: Lens + AI Mode on desktop encourages users to treat visual context as a first‑order input for search tasks. (blog.google)
  • Promote Google Workspace stickiness: Showing Drive results beside local files makes Drive more discoverable in everyday workflows.
What follows will depend on Google’s Labs telemetry and feedback. Possible next steps:
  • Wider geographic and language rollout. (blog.google)
  • Greater enterprise controls and a privacy/architecture FAQ addressing local indexing and telemetry.
  • Tighter integration with Chrome, Drive for Desktop or Windows Shell features to create a seamless cross‑surface experience. (techcrunch.com)

Risks and likely failure modes​

There are realistic scenarios in which the app remains an experiment and never matures into a broadly promoted product:
  • Privacy and enterprise pushback: Without clear on‑device modes, retention controls and admin tooling, enterprises may ban the client on managed devices, limiting adoption.
  • Hotkey and UX friction: If the overlay causes frequent shortcut collisions or slows down workflows, power users will revert to open‑source, local alternatives.
  • Redundancy with OS assistants: If Microsoft deepens Copilot’s capabilities or Windows Search gains comparable Lens and Gemini integrations, Google’s stand‑alone overlay may face competition on its own turf. (blog.google)

Conclusion​

Google’s experimental Windows app packages a powerful combination: a summonable, Spotlight‑style overlay that unifies local files, Drive and web results with Google Lens and Gemini‑powered AI Mode. For users deeply embedded in Google’s ecosystem, it promises a meaningful productivity boost by removing context switches and making visual search trivial on large screens. (blog.google)
That promise comes with real caveats. Important technical and privacy details are not yet public: whether local and Drive content is indexed locally or queried via cloud APIs, and what exact telemetry or retention policy applies to Lens captures and AI Mode queries. Enterprises and privacy‑aware individuals should treat the release as an experiment and wait for Google to publish a dedicated architecture and privacy FAQ before deploying it at scale.
For now, the app is worth a cautious try for personal use — particularly if you rely on Drive and want Lens and conversational AI at your fingertips — but it should be approached with informed caution and a clear understanding of the permissions and risks involved.
Source: gHacks Technology News Google launches App for Windows to search online, local files and Google Drive - gHacks Tech News
 
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