Live Updates from Google I/O 2025

Google’s annual I/O developer conference is back, and it's packed with exciting news and updates. Held on May 20 and 21, the tech giant is unveiling innovations in Gemini AI, Android 16, and Android XR, its latest platform for augmented and mixed reality headsets and smart glasses. With AI integrated into every service and device, it's a lot to keep up with, but Gizmodo is here to help you navigate through the keynotes and developer sessions.

Our team, including Senior Consumer Tech Editor Raymond Wong, Senior Writer James Pero, and Consumer Tech Reporter Kyle Barr, is on the ground at Google's Mountain View HQ to bring you the highlights. Keep this page bookmarked as we cut through the noise and deliver the most important updates.

On May 22, the conference wrapped up with a glimpse of the future in XR glasses, shoppable AI, web search, video generation, and 3D video conferencing. Google's vision centers around AI, and our hands-on experiences with their gadgets, though brief, hint at exciting developments to come.

One of the standout features was Google Beam, a high-tech video conferencing tool that creates a lifelike 3D version of a person without the need for glasses. While impressive, it still has room for improvement.

Google's new Veo 3 video generator is also making waves, with capabilities to generate dialogue, sound effects, and music. However, the practical applications of these tools remain to be seen.

As the conference concluded, Google's commitment to AI was evident, with Gemini AI set to become a universal assistant. The future of AI in Google's ecosystem looks promising, and we'll be here to report on its progress.

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to explore the innovations unveiled at Google I/O 2025.