But most AI has to run in data centers that require ever-growing amounts of electricity. So, if you want to play, you’ll have to pay. For those willing to sign up for one of its service plans, Google is rolling out a suite of new or updated AI-driven tools,

Project Astra debuted at I/O 2024 as a next-generation AI assistant that can view the world around you, and provide advice and tips throughout the day. Since then, Astra has been incorporated into the camera and screen-sharing capabilities of the Gemini app and Google says it upgraded Astra's voice output to be more natural with native audio,