AI Shopping Tools Drive 393% Traffic Surge to US Retail Sites
Traffic to US retail sites from AI services jumped 393% year-over-year in early 2026. Amazon, Google, Meta, and OpenAI are racing to own AI shopping.
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Google Debuts AI Ultra and Gemini Spark Omni to Chase GPT-5.5
Google launched AI Ultra subscription and Gemini Spark Omni model in May 2026, debuting personal AI agents and multimodal capabilities to compete directly with GPT-5.5.
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Google I/O 2026: AI Mode, Gemini Agents and Search's Biggest Upgrade
Google I/O 2026 unveiled the biggest Search upgrade in 25 years, Gemini AI agents for shopping and info tracking, and AI Mode crossing 1 billion monthly users.
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Google Gemini Is Inside Chrome Now — AI Runs Your Browser
Google has deeply embedded Gemini into Chrome, delivering contextual summarization, smart form-filling, and real-time translation that cuts task time by 25%.
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ChatGPT Now Connects to Your Bank Account for AI Finance
OpenAI launched ChatGPT personal finance tools for Pro users, connecting 12,000+ US financial institutions via Plaid to deliver AI-powered budgeting and investment dashboards.
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UPI Processes 21.7 Billion Transactions: India's Digital Payment Revolution
India's UPI processed 21.70 billion transactions in January 2026 alone — 81% of all retail digital payments — as RBI mandates new 2FA security rules effective from April 2026.
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Blinkit vs Zepto vs Swiggy: India's Quick Commerce War in 2026
India's quick commerce market races toward $12.97 billion by 2029 as Blinkit dominates with 50% share and 2,200+ dark stores, while Zepto hits ₹11,110 crore revenue and Amazon enters.
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Apple Intelligence 2026: How iPhone 17 Pro Runs AI Without the Cloud
Apple Intelligence on iPhone 17 Pro runs entirely on-device using the A19 Pro Neural Engine with 75 TOPS. No cloud. No data leaks. Here's everything you need to know about Apple's biggest AI leap in 2026.
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Apple's Siri Revamp 2026: Auto-Deleting Chats, Smarter AI, and Everything You Need to Know
Apple's 2026 Siri revamp auto-deletes your chat history, adds deep app control, and runs AI on-device. Here's everything changing — and why it matters.
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15 Best Free AI Tools in 2026 That Will Make You 10x More Productive (No Credit Card Needed)
You don't need to spend a rupee or a dollar to use powerful AI tools in 2026. From free ChatGPT to free AI image generators, video editors, and research tools — here are the 15 best free AI tools available right now for users in India and the US.
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Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Just Got a Huge Upgrade: Type in the Air With Gestures
Meta's Ray-Ban Display smart glasses just got a major update — you can now type in the air using hand gestures. Here's what the new feature does, who gets it, and whether these are finally the smart glasses that actually work.
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What Is Sharpener Tech? The Indian Upskilling Platform With a Breakout 2026 That Everyone Is Searching For
Sharpener Tech is suddenly everywhere in Indian tech circles — and searches hit Breakout status in May 2026. Here is what the platform does, who it is for, how much it costs, and whether it is actually worth it for fresher developers trying to land their first job.
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