🪄 Google's New AI Trick

Google has launched a feature called Magic Cue for its Pixel 10 phones that makes it easier to surface airline and hotel information.

View in browser Unsubscribe Friday August 22, 2025 Good morning, readers. Google has unveiled a new feature that uses AI to surface travel information. Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia may have a new role in the U.S. government. And rail fare hikes in the United Kingdom could make it difficult for the country to reach its climate goals.  Travel Technology   Dennis Schaal Executive Editor Image by Google Google's New AI-Powered Feature For Surfacing Travel Info Google has launched a feature called Magic Cue for its Pixel 10 phones that makes it easier to surface airline and hotel information. Magic Cue, available exclusively on Pixel 10 phones, uses AI to comb through apps, emails, screenshots, and notes. The feature might come in handy when contacting an airline or hotel with a question about a booking, or if a friend asks when your flight arrives. For phone calls to airlines or hotels, Google said Magic Cue works if a user already has an email or contact associated with the call. Get The Full Story On Skift EVENT | Sept 16-18 Skift Global Forum Prices Increase Next Week Join us in New York City on September 16–18 for the 12th annual Skift Global Forum, where global travel's boldest minds gather to shape the future of the industry. Last year's event sold out, and this year, there are only 100 seats remaining. Register today and lock in discounted rates — prices increase to full price after August 28. RESERVE YOUR SEAT Online Travel   Dennis Schaal Executive Editor Image by Samara Airbnb Co-Founder to be Named U.S. Chief Design Officer Airbnb co-founder and board member Joe Gebbia may have a new role with the U.S. government: Chief Design Officer. President Trump issued an executive order Thursday that creates the new job, and it's been reported that it will go to Gebbia.  If appointed, Gebbia will recruit creative talent and consult with government executive departments and agencies to improve the design of their websites.  Gebbia has already been working to redesign the look and feel of the federal government's retirement system for the Department of Government Efficiency. Get The Full Story On Skift Online Travel Capturing the Travelers You Don't See Together With   Wunderkind Did you know that most travelers browsing your site never get identified — and their potential bookings vanish? Wunderkind's Ronen Kadosh shares how turning those anonymous clicks into known customers could mean thousands of extra direct bookings. Read the interview on Skift Airlines   Darin Graham Climate Reporter Image by Umair Dingmar UK Rail Fare Hikes Could Threaten Climate Goals British officials view rail travel as a key part of the United Kingdom's strategy to cut aviation emissions, but fare hikes could hinder progress toward climate goals. For climate goals, the risk is that flying will be more attractive than rail. If fares rise faster than inflation, rail's cost advantage all but disappears. "If we are serious about net zero and air quality, we need to get people out of cars and planes and into trains," said Paul Kohler, a member of Parliament. Get The Full Story On Skift Editor's Picks   Rashaad Jorden Associate Editor/Archivist Tourism All U.S. Visa Holders Subject to 'Continuous Vetting'   Airlines Joby Hopes to Bring Flying Taxis to U.S. Faster Through Blade Acquisition   Hotels H World Earnings: 'Challenges' in China, Gains in Europe – 14 Takeaways   Airlines Why Turkish Airlines Is Buying Into Air Europa as Rivals Retreat   Experiences Here's Why Hotel Prices in Mumbai Are Surging Get More News On Skift   SKIFT PRO       With a subscription to Skift Pro, you get full access to the in-depth reporting, exclusive interviews, and breaking news that the Skift Editorial team produce – as well as the travel industry's premier AI answer engine and Skift Travel 200 stock index. SAVE 20% ON YOUR FIRST YEAR Defining the future of travel. Skift. 35 W 31st St., New York, NY, 10001, USA Follow Us: LinkedIn   |  X   |  Facebook   |  Whatsapp   |  Bluesky   |  Threads You received this because you are subscribed to Newsletter | The Daily from Skift. For Gmail users: If you are using the tabbed inbox, Skift emails may be pushed to the 'Promotions' tab. To get updates from Skift direct to your primary inbox, drag and drop this email to that tab.