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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Google Adds AI Summaries of Business Reviews to Chrome URL Displays
This story was originally published on Social Media Today. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Social Media Today newsletter. Google's looking to add another way for shoppers to get more info about a retailer in-stream, by adding new, aggregated AI summaries of online store reviews that you can access when you visit a website. As you can see in this example, Google's rolling out a new option in Chrome that will enable shoppers to easily access a cumulative overview of reviews of a company while visiting their site. To check out the review, you'll soon be able to tap on the info icon to the left of the URL on your Chrome web browser (not available on mobile at this stage). That will activate a drop-down overview, which will include an AI-generated summary of available reviews. As explained by Google: 'Google gathers store ratings from reputable websites that aggregate business reviews, as well as from users on Google. These ratings primarily reflect customers' overall post-fulfillment consumer experience with your business on a country basis.' Google's keen to note that it's not using AI to create reviews, but simply summarizing them into a single paragraph, while the listing will also include the business's star rating, based on Google reviews. It could be a handy way to glean more info about a business, though no doubt some brands will be keen to control what information gets displayed, and ensure that this is a positive reflection of their brand. The risk in this respect is that AI summaries could get things wrong, and could emphasize the wrong points, which may be a negative for the business. But in theory at least, these summaries should be no easier to manipulate than general Google reviews, and the summary should be a good, simple reflection of the overall feedback about a business. Which could be good for consumers, even if it does add another expanded SEO-style consideration for brands. And if it catches on, your Google reviews could be even more important, with consumers able to access those insights at any time during their visit to your site. So you're not just trying to win that initial click, that checking method will be available at every stage, which, depending on how Google looks to highlight this, could be worth considering. It's another addition to Google's evolving shopping tools, with the platform looking to fend off competition in search, and ensure it remains the key destination for discovery. Recommended Reading X Is Depreciating Its Promoted Accounts Ad Option in Favor of More Interactive Ad Formats Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
More than 3,000 Amazon shoppers just bought this 'universally flattering' lipstick — and it's on sale
Some shoppers say they've been "using it since the '90s." If you're into beauty, chances are you've heard of Clinique's Almost Lipstick in the shade Black Honey. It's one of those cult classics that everyone seems to love — and for good reason. Haven't heard of it? Allow us to introduce you while it's 27 per cent off. More than 3,000 Amazon shoppers have purchased it in the past month, and they swear by its "universally flattering" effect. They claim it looks "awesome" on just about every skin tone and undertone. But if you're skeptical about its "one-size-fits-all" claim, keep scrolling to see what reviewers have to say about this shopper-favourite beauty essential. The details Clinique's Almost Lipstick in Black Honey is the brand's bestselling lip product — a cult classic, if you will. It's a must-have if you're looking for a natural, flattering pop of colour. Don't be intimidated by its dark appearance in the tube — it boasts a sheer, glossy, and lightweight finish, making it perfect for everyday. It has an emollient-rich formula that's made to melt into your lips for gentle nourishment. It's also free of phthalates and parabens. What reviewers are saying Beauty products are very subjective, depending on someone's features, skin type and undertones. However, Clinique's Black Honey shade is often praised for looking great on just about everyone. But let's see what shoppers have to say. ⭐️ 4.5/5 stars 💬 10,000+ ratings 🏆 "This shade is so universally flattering." One five-star reviewer said, "Such a lovely and moisturizing sheer swipe of colour." They praised the "slim tube" design and called the product "buttery" and "moisturizing." Another person described the shade as "deep but sheer," adding that "you can apply multiple, buildable coats if you want more intensity." $25 $34 at Amazon A third claimed it's an "awesome colour for anyone." "It is the one shade of lipstick that looked good on all my girlfriends when we were in high school and college," wrote another person who has been using this shade since the '90s. They also said, "It wears pretty much like a balm," but it "doesn't last long." If scent is a game-changer for you, one person warned, "It smells like cheap lipsticks." Many other reviewers echoed that it has a "plastic scent." The verdict If you've been curious about this lipstick, now's your chance to put it to the test while it's on sale for just $25. If you're worried about how it might look on you, you can rest assured knowing the consensus is that it generally looks "awesome" on everyone. However, keep in mind that it's sheer (yet buildable), and shoppers have reported it to have a "cheap" scent. 5 more really good beauty deals
CNET
2 days ago
- Business
- CNET
Chrome Now Shows You AI-Generated Store Reviews
Google Chrome will now show you AI-generated reviews of stores online, using a mix of data from partners and verified users, the company said in a blog post on Monday. When you click on the icon on the left of the address bar, Google will use AI to tell you what the product quality is like, customer service quality, shipping times, pricing and return metrics, all at a glance. The feature pulls data from sites such as PowerReviews, TrustPilot and others. It'll also include data from verified reviews. The feature is only available for English desktop users at the moment, and Google hasn't confirmed when it'll land for mobile devices, according to a report from TechCrunch. Google didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. Chrome is currently the world's most popular web browser, with 68% global market share, according to GlobalStats by Statcounter. Even though Google has a commanding lead, the desire to fill it with more generative AI features comes as Perplexity, another AI search engine and generative chatbot, launched its own AI-powered web browser earlier this month. Reports are already starting to surfaced that OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is also prepping the launch of an AI web browser. Chrome's dominance helps Google secure key user data, which helps advertisers target consumers. Advertising is how Google makes a majority of its revenues. Increased competition from AI companies might upend the global browser market, which could spell trouble for Google. Not only does Google own the most popular web browser, it also owns the world's most popular search engine. Google rose to the top by securing deals with companies like Apple and Samsung, making Google the default option on their devices. This system led a US court to rule that Google was illegally maintaining dominance in the search engine market. A judge wants Google to sell off Chrome.
Android Authority
2 days ago
- Business
- Android Authority
Chrome gives you another reason to use it for online shopping
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google has announced a new Chrome feature that allows users to easily gain insights into a store's reputation and product quality. The tool provides an AI-generated summary that pulls data from Google Shopping and other review sites. The feature is limited to users in the US. Even if you're a prolific online shopper, it can be difficult to figure out exactly which stores you should and shouldn't trust. One way to do this is to check the store's reviews on Google to see what other customers have to say about it. Luckily, Google is now making this easier to do, so you don't have to leave the site you're browsing to see its reviews. In a post on the Google blog, Chrome Product Manager Archit Agarwal announced a new feature for the browser that lets you see reviews for a store by using the site information tool. 'We're introducing store reviews to Google Chrome in the US to make your online shopping experience safer and more efficient,' Agarwal wrote. Google Users in the US can access this feature by clicking on the icon to the left of the site address. The tool will bring up an AI-generated summary of reviews, along with the ability to view all the customer reviews in a new window. The feature doesn't only use data from Google Shopping, but also insights from popular review websites. The AI-generated summary covers aspects like the store's customer service, product quality, shipping, pricing, and returns policy. This will make it easier to quickly obtain information about a store's reputation. The move follows other improvements to the browser that make it an appealing option for online shoppers. For example, Google's shopping insights feature makes it easy to track the price of a product you're interested in. But since these features are limited to certain regions, you might want to use Chrome extensions to bolster the browser's functionality in the meantime. Follow
TechCrunch
2 days ago
- Business
- TechCrunch
Google Chrome adds AI-powered store summaries to help US shoppers
Google on Monday announced an update to its Chrome web browser that will introduce AI-generated store reviews to U.S. shoppers with the aim of helping to determine the best places to make a purchase. The feature, which will be available by clicking an icon just to the left of the web address in the browser itself, will display a pop-up that informs consumers about the store's reputation for things like product quality, shopping, pricing, customer service, and returns. The currently English-only feature will generate the summaries based on reviews from partners, including Bazaarvoice, Bizrate Insights, ResellerRatings, ScamAdvisor, TrustPilot, TurnTo, Yotpo, Verified Reviews, and others. The feature will initially be available to Chrome on the desktop. When reached for comment, Google could not confirm if or when AI summaries would come to mobile devices. Image Credits:Google Google says the goal with the summaries is to provide a safer and more efficient shopping experience. However, the feature also helps Google better compete with other AI features rolled out by retail giant Amazon, which has been using the new technology to summarize product ratings and reviews, help customers find clothes that fit, get product recommendations and comparisons, and more. The changes arrive as Google, for the first time in many years, is facing a potential competitive threat to Chrome's dominance in the global browser market. New AI-powered browsers like Perplexity's Comet, The Browser Company's Dia, Opera Neon, and perhaps a challenger from OpenAI, have the search giant thinking about how to infuse AI more directly into its own web browser. For example, Google is developing an AI agent that would be able to take control of Chrome for you to take actions on your behalf. Plus, the company recently added support for its Gemini AI assistant in Chrome for Gemini subscribers. The move is also a part of a broader initiative underway at Google to make it more of a modern-day shopping platform for consumers. Already, the company has tapped AI to help customers locate the products they're interested in, get personalized product recommendations, virtually try-on clothes, and has been developing tools for better price-tracking, shopping in Google's AI Mode, and AI-powered agentic checkout. (The latter two were announced at this year's Google I/O developer conference. Google recently announced that getting outfit and room inspiration in AI Mode would roll out this fall.)
