If you've ever tried to use AI to make a video for work, you know the struggle. You generate a clip of a person or a product, and it looks great. Then you try to generate a second clip of that same subject from a different angle, and suddenly it looks like a completely different person (or a weirdly … [Read more...] about Google Vids just got a massive upgrade with Veo 3.1 “Ingredients-to-Video”
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Google Drive can now turn your long, boring PDFs into podcast-style audio summaries
We all have them: long, text-heavy PDFs sitting in our Google Drive that we know we should read but can never find the time for. Think industry reports, lengthy contracts, or meeting transcripts. It's a significant challenge in our fast-paced world to dedicate time to just sitting and reading. In … [Read more...] about Google Drive can now turn your long, boring PDFs into podcast-style audio summaries
‘Gemini in Chrome’ with Gemini Live is officially coming to Chromebooks for Workspace users
Google has just announced that "Gemini in Chrome," their powerful AI browsing assistant, will soon be available to Workspace customers on their Chromebook and Chromebook Plus devices. Now, this might sound a bit confusing at first. After all, Chromebooks have had built-in Gemini capabilities for a … [Read more...] about ‘Gemini in Chrome’ with Gemini Live is officially coming to Chromebooks for Workspace users
The Gemini AI upgrade for the Google TV Streamer is rolling out now
The day many of you have been waiting for is finally here; after confirming a "winter" release, Google has officially announced that Gemini for TV is starting to roll out to the Google TV Streamer today. This is the massive AI upgrade that replaces the standard Google Assistant, making your TV's … [Read more...] about The Gemini AI upgrade for the Google TV Streamer is rolling out now
Google’s no-code AI app builder ‘Opal’ just got a massive global expansion
When Google Labs first unveiled Opal, its no-code AI mini-app builder, we were incredibly excited. It's one of those projects that truly feels like the future, giving anyone the power to build custom AI tools without writing a single line of code. After a limited initial roll-out in 15 countries, … [Read more...] about Google’s no-code AI app builder ‘Opal’ just got a massive global expansion
The NotebookLM mobile app is now a powerful, on-the-go study partner with Flashcards and Quizzes
When the NotebookLM mobile app first launched, it was a great companion piece to the web experience. It was primarily focused on letting you access your sources and listen to Audio Overviews while on the go. The "real" work of interacting, creating, and studying was largely left to the … [Read more...] about The NotebookLM mobile app is now a powerful, on-the-go study partner with Flashcards and Quizzes
Google’s new ‘File Search Tool’ for the Gemini API is a game-changer for developers
One of the most powerful AI features we've seen recently is "grounding"—the ability for an AI to connect to your personal data (like in Gmail or Drive) to give you answers based on your stuff, not just the open web. This "magic" is powered by a complex process called Retrieval-Augmented Generation … [Read more...] about Google’s new ‘File Search Tool’ for the Gemini API is a game-changer for developers
Gemini’s Deep Research just got a lot more personal with Gmail, Drive, and Chats analysis
We've just seen a massive and highly-anticipated update to Gemini: Gemini Deep Research can now draw context from your personal Google Workspace apps. This is one of the most-requested features since the tool's launch, and it fundamentally changes its capabilities from a simple web researcher into a … [Read more...] about Gemini’s Deep Research just got a lot more personal with Gmail, Drive, and Chats analysis
Google Maps Gets a Massive Gemini Upgrade with Conversational AI and Landmark Navigation
Google Maps is already one of the most helpful and essential apps on our phones, but it's about to get a whole lot smarter. In a new blog post, Google has announced a massive Gemini upgrade for Maps, transforming the app from a simple direction-giver into a truly conversational, all-knowing … [Read more...] about Google Maps Gets a Massive Gemini Upgrade with Conversational AI and Landmark Navigation
Apple’s revamped Siri will reportedly “lean” on Google’s Gemini AI
In what might be one of the most significant and surprising tech partnerships in recent memory, a new report claims that Apple is turning to its biggest rival to power the next generation of its AI assistant. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman (via MacRumors), the revamped version of Siri, set for … [Read more...] about Apple’s revamped Siri will reportedly “lean” on Google’s Gemini AI
The hilarious, 2:30 AM origin story of how ‘Nano Banana’ got its name
Google's latest AI image model, Nano Banana, has been a viral sensation. In just a few short weeks, users have generated over 5 billion images with it, creating viral trends, restoring old photos, and even bringing deceased loved ones into new family portraits. It's a technical marvel, largely … [Read more...] about The hilarious, 2:30 AM origin story of how ‘Nano Banana’ got its name
Gemini in Google Docs can now use your linked files as a source of truth for writing help
The "Collaborate with Gemini" side panel in Google Docs is a powerful tool for writing and brainstorming. However, getting it to focus on your specific information—like a research paper or a project brief—required you to manually add each source file to the prompt field, one by one. It was a clunky … [Read more...] about Gemini in Google Docs can now use your linked files as a source of truth for writing help
