TechCrunch Google announced that its AI Mode will soon let users ask the system to locate items in nearby stores and to monitor price changes for specific hotels. The features, which first appeared in Search last November, are rolling out across the United States over the next few weeks. Shoppers can describe an item and receive calls to local retailers, while travelers can toggle a price‑tracking option for a named hotel and get email alerts if rates shift. The move expands Google’s AI‑driven assistance for everyday purchasing and travel planning.
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