Google’s Universal Cart shopping tool launches in the US
The new shopping tool is available in the U.S. across Google Search and the Gemini app.
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Amex introduces a framework to prevent AI agents from making unauthorized purchases
American Express is introducing a new framework designed to ensure AI agents only make purchases their users have authorized, potentially preventing…
The next hurdle for AI agents: getting websites to let them in
Personal AI agents promise to shop, book flights, and make reservations for you. But deliberate blocks and anti-bot defenses are getting in the way,…
ChatGPT can now virtually try on clothes for you
OpenAI is rolling out new shopping features for ChatGPT that let users virtually try on clothing and accessories using their own photos and save pro…
Shopify debuts Canvas, a way to build online stores by chatting with AI
Shopify’s new Canvas site builder lets merchants create and customize their online stores by chatting with its AI agent Sidekick, while watching the…
Instinct’s new product recommendations are giving some users the ick
Instinct is rolling out human-curated product and travel recommendations, but some users aren’t happy about getting suggestions they never asked for.
Shopify opens checkout to browser-based AI agents
Shopify is expanding WebMCP support to checkout, allowing browser-based AI agents to update order details and complete purchases with a buyer’s auth…
Google tests buying from Walmart-owned Flipkart through Gemini and AI Mode in India
The limited test covers select products and users, with a broader rollout planned for later in October.
YouTube doubles down on video shopping with AI-powered ‘Ask YouTube’ feature
YouTube's AI feature can now help you compare products as you shop.
The man who built Apple’s stores doesn’t buy Silicon Valley’s bet on AI shopping
Apple Store architect Ron Johnson says Apple's secret sauce has always been its people.
In India, the new iPhone can arrive faster than a pizza
Availability of Apple's iPhone 18 Pro series turned patchy within hours of its debut on India's quick-commerce apps.
Pinterest teases a new ‘Restyle’ feature that lets you redesign your room with AI
Pinterest is testing Restyle, a new AI-powered feature that lets users visualize furniture, decor, lighting and other changes in photos of their own…
Amazon gives its workers a raise of $1 per hour
Amazon's investment in these raises comes out to over $1.5 billion, or about 0.06% of its $2.68 trillion market cap.
AEO startup Profound hits unicorn valuation, raises $180M Series D 7 months after last round
Profound has raised a $180 million Series D at a $1.8 billion valuation, less than seven months after it raised a $96 million Series C.
Fashion app Daydream uses Apple Intelligence to help you shop the outfits in your camera roll
Thanks to the launch of iOS 27, Daydream's app now includes features that can turn saved outfit photos into shoppable results and search for product…
Amazon makes it easier to buy what you see on Prime Video
Amazon is expanding shopping integrations across Prime Video, letting viewers discover products tied to thousands of shows, movies, and live sports…
Automattic’s board forces CEO Matt Mullenweg into leave of absence
Mullenweg said in a company Slack message that it was against his will.
PSA: Amazon’s shopping AI can now tell you if that message is a scam
Amazon is adding a scam-detection feature to Alexa for Shopping that can verify whether suspicious emails, texts, and other messages actually came f…
Amazon Alexa can now alert you when something new might tempt you to shop
Amazon is adding a new Alexa-powered feature called “Update Me When” that can send personalized alerts about product launches, tours, books, shows,…
Amazon’s Prime Air is taking off in nearly 500 U.S. cities
Amazon is significantly expanding its Prime Air drone delivery service, with plans to reach nearly 500 U.S. cities by the end of 2026.
WordPress.com targets the next generation of web creators with a free student plan
WordPress.com Education lets teachers offer their students free domains, plugin support and professional website-building tools.
Ex-Spotify employees raise $10M to bring the AI behind its recommendations to e-commerce
The startup's platform predicts what product a shopper wants next, learn their general taste, and fine-tune continuously based on what they do in re…
Shopify says AI search is driving more traffic and sales, not replacing Google
Shopify says AI isn’t cannibalizing search traffic the way it has for publishers. Instead, AI-driven traffic and orders to Shopify stores tripled ye…
eBay reaches $56M settlement with e-commerce newsletter writers it terrorized in 2019
Ina and David Steiner inspired the ire of high-level eBay executives after occasionally criticizing the company in their newsletter. In 2019, a plot…
PayPal leaves the door open to a higher takeover offer following earnings beat
After reporting better-than-expected Q2 results, PayPal said it remains focused on its AI-driven turnaround, but would consider a deal that creates…
Yes, you can now order DoorDash from the command line
DoorDash is opening a limited beta of dd-cli, a command-line tool that lets developers and AI agents search stores, build carts, and place orders fr…
Whatnot acquires Shaped to power real-time live shopping recommendations
Livestream shopping platform Whatnot has acquired AI startup Shaped, a machine learning company focused on real-time recommendations and search. The…
Google will now disclose which ads are made with AI
A new feature will indicate when advertisers have used generative AI tools to create or edit their ads, Google says.
Walmart-backed Flipkart expands quick-commerce push as Amazon ramps up in India
Walmart-backed Flipkart has crossed 1,000 micro-fulfillment centers as Amazon accelerates its own quick-commerce push in India.
FTC lawsuit reveals how subscription scam networks evade app store enforcement
A new FTC lawsuit reveals how sophisticated subscription app operators can allegedly use shell companies and payment infrastructure to stay active o…