Google said its Universal Cart will launch in Google Search and Gemini in the US this summer, with YouTube and Gmail to follow. The AI-powered cart will track deals, price drops and stock availability across merchants, while checking product compatibility. Nike, Sephora, Target, Ulta Beauty, Walmart, Wayfair and selected Shopify merchants will support checkout features, although analysts warned retailers could lose website traffic and merchandising control. (Modern Retail)