Google is quietly reshaping how we shop online. Instead of endless scrolling and keyword searches, the company is rolling out new AI-powered shopping tools. These agents aim to handle product searches, make personalized recommendations, and even assist with customer service. The goal is to make shopping feel more like having a conversation than a chore.
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Google has released the first draft of its Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), an open standard designed to make it easier for AI assistants to order and pay for products and services online. The goal is to create a common language that enables shopping bots to work smoothly across different platforms. Google co-developed UCP with major
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Anthropic has announced a new feature called Cowork, currently in research preview. It aims to expand the capabilities of Claude Code beyond just programming tasks. The goal is to help businesses automate common workflows and improve productivity across various departments. What is Cowork and How Does It Work? Cowork is designed to enable Claude to
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Anthropic has introduced a new AI tool called Cowork, designed to work directly on your computer files. Unlike typical chat-based AI, Cowork allows users to give Claude access to specific folders and have it read, edit, and create files. This makes it easier to automate tasks like sorting downloads, managing expenses, or writing reports based
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Slack has introduced a major upgrade to its built-in Slackbot, adding generative AI features that help workers find information faster and create documents more easily. This new version is now available for certain paid plans, the company announced recently. In the future, Slack plans to coordinate different AI tools to handle tasks across various apps,
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Apple’s recent decision to team up with Google for its AI needs reveals a lot about how a top tech company evaluates foundation models. Instead of sticking with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Apple chose Google’s Gemini models for its next-generation Siri. This move shows what enterprise buyers should consider when choosing AI providers—beyond just price or partnership
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In the world of programming, Stack Overflow has been a go-to resource since 2008. Millions of developers relied on it to find quick answers to their coding questions. But lately, the platform has seen a sharp drop in activity, raising questions about what’s changing in the developer community. Decline in Stack Overflow Activity Recently, the
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Software development used to be more straightforward, with fewer options for platforms and programming languages. Developers mainly focused on Java, .NET, or LAMP stacks, and cloud services like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. Full-stack developers specialized in JavaScript frameworks, databases, and CI/CD tools. In the past, companies often supported their teams with training, conferences, and
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Apple has officially confirmed that it will collaborate with Google to use Google’s Gemini AI models in its products. This partnership is expected to last for several years and will start later this year. Apple shared this news during an interview with CNBC’s Jim Cramer, highlighting their confidence in Google’s technology as a strong foundation
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Retail experts and technology leaders gathered in New York for NRF 2026 to explore the future of shopping. A key focus was on how artificial intelligence is transforming the way retailers engage with customers. Algolia, a company known for its AI search platform, played a major role in the conversation, highlighting the shift toward smarter,
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