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Google scheduled the legacy Deep Research API agent’s shutdown. Choose a replacement by job, then verify the complete research handoff.
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Shopify adds optional weekly translation sync and eight language slots in named markets. Urgent product changes still need an immediate review route.
Shopify Catalog now shares compare-at prices with AI agents. Check the current and reference price together before assuming a markdown will display.
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