TechCrunch Daily Crunch 10 things announced so far at Google I/O 2025
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May 21, 2025 Google I/O 2025 showcased groundbreaking tech from the launch of Gemini Ultra, a revolutionary AI subscription service for video creation. Exciting new tools like the VO3 video generator and AI-powered design capabilities were unveiled. Innovations in app design and web browsing were also highlighted, including Stitch and Project Mariner. Plus, the Beam 3D Teleconferencing system promises to transform virtual meetings, enhanced further by real-time translation features in Google Meet.
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Gemini Ultra: Advanced AI Subscription
- Google released Gemini Ultra, an AI subscription offering with access to advanced capabilities like Gemini 2.5 Pro Deep Think Mode and VO3 video generation.
- It integrates higher limits on AI tools, video editing, and significant cloud storage for $249.99 per month in the U.S.
AI Tools for Developers
- Google introduced Stitch, an AI tool that quickly generates web and app UI code from text or image prompts.
- They also expanded access to Jewels, an AI agent that helps developers fix code bugs more efficiently.
AI Agents Mariner and Astra Enhanced
- Google updated Project Mariner, an AI agent that can browse and complete numerous web tasks simultaneously.
- Project Astra, a multimodal AI framework, enables new AI experiences in Search, Gemini apps, and third-party products.