Gemini/page/4 news and trends

Google Accelerates AI Deals to Strengthen Gemini in Media and Voice
Google // January 27, 2026

Google has accelerated a series of acquisitions, talent deals and strategic investments aimed at strengthening its artificial intelligence (AI) stack across media generation, voice interaction and international markets. The moves, executed over the past several weeks, reflect a more targeted expansion strategy as competition intensifies...

Apple Considered Anthropic and OpenAI Before Partnering With Google on AI
artificial intelligence // January 26, 2026

Before selecting Google to help power the next generation of its voice assistant, Siri, Apple reportedly also had discussions with Anthropic and OpenAI. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

SEC Withdraws Suit Against Crypto Firm Gemini
Cryptocurrency // January 25, 2026

Federal regulators have dropped a lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Gemini. 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 completing this...

Google Enables AI Assistant Gemini to Draw Information From Emails and Photos
Google // January 14, 2026

Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) assistant Gemini can now help some users by accessing information from the Google apps Gmail, Google Photos, YouTube and Search. 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...

Interviews & Exclusives
The First Chatbot Consumers Try May Be the One They Stick With

January 30, 2026
Consumer use of artificial intelligence is consolidating early. 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 completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the […]

Apple’s Siri: Once a Pioneer, Now an AI Laggard

March 20, 2025
When Apple’s artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, Siri, debuted in 2011, it was revolutionary for giving users the ability to “talk” to their smartphone. Siri’s capabilities were made possible by machine...

AI’s Leap Year: Smarter, Sharper and Ready to Reshape Everything

December 31, 2024
Silicon Valley’s artificial intelligence powerhouses staked their tech claims in 2024, rolling out AI models that solved increasingly complex problems. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Google Slashes Gemini Prices and Boosts Performance of AI Models

September 24, 2024
Google’s latest artificial intelligence models could accelerate AI adoption in eCommerce and retail, developers say, as the tech giant unveils upgrades designed to attract more businesses to its Gemini platform....

Quick Reads
Apple Considered Anthropic and OpenAI Before Partnering With Google on AI

January 26, 2026
Before selecting Google to help power the next generation of its voice assistant, Siri, Apple reportedly also had discussions with Anthropic and OpenAI. 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. […]

SEC Withdraws Suit Against Crypto Firm Gemini

January 25, 2026
Federal regulators have dropped a lawsuit against cryptocurrency exchange Gemini. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Google Enables AI Assistant Gemini to Draw Information From Emails and Photos

January 14, 2026
Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) assistant Gemini can now help some users by accessing information from the Google apps Gmail, Google Photos, YouTube and Search. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Kroger, Papa Johns Test Gemini AI Agents for Retail

January 12, 2026
Google Cloud introduced Gemini Enterprise for Customer Experience, a platform designed to help retailers deploy artificial intelligence (AI) agents that can support shopping, ordering and customer service across digital channels....