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The Google AI Ultra plan now starts at $100 a month
Technology

The Google AI Ultra plan now starts at $100 a month

Google's most expensive AI plan is now a little cheaper.

Palma Paucek · 19 May, 2026
Google's newest app is an AI-powered image editor
Technology

Google's newest app is an AI-powered image editor

Google Pics isn't Photoshop, but it could be better than what's in Google Photos.

Theodora Lakin · 19 May, 2026
I/O 2026 is bringing more AI to Google Play
Technology

I/O 2026 is bringing more AI to Google Play

Play Games Sidekick is also getting a wider rollout.

Barbara Hammes · 19 May, 2026
Google says Gemini 3.5 Flash rivals 'large flagship models' for coding and agentic tasks
Technology

Google says Gemini 3.5 Flash rivals 'large flagship models' for coding and agentic tasks

Google says its Gemini 3.5 Flash model can complete tasks in a "fraction of the time" of other frontier models.

Jarred Waters · 19 May, 2026
Google's Gemini Omni can generate 'anything from any input,' starting with video
Technology

Google's Gemini Omni can generate 'anything from any input,' starting with video

Google didn't forget AI creators in its latest round of Gemini announcements.

Alia Leffler · 19 May, 2026
Samsung and Google just teased their upcoming Android XR smartglasses at Google I/O
Technology

Samsung and Google just teased their upcoming Android XR smartglasses at Google I/O

The two models were created in partnership with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster.

Pattie Ledner · 19 May, 2026
Google shoves more AI into Search, including a dynamic Search box and agentic features
Technology

Google shoves more AI into Search, including a dynamic Search box and agentic features

You can kiss the classic Google Search goodbye.

Favian Lindgren · 19 May, 2026
Google's Gemini Spark is an agentic AI assistant
Technology

Google's Gemini Spark is an agentic AI assistant

The AI agent is rolling out to testers this week.

Taurean Green · 19 May, 2026
Google I/O 2026: Even more AI is coming to Google Search
Technology

Google I/O 2026: Even more AI is coming to Google Search

At Google I/O 2026, many new AI-powered Google Search features were unveiled. Here's what Google has coming.

Brenda Littel · 19 May, 2026
3 new features are coming to Google Shopping, including a Universal Cart and AI agent restrictions
Technology

3 new features are coming to Google Shopping, including a Universal Cart and AI agent restrictions

At Google I/O, three new features to Google Shopping were announced. Universal Commerce Protocol, Agent Payments Protocol, and Universal Cart are now using AI t...

Kaylin Kuhlman · 19 May, 2026
Google I/O: Gmail is getting an AI voice tool that lets you talk to your inbox
Technology

Google I/O: Gmail is getting an AI voice tool that lets you talk to your inbox

Google announced new Gmail features at its I/O conference Tuesday, including an AI voice integration tool called Gmail Live.

Lowell Steuber · 19 May, 2026
Googles Gemini Spark announced: Meet the AI agent that could run your life
Technology

Googles Gemini Spark announced: Meet the AI agent that could run your life

Google introduces its new AI agent, Gemini Spark

Linwood Homenick · 19 May, 2026