Google Unveils New Homepage with Discover Feed and At-a-Glance Widgets

Google is planning a significant redesign of its homepage by integrating the Discover news feed and an 'At a glance' widget section into the Search experience on desktop, as announced at a Search Central Live event in Madrid. The new design will keep Google’s logo and search box while adding two blocks below for Discover content and widgets displaying weather, sports scores, frequently visited websites, and Calendar information. This overhaul aims to provide a more relevant, responsive, and personalized user experience with features like 'Following' topics. However, there is no specific timeline for the rollout or details on whether users will have the option to opt-out of the new design.