ontap.daily (July 16th 2026)

In today's episode, John unpacks a pair of studies that reveal how Google's AI Mode is reshaping eCommerce visibility, and not necessarily in merchants' favour. With AI Mode now showing ads in nearly 30% of queries and Google emerging as its own second-most-cited source, the rules of product discovery are shifting fast. John connects this to a practical analysis of where AI agents actually get stuck on eCommerce sites, Adobe's latest security patch for Commerce and Magento, Hyvä's compiler resilience improvements, and Walmart's supply chain AI strategy, drawing out what each development means for merchants planning their second-half strategy.Google AI Mode's growing self-citation trend and what it means for organic eCommerce visibilityWhy AI Mode ads reaching 30% of queries creates a two-front investment challengeThe EU's expected ruling against Google's self-preferencing in searchWhere AI agents fail on eCommerce sites and why pricing transparency is the fixAdobe Commerce security update APSB26-73: why monthly patches are now non-negotiableHyvä CMS Tailwind Compiler 1.0.5 and build pipeline resilienceWalmart's AI and digital twin approach to supply chain managementInflation trends and what they signal for holiday season planningVisit www.ontapgroup.com to learn more about how On Tap helps eCommerce businesses navigate the rapidly evolving digital commerce landscape.