Google is continuing to expand the reach of its creative AI tools, officially making Flow available as an additional service for Google Workspace customers. Flow is an AI-powered filmmaking platform designed to bridge the gap between a simple idea and a polished, high-definition video. By moving … [Read more...] about Google Flow brings high-definition AI filmmaking to Workspace users
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Google upgrades AI video generation with Veo 3.1 and native vertical support
Google’s relentless improvements in generative AI continue today with a significant update to Veo 3.1 that introduces a suite of features designed to move AI-generated content beyond experimental clips and into the realm of professional-grade, high-fidelity production. The update focuses on three … [Read more...] about Google upgrades AI video generation with Veo 3.1 and native vertical support
Google supercharges Gemini API with massive file limits and cloud storage integration
Google is continuing to break down the barriers for developers building multimodal AI applications with a significant update to the Gemini API. While early versions of the API focused on getting models into the hands of developers quickly, the latest enhancements address a major pain point: data … [Read more...] about Google supercharges Gemini API with massive file limits and cloud storage integration
Google Meet adds automated controls for AI-driven note-taking
Google Meet is giving users more granular control over the "Take notes for me" feature. While Gemini has been capable of capturing meeting summaries and action items for some time, the process previously required manual intervention for every single call. This latest update introduces a … [Read more...] about Google Meet adds automated controls for AI-driven note-taking
Apple officially taps Google Gemini to power the next generation of Siri
According to a report from CNBC (via 9to5 Google), Apple has officially confirmed a multi-year partnership with Google to utilize Gemini models for its upcoming AI-powered Siri. After months of industry speculation and rumors of early-stage talks, the partnership confirms that Google’s foundational … [Read more...] about Apple officially taps Google Gemini to power the next generation of Siri
Google Classroom gets AI-generated podcast-style lessons via Gemini
Google continues to deepen the integration of its Gemini AI across the Workspace for Education suite, this time bringing a creative new tool to the classroom. Following the initial rollout of Gemini features for educators last year, a new update is now hitting Google Classroom that allows teachers … [Read more...] about Google Classroom gets AI-generated podcast-style lessons via Gemini
Gmail’s Gemini makeover looks absolutely amazing
Gmail has remained the cornerstone of Google's productivity experience since its debut in 2004, but the way we manage digital communication has fundamentally shifted over the last two decades. As email volume reaches all-time highs, Google is moving beyond simple organization and into a new phase of … [Read more...] about Gmail’s Gemini makeover looks absolutely amazing
Android XR takes center stage at CES 2026 with a massive Sphere takeover
The transition from conceptual software to tangible hardware is always a pivotal moment for Google, and with the official arrival of CES 2026, Android XR is making a loud, visual statement. After months of anticipation following the platform's initial reveal, Google has literally lit up the Las … [Read more...] about Android XR takes center stage at CES 2026 with a massive Sphere takeover
We’re headed back to CES for the first time in years: here’s what I’m excited for
It's been a whopping 3 years since I've been out to the desert in Vegas for CES - the massive tech conference that attracts well over 100,000 attendees each year. Things have changed in some pretty substantial ways for the Chromebook ecosystem since then, and there simply hasn't been much reason to … [Read more...] about We’re headed back to CES for the first time in years: here’s what I’m excited for
Google now lets admins restrict Apple Intelligence Writing Tools on iOS
Google is introducing a new administrative control designed to give organizations more oversight over how AI interacts with their corporate data on mobile devices. This latest update specifically targets Apple's "Writing Tools"—a feature of Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.1 and later—allowing Google … [Read more...] about Google now lets admins restrict Apple Intelligence Writing Tools on iOS
Google outlines the best Nano Banana AI image trends from 2025
It has been a big year for Google’s image generation and editing model, Nano Banana. Starting with its debut in August as an impressive tool, it quickly evolved from the high-speed Gemini 2.5 Flash Image model into the professional-grade Nano Banana Pro: powered by the advanced reasoning and … [Read more...] about Google outlines the best Nano Banana AI image trends from 2025
Here are all the places you can use Nano Banana Pro: Google’s AI image powerhouse
Google has recently released Nano Banana Pro, the latest evolution in its generative image stable. Built on the back of the Gemini 3 Pro architecture, this new model represents a significant technical leap over the standard Nano Banana (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) that we’ve seen integrated into various … [Read more...] about Here are all the places you can use Nano Banana Pro: Google’s AI image powerhouse
