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Shop Smarter: Using AI to Research and Compare Products

Oct 7, 2026 1 min read

Buying a laptop, mattress or vacuum cleaner can mean hours of reading reviews. AI can speed up research, if you use it carefully.

Start with your needs

I need a laptop for photo editing and travel, budget around $1,200.
What specs matter most for my use, and what should I avoid
overpaying for?

Compare options

Paste product specs or descriptions and ask for a side-by-side table with pros and cons for your situation.

Summarise reviews

Paste real customer reviews and ask for common complaints, praise and deal-breakers.

Check before you trust

  • AI may have outdated prices, models or availability.
  • Verify specs on the manufacturer's site.
  • Be cautious of sponsored or fake reviews.

Avoid impulse buys

Ask: "What questions should I ask myself before buying this?" or "What cheaper alternatives would meet my needs?"

After purchase

Use AI to understand manuals, set up devices and troubleshoot problems.

Put it into practice

Browse hundreds of free, ready-to-copy prompts for ChatGPT, Claude, Midjourney and more.

Browse prompts
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