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Everything you need to know about Google’s star-studded ‘Made by Google 2025’ showcase
Click here to watch a highlight reel of everything announced at last night’s ‘Made by Google’ event. Image Credits: SCMP
Google swapped out the typical keynote format for something completely different at this year’s ‘Made by Google’ showcase in New York City — a late-night talk show format with Jimmy Fallon hosting executives and celebrities. The real star of the night, however, were the company’s Gemini AI integrations, which threaded across every major release.
Here’s what you need to know:
- Gemini is interspersed across all four Pixel 10 phones with features like a ‘Visual Overlays’ for the camera, a proactive “Magic Cue” , Camera Coach, Voice Translate for calls, an assistant-like “Take a Message” feature, Pixel Journal, and more.
- Tensor G5 is the company’s new custom chip built by TSMC (switching from Samsung). It offers 60% more powerful AI processing compared to its predecessor, enabling on-device AI features, and potentially reducing overheating issues from previous generations.
- ‘Gemini for Home’ is possibly the company’s biggest smart home upgrade in years. It’s a new AI assistant that can handle complex requests around the home, create cooking suggestions based on what’s in your fridge, and is packed with Gemini Live for conversations.
- FitBit got a built-in AI health coach, which provides personalized guidance based on 24/7 health data, workout recommendations, sleep insights, and conversational health coaching.
- Google’s wearables also got the AI treatment. The Pixel Watch 4 comes with an AI health coach that personalizes workouts based on sleep data, and the Pixel Buds include AI-powered gesture controls that let you accept or decline calls simply by nodding your head.
via: Superhuman