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Artie Beaty/ZDNETGoogle Gemini already offers a host of useful capabilities. From generating text and creating images to live conversations, deep research, and analyzing files, Google’s AI has proven itself a strong contender in the AI field. Also: Everything announced at Google I/O 2025: Gemini, Search, Android XR, and moreAt Google I/O 2025 on Tuesday, the company revealed a slew of new and improved features now available with its AI assistant.1. New Google AI Pro and Ultra plansFirst up are two new Google AI subscriptions that offer more features but naturally come with their own price tags.The first plan is known as Google AI Pro, which is actually the same AI Premium plan that’s been around for a while just with a new name. Still priced at $20 per month, AI Pro offers the same AI features available with the free version of Gemini but adds higher rate limits and special features. AI Pro also includes the Gemini app formerly known as Gemini Advanced, along with products like NotebookLM and the new Flow AI video editor. Those two features will reach AI Pro subscribers in the US first and then expand to other countries. More

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HP/ZDNETWhether you’re looking to replace the family computer with a well-rounded laptop, upgrade your work-from-home setup, or need a gift for a graduating senior heading off to college in the fall, the HP Envy Laptop 17 More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Configurations for Lenovo’s LOQ Tower 17IRR9 start at $1,099. The computer is a great option for people looking for a well-performing, compact, and affordable computer. However, because of its small size, it has a limited number of available ports. more buying choices Lenovo’s Legion series is positioned as the company’s flagship gaming […] More

Google began rolling out AI Mode in Search earlier this year, and the feature will now be widely available in the US, with no Labs sign-up required. It’ll come with some new capabilities, too.Deep Search in AI Mode, for example, expands the number of background queries from tens to hundreds to put together a more robust and thought-out search response. The result is a fully cited report that Google says will take just minutes to research and create.Also: Your Google Search experience will never be the same, thanks to 8 new AI featuresFor visual assistance, the Google Search experience is also getting Project Astra’s multimodal capabilities, so users can simply point their camera at an object or setting and ask about it like they would with a Google image search. There’s also a new AI Mode shopping experience that helps you find inspirations, narrow down buying options, and see yourself in an outfit (via image generator) when you upload an image of yourself.Project Mariner’s agentic functions will also transfer to AI Mode, allowing users to prompt Google to find the best event ticket deals or book restaurant appointments. While the AI won’t complete the purchase for you, it will present multiple options, including the one that best fits your inquiry (say you searched for the cheapest option), for you to approve.Finally, Google has expanded AI Overviews to over 200 countries and territories, and more than 40 languages, including Arabic, Chinese, Malay, Urdu, and more. More

Google / ZDNETSeveral months ago, Google promised that one of the coolest Gemini features would soon be available on a much larger scale. Also: Everything announced at Google I/O 2025: Gemini, Search, Android XR, and moreThat moment has arrived as Google announced that Gemini Live with camera and screen sharing is now free for all users worldwide on iOS and Android, starting today. The feature was first introduced in January as an exclusive for the Pixel 9 series, and Galaxy S24 and S25 series, but now it’s open to everyone.If you’re not familiar, the screen-sharing feature lets you ask Gemini about anything on your screen or that you can see through your camera. You’ll know you have the feature when you see a new “Share screen with Live” button. To use your camera with this feature, tap the viewfinder button. You can ask questions about anything that’s in frame without having to take a picture. For example, Google explained, you can point at food and ask if it fits your diet or eating preferences, or point at a piece of clothing and ask for outfit ideas.Also: 8 most exciting AI features and tools revealed at Google I/O 2025To let Gemini see your screen, open Gemini and tap “Share screen with Live.” Gemini will actively listen until you tap “hang up” or “hold.”  More

LG has discounted a wide range of products for Memorial Day, from household appliances to computer monitors and even laptops. Right now, you can buy the LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 OLED Laptop More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The latest Xiaomi 15 Ultra sees improvements in almost all the right places, with a 200MP periscope lens and a more durable design. The camera configuration is still one of the most competitive ones on the market. If you’re in the US, you’ll have to pay to play, with conversions nearing […] More