Catégorie : Tech News
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Trivago acquires stake in hotel rate aggregator Holisto
The company acquired a 30% equity interest in Holisto, which uses “split and match” technology to create novel hotel deals Jul 31, 2024 Trivago described Holisto Ltd., based in Rishon LeZion, Israel, as « an artificial intelligence-driven travel technology platform that serves as a hotel rate aggregator and white-label booking engine provider. » Key takeaways Holisto says…
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Online platform tourism booming across Europe
In the first three months of this year, the trend of overnight stays booked through online platforms showed a strong growth compared to the same period in 2023 Jul 31, 2024 The trend is up 28.3 per cent in the first quarter compared to the same period last year: 123.7 million nights were booked in…
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Today, Apple Maps on the web is available in public beta, allowing users around the world to access Maps directly from their browser.1 Now, users can get driving and walking directions; find great places and useful information including photos, hours, ratings, and reviews; take actions like ordering food directly from the Maps place card; and…
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OpenAI launches SearchGPT
The Google rival will be available as a prototype in limited release, with plans to eventually build it into ChatGPT Jul 26, 2024 OpenAI is announcing its much-anticipated entry into the search market, SearchGPT, an AI-powered search engine with real-time access to information across the internet. Key takeaways The search engine starts with a large…
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How hoteliers are using technology to meet the changing needs of travelers
The strategic use of technology stacks is integral to creating unique travel experiences that resonate with modern travelers and drive revenue growth for savvy hotel operators Jul 26, 2024 The summer travel season serves as both a peak period and a critical test for hotels to effectively leverage technological advancements to meet the complex demands…
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Apple Maps now available in public beta on the web
Apple Maps has entered the web mapping arena, positioning itself directly against Google Maps, a longtime leader in web mapping Jul 25, 2024 The web version of Apple Maps mirrors the functionality of the mobile app, offering features such as driving and walking directions, ordering food via Maps place cards, browsing curated guides and reviews,…
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Joby completes landmark 523-mile hydrogen-electric flight | Joby
Santa Cruz, CA, Jul 11, 2024 — Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a next generation aviation company, today announced it has successfully flown a first-of-its-kind hydrogen-electric air taxi demonstrator 523 miles, with water as the only by-product. The aircraft, which takes off and lands vertically, builds on Joby’s successful battery-electric air taxi development program, and demonstrates…
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Google to keep cookies – what the major reversal means for advertisers
Tech giant says it will make trackers optional in Chrome as it adjusts to pressure over its Privacy Sandbox push Jul 23, 2024 Google will no longer kill third-party cookies and will keep them operational in Chrome browsers next year and beyond, the tech giant announced Monday. Google said it would keep the Internet trackers…
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Hotels cope with the aftermath of the global IT outage
Outage affected reservation systems, room locks and point-of-sale systems, causing widespread inconvenience to guests and staff Jul 22, 2024 The hotel industry, like many others, was significantly impacted by the recent global IT outage, highlighting the vulnerabilities within its infrastructure and underscoring the urgent need for more resilient and flexible IT systems. Key takeaways The…
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Europe (virtual) 2024: Harnessing the power of predictive maintenance in roads
4 key takeaways New from McKinsey & Company This email contains information about McKinsey’s research, insights, services, or events. By opening our emails or clicking on links, you agree to our use of cookies and web tracking technology. For more information on how we use and…