The relentless march of AI progress continues, and nowhere is it more arresting (and perhaps a little unsettling) than in the realm of video generation. Google has been showcasing its prowess with its Veo models over the past year, and the latest iteration - Veo 3 - is now in the hands of real users … [Read more...] about Uh oh: user-generated videos from Google’s Veo 3 are here, and they are scary good
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Google’s new AI Ultra plan gave me sticker shock until I looked at it a bit closer
Google I/O 2025 didn't just bring a flood of new AI features; it also unveiled a new top-tier subscription plan called Google AI Ultra; and when the price was revealed – a staggering $249.99 per month (with a 50% discount for the first three months for new users) – I'm sure I wasn't the only one … [Read more...] about Google’s new AI Ultra plan gave me sticker shock until I looked at it a bit closer
Google I/O 2025: Gemini is in everything, and it’s only getting more impressive
Gemini 2.5 Pro has already established itself as Google's top-tier model, excelling in areas like coding and complex reasoning. Google shared that it's now not only a leader on academic benchmarks but also tops popular real-world leaderboards like WebDev Arena (for coding) and LMArena (which … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2025: Gemini is in everything, and it’s only getting more impressive
Google is going all-in on AI in Search, and it’s pretty incredible
Google I/O 2025 is off and running, and the announcements are painting a clear picture of an AI-driven future; especially for Google Search. While "AI Overviews" (which evolved from SGE in Labs) have already been making waves by providing AI-generated summaries, Google is now taking things a giant … [Read more...] about Google is going all-in on AI in Search, and it’s pretty incredible
Google is officially bringing Gemini Live to the Chrome browser
Just announced in the flurry of Google I/O 2025 news, Google is embedding its powerful Gemini AI directly into the Chrome browser on desktop, giving users access to Gemini anywhere they are on the web at any time! This new feature is set to begin rolling out tomorrow, May 21st, and it will likely … [Read more...] about Google is officially bringing Gemini Live to the Chrome browser
Google I/O 2025 kicks off today: How to watch the keynote and what to expect
The main event is finally here! While Google got a jump on its Android announcements last week with "The Android Show: I/O Edition," where they highlighted the redesigned Material 3 Expressive interface, Google I/O 2025 truly kicks off in earnest today, Tuesday, May 20th. The opening keynote is set … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2025 kicks off today: How to watch the keynote and what to expect
Gemini gets a big productivity boost as Workspace apps become generally available
Google's AI assistant, Gemini, is in a constant state of evolution, and its latest upgrade is a big one for anyone living in the Google Workspace ecosystem. After a period in preview, Google has announced that Workspace apps (a.k.a. - extensions) for the standalone Gemini app are now generally … [Read more...] about Gemini gets a big productivity boost as Workspace apps become generally available
Google’s bet on AI subscriptions appears to be working
Google One, the company's umbrella subscription for cloud storage and, more recently, advanced AI features, has just hit another impressive milestone. According to a Reuters report, Google One recently crossed the 150 million subscriber mark. That's a substantial 50% surge from the 100 million … [Read more...] about Google’s bet on AI subscriptions appears to be working
We’re getting closer to having Gemini on Google’s smart speakers
Change has been on the horizon for Google's smart speaker ecosystem for a while now, and the latest news about the Nest Audio confirms what we've all been expecting: Gemini is fully taking over for the outgoing Google Assistant. According to a recent post over on Reddit (via 9to5 Google), the Nest … [Read more...] about We’re getting closer to having Gemini on Google’s smart speakers
Gemini lets you command Google Sheets with natural language prompts
Let's be honest, for many of us, opening a complex spreadsheet can feel a bit like being asked to decipher an foreign language. Finding the right formulas, cleaning up messy data, or trying to build a sensible chart can quickly turn into a frustrating task. If you're like me and don't live and … [Read more...] about Gemini lets you command Google Sheets with natural language prompts
Gemini is headed to Wear OS soon, and that includes Samsung watches
Following Google's broad announcements at the Android Show: I/O Edition about Gemini's expansion, Samsung has confirmed that its popular Galaxy Watches and even Galaxy Buds are set to receive this a heavy dose of Gemini in the near future. This is a big step in making Google's powerful AI assistant … [Read more...] about Gemini is headed to Wear OS soon, and that includes Samsung watches
Gemini’s model picker is getting a much-needed cleanup
Following some description changes last week, Google is now rolling out an updated model picker in the Gemini web interface specifically for Gemini Advanced subscribers, providing a cleaner and more intuitive way to access its various capabilities. As time has gone and Gemini development has been … [Read more...] about Gemini’s model picker is getting a much-needed cleanup
