Google Search news and trends

Google Unveils AI Tools to Help Brands, Retailers Drive Commerce Growth
Google // May 21, 2025

Google on Wednesday (May 21) unveiled a slew of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools to help brands drive growth in shopping and ad effectiveness. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Google Unveils Sweeping AI Upgrades Across Search, Android and Cloud
Technology // May 20, 2025

Google unveiled a slew of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered upgrades across its vast product landscape, from Search and Android to glasses, cloud services and personalized assistants. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Apple and Google Investors Fret as ChatGPT Gains Search Ground 
artificial intelligence // May 11, 2025

Investors in Apple and Google are reportedly uneasy about the growing popularity of artificial intelligence (AI) 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 our...

Beyond Search: Google Eyes AI Chatbots as New Ad Territory
artificial intelligence // May 05, 2025

Google is testing the placement of ads inside AI chatbot conversations in an aggressive move to protect its bread and butter: search ads. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Interviews & Exclusives
Gemini 2.5 and AI Overviews Mark Google’s Biggest AI Push Yet

April 24, 2025
Google’s parent Alphabet reported higher-than-expected earnings and revenue for the first quarter, with its core search business up nearly 10% and Google Cloud racking up a 28% gain in sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. […]

Google Aims New Shopping Tools at Boosting Small Business Sales

November 01, 2023
People want to make conscious choices and contribute to the success of local and independent enterprises. This inclination to “shop small” is driven by various factors, including a desire to...

62% of Consumers Discover Restaurants on Google

June 15, 2023
As restaurants look to attract consumers on crowded digital platforms, the most important digital profile, PYMNTS research reveals, is not Yelp, nor is it any of their social media pages....

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Apple and Google Investors Fret as ChatGPT Gains Search Ground 

May 11, 2025
Investors in Apple and Google are reportedly uneasy about the growing popularity of artificial intelligence (AI) 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 our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree […]

Court to Begin Considering Remedies in Google Search Antitrust Trial

April 21, 2025
Google will argue against a breakup of the company in a three-week trial starting Monday (April 21), while the Department of Justice and several state attorneys general will advocate for...

DOJ: Google Can Keep AI Investments but Must Sell Chrome

March 09, 2025
The Justice Department has dropped its bid to force Google to sell its artificial intelligence (AI) investments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Analysts: Google Search Traffic ‘Stable’ Despite Surge of AI Chatbots Use

February 10, 2025
Global daily visits to Google search are “stable” despite the surge in the number of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbots like ChatGPT, Perplexity and Claude that summarize answers for users, according...