Google is expanding its AI-powered tools to make travel planning easier. New capabilities in Google Search, Maps, and Lens let users generate itineraries, organize screenshot ideas, track hotel prices, and translate foreign signs. The Gemini chatbot can suggest activities, create custom travel‑assistant “Gems,” and offer personalized recommendations. A screenshot‑recognition feature in Maps helps travelers save locations from images, while the Hotels service adds price‑tracking alerts. Together, these updates aim to reduce the stress of booking trips and navigating new destinations. Read more →

Google Maps is rolling out a suite of new features aimed at helping users plan trips more efficiently. A Gemini‑powered "know before you go" tips section will surface key details about restaurants, hotels and venues, while an updated Explore tab makes it quicker to discover trending spots nearby. The service also adds AI‑driven predictions of electric‑vehicle charger availability, letting drivers see how many ports are likely free before they arrive. Additional updates let reviewers use nicknames without compromising accountability. All features begin rolling out globally on Android and iOS. Read more →

A recent hands‑on test compares Google’s Gemini 3 and OpenAI’s ChatGPT 5.1 across everyday scenarios such as gift shopping, school explanations, travel planning, smart‑home troubleshooting, and bedtime routines. Both models deliver accurate answers, but Gemini 3 leans toward tidy, structured responses while ChatGPT 5.1 offers a more conversational tone. The review highlights each model’s strengths—Gemini’s organized layouts and multimedia aids, and ChatGPT’s nuanced emotional framing—suggesting that user preference will hinge on the desired balance between precision and personable dialogue. Read more →

Boop, a new travel‑tech startup founded by former Meta and Microsoft AR/VR lead Nancy Li Smith, is rolling out an AI‑driven platform that transforms real‑world trip data into shareable, bookable itineraries. By capturing users' location and photo metadata, the app creates shoppable travel guides that friends and creators can copy and personalize. Boop also embeds affiliate links, allowing creators to earn commissions on bookings. Backed by investors from TripAdvisor, Marriott and Expedia, the company raised a pre‑seed round and is launching on a mobile invite‑only basis with a public waitlist. Read more →

Google is broadening its AI‑driven travel tools in Search. The company is rolling out the Flight Deals feature to more than 200 countries and territories, adding support for over 60 languages. In AI Mode, users can now employ the Canvas side panel to organize trip details, view real‑time flight and hotel data, and receive personalized suggestions for accommodations, restaurants, and activities. Agentic booking capabilities that let users request restaurant reservations and other appointments are also being extended to all U.S. users, with future plans to enable complete flight and hotel bookings within AI Mode. Read more →

Google has introduced three new AI-driven features aimed at making travel planning faster and more intuitive. The upgrades include Canvas for Travel, an interactive itinerary builder; an expanded AI-powered Flight Deals search that works globally; and broader agentic booking capabilities that let users reserve restaurants, event tickets and appointments directly from Search. Together, these tools blend real‑time data from Google Flights, Hotels, Maps and partner services, allowing users to craft personalized travel plans with fewer clicks and less hassle. Read more →

A recent guide outlines nine practical ways to use ChatGPT, ranging from a powerful search engine to personal styling advice, meal planning, interior design, job hunting, people research, tech troubleshooting, travel planning, and personal guidance. The article emphasizes experimenting with the AI while remaining aware of its limitations, encouraging users to harness its versatility for everyday tasks while double‑checking information. Read more →

Google Maps has rolled out a suite of AI‑driven tools that can ease the hectic Thanksgiving travel season. Users can navigate busy airports with a Directory tab, check real‑time crowd levels, make restaurant reservations without a phone call, and download offline maps for areas without signal. Location sharing keeps families coordinated, while curated lists and a new screenshot‑scanning feature help organize trip ideas. The Gemini chatbot now offers personalized itinerary suggestions, making the holiday travel experience smoother and more predictable. Read more →

ChatGPT’s AI Agent mode is being used as a personalized trip planner for autumn outings. Users can give detailed prompts about budget, location, and interests, and the agent conducts real‑time web searches to return curated lists of hikes, towns, events, and dining spots. The experience highlights the convenience of AI‑driven research while noting the need for users to verify sources and adjust prompts for seasonal relevance. Industry context includes CNET’s coverage and a noted lawsuit by Ziff Davis over AI training practices. Read more →

A recent personal experiment shows how ChatGPT’s new AI Agent mode can research and suggest budget‑friendly fall activities. The user, based in Montclair, NJ, asked the Agent to find free or low‑cost outings such as hikes, small‑town trips, and seasonal events. The AI returned options like a local jazz festival, a nearby hike, and even a suggestion to watch the New York Marathon. The experience highlights the tool’s ability to browse the web in real time, while also noting the need for users to verify sources and tailor prompts for the best results. Read more →

Kayak has launched a beta AI assistant, Kayak.ai, that lets travelers plan and book trips through conversational prompts. The tool pulls live data from hundreds of providers, offering real‑time pricing, personalized itineraries, and features like cheapest‑time searches and delay alerts. Designed for tech‑savvy travelers, it integrates with existing Kayak accounts and promises a faster, smarter travel planning experience. Read more →

A recent personal experiment shows how ChatGPT’s new AI Agent mode can research and suggest budget‑friendly fall activities. The user, based in Montclair, NJ, asked the Agent to find free or low‑cost outings such as hikes, small‑town trips, and seasonal events. The AI returned options like a local jazz festival, a nearby hike, and even a suggestion to watch the New York Marathon. The experience highlights the tool’s ability to browse the web in real time, while also noting the need for users to verify sources and tailor prompts for the best results. Read more →

A recent personal experiment shows how ChatGPT’s new AI Agent mode can research and suggest budget‑friendly fall activities. The user, based in Montclair, NJ, asked the Agent to find free or low‑cost outings such as hikes, small‑town trips, and seasonal events. The AI returned options like a local jazz festival, a nearby hike, and even a suggestion to watch the New York Marathon. The experience highlights the tool’s ability to browse the web in real time, while also noting the need for users to verify sources and tailor prompts for the best results. Read more →

Kayak has launched a beta AI assistant, Kayak.ai, that lets travelers plan and book trips through conversational prompts. The tool pulls live data from hundreds of providers, offering real‑time pricing, personalized itineraries, and features like cheapest‑time searches and delay alerts. Designed for tech‑savvy travelers, it integrates with existing Kayak accounts and promises a faster, smarter travel planning experience. Read more →

Kayak has launched a beta AI assistant, Kayak.ai, that lets travelers plan and book trips through conversational prompts. The tool pulls live data from hundreds of providers, offering real‑time pricing, personalized itineraries, and features like cheapest‑time searches and delay alerts. Designed for tech‑savvy travelers, it integrates with existing Kayak accounts and promises a faster, smarter travel planning experience. Read more →

A recent personal experiment shows how ChatGPT’s new AI Agent mode can research and suggest budget‑friendly fall activities. The user, based in Montclair, NJ, asked the Agent to find free or low‑cost outings such as hikes, small‑town trips, and seasonal events. The AI returned options like a local jazz festival, a nearby hike, and even a suggestion to watch the New York Marathon. The experience highlights the tool’s ability to browse the web in real time, while also noting the need for users to verify sources and tailor prompts for the best results. Read more →

Kayak has launched a beta AI assistant, Kayak.ai, that lets travelers plan and book trips through conversational prompts. The tool pulls live data from hundreds of providers, offering real‑time pricing, personalized itineraries, and features like cheapest‑time searches and delay alerts. Designed for tech‑savvy travelers, it integrates with existing Kayak accounts and promises a faster, smarter travel planning experience. Read more →

Kayak has launched a beta AI assistant, Kayak.ai, that lets travelers plan and book trips through conversational prompts. The tool pulls live data from hundreds of providers, offering real‑time pricing, personalized itineraries, and features like cheapest‑time searches and delay alerts. Designed for tech‑savvy travelers, it integrates with existing Kayak accounts and promises a faster, smarter travel planning experience. Read more →

A recent personal experiment shows how ChatGPT’s new AI Agent mode can research and suggest budget‑friendly fall activities. The user, based in Montclair, NJ, asked the Agent to find free or low‑cost outings such as hikes, small‑town trips, and seasonal events. The AI returned options like a local jazz festival, a nearby hike, and even a suggestion to watch the New York Marathon. The experience highlights the tool’s ability to browse the web in real time, while also noting the need for users to verify sources and tailor prompts for the best results. Read more →