A writer used Gemini's calling feature to phone local stores about a Labubu figure and got text or email summaries of availability, price and hours.
A writer used Gemini's calling feature to phone local stores about a Labubu figure and got text or email summaries of availability, price and hours.
After striking out at a few stores herself, the writer tapped the "Have AI check availability" button under a store listing in Google's AI Mode in Search Labs. She answered a few questions about the toy and how far she would travel. Gemini then phoned the store using Duplex and identified itself as an AI. She didn't listen in.
About 40 minutes later she got a message confirming Labubu figures were in stock, with pricing and store hours. The toy was being shipped, and she hadn't received it when she wrote.
It's an experimental Search Labs feature for US users, with higher limits for AI Pro and Ultra subscribers. Businesses can opt out of AI calls.
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