GoKawiilGoogle launches Universal Cart AI shopping tool across Search and Gemini
Google has begun rolling out its Universal Cart feature in the US, letting shoppers track products from multiple retailers in one saved cart within Search and the Gemini app. The tool monitors over 60 billion listings for price drops and stock alerts, suggests promotions and optimal credit cards via Google Wallet, and lets users check out through the Universal Commerce Protocol using Google Pay or complete purchases on the merchant's site. The feature, previewed at Google I/O in May, launches just before Black Friday.
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By requiring shoppers to begin the process through Google rather than a retailer's own site, the tool could position Google as a central gatekeeper in online shopping rather than just a search referral point. The timing ahead of Black Friday suggests Google is aiming to capture holiday shopping traffic, and the feature's debut coincides with Meta promoting shopping tools built into its own Muse AI agent, pointing to growing competition among tech platforms to control AI-driven commerce.
- Universal Cart rolls out in the US across Google Search and the Gemini app before Black Friday
- It tracks over 60 billion products for price drops and stock alerts, and integrates with Google Wallet and Pay
- Users must start shopping through Google rather than retailer sites, unlike a browser extension
Source: cnet.com — Dashia Milden, 2026-10-15
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