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ZDNET's key takeaways
AI tools can do product research, compare options, and find deals for you.
It's easier than ever to get gift ideas, track prices, and visually search.
In some cases, AI can even auto-buy or bring you right to checkout.
Shopping online is easier than ever. Remember when you had to juggle 20 tabs, read through endless reviews and buyer's guides, and hunt through promo code sites to find a good deal? In 2025, AI can do all that for you. From researching products and comparing prices to finding deals and even carrying you all the way to checkout, the process is easy and, dare I say, fun.
As someone who loves tech and loves to shop online, I've found AI to be a game changer. There are so many tools now, and more popping up almost daily. Whether you're asking ChatGPT for gift ideas, letting Google's AI Mode scan real-time listings across retailers, or using Copilot in Edge to compare products in your open tabs, AI can save you serious time and money.
But with so many options, which ones are actually worth trying?
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