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Gemini’s new blurred UI is finally reaching Android phones

Gemini’s new Android overlay adds a slick background blur for a cleaner, more integrated feel.

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'Google is force-feeding AI with no way to opt ': DuckDuckGo CEO says installs are surging after Google I/O

'Google is force-feeding AI with no way to opt ': DuckDuckGo CEO says installs are surging after Google I/O

DuckDuckGo says installs and AI-free search traffic surged after Google I/O as more users look for ways to avoid AI-heavy search experiences.

I flew over 10,000 miles with Asus ROG Xreal R1 smart glasses — here are 2 things I love about them (and 3 I don’t)

I flew over 10,000 miles with Asus ROG Xreal R1 smart glasses — here are 2 things I love about them (and 3 I don’t)

I went eyes-on with the $849 Asus ROG Xreal R1 gaming glasses. While the crisp micro-OLED is comfortable, early software bugs keep my final score on hold.

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Biggest Google I/O 2026 announcements — Gemini Spark, Intelligent Eyewear glasses and more

Google I/O 2026 is here, and we're keeping up with all the latest details around Android 17, Android XR, Googlebooks, Gemini Intelligence, and more.

Nano Banana went viral. Now, Google is bringing the same AI idea to video with Gemini Omni. The internet already has mixed opinions

Gemini Omni (say that five times fast) is a new AI video generator from Google that can use photos, videos, and text prompts to generate ten-second clips

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Google's AI glasses are here – except they aren't

Android XR's roll-out creeps closer

Google I/O 2026 Live Blog updates: Android 17, Android XR glasses, Gemini AI news

Google I/O is happening on May 19 and Android Central is following everything that is going to be announced. Follow our Live Blog to learn about all the news!

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I hate that I love Google’s new AI-powered search bar — it makes the internet easier to digest, but my career is cooked now

I hate that I love Google’s new AI-powered search bar — it makes the internet easier to digest, but my career is cooked now

I went eyes-on with Google’s radical AI search overhaul at Google I/O. While the generative UI and predictive agents make the internet easy to digest, its threat to referral traffic could trigger an existential crisis for journalism.

I got to try Android XR glasses at Google I/O, and I'm more excited about smart display glasses than I've ever been

I got to try Android XR glasses at Google I/O, and I'm more excited about smart display glasses than I've ever been

Google had a few Android XR demos at its annual I/O event. With the glasses coming later this year, I got to try them on for size.

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How to watch Google I/O 2026 — and what announcements to expect

How to watch Google I/O 2026 — and what announcements to expect

Google I/O is the company's big developer show, covering Android, AI, and more — here's how to watch the keynote live.

Here are the 3 Google I/O 2026 Android XR smart glasses announcements I'm hoping to see

Here are the 3 Google I/O 2026 Android XR smart glasses announcements I'm hoping to see

Google I/O could be a major Android XR showcase if we're lucky, but what might we get treated to?

5 things to expect at Google I/O 2026 — from Android XR smart glasses to Gemini Remy

5 things to expect at Google I/O 2026 — from Android XR smart glasses to Gemini Remy

It's almost time for Google I/O 2026, and we're likely to see new hardware and software, with a particular focus on AI and XR.

Google I/O kicks off next week: The 3 biggest announcements we expect

Google I/O kicks off next week: The 3 biggest announcements we expect

Google is expected to make sweeping announcements during Google I/O, with these three likely to be the biggest

Google I/O 2026: How to stream and what to expect from the event

Google I/O 2026: How to stream and what to expect from the event

Here's how to watch Google I/O 2026 live, including the YouTube streaming link and what to expect from Gemini, XR, and more announcements.

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Google I/O 2026 confirmed and dates revealed – here's what to expect

Google's developer show will bring the latest details about Android, Gemini and more

Google I/O 2026 officially kicks off in May: here's when and what we expect to see

Google's annual I/O conference, which reveals the future of Android, Chrome and Google devices, now has an official date.

Google's Android 17 may take inspiration from Apple — but don't call it Liquid Glass

Google is reportedly embracing Apple's Liquid Glass visual design for Android 17, which will include translucent menus and blurred backgrounds for more depth.

New Gemini Modes Spotted: Agent, Go, and Immersive View

Google is expanding Gemini's experimental features with some new modes. If we go by the details spotted by Testing Catalog. The updates go beyond the

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I used Veo 3 to recreate the first YouTube video, and the results are almost too good

We recreated the first YouTube video with Veo 3. The results are imperfect but also mind-blowing.

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Google made a web app with Gemini and Canvas, and you can try it now

Google built a web app to show off Gemini's coding abilities with Canvas, and you can play around with it while viewing highlights from Google I/O 2025.

I created these wild AI videos in Veo 3 and here's how you can do it too

Making AI video with Veo 3 is easier than you might think. Here are some tips to make your videos better.

12 super-useful new tools from Google I/O 2025 you can actually try right now

Google I/O 2025 had a lot of a future-gazing, but it did also see some handy new tools actually launch –these are all of the ones you can try today.

Project Astra is back and better than ever — how Google is using AI to make its assistant even smarter

Project Astra was the hit of last year's Google I/O, and it returned to the 2025 show with a demo that reveals how much smarter an AI assistant can get in a year.

Google Search gets an AI tab — here’s what it means for your searches

AI Mode is a new dedicated mode for Google Search, bringing more detailed results for your questions, and with even more powerful features like shopping assistance and personal contect coming later.

Google and XREAL announce Project Aura, XR smart glasses for Android

XREAL's Project Aura emerges as the Android device to watch out for as XR glasses take a generational leap at Google I/O.

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