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Google, the big daddy of search is always experimenting with new features aimed at improving the search experience. Google Labs Experimental Search page is the page where you can see different experiments in progress. You can join an experimental feature and check that feature whenever you do a Google search. Based on your feedback, Google would improve or abandon the feature.

Currently, there are 4 different experiments for you to consider and join 

1.) SearchWiki with sound: Do you like SearchWiki? Do you enjoy having the power to remove results from your search results pages? Now you can do so in style by having a sound effect play along with the animation whenever you remove a result. 

Recorded by Google’s co-founder Sergey Brin himself, this sound effect is sure to please! 

 

 

 

2.) Alternate views for search results: See results on a timeline, map, or in context of other information types. With these views, Google’s technology extracts key dates, locations, measurements, and more from select search results so you can view the information in a different dimension. 

Timeline and map views work best for searches related to people, companies, events and places. Info view shows all the data found for each result, to help you select the best choice.

3.) Keyboard shortcuts: Navigate search results quickly and easily, minimizing use of your mouse. 

 

 

4.) Accessible View: Navigate search results quickly and easily, with just your keyboard. As you navigate, items are magnified for easier viewing. If you use a screen reader or talking browser, the relevant information is spoken automatically as you navigate.

 

However, do remember that you can only join one experiment at a time.

 

 

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