Search news and trends

Google Reorganizes Search Results Into ‘Web Guide’
Google // July 25, 2025

Google is rolling out an experimental new feature that will organize traditional search results using artificial intelligence. 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...

OpenAI Reportedly Prepping Browser to Take on Google Chrome
artificial intelligence // July 10, 2025

OpenAI is reportedly readying an AI-powered web browser to challenge Google 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 daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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...

When Chatbots Replace Search Bars, Who Wins at Checkout?
artificial intelligence // May 05, 2025

Perplexity started it in November of 2024 with Buy with Pro. Then Open AI with ChatGPT followed in April 2025. These two large language models (LLMs) are rapidly evolving from friendly chatbots that could write a great prospect email or blog post into helpful AI...

Interviews & Exclusives
Walmart and Amazon Turn to GenAI and Ditch the ‘Search’ Bar

October 11, 2024
As Walmart and Amazon compete to provide the best online shopping experiences, both are increasing their use of generative AI (GenAI) to improve search offerings. 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, […]

Tech Industry Braces for Fallout From Google Antitrust Verdict

August 05, 2024
By now, you know that Google lost its landmark antitrust case, pending what is sure to be a dogfight of an appeal. In the balance, there are more antitrust cases...

AI Turns Streaming Video Search Into Churn-Reducing Conversations

May 16, 2024
Streaming platforms have transformed the content and digital entertainment landscape. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Alphabet’s Pichai Says AI to Power New Wave of Growth for Google Search

July 27, 2022
If you had to pick one personality trait that you’d most want to see in a pilot, it might likely be the ability to remain calm and collected in a...

Quick Reads
OpenAI Reportedly Prepping Browser to Take on Google Chrome

July 10, 2025
OpenAI is reportedly readying an AI-powered web browser to challenge Google 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 daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from […]

OpenAI’s New Product to Challenge Google’s Search Dominance

May 10, 2024
OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company backed by Microsoft, is reportedly planning to announce its own search product to compete with Google, according to sources familiar with the matter. The announcement...

Google to Enable Search Via Gestures on Android Phones

January 17, 2024
In a bid to improve the way people search for information, Google has unveiled its latest development, Circle to Search. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Google Adds Personalized Gift Recommendations to Generative AI-Powered Search

November 16, 2023
Google has added personalized gift recommendations to its generative artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities in Search.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...