Beyond AI and XR: Key Innovations from Google I/O 2025

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA (Reporting from Toronto, ON) – May 26, 2025 – While artificial intelligence and the new Android XR platform took center stage at Google I/O 2025, the developer conference also delivered a host of other notable advancements. These include the futuristic Google Beam telepresence system, significant design and AI upgrades across the Android ecosystem, and new intelligent features for widely used applications like Gmail and Google Docs. Google Beam: “3D FaceTime” Nears Reality Google unveiled Google Beam, an AI-first video communication platform born from its “Project Starline” research. Beam aims to create a highly realistic sense of co-presence … Continue reading Beyond AI and XR: Key Innovations from Google I/O 2025

Google I/O 2025 Recap: AI Unleashed, XR Horizons Broaden, and a Smarter Ecosystem Emerges

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – May 26, 2025 – Google’s annual I/O developer conference concluded today, painting a vivid picture of a future deeply intertwined with artificial intelligence and immersive experiences. The event showcased a sweeping array of innovations, from foundational AI model breakthroughs and a radical new vision for Google Search, to the official launch of the Android XR platform and significant enhancements across the entire Android ecosystem. Here’s a consolidated look at the major developments from Google I/O 2025, with links to our detailed coverage: The AI Revolution Accelerates Google I/O 2025 was unequivocally dominated by AI. The company … Continue reading Google I/O 2025 Recap: AI Unleashed, XR Horizons Broaden, and a Smarter Ecosystem Emerges

Android XR Launched, Bringing Gemini AI to Smart Glasses and Headsets

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA (Reporting from Toronto, ON) – May 26, 2025) – Google today took a significant step into the future of immersive computing with the announcement of Android XR, a new platform designed to power smart glasses and headsets, … Continue reading Android XR Launched, Bringing Gemini AI to Smart Glasses and Headsets

AI Dominates with New Models, Search Overhaul, and Deep Ecosystem Integration

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA (Reporting from Toronto, ON) – May 26, 2025) – Google’s annual developer conference, I/O 2025, concluded today, firmly establishing artificial intelligence as the central pillar of the company’s future. A torrent of announcements revealed next-generation multimodal AI models, a fundamental reimagining of Google Search with “AI Mode,” and the pervasive embedding of its Gemini AI across its vast ecosystem of products and services. “What all this progress means is that we’re in a new phase of the AI platform shift,” stated CEO Sundar Pichai, emphasizing that “decades of research are now becoming reality.” New AI Powerhouses Unveiled … Continue reading AI Dominates with New Models, Search Overhaul, and Deep Ecosystem Integration

Google I/O 2023 Highlights AI: PaLM 2, Bard, AI-integrated Search, and Project Tailwind

Google I/O 2023 showcased significant advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), focusing on enhancing user experiences and productivity. The event highlighted several noteworthy developments in the AI domain. PaLM 2 Google’s introduction of PaLM 2 at Google I/O 2023 represents a major advancement in language modeling capabilities. Built on extensive research and advanced infrastructure, PaLM 2 offers a wide range of enhancements and easy deployment options. It supports a broader range of programming languages, empowering developers to leverage its capabilities across diverse coding environments. The inclusion of multilingual commenting facilitates seamless collaboration among users who speak different languages. Integration with Bard, … Continue reading Google I/O 2023 Highlights AI: PaLM 2, Bard, AI-integrated Search, and Project Tailwind

Google I/O 2023 Showcases Android Updates and Pixel Devices, Unveils AI Advancements

Google I/O 2023, the annual developer conference, showcased a range of updates and advancements in the Android operating system and artificial intelligence (AI). The updates aimed to enhance the user experience across devices, while the AI developments focused on productivity … Continue reading Google I/O 2023 Showcases Android Updates and Pixel Devices, Unveils AI Advancements

Google I/O Unveils Android Updates and Exciting Additions to Pixel Lineup

Google I/O, the annual developer conference, showcased a range of updates for the Android operating system, aiming to enhance the user experience across devices. Notable announcements included the introduction of a crowd-locate network for Find My Device, seamless integration of … Continue reading Google I/O Unveils Android Updates and Exciting Additions to Pixel Lineup

Made By Google 2019

Yesterday, Google held their annual Made By Google hardware event. They did the usual in announcing the new Pixel device and also a few other devices. There was a huge focus on IoT.

Stadia

Stadia will be available on November 19,

Pixel Buds

The Pixel Buds seem to just be a hardware refresh of just making them true wireless. There’s a feature that allows the volume to dynamically adjust. They will talk mare about them in the coming months. The Pixel Buds will release next year for $179 US.

Environmental Commitments

Google is going to be investing $150k into their manufacturing pipeline to catalyze $1.5 million in into renewable energy. They are committing to using 100% recycled plastic in manufacturing of the Nest Mini speaker.

Pixelbook Go

Next, they talked about the Pixelbook Go. They didn’t talk much about the specs (just check the leaks). The Go will have a 2x larger battery than the original. The base model comes with an Intel m3 processor, 64 GB storage, HD display and, 8GB of RAM (up to i9 processor, 256GB of storage, 4K screen and, 16 GB of RAM). You can pre-order now (in the US and Canada, the UK in January) Starting at $649 US.

Nest Home

The Nest Mini is going to come with a wall mount. It will come in a new color option of Sky. It also now has on-device processing. You now can call the Hone devices from your phone. It will cost $49 US and you can pre-order now (Google Store) and will be available at Best Buy, Target, Walmart and other retailers on October 22.

Nest Aware

They are changing the pricing structure. Now all the Home devices will have sound detection and will be able to detect smoke alarms and be able to direct you to call 911 from anywhere.

Nest Wi-Fi

The new Nest Wi-Fi will have a new design. It will also have Smart Hub capabilities and a built-in Google Assistant speaker. You can pre-order it now and it will release on November 4 for $269 US for a one router / one point pack and $349 for the one router / two point pack. It will also release retail at Target, Best Buy and more retailers.

Pixel 4

The Pixel 4 will have Google’s Soli Radar technology. The Soli radar gives the user access to more gestures done in front of the sensor. They talked a little bit about apps and Assistant. The phone has a 90hz refresh rate. When you buy the 

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