Google Transforms Gemini Into A Virtual Store With Direct Checkout And “Business Agents”

Google has unveiled a massive expansion of its artificial intelligence shopping suite, fundamentally transforming the Gemini chatbot and Google Search into transactional engines. Announced on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the National Retail Federation (NRF) conference, the update introduces a direct checkout feature that allows users to purchase products via Google Pay immediately after researching … Continue reading Google Transforms Gemini Into A Virtual Store With Direct Checkout And “Business Agents”