In the ongoing, high-stakes AI arms race between the world's biggest tech companies, there are rumors of a stunning and almost unbelievable new development. According to a new report from Bloomberg News (via Mashable) Apple is in active talks with Google to license its powerful Gemini AI models to … [Read more...] about Apple is reportedly in talks to license Google Gemini for Siri
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Google totally teased a new Gemini-powered smart speaker during the Pixel 10 event
Yesterday's Made by Google event was a whirlwind of celebrity appearances, a new talk-show format, and a massive slate of hardware announcements. Between the new Pixel 10s, the Pixel Watch 4, and the debut of Pixelsnap, it would be easy to miss some of the smaller details. But if you were paying … [Read more...] about Google totally teased a new Gemini-powered smart speaker during the Pixel 10 event
Google Assistant gets the boot as ‘Gemini for Home’ arrives to upgrade your smart speakers
For nearly a decade, the Google Assistant has been the voice of our smart homes. But yesterday as a part of the Made by Google 2025 event, Google announced the beginning of a new era. The Google Assistant as we know it is being replaced by an all-new, far more powerful voice assistant for the next … [Read more...] about Google Assistant gets the boot as ‘Gemini for Home’ arrives to upgrade your smart speakers
Google reveals 14 ways Googlers use AI for work, and the stats are pretty wild
The practice of a company using its own products internally is really the ultimate test of faith in what you're building. In a fascinating new blog post, Google has pulled back the curtain to show just how deeply it's integrating its own AI tools like Gemini, Imagen, and NotebookLM into its daily … [Read more...] about Google reveals 14 ways Googlers use AI for work, and the stats are pretty wild
Google Docs can now read your documents aloud to you with natural-sounding AI voices
For those who prefer to listen to content, or for anyone who wants a new way to proofread their own writing, Google is rolling out a fantastic new feature. You can now create and listen to audio versions of your documents using Gemini directly in Google Docs. This new feature uses clear, … [Read more...] about Google Docs can now read your documents aloud to you with natural-sounding AI voices
Gemini is getting a better memory and a new ‘Temporary Chat’ mode for privacy
Since its launch, Google has been clear about its vision for the Gemini app: to create an AI assistant that isn't just a generic answer machine, but a true partner that learns and understands you. Today, Google is taking a massive step in that direction with an update that gives Gemini a memory of … [Read more...] about Gemini is getting a better memory and a new ‘Temporary Chat’ mode for privacy
Gemini in Google Drive just got a massive PDF analysis upgrade
Gemini's ability to interact with your PDFs directly in Google Drive is already a fantastic tool for getting quick summaries and finding specific information. But for those who work with very long, complex documents like research papers, legal contracts, or extensive reports, the AI could sometimes … [Read more...] about Gemini in Google Drive just got a massive PDF analysis upgrade
Like magic, Gemini can now create personalized illustrated storybooks with narration
The creative tools powered by Google's Gemini continue to get more impressive by the day. In a new announcement on the Workspace Updates blog, Google has unveiled a fantastic new feature that feels truly special: you can now use Gemini to craft personalized, illustrated storybooks about any topic, … [Read more...] about Like magic, Gemini can now create personalized illustrated storybooks with narration
Google’s new ‘Guided Learning’ wants to be your personal AI tutor, not just an answer key
Let's be honest, for many of us, the primary use case for an AI chatbot is getting a quick answer to a question. And while that's incredibly useful, true learning isn't just about finding the answer; it's about understanding the process and the concepts behind it. Google understands this … [Read more...] about Google’s new ‘Guided Learning’ wants to be your personal AI tutor, not just an answer key
Google’s new ‘Deep Think’ AI comes to the Gemini app and is insanely powerful
It feels like we say this every few weeks, but the pace of AI development is just staggering. What was considered a state-of-the-art research project just a few months ago is quickly becoming a tool you can access on your phone. Today, Google is taking another massive leap forward by rolling out … [Read more...] about Google’s new ‘Deep Think’ AI comes to the Gemini app and is insanely powerful
Google’s stunning Veo 3 AI video generator is now open for business on Vertex AI
Since its debut, Google's AI video generation model, Veo, has shown some incredible potential. That potential is clearly resonating, as Google just announced that over 70 million videos have been created with Veo 3 since May. Building on that massive momentum, the company is now taking the next big … [Read more...] about Google’s stunning Veo 3 AI video generator is now open for business on Vertex AI
Google’s NotebookLM can now turn your notes into videos, and its new Studio is a multitasker’s dream
Google's personalized AI research assistant, NotebookLM, continues to rapidly evolve into an incredibly powerful tool for learning and productivity. This week, Google is rolling out two major updates that were first teased at I/O: the introduction of Video Overviews and a powerful, redesigned Studio … [Read more...] about Google’s NotebookLM can now turn your notes into videos, and its new Studio is a multitasker’s dream
