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Should You Pay for Google Gemini Pro or Plus? These 5 Features Make It Worth It
A paid subscription adds a number of perks, including access to YouTube Premium, that upgrade your Gemini 3 experience. Better yet, Google just dropped the monthly cost of its Plus Plan.
Android 17 Beta 4.1 Is Now Live: Here's Every Feature You Can Test and Eligible Phones
Can't wait to try out Google's version of Handoff and revamped Android Auto? Here's how to get the latest Android 17 beta on your Pixel phone today.
My Favorite Android 17 Feature Isn't AI. It's This Anti-Doomscrolling Tool
Google's upcoming Pause Point relies on human psychology to break the dopamine loop of mindless phone scrolling.
DuckDuckGo Sees Surge in Installs After Google Goes All-In on AI Search at I/O
DuckDuckGo's CEO accuses Google of 'force-feeding AI with no way to opt out.'
DeepMind CEO: 'AGI' Is Coming Soon, But Here's the Test It Must Pass First
At I/O, Demis Hassabis argues that AI is 'the most ferocious competition that's ever been in tech history,' though Google has an edge with its 'broader research bench.'
Gemini's Daily Brief Tries to Make a Strong Case for Handing Google Your Data
Gemini’s newest feature wants to organize your day before you even ask, but the convenience comes with a familiar trade-off: giving Google deeper access to your personal data.
Do Google's I/O AI Announcements Live Up to the Hype? I Put Them to the Test
Gemini got a flashy redesign, a faster flagship model, and powerful new multimedia tools at Google I/O. After spending time with the latest updates, I found a mix of genuinely exciting ideas and familiar AI growing pains.
Omni, Pics, and a Big Search Overhaul: Everything You Missed at Google I/O 2026
Google's Tuesday I/O keynote was jam-packed with news about AI, AI, and more AI, from agentic AI in search and Gemini enhancements to details about the Google-Samsung smart glasses.
Is Spark Another Rebrand of Google Gemini or Something Else?
It takes a spark to start a fire, and that’s the idea behind Google’s weirdly branded, new background AI agent, as I saw at Google I/O. So what is it exactly?
How Will Googlebooks Actually Work? I Answer Your 7 Biggest Questions About Google's New AI Laptop Line
As Google prepares to launch its most integrated OS yet, I weigh in on the biggest unknowns, including pricing, privacy, specs, and release date.
Confused by Google's New AI Features? Here's the Free vs. Paid Breakdown and What You Can Try Right Now
Google I/O included a blitz of AI news across Search, YouTube, and Gemini. We sort through it to determine when the new features launch and which ones require a premium AI subscription.
Google Pics Lets You Use AI to Edit Specific Parts of an Image
The AI image-editing tool will also appear inside Workspace apps, starting with Slides and Drive.
I Wore Google's Android XR Glasses. Here's What Impressed Me Most
After trying the Android XR-based Project Aura glasses, it's clear Google is betting big on a future where smart glasses replace bulky mixed reality headsets.
The Googlebook Reveal Has Me Bullish on Google Reinventing the Laptop (Again)
COMMENTARY: With AI ramping up in every direction, Google needs a better platform to leverage everything that its Gemini Intelligence models can do. To my eyes, Googlebooks look like the answer.
Google, Samsung Offer First Look at Android XR Smart Glasses. Here's What You Get, and What's Missing
In partnership with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, Samsung will launch Google-based 'audio glasses' this fall. At I/O, XReal also offered a first public look at its Aura glasses.
I Tried Google's Screen-Free Smart Glasses, and They're Exactly What I Want
Forget the heads-up display. In my first hands on look at Google I/O, it's clear the real benefit of Android XR is access to Gemini.
With Android 17, Google Finally Adds a Handoff-Like App Continuity Feature
Though designed to work bidirectionally, Google's 'Continue on' feature will initially be limited to handoffs from Android phones to tablets.
Google Overhauls Top-Tier AI Plans, Drops Price and Adds YouTube Premium
A new $100-per-month subscription offers expanded Gemini access for less. The most expensive plan also gets a price cut as Google looks to compete with OpenAI and Anthropic.
Wear OS 7 Lets You Track Live Updates From Your Wrist, Improves Battery Life
The new software was first announced at Google I/O 2026, but we don't yet know its release date.
Google's Universal Cart Can Help You Avoid PC Building Missteps
Universal Cart, demoed today at I/O, is Google's attempt to use AI agents to help consumers find deals and avoid buyer's remorse when shopping online.
