Google unveiled a slew of new AI tools and features at I/O, dropping the term Gemini 95 times and AI 92 times. However, the best announcement of the entire show wasn't an AI feature; rather, the title went to one of the two hardware products announced -- the Android XR glasses. Also: I'm an AI expert, and these 8 announcements at Google I/O impressed me the most For the first time, Google gave the public a look at its long-awaited smart glasses, which pack Gemini's assistance, in-lens displays, speakers, cameras, and mics into the form factor of traditional eyeglasses. I had the opportunity to wear them for five minutes, during which I ran through a demo of using them to get visual Gemini assistance, take photos, and get navigation directions. As a Meta Ray-Bans user, I couldn't help but notice the similarities and differences between the two smart glasses -- and the features I now wish my Meta pair had.

The past two Google I/O developer conferences have mainly been AI events, and this year is no different. The tech giant used the stage to unveil features across all its most popular products, even bringing AI experiments that were previously announced to fruition. This means that dozens of AI features and tools were unveiled. They're meant to transform how you use Google offerings, including how you shop, video call, sort your inbox, search the web, create images, edit video, code, and more. Since such a firehose of information is packed into a two-hour keynote address, you may be wondering which features are actually worth paying attention to.

In recent years, Google Search's shopping features have evolved to make Search a one-stop shop for consumers searching for specific products, deals, and retailers. Shoppers on a budget can scour Search's Shopping tab during major sale events to see which retailer offered the best deal and where. But often, consumers miss out on a product's most productive discount, paying more later because they don't want to wait again. During this year's Google I/O developer conference, Google aims to solve this problem with AI. Shopping in Google's new AI Mode integrates Gemini's capabilities into Google's existing online shopping features, allowing consumers to use conversational phrases to find the perfect product.

Putting on Project Moohan, an upcoming XR headset developed by Google, Samsung, and Qualcomm, for the first time felt strangely familiar. From twisting the head strap knob on the back to slipping the standalone battery pack into my pants pocket, my mind was transported back to February of 2024, when I tried on the Apple Vision Pro during launch day. Also: Xreal's Project Aura are the Google smart glasses we've all been waiting for Only this time, the headset was powered by Android XR, Google's newest operating system built around Gemini, the same AI model that dominated the Google I/O headlines this week. The difference in software was immediately noticeable, from the starting home grid of Google apps like Photos, Maps, and YouTube (which VisionOS still lacks) to prompting for Gemini instead of Siri with a long press of the headset's multifunctional key. While my demo with Project Moohan lasted only about ten minutes, it gave me a fundamental understanding of how it's challenging Apple's Vision Pro and how Google, Samsung, and Qualcomm plan to convince the masses that the future of spatial computing does, in fact, live in a bulkier, space helmet-like device. For starters, there's no denying that the industrial designers of Project Moohan drew some inspiration from the Apple Vision Pro.

If you're one of the 8% of Americans who say they're willing to pay for AI, Google has a deal for you -- a 250 per month AI subscription. The company unveiled Google AI Ultra today, a plan with the biggest usage limits for Google's suite of AI tools and access to the highest versions of those tools. Google AI Ultra is intended for filmmakers, developers, and creative professionals and gives users access to tools like Veo, Imagen, Whisk, NotebookLM, and a new tool called Flow. Also: Google's popular AI tool gets its own Android app - how to use NotebookLM on your phone Subscribers also get a massive expansion in storage across Google platforms, plus YouTube Premium ( 13.99 per month on its own). Here's a full breakdown of what the new plan includes: Google said the current AI Premium plan is also getting an upgrade -- to Gemini AP Pro.

The Google I/O keynote took place on Tuesday, and the company took the stage to unveil new features across all of its product offerings. Of course, this included AI upgrades to the Google Workspace suite of applications, which millions of users rely on every day to get their work done, including Google Docs, Meet, Slides, Gmail, and Vids. Also: Google's popular AI tool gets its own Android app - how to use NotebookLM on your phone The features unveiled this year focused on practicality. They embed AI features into the Google apps you already use every day to speed up your daily workflow by performing tedious and time-consuming tasks, such as cleaning out your inbox. Everyone can relate to being bombarded with emails.

Google Gemini already offers a host of useful capabilities. From generating text and creating images to live conversations, deep research, and analyzing files, Google's AI has proven itself a strong contender in the AI field. At Google I/O 2025 on Tuesday, the company revealed a slew of new and improved features now available with its AI assistant. First up are two new Google AI subscriptions that offer more features but naturally come with their own price tags. The first plan is known as Google AI Pro, which is actually the same AI Premium plan that's been around for a while just with a new name.

The past two Google I/O developer conferences have mainly been AI events, and this year is no different. The tech giant used the stage to unveil features across all its most popular products, even bringing AI experiments that were previously announced to fruition. This means that dozens of AI features and tools were unveiled. They're meant to transform how you use Google offerings, including how you shop, video call, sort your inbox, search the web, create images, edit video, code, and more. Since such a firehose of information is packed into a two-hour keynote address, you may be wondering which features are actually worth paying attention to.

Online shopping has never been perfect. If I'm online scouting for a good deal on a pair of shoes, I have to sort through several options, sizes, colors, and price points to find what I want. And if I want to buy the shoes at a discount, I have to wait several weeks or months and come back when the price drops. At Google's annual developer event, Google IO, the tech giant is debuting an AI-powered solution to online shoppers' problems in the form of AI Mode. AI Mode offers online shoppers several options for finding exactly what they want, virtually trying on the clothing before they buy, and tracking prices to buy when a product is at its lowest.

In an AI-powered economy, data security is not just a box-checking exercise. Instead, security is the catalyst for trust and innovation within your organization and with your customers. That's the conclusion from the State of IT report from Salesforce, which surveyed over 4,000 IT decision-makers worldwide, including more than 2,000 professionals specializing in security, privacy, or compliance. The survey aimed to understand fast-evolving cyber threats and security priorities, suggesting how to build customer trust in an AI-driven world and use AI to improve security postures. According to the State of IT survey, the top five most concerning security threats are cloud security, data poisoning, malware, phishing, and ransomware. The top five most effective security tactics are data encryption, data backup and restore, identity and access management, zero-trust strategies, and data masking.