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Google Aims at Merchants With Open-Source Universal Agentic Protocol
January 12, 2026

Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol marks a shift in how the company wants transactions to happen online. Instead of sending users from search results to merchant websites, Google is beginning to execute purchases directly inside its artificial intelligence (AI) products. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Google Parent Company’s Market Cap Hits $4 Trillion Amid AI Gains
January 12, 2026

Google parent company Alphabet’s market capitalization reached $4 trillion Monday (Jan. 12), driven by its recent successes in artificial intelligence (AI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Google Debuts ‘Universal’ Protocol for Agentic Commerce
January 11, 2026

Google has launched an agentic commerce standard dubbed the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP). 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....

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Google Claims Apple’s Spot on Most-Valuable-Companies List
January 08, 2026

Google has supplanted Apple as the second-most valuable company by market capitalization. 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...

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Google to Allow Users to Change Gmail Address Without Losing Data
December 26, 2025

Google is reportedly rolling out a change that will allow users to change their Gmail email address without losing their existing data and services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Google Says New AI Model Gemini 3 Flash Is Built for Speed
December 17, 2025

Google launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) model called Gemini 3 Flash on Wednesday (Dec. 17), saying this model is “built for speed” and will be available across the company’s products. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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EU Seeks Further Changes to Google Play App Store Policies
December 10, 2025

The European Union is reportedly set to fine Google in the first quarter of 2026 if the company does not make further concessions to comply with the Digital Markets Act. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Google Adds Security Layers to Safeguard Agentic Browsing With Chrome
December 08, 2025

Google has announced new tools it will use to improve the safety of agentic browsing with Chrome. 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...

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Google Chrome Enables Autofill of Loyalty Card Numbers and Travel Details
December 05, 2025

Google is adding four new features to the autofill function of its Chrome browser that it said will streamline checkout for gifts or travel during the holiday season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...