Google Labs introduced Stitch, an AI‑driven design tool that lets users create website and app interfaces through natural‑language prompts. Leveraging Gemini models, Stitch supports text and voice input, offers real‑time design critiques, and allows on‑the‑fly edits such as moving buttons or changing colors. Currently in beta, the platform can generate multi‑page layouts, extract design systems from URLs, and export rules via a markdown file. Early testers reported impressive visual results but noted occasional glitches typical of a beta product. Read more →

Google has expanded its Gemini AI assistant into retail by partnering with Gap Inc., allowing users to browse and purchase items from Gap’s brands directly within the chatbot using Google Pay and the Universal Commerce Protocol. At the same time, OpenAI is stepping back from its built-in checkout feature in ChatGPT, focusing instead on improving product displays, side‑by‑side comparisons, and overall relevance. The move reflects a broader trend of retailers and AI developers experimenting with conversational commerce while reassessing what shopping experiences resonate with users. Read more →

Google announced that its Personal Intelligence feature, which lets the Gemini AI draw on data from Gmail, Google Photos and other services to deliver tailored responses, is now available to all users in the United States. Previously limited to paid subscribers, the feature is rolled out across AI Mode in Search, the Gemini app and Gemini in Chrome. Users can choose whether to enable the integration, and the feature is off by default. Personal Intelligence aims to simplify tasks such as finding past purchases, planning trips and receiving product recommendations by leveraging personal data without training directly on the user's entire inbox or photo library. Read more →

Google is rolling out the Gemini Personal Intelligence feature to free users in the United States, following an initial release for paid subscribers. The update lets the AI chatbot draw on information from a user's Google apps, such as Workspace and Photos, to generate tailored responses. Users can enable the feature in AI Mode by linking their accounts, and Google plans to extend the rollout internationally. Personalization remains optional, is disabled by default, and is limited to personal accounts, not business or education users. Read more →