After years of experimental launches, hesitant moves, and industry pressure, Google has finally made a defining statement in the AI space. At its annual I/O developers conference last week, Google unveiled a wave of AI innovations, signaling a shift from experimentation to execution, and setting a bold new course for the future of the internet. From Search to Smart Synthesis Once famous for revolutionizing the web with its 10 blue links, Google is now actively retiring that model. At the core of this transformation is "AI Mode," a new way to interact with search results po ... Read More

In a bold move toward the future of AI and wearables, Google is betting big on smart glasses as the “next frontier” in personal technology. During its Google I/O 2025 showcase, the company revealed ambitious plans to integrate its powerful Gemini AI into a new generation of smart eyewear and XR (Extended Reality) devices, working closely with partners like Samsung, Warby Parker, Xreal, and Gentle Monster. Android XR: A Comeback with Context Google is re-entering the AR/VR space with Android XR, a platform designed to connect AI-powered smart glasses and headsets to users ... Read More

At its highly anticipated I/O 2025 Developers Conference, Google unveiled one of its most transformative updates to Search in recent years—AI Mode. Designed to push the boundaries of how people interact with online information, AI Mode introduces a conversational, AI-powered experience directly into the familiar Google Search interface. It will roll out to users across the United States in the coming weeks. What is AI Mode? AI Mode is a new tab integrated into the Search bar that allows users to interact with Google more like a chatbot and less like a traditional keyword-drive ... Read More

At its highly anticipated I/O 2025 Developers Conference, Google unveiled one of its most transformative updates to Search in recent years—AI Mode. Designed to push the boundaries of how people interact with online information, AI Mode introduces a conversational, AI-powered experience directly into the familiar Google Search interface. It will roll out to users across the United States in the coming weeks. What is AI Mode? AI Mode is a new tab integrated into the Search bar that allows users to interact with Google more like a chatbot and less like a traditional keyword-drive ... Read More

Meta has reportedly delayed the launch of its much-anticipated large language model, Behemoth, pushing the rollout to Fall 2025. Originally scheduled for April and then postponed to June, this second delay is raising eyebrows across the tech world and stirring fresh concerns about Meta’s competitive standing in the rapidly advancing AI industry. What Is Behemoth? Behemoth is the latest in Meta’s series of large language models (LLMs) that power various AI experiences across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. Positioned as Meta’s most advanced model to da ... Read More

Is artificial intelligence the future—or just clever marketing? That’s the provocative question explored in The AI Con, a new book by AI critics Emily Bender and Alex Hanna. In a time when AI seems to power everything from your smartphone to your fridge, the duo pulls back the curtain on what they argue is a technology drenched in hype, misdirection, and commercial interest. Published this month, The AI Con unpacks the smoke and mirrors around today’s generative AI boom and calls out the growing trend of what the authors describe as "AI-washing"—the ove ... Read More