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EngadgetMar 18, 2026
Google is testing Search Live in more markets
Update, 4:05PM ET: A few hours after this story was published, Google reached out to retract the news. The company provided Engadget with the following statement:

"Search Live has not rolled out globally to all users. It remains available in the US and India, with testing currently underway in additional markets. We apologize for the earlier miscommunication."

Given that the company says it is testing in more markets, it seems entirely possible that the global Search Live release will happen sooner than later. But, for now, it's on hold.

The original, unedited article follows below:

After rolling out Search Live to all US Google app users last September, Google is now bringing the feature to every place where it offers its AI Mode chatbot. Search Live, if you need a reminder, allows you to point your phone's camera at an object or scene and ask questions about what you see in front of you. Google debuted the tool at I/O 2025 before it began rolling it out to users. With today's expansion, Search Live is available in more than 200 countries and territories. 

What's more, Google has updated the feature to run off its Gemini 3.1 Flash model, an upgrade the company says should translate to more natural conversations, in addition to a faster and more reliable experience. The new model is also natively multilingual. You can access Search Live from the Google app on Android and iOS. Tap the "L


CNET NewsMar 18, 2026
Is OpenClaw Really the Next ChatGPT? Why Nvidia's CEO Called This Hot New AI Assistant the Future
This is everything you need to know about the AI industry's new darling, OpenClaw.

CNET Most Popular ProductsMar 18, 2026
Best Desks of 2026: I've Spent Nearly 4,000 Hours Testing Desks. These Are the Ones You Want
No need to filter through the thousands of desk options available, our experts have found the best desks of 2026.

EngadgetMar 18, 2026
The FBI confirms it's buying Americans' location data
During a Senate hearing, FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed that his agency has bought information that could be used to track individuals' movement and location. "We do purchase commercially available information that's consistent with the Constitution and the laws under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, and it has led to some valuable intelligence for us," he said. 

Law enforcement is required to obtain a warrant in order to get location data from cell service providers following the Carpenter v United States ruling from 2018. But why bother with all that hassle when they can just buy the information from the open market?

"Doing that without a warrant is an outrageous end run around the Fourth Amendment, it's particularly dangerous given the use of artificial intelligence to comb through massive amounts of private information," Sen. Ron Wyden, (D-Ore.) said during the Intelligence Committee hearing. Wyden is one of several lawmakers pushing for an overhaul of when and how the government can obtain citizens' personal information. 

It's an overhaul that's badly needed. Patel already has a history of


TechNewsWorldJan 07, 2025
AI Dominates 2025 Cybersecurity Predictions
Experts predict new threats, expanded attack surfaces, and the critical need for secure and responsible AI adoption as it reshapes cybersecurity strategies in 2025. The post AI Dominates 2025 Cybersecurity Predictions appeared first on TechNewsWorld.
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