No, but you can still be an I/O pro. Originally, the name I/O was based on the first two digits in a googol (a one, followed by 100 zeroes), the number that lends our company its name. According to lore, I/O has evolved to also nod to “input / output,” referencing the computational concept of interfacing between a computer system and the outside world, and “innovation in the open.” Pretty fitting, don’t you think?
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Google is investing in AI to improve everyday life. Recent updates include AI features in Search like AI Mode and Deep Search. Also, check out the new Android XR glasses and the redesigned Android and Wear OS.
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We announced that Google Cloud’s Automotive AI Agent is arriving for Mercedes-Benz. Google Cloud unveiled Automotive AI Agent, a new way for automakers to create helpful agentic experiences for drivers. Mercedes-Benz is among the first automakers planning to implement the product, which goes beyond current vehicle voice control to allow people to have natural conversations and ask queries while driving, like “Is there an Italian restaurant nearby?”
We shared five ways NotebookLM Plus can help your business. NotebookLM is a tool for understanding anything — including synthesizing complex ideas buried in deep research. This month we made our premium NotebookLM Plus available in more Google Workspace plans to help businesses and their employees with everything from sharing team notebooks and centralizing projects, to streamlining onboarding and making learning more engaging with Audio Overviews.
We announced new AI tools to help retailers build gen AI search and agents. The National Retail Federation kicked off the year with their annual NRF conference, where Google Cloud showed how AI agents and AI-powered search are already helping retailers operate more efficiently, create personalized shopping experiences and use AI to get the latest products and experiences to their customers.
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Together with Samsung, today we unveiled a handful of new Android features. The new Samsung Galaxy S25 comes with Gemini built in and available with the press of a button. Don’t miss the just-launched, kid-friendly smartwatch experience that puts parents in control. And there are plenty of other Gemini updates, new ways to search, accessibility tools and more to check out.
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And for people who are blind or have low vision, TalkBack 15 on Galaxy S25 devices will now be compatible with braille displays that use HID, a popular way to connect to Bluetooth devices. Following feedback from the community, this compatibility will ensure people can use their braille displays without additional steps, making Galaxy S25 devices even more accessible. In the coming weeks, TalkBack on Galaxy S25 devices will also provide more detailed image descriptions, powered by Gemini models.
With Google Family Link, parents can use their phone to set up and manage Galaxy Watch7 LTE smartwatches with a Galaxy Watch for Kids experience. This allows parents to approve contacts, monitor their child’s watch’s location, manage apps and set up school time to limit distractions during school hours.
This update starts rolling out today in the U.S. with support from major carriers including AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon.
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