ontap.daily (May 20th 2026)

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 yearsGemini 3.5 Flash deployed as the default model for AI Mode in SearchInformation agents: how Google is transforming search from pull to pushUniversal Cart expansion and the 60-billion-product Shopping GraphNew frameworks for measuring AI visibility from Search Engine LandHyvä Theme ecosystem updates: WeltPixel GA4 compatibility modules v1.17.0Tapestry patents its AI analytics platform Mira and what it signals for retailEU product safety regulations are now reaching US-based sellersYour 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.