Google gives Search’s built-in timer and stopwatch a functional makeover

Google “Search” may be one of this biggest misnomers in tech, and while Search does actually find stuff for you, it’s evolved to do a whole heck of a lot more over the years. We’re not talking about all the controversy around AI-generated summaries or concerns over it dominating local results, either — right from the Search bar, you can use Google as a tool for a number of basic tasks, like functioning as a calculator. Now we’re checking out the latest progress in that vein, with a fresh look for Search’s timer and stopwatch.

To access either of these, all you need to do is type “timer” or “stopwatch” in the search bar — on either desktop or mobile. While Search already had these time-keeping tools, 9to5Google spotted the recent addition of a splash of color that really helps the tools stand out as something distinct from your regular Search results.