Everything from Google I/O 2025 you might've missed: Gemini, smart glasses, and more

A big "Welcome to I/O" sign greeted me earlier this week as I walked into one of the biggest developer conferences of the season.

See, most software folks regard Google I/O as the most important one, as millions of developers worldwide must adapt to what's next across the search giant's various operating systems and services.

At this point, Google has branched well beyond its core strengths of Android, Chrome, Search, and Workspaces -- AI is the next frontier, and the company has announced several key advancements since last year's developer conference.

Also: I tried Google's XR headset, and it already beats the Apple Vision Pro in 3 ways

Here's a roundup of the most important news (in no particular order) from Google I/O 2025, from Gemini upgrades to special services that may transform the way we communicate, interact, and share ...