After Opera impressed me with a live demo of its Browser Operator agent purchasing flowers with just a command, Google is also stepping into the AI shopping era with its new AI Mode, which debuted at Google I/O 2025.AI Mode is Google's most advanced take on reasoning and multimodality. It breaks down questions into subtopics while issuing queries on the user's behalf. This new shopping experience combines the capabilities of the Gemini model with Google's Shopping Graph to help users browse for inspiration, weigh their options, and narrow down products.For instance, if you want to see how an outfit might look on you, you can upload a photo of yourself. Google will use AI to generate a preview. Once you've found the perfect outfit, you can ask the new agentic checkout feature to purchase it for you using Google Pay when the price drops to your target.Google AI Mode has a new "try it on" feature for shopping. Image source: GoogleThis feature helps you buy your most desired products when they fit your budget. With the "track price" feature, Google will alert you when the product you want (in the right size, color, or other preferences) becomes available. Then, you can ask AI Mode to complete the purchase with a simple "buy for me" tap.Another example of AI Mode's shopping capabilities is finding exactly what you need. If you tell AI Mode you're looking for a travel bag, it will recognize you're seeking visual inspiration. You'll get a browsable panel of images and product listings tailored to your location. You can filter options for bags that fit a specific destination and time of yearperfect for rainy weather and long trips, or sunny days and shorter getaways.Google says these features will roll out in AI Mode in the US in the coming months.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxUBThVQLjUDon't Miss: I watched AI control a browser to order flowers, and it felt like the futureThe post Googles new AI Mode is the only way Im shopping from now on appeared first on BGR.Today's Top DealsTodays deals: $150 AirPods 4 with ANC, $30 JBL speaker, $55 Ring Battery Doorbell, $279 Miele C1 vacuum, moreBest Apple Watch deals for May 2025Todays deals: $99 AirPods 4, $50 TP-Link WiFi 6 router, $279 3D printer, $200 Toshiba smart TV, moreMemorial Day security camera deals: Reolinks unbeatable sale has prices from $29.98

In the weeks leading up to Google I/O 2025, the product name Gemini Ultra popped up a few times, and I thought this would be Google's next big AI model. We'd either get a Gemini 2.5 Ultra that's even better than the 2.5 Pro, or the Ultra would be an alternative to the expected Gemini 3 model.It turns out that Google did plan to unveil a new Gemini AI Ultra product at I/O, but it has nothing to do with the AI technology level we're at with Gemini. Instead, Gemini AI Ultra is now Google's most expensive AI subscription, priced at $249.99 per month.That's even more expensive than the $200/month ChatGPT Pro subscription OpenAI offers, and for good reason. Gemini AI Ultra includes extra perks in addition to access to Google's latest AI models and much higher limits. It comes with YouTube Premium and 30TB of storage.Continue reading...The post Heres what you get with Googles $250/month Gemini AI Ultra plan appeared first on BGR.Today's Top DealsTodays deals: $189 Apple Watch SE, 15% off Energizer batteries, $144 queen memory foam mattress, moreTodays deals: $299 iPad 11, $497 LG 65-inch smart TV, $30 Philips Sonicare toothbrush, $499 Traeger grill, moreTodays deals: $99 AirPods 4, $50 TP-Link WiFi 6 router, $279 3D printer, $200 Toshiba smart TV, moreBest Fire TV Stick deals for May 2025

Google unveiled Project Astra last year at I/O, showing off nascent AI technology that allows mobile users to talk to Google's AI in real time using conversational language. You might ask the AI to find stuff on the web for you or share your camera and screen so it can see what you see and provide guidance.Some of those features are available via Gemini Live, Google's AI-powered assistant for Android and iPhone. But Google isn't stopping there. It announced several new Project Astra tricks coming to Gemini Live soon, in addition to making its best feature free for Android and iPhone users.Continue reading...The post 6 new Gemini Live features Google announced at I/O 2025 appeared first on BGR.Today's Top DealsMemorial Day security camera deals: Reolinks unbeatable sale has prices from $29.98Todays deals: Heybike ALPHA, $299 Apple Watch Series 10, $90 23-piece cookware set, moreTodays deals: $299 iPad 11, $497 LG 65-inch smart TV, $30 Philips Sonicare toothbrush, $499 Traeger grill, moreAmazon deals: 20% off gift cards from Amazon, $553 unlocked iPhone 15, $114 standing desk, more

Google's big I/O 2025 event is underway in California, and it's all about artificial intelligence, just as we suspected. That is, Gemini is improving across the board, with Google announcing new features for the Gemini app and integrating its chatbot into other products.Google claims that Gemini 2.5 Pro is the best and fastest AI chatbot in the world, backing that up with benchmark tests that show Google is ahead of the competition. Some of these tests reveal that the second-best AI model after Gemini 2.5 Pro isn't a new ChatGPT version but Google's Gemini 2.5 Flash. That's the lighter, faster version of Gemini 2.5, which is also getting an update on Tuesday.Google is also adding a few new features to the Gemini app experience, including better voice support, new Deep Think functionality, and an expansion of Project Mariner. The latter is Google's AI agent that gives the AI "computer use" capabilities, allowing it to browse websites and make purchases on your behalf.Continue reading...The post Gemini 2.5s huge update: Deep Think, faster Flash, computer control appeared first on BGR.Today's Top DealsTodays deals: $299 iPad 11, $497 LG 65-inch smart TV, $30 Philips Sonicare toothbrush, $499 Traeger grill, moreTodays deals: $720 Apple Watch Ultra 2, $6.50 Anker fast chargers, $35 2K camera drone, Fitbit sale, moreTodays deals: $15 Amazon credit, $480 AirPods Max, $60 Instant Pot Duo, $228 Sony XM4, moreAmazon deals: 20% off gift cards from Amazon, $553 unlocked iPhone 15, $114 standing desk, more

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