Shopping at Walmart, Wayfair and more to undergo major change, Google officials announce
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Key Points:
- Google is enhancing its AI chatbot Gemini by partnering with major retailers like Walmart, Shopify, and Wayfair to enable virtual shopping and instant checkout without leaving the chat interface.
- The new feature allows customers to receive personalized product recommendations and combine purchases with existing online shopping carts, initially available to U.S. users with plans for international expansion.
- This development is part of a broader industry trend where tech giants like Google, OpenAI, and Amazon compete to integrate seamless AI-powered shopping experiences that move users from browsing to buying within a single platform.
- Walmart announced plans to expand its drone delivery service to 150 additional stores by 2027 in partnership with Wing, Alphabet’s drone delivery division, increasing coverage from Los Angeles to Miami.
- Industry leaders emphasize
