Google's Instant Search - Demonstrated in clever video

Google recently introduced 'instant search' - this is a new feature now available on the Google main page (search function).  By entering in the characters for your search, their search engine begins preticting the word or words you're looking for. 

According to Google this will yield three new benefits:

Faster Searches: By predicting your search and showing results before you finish typing, Google Instant can save 2-5 seconds per search.

Smarter Predictions: Even when you don’t know exactly what you’re looking for, predictions help guide your search. The top prediction is shown in grey text directly in the search box, so you can stop typing as soon as you see what you need.

Instant Results: Start typing and results appear right before your eyes. Until now, you had to type a full search term, hit return, and hope for the right results. Now results appear instantly as you type, helping you see where you’re headed, every step of the way.

You can read a little more about this new function built right into the Google Search function here: About Google Instant

I have noticed the improvements in speed and prediction accuracy and find it a useful enhancement.  For fun, check out this clever video to illustrate the new Google Instant Search  (set to Billy Joel's song 'We Didn't Start the Fire')

 

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