Innovation

🔍 On Feb 10, 2025, Google tested "AI Mode" for their search feature, designed for open-ended queries and providing succinct summaries and follow-up capabilities. This may lead to integration into Google Search, potentially altering user interaction and affecting website traffic.

📌 On Feb 10, 2025, online travel firms anticipate a 2-3% decrease in gross bookings and revenue due to a strong U.S. dollar. Investors, foreseeing FX impacts, are now focusing on execution strategies and product development. Booking Holdings, with its substantial European market, may experience the most significant hit. However, the sector remains robust, with steady travel demand. Booking Holdings is promoting its "Connected Trip" initiative, Airbnb expands in emerging markets, and Expedia's Vrbo platform achieved 14.5% YoY growth in Q4 gross bookings.

💻 PPDS announced the launch of the Philips Interactive 3000 Series, a new range of multi-touch displays, to be showcased at ISE 2025 in Barcelona from Feb 4-7. Available in 24”, 32”, 43”, and 55” models, these Android SoC displays are designed for 24/7 operation in various hospitality settings. They feature PCAP touch technology, a 30-degree tilt option, and secure Kiosk Mode. The displays offer up to 350 cd/m2 brightness for smaller models and 450 cd/m2 for larger ones, with anti-glare and anti-fingerprint coatings. They run on Android 13 with 4GB RAM and 32GB ROM, and include PPDS’ FailOver technology and remote management capabilities through Philips Wave. Philips Interactive 3000 Series prioritizes sustainability with reduced power consumption and automatic backlight control. The series is available globally, with demonstrations in PPDS Studio showrooms across EMEA, North America, and India.

💰 PPDS launches the Philips Interactive 3000 Series, with displays showcased at ISE 2025 in Barcelona from Feb 4-7. The range includes 24”, 32”, 43”, and 55” multi-touch Android SoC displays with PCAP touch technology, 350 cd/m² brightness for 24" and 32" models, and 450 cd/m² for the 43" and 55" models. The series features a 30-degree tilt option, secure 'Kiosk Mode', and is equipped with Android 13, 4GB RAM, 32GB ROM, and PPDS’ FailOver technology. Philips Wave offers remote management, and the series emphasizes sustainability with reduced power consumption and automatic backlight control. Available globally, the Philips Interactive 3000 Series aims to meet diverse installation needs in hospitality environments.