In today's episode, John breaks down Google's sweeping Search announcements from I/O, including the new intelligent search box, Gemini 3.5 Flash going live as the default AI Mode engine, the introduction of information agents that continuously monitor the web on your behalf, and a Universal Cart backed by a Shopping Graph now indexing over 60 billion products. It's the most significant overhaul of Google Search in years, and the implications for eCommerce merchants are enormous.

• Google's intelligent search box: the biggest change to search input in 25 years

• Gemini 3.5 Flash deployed as the default model for AI Mode in Search

• Information agents: how Google is transforming search from pull to push

• Universal Cart expansion and the 60-billion-product Shopping Graph

• New frameworks for measuring AI visibility from Search Engine Land

• Hyvä Theme ecosystem updates: WeltPixel GA4 compatibility modules v1.17.0

• Tapestry patents its AI analytics platform Mira and what it signals for retail

• EU product safety regulations are now reaching US-based sellers

Your product data quality just became your most important competitive advantage. Tune in to find out why and what to do about it.

Learn more at www.ontapgroup.com.