Meet Helpouts, Google’s Secret Project That Turns Hangouts Into A Commerce Platform | TechCrunch

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"The product, which has reportedly been named “Helpouts” and is currently being tested internally in Mountain View, will take shape as a marketplace that enables individuals and small and large businesses to buy and sell services via live video. With the capacity to connect merchants and consumers on both an immediate and scheduled basis, according to our tipster, the platform will allow sellers to create their own profiles and take advantage of reputation management, scheduling and payment features, while offering robust search and discovery tools for consumers."

Meet Helpouts, Google’s Secret Project That Turns Hangouts Into A Commerce Platform | TechCrunch