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’s new Android XR glasses are the most exciting tech I’ve seen in a decade
Let's be honest with each other for a moment. For the past few years, a lot of new tech has felt a bit like a commodity. Smartphones get slightly faster, laptops get a bit thinner, tablets find new ways to be good-enough content machines. It's all useful, it's all iterative, but it's also all just a … [Read more...] about Google’s new Android XR glasses are the most exciting tech I’ve seen in a decade
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
Let me get this straight: Gemini in Chrome isn’t coming to Chromebooks?!?
Alright, Google I/O 2025 has just delivered tons of cool new AI features, and one of the standouts is Gemini in Chrome - AI browsing assistant built right into the Chrome browser on desktop, ready to summarize, clarify, and eventually even navigate for you. It sounds fantastic, and we're genuinely … [Read more...] about Let me get this straight: Gemini in Chrome isn’t coming to Chromebooks?!?
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
After those Android Show teases, I’m hoping for Android XR hands-on demos at I/O
One of the big things I was personally hoping to see detailed during "The Android Show: I/O Edition" yesterday was Android XR, and perhaps a closer look at the new headsets and glasses set to run this new platform. Well, we didn't get many details, but Google definitely ended the show with a … [Read more...] about After those Android Show teases, I’m hoping for Android XR hands-on demos at I/O
A quick recap on all Google announced on the Android Show: I/O Edition
Google just kicked off its I/O season with a special Android Show: I/O Edition, dropping a ton of news about what's next for the world's most popular operating system. During the show, we got a first look at Android 16, a major design overhaul, a big expansion for Gemini, and some robust new … [Read more...] about A quick recap on all Google announced on the Android Show: I/O Edition
Google’s “Android Show” is kicking off I/O today: A few things I’m hoping to see
While the full Google I/O 2025 experience is still a week away, Google is kicking things off early today with a special one-off livestream called "The Android Show: I/O Edition." This standalone event is happening today, Tuesday, May 13th, at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET, and it promises to be packed with … [Read more...] about Google’s “Android Show” is kicking off I/O today: A few things I’m hoping to see
Decoding the Google I/O 2025 schedule: Key sessions for Chrome & Android fans
With Google I/O 2025 kicking off in about a month on May 20th, the official schedule has just dropped. While it's primarily a planning tool for developers descending on (or tuning into) the Shoreline Amphitheatre, for us, it’s a fantastic list of teasers for what Google has cooking across its … [Read more...] about Decoding the Google I/O 2025 schedule: Key sessions for Chrome & Android fans
