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Google goes wild, again... 11 things you missed at I/O

BY nvoa5
June 9, 2025
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Key Highlights from Google I/O 2025

AI Developments

  • Gemini 2.5:
    • Outperformed other reasoning models.
    • Gemini Flash also excelled in performance.
  • Project Gemini Integration:
    • Future integration with Chrome for web navigation and interaction.

New AI Tools and Features

  • Stitch: Automatically generates and designs UIs, potentially impacting web design jobs.
  • Jules: An agentic coding tool that automates coding, challenging the role of traditional coders.
  • Flow: An AI tool for generating cinematic content, impacting YouTube creators.

Subscription Model

  • Google AI Ultra: New subscription plan priced at $124.99/month (initially), then $249/month, including 30 TB of storage.

AI Benchmarks and Models

  • Gemma 3N: New open model for developers, nearing performance of Claude Sonnet 3.7.

Project Updates

  • Agent Mode: Included in Gemini, enabling automated web actions.
  • Project Astra: Uses AI to interpret live video feed for practical applications like identifying edible mushrooms.
  • Project Beam: AI tool for converting 2D video into 3D experiences.

New Hardware and Software

  • Android XR Glasses: Upcoming competitor to products like Meta Smart Ray-Bands.
  • Video and Image Gen Upgrades: Enhanced capabilities, including sound in video production.

Web Development Advances

  • CSS Updates: Introduction of new primitives for building carousels, simplifying development with CSS.

Sponsorship Mention

  • Hostinger: Offers managed hosting solutions, with options for virtual private servers supporting modern web frameworks, promoting ease of deployment for developers.

This summary encapsulates the key announcements and technological advancements revealed at the Google I/O 2025 event.