Here’s how Search’s AI tools can help you make the most of your time offline, whether you want to book concert tickets or find the perfect hiking boots.
Google’s AI Mode helps you spend more time offline by simplifying how you plan activities and events. You can use it to find local classes that fit your schedule, shop for specific gear, practice new hobbies, and book tickets. Try connecting your apps to generate custom designs or organize your calendar so you can focus on enjoying the real world.
People are searching for more and more ways to get offline, experience the real world, and “touch grass.” This year, people are searching for “adult tennis lessons,” “trail running,” “hiking,” and “run club” more than ever before. People are also searching for questions like “how to digital detox” (+110% since the beginning of the year) and “how to meet people my age near me.”
To make the most of your IRL fun,AI Mode in Google Searchhas the tools to help you find the information you need. Here’s how:
Ready to try your hand at something new but don’t know where to begin? UseAI Modeto kick things off by asking something like, “How can I get started playing tennis? Are there beginner clinics or lessons nearby that I could easily join?”
Personal Intelligenceallows you to securely connect the dots across your Google apps so that AI Mode’s responses are even more personalized to you. For example, say you’re looking to get better at cooking and want to find classes that’d easily fit into your schedule next month. If you’ve chosen to connect Google Calendar, you’ll get suggestions that fit your existing schedule.
Getting outdoors is a great way to disconnect, but for activities like hiking and trail running, you want to make sure you’re fully prepared before you head out. You can easily shop within AI Mode to make sure you have the items to exactly fit your needs. Try asking, “Can you help me find some affordable hiking boots with good ankle support?” AI Mode will help you choose between products that match what you’re looking for. You can also see what’s…
If you’re getting into tabletop games this year, you can useCanvas in AI Modeto create a guide to help you memorize some of the core playing strategies. Head to AI Mode, tap the plus menu, select Canvas, then ask it something like, “I know the basics of playing chess and what the different pieces do, but I want to up my game. Make a guide with a few easy to remember strategies I can start using immediately to get an edge when I play my friends.” …
If you like spending your time offline by attending live events, use AI Mode to help youfind and book tickets for nearby events, like concerts and sports. Share details like your budget, how many tickets you want, and what event you’d like to go to. AI Mode will curate a list of options, so you can finalize your booking at your preferred platform to secure your spot.
Hosting a dinner partyis a great way to put your phone away and spend quality time with friends. Byconnecting some of your go-to apps, like Canva, to Search, you can easily turn any inspiration into an editable design all in one space. Simply try a prompt like, “Create a flyer in Canva for the party I’m hosting in two weeks. Make it modern minimalistic style.” Canva will generate a custom design right in your Search results. You can add finishing…
Need some more inspiration? Dive deeper intowhat people are searching foras they look to unplug intentionally.