Live translation now works on any smartphone with any earbuds. One of travel's oldest frictions — not speaking the language — is becoming less of a barrier.
Apple is reportedly turning a Gemini-powered Siri into a new full-time chatbot. How Apple structures developer access may determine whether it becomes relevant for travel booking.
The idea of hotels partnering with ex-Googlers and DirectBooking trying to undercut OTAs is not without its ironies. Still, the concept of hotels working more closely with LLMs is one that could gain traction.
This was Google's biggest group of AI announcements yet. With all the of the travel-related demos, the industry is clearly top-of-mind during development.
Google may not be releasing a trip planner any time soon, but it's consistently rolling out various other trip features and AI integrations across products.
Artificial intelligence is fundamentally changing many aspects of the travel industry, and here's a brief look at how the booming technology is impacting how travelers plan their trips.
There will be an explosion of AI innovation over the next couple of years. The AI travel agent is getting closer, and travel companies will automate tasks long overdue for modernization.
When Pichai’s Google changes an algorithm or advertising feature, it reverberates throughout the travel industry. Just ask Expedia, Tripadvisor, Kayak and Yelp.