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As part of a broader app update, Airbnb on Tuesday introduced a new feature that allows

travelers to book services and experiences like getting a massage, haircut, or a chef-prepared meal,

or taking part in some activity. These new offerings can be added to your stay, but they can

also be booked independently, Airbnb says. For instance, you could book a

tour in a city you've traveled to, but where you've chosen to stay elsewhere, the company suggests.

This is not the first time Airbnb has tried such a feature. It paused an earlier version of

experiences in 2023 to improve its core offering of stays. Now, the company once again wants customers to go beyond planning a trip.

The move is meant to capitalize on the traffic Airbnb site already receives.

During Airbnb's Q1 2025 call, CEO Brian Chesky said that its service was accessed by over

1.5 billion devices in the last year, but pointed out that many people

come to the site and don't book a home. It also brings Airbnb more directly in competition

with other travel companies, such as TripAdvisor, Booking.com, Viator, and Get Your Guide, and service

providers like Yelp. Airbnb is also preparing to roll out social features later this year.

The updated Airbnb website and iOS and Android apps rolled out to all users globally

Tuesday.

During the Android show on Tuesday, leading up to Google I.O., Google announced that it's bringing Gemini to wear OS

smartwatches and Google TV. Now, the announcement is part of Google's plans to replace Google

assistant with Gemini across all of its devices and platforms. Tuesday's announcement doesn't

come as a surprise, as users have been expecting Google to bring its AI

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