Google trims down 3D animal models in Search feature
In a subtle move, Google has significantly reduced the number of 3D models available in its Search feature. Since 2019, the tech giant had been building a large collection of these models for viewing in augmented reality (AR) on web, Android, or iOS platforms. This extensive collection included over 100 different animals, dinosaurs, educational models of planets, and human anatomy among others. However, many of these 3D models have now disappeared from Google Search.
Google's 3D model collection is now almost empty
Despite the extensive collection, Google's cataloging of these models was never fully comprehensive. The support page now displays only a few animals and cellular structures among other items. The list of available 3D models has been dramatically cut down to barely a dozen animals, and less than ten dogs and cats. Only a few insects and objects remain in the collection, marking a significant reduction from its previous offerings.
Remaining 3D models in Google's trimmed collection
The remaining 3D models include an Alpine goat, Ball python, Bumblebee, various breeds of cats and dogs such as Bengal Cat and French Bulldog respectively, Donkey, Dragon, and Hamster. Some insects like Stag Beetle and Brown Cicada are still available along with some locations and objects like Chauvet cave and Pac-Man. Despite the significant reduction in the number of models available for search, these few have managed to stay on the platform.
Google's educational models now shown as 'Interactive Diagrams'
Interestingly, many of the educational models are still accessible but are now displayed as "interactive diagrams" in Search, rather than being referred to as 3D models. These include anatomical systems like the human digestive system or respiratory system, cellular structures like mitochondrion or prokaryote, and chemistry-related items like functional group or organic chemistry. This change in terminology suggests a shift in how Google presents these educational resources to its users.
