Kagi Search now lets users disable AI features entirely via a new toggle in settings. This move aims to give users complete control over their search experience, aligning with Kagi's philosophy of offering AI assistance only when desired. The company also expanded widget functionality, adding coin flipping and dice rolling with variable sides.

Simultaneously, the Orion browser launched version 1.1 for macOS, featuring a redesigned interface and a new "containers" feature for tab isolation, similar to Firefox. This update also introduces a customizable browser border, with options for transparency, solid colors, gradients, and automatic website color matching, a feature exclusive to Orion+ subscribers.

Kagi Translate, a popular free service, is temporarily paused due to rising costs and will return as a subscription-based offering. The company cited unexpected success leading to a significant spike in operational expenses. This strategic shift aims to balance feature accessibility with sustainable operational costs for Kagi's growing suite of tools.

These updates reflect Kagi's ongoing effort to refine user control and manage costs across its product ecosystem, from search to browser and translation services.