“When can Gemini do my taxes for me?” viewer reactions to Google I/O 2025 announcements
The first day of Google I/O is done, and the viewers already have something to say.
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The first day of Google I/O is done, and the viewers already have something to say.
Google has already taken off with its developer conference by presenting a number of announcements, mostly related to artificial intelligence (AI), but it has not disappointed those who were waiting for news on Android XR.
The news about Google’s latest innovations also started a discussion online with users having to say a thing or two, not only about what was presented but also about the conference.
During the event, the company presented Gemini Live. This new feature makes it easier for users to find information around them as it uses a camera, voice commands, and web search to answer any type of question.
Some users online were impressed by the ability to ask Gemini Live for information about their surroundings by simply pointing a camera at it and receiving a natural-sounding response.
“The visual search and all of that was so cool!” wrote one Redditor.
“They invented a way to make stupid people not ask stupid questions to regular humans. I'm in,” shared another user.
However, some viewers have already noted how much emphasis the company has put on AI this year.
Focus on AI
“Take a shot every time someone says ‘Gemini’,” joked one netizen, with another replying, “I won’t have enough alcohol.”
Before this year’s keynote, the company also released the Android Show, focusing on new features coming to Android 16. It was already speculated that Google did this to focus on AI-related announcements.
The company’s efforts to make its AI usable in almost any situation have been noticed by users who continued to joke: “When can Gemini do my taxes for me?” asked one user, with another adding: “Gemini: okay you now owe millions to compensate for Pichai & alphabet corporate tax breaks.”
For a while now, Google search has also included AI Overview results that show summarized search results at the top. It’s been reported that Google is enhancing this experience by introducing AI Mode, which is supposed to provide users with answers to more complex questions.
“Tough crowd”
Among speculations about what to expect from Google I/O 2025 were updates on the company’s Android XR project.
During the event, the company demonstrated Android XR glasses, which include a camera, a microphone, and speakers to work as an AI assistant.
“Okay, the glasses seem pretty cool,” wrote one user online.
During the event, it was shown how the glasses can be used in everyday settings as they can take calls, reply to messages, play music, find information on certain matters, and translate information from other languages.
Besides the software and hardware novelties presented during the keynote, viewers also noticed the vibe of the live event, describing it as “tough crowd.”
“The speakers just awkwardly pause and wait for the audience to realize they expect clapping,” noted a viewer.
“Some people in the audience really don't seem to enjoy it. Wondering why they went there in the first place. Or are they disappointed?” a Redditor wanted to know.
This prompted a discussion as to how interesting this event is for developers, with some noting that in the past, these keynotes were more exciting.