Google has launched Universal Cart in the US, a cross-retailer shopping tool that lets users save and track products found across Search and the Gemini app. The feature includes price-drop and restock notifications, AI-assisted payment recommendations, and promo code surfacing, all built on Google's open Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP).
Background
Google has been heavily investing in AI-powered shopping experiences, including conversational product discovery and AI agents. Universal Cart follows Google's introduction of the Universal Commerce Protocol earlier in 2026 as part of its push for open shopping standards.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Oct 15, 2026 at 10:29 PM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10