Google Assistant news and trends

Google Wants to Turn Its Devices Into App-Killers With AI
artificial intelligence // October 05, 2023

The generative artificial intelligence (AI) arms race has a new weapon: hardware devices. 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....

Google to Launch Generative AI-Powered Digital Assistant
artificial intelligence // October 04, 2023

Google has unveiled a digital assistant powered by generative 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 required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Microsoft Continues Shutting Down Cortana
Connected Economy // August 11, 2023

Microsoft is shutting down its digital assistant app, Cortana, for Windows 11 with an update that disables it. 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...

Google Wants to Employ AI for ‘Supercharged’ Smart Assistant
artificial intelligence // August 02, 2023

Google’s Assistant is getting an AI-powered upgrade that will cost some workers their jobs. 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....

Interviews & Exclusives
Is Voice The Ultimate Touchless Payments Experience?

July 20, 2020
Voice technology was already on the rise long before the global pandemic broke out, with a steadily increasing share of consumers using voice assistants like Siri or Alexa to shop, listen to music, find recipes and more. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all […]

NEW DATA: What’s Driving $230B In Commuter Commerce?

January 07, 2019
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SoundHound GM: The Future Of Voice May Not Go By ‘Google’ Or ‘Alexa’

May 11, 2018
Twenty years ago, if the radio played a song you liked, you had to put your ear to the speaker and hope the DJ said the title and artist so...

The Pixel 2, The Mini-Home And The AI Tie That Binds

October 05, 2017
Promoting product releases has become something of an art form in Silicon Valley. There is the day itself, of course, but also the lead-up to it and getting people’s interest piqued enough...

Quick Reads
Google Reportedly Bringing Gemini AI to TV Sets

January 06, 2025
Google is reportedly adding its Gemini AI model to TVs running its operating system. 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 […]

Google to Launch Generative AI-Powered Digital Assistant

October 04, 2023
Google has unveiled a digital assistant powered by generative artificial intelligence (AI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Microsoft Continues Shutting Down Cortana

August 11, 2023
Microsoft is shutting down its digital assistant app, Cortana, for Windows 11 with an update that disables it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Google Wants to Employ AI for ‘Supercharged’ Smart Assistant

August 02, 2023
Google’s Assistant is getting an AI-powered upgrade that will cost some workers their jobs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...