Tech-tonic: Google, reimagined

Have you ever wished your phone could say, “Good morning! I’ve sorted your emails, created your to-do list, drafted that report you forgot about and booked a dinner reservation for tonight?” Well, consider it granted. Your super-smart personal assistant is here.At Google I/O 2025, the tech giant unveiled a whole line-up of AI-powered tools designed to make life easier, more creative and a lot more exciting. Whether it’s organising your day, transforming your scribbles into stunning designs or generating videos from simple text prompts, these tools will soon change the way you live and work. From the powerful Gemini AI to creative assistants and even tools that build apps for you, Google is blending tech and imagination like never before.Research assistantPicture this: you’re planning a weekend getaway to Shimla. Instead of sifting through multiple links, you simply ask, “What’s the best itinerary for a weekend trip to Shimla?” The AI mode in Google Search processes your query and provides a comprehensive plan, including travel options, hotel recommendations and sightseeing spots. It understands context, remembers preferences and even suggests follow-up questions, turning every query into a dialogue with a knowledgeable guide.Gemini 2.5, brain behind the magicThink of Gemini 2.5 as your digital brain. With two versions, Pro and Flash, Gemini 2.5 caters to different needs. Pro is capable of performing tough tasks like coding, math and reasoning. It understands text, images, audio and video and can handle very long documents. Flash is faster and cheaper, great for quick everyday tasks.NotebookLM, study companionStudents and researchers, rejoice! NotebookLM summarises complex documents and even provides audio overviews, simplifying dense material for easier understanding. Upload your lecture notes or research papers, and it offers concise summaries, helping you grasp key concepts efficiently.Agent, the task managerThis is where delegation meets simplicity. The Agent mode doesn’t just set reminders. It handles multi-step workflows like a seasoned assistant. Need to schedule a team meeting across time zones? Just say it. It coordinates calendars, sends invites and even follows up with attendees. The more you use it, the better it anticipates your needs, quietly streamlining your day.Veo 3 video creationAre you an aspiring filmmaker or content creator? Veo 3 enables you to generate high-resolution videos with synchronised audio from simple text prompts. Describe “a drone tour of a rainforest canopy”, and it stitches together footage with cinematic pacing. Flow complements this by allowing easy editing and addition of audio-visual effects, making video creation accessible to all.Imagen4, text-to-visual charmNeed a visual for your presentation or blog? Imagen4 converts text descriptions into high-quality images. Say “a serene sunset over the Himalayas”, and it generates a vivid image matching your description. Marketers now prototype ad visuals in minutes, teachers generate custom illustrations for lessons and creators bypass stock photo fees. The canvas is yours.AlphaEvolve, the advance aidIt’s the silent partner for coders and scientists tackling complex problems. It assists in designing advanced algorithms by autonomously generating and refining code. Feed it a dataset or a rough objective, and it iterates through algorithm designs, suggesting optimisations like an AI pair programmer obsessed with efficiency.Google Beam, the translatorIt offers real-time translation during video calls, breaking language barriers. Project Astra, now evolved into Gemini Live, turns your camera into an interactive AI portal. Point it at a broken printer and it walks you through repairs. Show it a landmark, and it shares history.Google Unified SecurityIn a world of phishing scams, this AI guardian works overtime. It doesn’t just block threats, it predicts them, analysing patterns across your devices and apps to neutralise risks before they strike. It’s like having a 24/7 digital bodyguard with a sixth sense for threats.Each of these tools is designed to feel less like software and more like an extension of your intent, whether you are creating, working or simply exploring. While many of these options are available for free, Google offers Pro and Ultra plans ranging from $19.99 to $249.99 per month for access to advanced features.With Google’s next-gen AI tools, we’re not just witnessing progress, we’re experiencing a new relationship with technology. One where machines don’t replace our creativity or choices, but amplify them. Where ideas move at the speed of thought and everyday tasks become effortless. So, the next time you open your laptop and ask a question, plan a trip or imagine a scene, don’t be surprised if Google answers back with more than you asked for.

Tech-tonic: Google, reimagined

Gagandeep Arora

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