Hominin is a web search service designed to help people explore the physical world and discover information online. Powered by Mira, it invites users to search the web or begin with a prompt that sparks curiosity. Its distinctive “Show me something” suggestions cover a wide range of subjects and moods, from ancient, handmade, and overlooked things to the beautiful, peculiar, mechanical, or extraordinary. This approach gives users an alternative to starting with a specific question, encouraging open-ended discovery alongside conventional search.

The service also supports practical searches and everyday queries, with examples including local weather, changing a tire, calculating a tip, and learning about famous artworks. Hominin provides instructions for setting it as a browser’s default search engine, allowing address-bar searches to be directed to the site. Its website includes links to privacy information, terms, feedback, and business resources. Place data is attributed to OpenStreetMap contributors. Overall, Hominin combines general web search with exploratory prompts and practical information, presenting discovery as both useful and playful.