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Gmail presentation at Google I/O 2024
A phone displays the Android logo in front of the Google homepage.
A large screen at the 2024 Google I/O Developer's Conference reads "LearnLM"

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Google I/O: Google announces new safety framework for responsible AI
A man stands in front of a large screen that reads "Responsible AI: Human insight and safety testing."





Gemini Nano can detect scam calls for you
Google Gemini Nano

'AI Teammate' announced at Google I/O 2024 — your new AI-powered co-worker friend
Gemini for Workspace at Google I/O


Google's AI model just got faster with Gemini 1.5 Flash
Gemini 1.5 Pro


Ask Photos is Google's new AI feature for Google Photos
A mobile phone with the Google Photos logo on screen.


Marc Rebillet shows off 'Music FX DJ' ahead of Google I/O — and now, you can make sick beats, too
"An image displaying a DJ performing at a colorful music event with a large screen behind showing a digital interface labeled 'viola' with an option for '808 hip hop beat'. The background consists of colorful vertical bars and the setting is stylized to look like a modern, artistic concert scene.

Scoop up a Google Pixel Tablet with a charging speaker dock for just $380 at Woot
Google Pixel Tablet on orange and purple background

Google I/O 2024 keynote: How to watch live
The Google I/O logo.

Google I/O 2024: What to expect after OpenAI's GPT-4o reveal
Google I/O promo art

OpenAI isn't just competing with Google Search. It's coming for Google Assistant, Alexa & Siri, too.
User looking at OpenAI ChatGPT logo on smartphone with Google logo in the background

Google Pixel 8a is an impressive deal even with some lackluster AI features
Google Pixel 8a from front

ChatGPT search engine rumored to launch a day before major Google event
ChatGPT mobile app icon on a screen


How to share your location on Google Maps
Close up of person using Google Maps on their phone.

How to download Google Maps
Detail of a man holding up a smartphone with the Google Maps app visible on screen.


How to pre-order the Google Pixel 8a ahead of Google I/O
person on a blue background holding google pixel 8a in obsidian

Google Pixel 8a vs. Pixel 7a: What are the differences?
Pixel 8a vs. 7a

Google Pixel 8a vs. Pixel 8: What are the differences?
Google Pixel 8a vs. 8 versus template
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