Charles Esther
Shopping online has become easier than ever, but knowing you’re getting the best deal can still be tricky.
Microsoft Copilot’s latest version offers several features to help users find the best prices and streamline their shopping experience.
Track Prices in Real Time
Copilot now allows real-time price tracking through its AI-powered tools.
With Copilot Vision available for free users on Edge and Pro users on mobile in the U.S., users can point their device at a product or highlight it to monitor prices across multiple retailers.
Receive Instant Price Drop Alerts
Price drop notifications are triggered by clicking the bell icon next to a product in Copilot’s search results.
Users can set a target price and receive alerts via email or app when the item reaches that price.
Additionally, Copilot offers in-app checkout, enabling purchases directly without switching between websites.
Compare Prices Across Multiple Retailers
Copilot’s upgraded Think Deeper model, using OpenAI’s o3-mini engine, makes comparing products across different sites faster and smarter.
For instance, searching for wireless headphones produces a curated list of options, displaying product names, specifications, retailer prices, shipping, and discounts.
Users can request detailed breakdowns, including delivery costs and warranties, to ensure the best overall deal.
Integration Across Messaging Apps
Copilot now works within apps like Viber and GroupMe, allowing users to snap pictures of products or chat with Copilot to find comparisons.
Beyond shopping, these integrations provide weather updates, stock information, news summaries, and trending topics.
The most useful feature for shoppers is receiving price alerts directly through these apps, reducing the chances of missing a deal.
Faster and Smarter Product Searches
The AI model powering Copilot delivers quicker and more precise product searches.
Users can request analyses such as identifying smartwatches with the best battery life for the price.
Copilot provides concise comparisons and recommendations, making it faster to find the right product than asking for help in-store.
Personalized Deals Based on Preferences
Copilot adapts to user interactions to provide personalized product recommendations.
It suggests alternatives, notifies users of seasonal promotions, and even recommends the best time to purchase.
Feedback from users further refines future recommendations, ensuring a tailored shopping experience.
Saving Time and Finding Better Deals
While Copilot is still developing compared to other AI models, it is a valuable tool for online shopping.
It reduces the time spent searching for deals, highlights personalized offers, and can even surprise users with timely price drops.
Next time you shop online, Microsoft Copilot’s features can help make smarter, faster, and more cost-effective choices.
