July 28, 2026
Whether you’re looking to buy concert tickets or find the perfect hiking boots, the AI tools in Google Search can help you make the most of your time offline.
People are finding more and more ways to unplug, experience the real world, and embrace a “touch grass” lifestyle. This year, more people than ever are searching for “adult tennis lessons,” “trail running,” “hiking,” and “running clubs.” They’re also searching for things like “how to do a digital detox” — up 110% since the beginning of the year — and “how to meet people near me who are around my age.”
To help you make the most of life offline, AI Mode in Google Search offers a range of tools to help you find what you need. Here’s how to use them:
1. Find local classes that fit your schedule
Want to try something new but don’t know where to start? Ask AI Mode a question like:
How should I get started with tennis? Are there any beginner-friendly lessons or classes nearby that would be easy for me to attend?
Personal Intelligence lets you securely connect information from different Google apps, making AI Mode’s responses more personalized.
For example, suppose you want to improve your cooking skills and find a class that fits conveniently into your schedule next month. If you choose to connect Google Calendar, the system can recommend classes that work with your existing schedule.
2. Find gear that meets your exact needs
Outdoor activities are a great way to disconnect from the digital world, but for activities like hiking and trail running, you’ll want to make sure you’re properly prepared before heading out. You can shop directly in AI Mode to find items that meet your exact needs.
Try asking:
Can you help me find affordable hiking boots that provide good ankle support?
AI Mode can help you choose among products that meet your criteria. You can also add terms like “nearby” or “near me” to your search to check local inventory. You can even let Google call nearby stores to confirm whether an item is in stock.
3. Improve your strategy
If you’ve started playing board games this year, you can use Canvas in AI Mode to create a guide that helps you remember key game strategies.
Open AI Mode, click the plus menu, select Canvas, and ask a question like:
I know the basic rules of chess and what each piece does, but I’d like to improve my skills. Create a guide covering a few easy-to-remember strategies that I can start using right away to gain an advantage when playing against my friends.
Once you’ve mastered the key moves, you can also use Canvas to create a game simulator and practice by playing against the computer.
4. Find and book tickets to events
If you enjoy spending time offline by attending live events, AI Mode can help you find and book tickets to events nearby, such as concerts and sporting events.
Tell AI Mode your budget, the number of tickets you need, and the type of event you want to attend. It will compile a list of options, and you can complete your booking on your preferred platform to make sure you get in.
5. Design a dinner party invitation
Hosting a dinner party is a great way to put down your phone and enjoy quality time with friends. By connecting popular apps like Canva to Search, you can easily turn inspiration into editable designs in one place.
Just try a prompt like this:
Use Canva to create a flyer for my party in two weeks, using a modern minimalist style.
Canva will generate a custom design directly in the search results. You can add the finishing touches in Canva, then easily download and send it out. After that, you can get back to planning your table settings.
For more inspiration, explore what people are searching for as they intentionally unplug.