
Glance Inspires is at the forefront of a new trend in e-commerce known as agentic commerce. This approach leverages AI agents to perform product discovery on behalf of users, tailoring recommendations based on personal attributes such as style, hair color, skin tone, and even weather conditions. While currently applied to fashion, the technology has potential applications across various sectors including travel, home decor, and technology. This shift aims to streamline the shopping process, making it more efficient and personalized.
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Google updates Gemini 3.8 with Live Avatar technology and advanced Text-to-Speech capabilities.
Google resurrects its decade-long ambition to automate phone calls with Call for Me, an experimental beta exclusive to Pixel 11. Unlike the failed Duplex, this iteration leverages modern LLMs to navigate hold menus and negotiate appointments in real-time. It represents a tangible shift from passive call screening to active agent execution on consumer hardware. The feature is currently limited to US English users with Gemini subscriptions, serving as a live stress test for voice-based AI agents in unstructured environments.