Google Lens Revolutionizes Chrome: Enhanced Visual Search for Shopping, Translation, and More
September 13, 2024To access Google Lens in the desktop version of Chrome, users can click the address bar to reveal a new camera icon, making it easier to select images or text for searching.
This new button improves accessibility, as users previously had to right-click on images or navigate through the Chrome menu to use Google Lens.
The AI capabilities of Google Lens have expanded significantly, now including features for solving math equations and translating text from images, videos, and webpages.
Beyond shopping, Google Lens is capable of identifying art, people, dog breeds, plants, and offering information about stores and landmarks.
Google Lens has become a powerful tool for shopping, enabling users to conduct visual searches for items like bags and sneakers, which yield more accurate results compared to traditional text searches.
The integration of Google Lens into Chrome aims to enhance user experience by simplifying the process of selecting, searching, and inquiring about web content.
In addition to shopping, Google Lens allows users to highlight text for standard Google searches, providing options to copy or translate text as needed.
Search results generated by Google Lens appear in a new panel on the right side of the screen, where users can refine their searches or delve deeper into the results.
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Gizmodo • Sep 13, 2024
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