Google is moving fast with its AI development, and its most intelligent model, Gemini 2.5 Pro, is getting one last significant tune-up before it's officially ready for primetime. Google just recently announced an upgraded preview of the model (newer than the one they debuted last month), noting that … [Read more...] about Google’s top AI, Gemini 2.5 Pro, just got a final, powerful upgrade
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Google Drive’s new “Catch me up” feature uses Gemini to highlight recent file changes
If you're like most people who live in Google Drive for work or personal projects, staying on top of every little edit and comment across numerous files can be a real challenge as teams expand. Opening a shared document after a few days away can quickly become a game of "spot the difference" to … [Read more...] about Google Drive’s new “Catch me up” feature uses Gemini to highlight recent file changes
You can now publicly share your NotebookLM notebooks and Audio Overviews
Google's NotebookLM has been quietly establishing itself as a seriously powerful AI-powered research and writing assistant, and a new update is making it an even more versatile tool for collaboration and sharing knowledge: you can now create public links to share your NotebookLM notebooks with … [Read more...] about You can now publicly share your NotebookLM notebooks and Audio Overviews
Gmail’s new AI summaries now pop up automatically on mobile
We've all been there: you open your Gmail on your phone, tap into an email thread, and are immediately met with a wall of replies. Getting the gist of those long conversations can be a real time-sink. While Gmail's AI-powered summaries have been around for Workspace users since last year, you've had … [Read more...] about Gmail’s new AI summaries now pop up automatically on mobile
Gemini in Google Drive can now “watch” your videos and give you info about them
There's no way around it: we're all dealing with more video content than ever. From lengthy meeting recordings and training sessions to product demos and user research, actually sitting down to watch or re-watch everything to find specific information can be a massive time sink. To assist in this, … [Read more...] about Gemini in Google Drive can now “watch” your videos and give you info about them
Google Photos is getting a sweet AI overhaul for smarter photo edits
Google Photos is already the go-to for many users storing and organizing their memories, but it’s about to get a lot smarter and more helpful when it comes to editing those shots. Google is rolling out a redesigned photo editor packed with more AI-powered tools, all aimed at helping you achieve … [Read more...] about Google Photos is getting a sweet AI overhaul for smarter photo edits
Uh oh: user-generated videos from Google’s Veo 3 are here, and they are scary good
The relentless march of AI progress continues, and nowhere is it more arresting (and perhaps a little unsettling) than in the realm of video generation. Google has been showcasing its prowess with its Veo models over the past year, and the latest iteration - Veo 3 - is now in the hands of real users … [Read more...] about Uh oh: user-generated videos from Google’s Veo 3 are here, and they are scary good
Google’s new AI Ultra plan gave me sticker shock until I looked at it a bit closer
Google I/O 2025 didn't just bring a flood of new AI features; it also unveiled a new top-tier subscription plan called Google AI Ultra; and when the price was revealed – a staggering $249.99 per month (with a 50% discount for the first three months for new users) – I'm sure I wasn't the only one … [Read more...] about Google’s new AI Ultra plan gave me sticker shock until I looked at it a bit closer
Google I/O 2025: Gemini is in everything, and it’s only getting more impressive
Gemini 2.5 Pro has already established itself as Google's top-tier model, excelling in areas like coding and complex reasoning. Google shared that it's now not only a leader on academic benchmarks but also tops popular real-world leaderboards like WebDev Arena (for coding) and LMArena (which … [Read more...] about Google I/O 2025: Gemini is in everything, and it’s only getting more impressive
Google is going all-in on AI in Search, and it’s pretty incredible
Google I/O 2025 is off and running, and the announcements are painting a clear picture of an AI-driven future; especially for Google Search. While "AI Overviews" (which evolved from SGE in Labs) have already been making waves by providing AI-generated summaries, Google is now taking things a giant … [Read more...] about Google is going all-in on AI in Search, and it’s pretty incredible
Google is officially bringing Gemini Live to the Chrome browser
Just announced in the flurry of Google I/O 2025 news, Google is embedding its powerful Gemini AI directly into the Chrome browser on desktop, giving users access to Gemini anywhere they are on the web at any time! This new feature is set to begin rolling out tomorrow, May 21st, and it will likely … [Read more...] about Google is officially bringing Gemini Live to the Chrome browser
Gemini gets a big productivity boost as Workspace apps become generally available
Google's AI assistant, Gemini, is in a constant state of evolution, and its latest upgrade is a big one for anyone living in the Google Workspace ecosystem. After a period in preview, Google has announced that Workspace apps (a.k.a. - extensions) for the standalone Gemini app are now generally … [Read more...] about Gemini gets a big productivity boost as Workspace apps become generally available
