Android 17 Beta 1 Restores a Fan-Favorite Pixel Search Bar Design

Android 17 Beta 1 updates the Pixel Launcher search bar with a slimmer, translucent design and finally adds customization ...

Pastebin comments push ClickFix JavaScript attack to hijack crypto swaps

Threat actors are abusing Pastebin comments to distribute a new ClickFix-style attack that tricks cryptocurrency users into ...

E-Commerce Brands Are Ignoring This Critical Feature—and It’s Losing Them Sales

From zero‑result pages to bad autosuggest, outdated search is a conversion killer. Here’s how brands can fix it and turn search data into revenue.

Pixel Launcher search bar gets a much-needed upgrade in Android 17 Beta 1

The Pixel Launcher's search bar received a UI revamp with Android 16 QPR1, giving it a Material makeover and bringing its design closer to the dedicated Google Search widget. It also introduced a ...
InfoQ

Firestore Adds Pipeline Operations with Over 100 New Query Features

Google has overhauled Firestore’s query engine, introducing "Pipeline operations" that enable complex server-side aggregations and array unnesting. The update shifts Firestore Enterprise toward an ...

Android 17 finally brings custom shortcuts to the Pixel Launcher search bar

By default, both bars offer the same set of buttons, connecting us with voice input, Google Lens, and AI Mode. But in the Google search bar widget, users have been able to swap that AI Mode shortcut ...
9to5Google

Pixel Launcher search bar gets a ‘redesign’ in Android 17 Beta 1

The Pixel Launcher search bar recently underwent a redesign mirroring that of the Google Search widget in 2025 during an ...

Master Your Mac: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide for 2026

Learn how to use a Mac with this beginner-friendly guide! From setup to shortcuts, master your Mac and boost productivity in ...
Lifehacker

You Can Finally Clean Up Your Mac’s Menu Bar (Without Using Third-Party Software)

Hide icons in the settings, then shrink the space between icons. The Mac menu bar is a bit of a mess. Way too many applications want to put icons in the top-right corner of the screen, and most users ...
The Verge

Google Search AI Mode can use Gmail and Photos to get to know you

The opt-in Personal Intelligence update aims to automatically tailor AI Mode responses to your interests. The opt-in Personal Intelligence update aims to automatically tailor AI Mode responses to ...
InfoQ

Running Modern ES2023 JavaScript inside Go Using QJS and WebAssembly

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...
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Here's How to Use New 'Plus' Button on Google Search to Find More Info and More

A new Plus button has appeared on the search bar of Google Search, and it aims to transform the experience by taking users directly to the AI Mode feature. Google Adds a 'Plus' Button to Improve ...