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Received — 15 October 2026 ⏭ TechCrunch

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Google’s Universal Cart shopping tool launches in the US 15 October 2026 at 16:29

Google’s Universal Cart shopping tool launches in the US

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By: Lauren Forristal

15 October 2026 at 16:29

The new shopping tool is available in the U.S. across Google Search and the Gemini app.

Received — 6 October 2026 ⏭ TechCrunch

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The next hurdle for AI agents: getting websites to let them in 6 October 2026 at 21:56

The next hurdle for AI agents: getting websites to let them in

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By: Sarah Perez

6 October 2026 at 21:56

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, leaving consumers caught in the middle. A new standard aims to help.