Google Lens now also searches information based on a video

Google is introducing a new AI feature that lets you ask a question based on a video. This and other new AI updates are only available in English.

Google is launching new search capabilities with AI. For example, in Google Lens, you can now ask your question based on a video you make. Ask (in English) what you want to know and Google will do the lookup for you. In addition, you will also be able to ask your question via voice input about a photo you took. Also for online shopping, Google is bringing improvements to its Circle to Search, giving you even more information about the product you’re looking for.

Film what you are looking for

Are you looking for something happening in real time in front of you? Then you can now easily look it up by taking a short video and asking Google what it sees. To do this, open Lens in your Google app, hold down the shutter button and say out loud what you want to know more about. In its blog, Google shows the example of a video of fish swimming, asking the question, “why are they swimming together?” Then Google gives you a comprehensive answer.

This feature is available globally in the Google app (Android and iOS) for Search Labs users subscribed to “AI Overviews and more. It supports only English-language searches.

Ask your question

In addition, Google also makes it possible to ask a question with your voice when you take a picture of an object. To do this, point your camera at the item, hold down the shutter button again and ask what you want to know. This voice input for Lens is now available in the Google app for Android and iOS, also only in English. In addition to photos and videos, the media queue also includes audio, of course. With the latest Circle to Search update, you will be able to look up songs directly, without leaving the app.

Finally, Google is also bringing improvements to Lens for finding certain products. If you found a nice backpack online, Google Lens could previously help you further with visually displaying similar products from other sellers. Now this will be even more comprehensive with a results page with reviews, price information and where to buy it.