Google released new details on July 28, 2026, outlining how AI Mode in Google Search connects users with offline activities and real-world planning tools. The technology company highlighted several capabilities in Search designed to streamline event scheduling, gear shopping, game practice, and ticket purchases.
Search trends cited by Google show a rising demand for offline experiences this year. Queries for terms including trail running, hiking, run club, and adult tennis lessons reached record levels. Searches for how to digital detox have increased by 110 percent since the beginning of the year, alongside growing queries for how to meet people my age near me.
Schedule and equipment tools
To address schedule planning, Google introduced integrations via Personal Intelligence that link Search with Google Calendar. When users query AI Mode for beginner clinics or local classes, such as tennis or cooking lessons, the system cross-references existing calendar entries to return options that fit available time slots.
Shopping functions within AI Mode allow users to search for specialized equipment, such as hiking boots with specific ankle support features. Adding location terms like nearby or near me displays local store stock, and users can request that Google contact nearby stores directly to verify product availability.
Canvas and design integrations
For tabletop games and leisure activities, AI Mode includes a feature called Canvas. Users can prompt the tool to construct written strategy guides for games like chess or run interactive game simulations to practice against a computer.
Live event tools within AI Mode filter ticket options for concerts and sporting events according to budget parameters and requested ticket counts, directing buyers to external platforms to finalize bookings. Connecting third-party services such as Canva enables Search to generate editable flyer designs directly inside search results based on user prompts.
