Google will use AI to find discounts and speed up your online shopping.

During the annual conference Google I/O 2026The company announced that it will be transforming online shopping with the Universal Cart like an AI to find discounts and help users buy the items they see on YouTube, gmail and Search, with the possibility of receiving alerts and even guaranteeing that cashback For your next purchase. See the initial details:

How does Google's Universal Shopping Cart work?

The idea functions as an evolution of Google Shopping, which currently already tracks prices and even sends price alert notifications. So, in addition to being a tool to help you spend less, the Universal Stroller (Universal CartThis also helps to finalize the purchase while paying the minimum possible.

With a focus on practicality, the Google will also use the Universal Commerce Protocol ( UPIThis tool essentially unifies data from online stores into languages ​​that artificial intelligence and AI agents understand, consistently delivering the best results. Google Shopping It then becomes a smart shopping cart.

Integration with stores and marketplaces

Initially integrated into YouTube, Google search and gmail, Universal Cart This will allow you to add an item you want to buy to your cart as soon as you see it. Google so that the purchase can be completed in a few seconds.

Initially, US stores like Nike, Target, Walmart, Ulta Beauty, Sephora, Wayfair and Shopify they already work with Google to release the Universal Cart in their catalogs. The idea is to allow the filling in of basic data, such as address and documents, to be done directly by artificial intelligence.

Inventory tracking and discounts

O Universal Cart It will also function as a AI to find discountssince as soon as an item is added to your shopping cart... Google ShoppingUPI will be used to search for the lowest prices. And if the item the user wants is out of stock, it will be possible to receive restock alerts so they can buy it right away.

Another interesting feature is the ability to check what's already in your cart to avoid incompatibilities. During the Google I/O 2026In the video, a computer parts purchase was shown where, after the user installed an item that wouldn't work with the motherboard, an on-screen notification appeared prompting them to exchange it and avoid the replacement process.

The item scan can be done even if the products are from different stores and before payment is made.

Final purchase approval

Despite completing the entire tracking process, placing the items in a single shopping cart, and filling in important information, the user still needs to confirm the purchase with a tap on the button. Google PayIf you have cards from different companies/brands, the Universal Cart will check if there are options to pay less or receive cashback on purchases, giving even more discounts.

However, if you prefer, you can also purchase the items in your cart directly from the store's website, in the more traditional way.

Availability

Initially, the Universal Cart will be released on Google search and also in the Gemini: during the American summer this year, which takes place in July and September, along with the new features of Gemini IntelligenceNext, the new feature will be released for the YouTube and gmailThere is no information yet regarding availability in Brazil, but we will update this article as soon as this information is released.

So, what did you think of Google's new features? Tell us in the comments!

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With information: 9To5Google l The Verge l Google

Revised by Daniel Coutinho on 05/19/2026