Google Turns 15 Today, Releases Updated Search Engine

Google has turned 15 today and to celebrate the company has reformulated its search engine. The updated version is called Hummingbird and it is designed to deliver better search results for questions.

The company revealed the update at a party in Menlo Park on Thursday afternoon. BBC UK was there:

Google stressed that a new algorithm is important as users expect more natural and conversational interactions with a search engine – for example, using their voice to speak requests into mobile phones, smart watches and other wearable technology. Hummingbird

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