Experts warn that a large percentage discount during Black Friday sales does not always mean good value. Associate professor Sara Quach Thaichon says the final price and product quality matter more than the percentage off. Choice editorial director Mark Serrels says retailers may be clearing old stock or collecting customer details. He advises shoppers to set a budget, compare prices beforehand and avoid pressure tactics. The consumer protection agency Moneysmart also urges shoppers to check that they are buying from a genuine retailer.
Walmart has launched its own Agent Gateway to manage transactions made by AI agents, the retailer announced on Wednesday. The move comes shortly after rival Amazon began blocking AI agents from buying products for online shoppers. Walmart's chief executive, John Furner, said the company is preparing for a future in which AI agents become mainstream. Customers will be able to set up separate profiles for each agent, require approval for purchases or set spending limits. Agents that break Walmart's terms will be blocked from its site.
Click Frenzy's Main Event 2026 opens at 7pm AEDT on Tuesday, 27 October and closes at 11:59pm AEDT on Friday, 30 October. Shoppers who sign up for a reminder get access from 6pm on the Tuesday. The event brings together deals from retailers across tech, fashion, home, beauty and sport on the Click Frenzy website. Click Frenzy does not sell products itself. It links shoppers to retailers, who handle purchases, delivery and returns. Some offers expire within 24 hours, so shoppers are advised to act quickly.
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Google has made Universal Cart available to US users. The tool lets shoppers save products they find across search and the Gemini app, then return later to the same items without starting over. It can collect products from multiple retailers and send alerts when a saved item's price drops or when a sold-out product is back in stock. Google says the tool can also factor in credit card perks when helping users choose how to pay, and surface relevant promo codes.
Elon Musk posted a screenshot on X showing his Lego Star Wars order number, payment details, addresses and email, after using his Grok AI agent to buy the sets. An X user said they used the details to get Lego's customer service chatbot to cancel the order. Musk later said the order had not been cancelled. Another user reportedly used the same details to change the delivery address and raise the order to 400 sets. Lego declined to comment. Visa has warned that AI shopping agents can be tricked into fraudulent purchases.
