Alphabet’s Google appointment booking tool released last year has resulted in thousands of new customers joining gyms and booking appointments in salons every month, reported Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
Google has invested in startups around the world through entities such as CapitalG and GV (formerly Google Ventures) – and its parent, Alphabet. But on Thursday (May 31), the company announced a new investment effort: It is partnering with Orange Digital Ventures, which is Orange’s...
Google has rolled out a new feature in which flight, hotel and car rental bookings are now part of Google Assistant‘s settings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...
Google might be feeling pretty smart today about its high-tech Home and Home Mini speakers. That’s because a new research report puts Google ahead of Amazon in first-quarter shipments of smart speakers, the first time that has happened. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
Yelp announced that it has renewed a European antitrust complaint against Google. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...
The Justice Department is facing calls by Treasury Secretary Steven Munchin to look over the clout and power technology firms including Google have over the economy in the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
One year after it went on sale, Google is adding more functions to its connected jean jacket with Levi’s, including support for ridesharing alerts, Bose’s “Aware Mode,” and location saving. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
The latest iteration of Google Maps is slated to launch this summer, TechCrunch reported, with a slew of new features that tie into exploring surroundings, rather than just focusing on getting from here to there. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
Google’s most futuristic product, Duplex, is drawing heavy criticism from those who question the ethics of placing robots in conversations with humans, without the other parties realizing it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...