Google Redesigns the Search Box for the First Time in 25 Years — Multimodal Input Replaces Text-Only
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Google redesigned its iconic search box for the first time in 25 years, replacing the simple text input with a multimodal interface that accepts text, voice, images, and video. VentureBeat argues this matters more than it appears: it signals Google's shift from a link-retrieval engine to an AI-powered answer engine, fundamentally changing how 8.5 billion daily searches are initiated.