Gemini now tracks Black Friday deals for me; it works

Google's Gemini Pro subscription now boasts an AI tool that can actively search for and track Black Friday deals on your behalf, thanks to a new feature called "Schedule." This upgrade builds upon the existing "Task" feature, allowing users to delegate mundane tasks to Gemini through Gemini Notebook. However, unlike the initial version of the feature, the updated Schedule is now more refined, with a dedicated settings page to fine-tune automation and ensure reliability.

To enable a scheduled task using Gemini, users must navigate to the hamburger menu in the upper-left corner and select "Scheduled." From there, they can define the task they want Gemini to run at specified intervals. Instead of relying on toggles, users can communicate their desired automation through the chat box, making the process more intuitive.

The key to effectively using this feature during Black Friday is to narrow down choices and set time limits. For instance, instead of running a broad search for a price drop on a specific product across multiple websites, it's more efficient to specify a time interval and date range. Moreover, choosing a set of products you plan to purchase during the Black Friday sale period ensures that Gemini focuses its efforts where they matter most.

Gemini's task feature operates using a built-in browser, similar to Claude's, allowing it to access and execute tasks on your behalf. However, it's important to note that this browser cannot access Amazon. To circumvent this limitation, users can either verify whether Gemini can access the desired website or provide the product name and ask Gemini to search for sale listings on compatible websites.

While most brand websites allow AI bots and Google crawlers to index their content, Amazon has blocked Gemini due to its upgraded system. Nevertheless, Amazon users can still set up automation through the Alexa for Shopping tab, which is a free service that continues to remember conversations across various platforms.