THE WHAT?  Google has updated AI Mode, its AI-powered search tool, to deliver image-based results alongside text.

THE DETAILS Launched in May in the U.S., AI Mode now supports visual queries for inspiration and shopping. Users can refine prompts for fashion, décor or retail searches, with images linking directly to retailer sites. The update combines Gemini 2.5 with Google Search, Lens and Image search.

THE WHY? The move underscores Google’s effort to keep pace with AI rivals and tap into visual-driven shopping, a key growth area for digital commerce.

Source: CNBC