#google voice search

Google has released a Chrome extension that enables the Always-on voice search on Chrome browser for desktop. Now you can start speaking your search by saying "Ok Google", like you would on an Android smartphone or tablet. The Google Voice Search Hotword (Beta) extension is a free download and is 4.85MB in size. We noticed that it doesn't work if your Chrome browser redirects you to the local search page which is www.google.com/ph. Today, May 12, Google experienced a temporary outage, with thousands of users reporting issues with Google Search. We’re sorry but it appears that there has been an internal server error while processing your request.” Users said Google Search was working intermittently, with some queries loading normally while others showed a server error. Google says Gen Z users are now the most active users of AI-powered search, as younger audiences increasingly rely on tools like Gemini for everyday queries. Data shows that 89% of Gen Z users in the Philippines use Google Search every day, alongside similar figures in Indonesia and Thailand. Read more in our articles including ""Ok Google" voice search arrives on Chrome for desktop" and "'Server Error': Google Search experiences widespread outage".