For the past few months, we’ve been tracking the eventual arrival of Gemini directly in the Chrome browser for ChromeOS. While I knew it was coming, and I knew it would be handy, I don’t use a Windows or macOS machine on a daily basis (unless I absolutely have to), so I hadn’t really had a chance to … [Read more...] about Gemini in Chrome landed on my Chromebook today, and it’s really impressive
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Google doubles the reasoning power of its core AI model with Gemini 3.1 Pro
Just one week after Google introduced the hyper-specialized "Deep Think" mode for scientific research, the team is back with a major upgrade to the engine that powers it all. Gemini 3.1 Pro is rolling out today, bringing the breakthroughs in core reasoning found in the Deep Think models to everyday … [Read more...] about Google doubles the reasoning power of its core AI model with Gemini 3.1 Pro
Google’s Lyria 3 brings AI-powered music generation to the Gemini app
Google is expanding the creative capabilities of its Gemini app once again, moving beyond text and images into the realm of custom audio. Powered by Google DeepMind’s latest Lyria 3 model, users can now generate 30-second musical tracks directly within the Gemini interface. This update represents a … [Read more...] about Google’s Lyria 3 brings AI-powered music generation to the Gemini app
Google Docs adds AI-powered audio summaries for hands-free productivity
Google is bringing one of the most impressive features of its NotebookLM AI research tool directly into the Workspace ecosystem. A new update for Google Docs introduces Gemini-powered audio summaries, allowing users to listen to a brief, verbal overview of their documents rather than reading through … [Read more...] about Google Docs adds AI-powered audio summaries for hands-free productivity
Google’s new Gemini 3 Deep Think update pushes the boundaries of AI reasoning
Google is taking another significant leap forward in the AI space with a major upgrade to Gemini 3 Deep Think. This specialized reasoning mode is designed to move beyond the conversational nature of standard LLMs, focusing instead on solving high-level challenges in science, research, and … [Read more...] about Google’s new Gemini 3 Deep Think update pushes the boundaries of AI reasoning
The new ‘Ask’ button in Google Photos can use Gemini for more than you might expect
Google Photos is currently seeing some of the most practical applications of Google's strategy to weave in Gemini everywhere they can. While the "Ask Photos" feature has already begun transforming the way we search through years of backed-up memories, a new, more contextual "Ask" button is now … [Read more...] about The new ‘Ask’ button in Google Photos can use Gemini for more than you might expect
I just tried YouTube Music’s new AI Playlist feature and I’m impressed
YouTube Music is rolling out a new AI-powered feature that allows Premium subscribers to generate custom playlists using simple text prompts. And after testing it out this morning, I have to say: it’s pretty impressive. While we have seen Google toy with similar ideas before—like the "AI Radio" … [Read more...] about I just tried YouTube Music’s new AI Playlist feature and I’m impressed
Google Vids for everyone: three Pro features are now officially free
When Google Vids first launched, it was positioned as a high-end, AI-powered storytelling tool for corporate environments. For many users on personal accounts or starter Workspace tiers, some of the most powerful features were locked behind a Pro paywall or limited-time promotions. That is now … [Read more...] about Google Vids for everyone: three Pro features are now officially free
Professional proofreading with Gemini in Gmail comes to almost every Workspace tier
If it wasn't clear by now, Gmail has officially entered its Gemini era. Following the massive overhaul we saw in January that introduced AI Overviews for your inbox and the new AI Inbox, Google is now rolling out one of its most powerful "Pro" features to nearly everyone in the Workspace ecosystem: … [Read more...] about Professional proofreading with Gemini in Gmail comes to almost every Workspace tier
Gemini’s Super Bowl spot highlights home design and personalized AI
As the big game approaches this weekend in Santa Clara, Google is making a massive marketing push to humanize its AI. Marvin Chow, Google's VP of Consumer and AI Marketing, has debuted the company's national in-game advertisement, titled "New Home." The 60-second spot moves away from technical … [Read more...] about Gemini’s Super Bowl spot highlights home design and personalized AI
Google Research debuts Natively Adaptive Interfaces: AI that adapts to you
For decades, accessibility in tech has been a bit of a "bolt-on" feature: a set of menus or settings that users had to find and toggle after the product was already built. Google Research is looking to change that with a new framework called Natively Adaptive Interfaces (NAI). The goal is simple but … [Read more...] about Google Research debuts Natively Adaptive Interfaces: AI that adapts to you
Google DeepMind is using Werewolf and Poker to test AI’s “Soft Skills”
For decades, the benchmark for machine intelligence was the chessboard. But as AI models move into the real world to act as assistants and collaborators, being a "super-calculator" isn't enough. Decisions in the real world are messy, social, and based on incomplete information. To address this, … [Read more...] about Google DeepMind is using Werewolf and Poker to test AI’s “Soft Skills”
