Google IO 2026: Google Showcases Universal Cart That Lets Users Shop in Search, YouTube and Gmail

Google showcased the new Universal Cart tool on Tuesday during its annual developer conference, the Google I/O 2026. The tech giant is currently rolling out Universal Cart to Search and the Gemini app in the US, while it plans to integrate the new functionality into YouTube and Gmail, which are scheduled to receive the update this summer. When a user adds a product to Universal Cart, the shopping cart will start looking for the best deals and price cuts, while also providing insights to users on price history and sending alerts when the product in the cart is back in stock.