Google's been busy weaving Gemini into more and more products, and the one of the latest to get a bit of help from Gemini is Google Assistant on smart speakers. Earlier this month, the company started testing Gemini in Google Assistant on the Nest Mini and Nest Audio, bringing with it a nice new … [Read more...] about Take a listen to the new Gemini-powered Google Assistant voices
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Gemini 2.0 Flash Experimental lands on Android
Google has been rolling out some exciting experimental updates for Gemini this week, with Gemini 2.0 Flash landing on Android to go alongside the desktop version that's been on the web for the past week or so. If you haven't yet, you should go read about how big of an update Gemini 2.0 is on the … [Read more...] about Gemini 2.0 Flash Experimental lands on Android
Google is taking AI-generated image and video creation to the next level
Google has been making serious waves in the AI world of late, and their latest announcement shows they have no plans of slowing down. With the latest Gemini 2.0 announcement, you'd think Google would be good to rest on their laurels for the rest of 2024. But their latest announcements around the … [Read more...] about Google is taking AI-generated image and video creation to the next level
Gemini 2.0 is here and is a true generational leap forward in AI
Remember when Google promised us an AI revolution? Well, hold onto your hats, because Gemini 2.0 just landed, and it's bringing a whole new level of "wow" to the table. This isn't just about asking your AI assistant to set a timer anymore – we're talking about AI that can reason, plan, and even … [Read more...] about Gemini 2.0 is here and is a true generational leap forward in AI
Google’s popular NotebookLM gets another big UI upgrade and more
NotebookLM, Google's AI-powered research assistant, just got a major upgrade. With millions of users worldwide already leveraging its capabilities for learning, research, and informed decision-making, Google is pushing the envelope further with the introduction of Gemini 2.0 Flash and a host of … [Read more...] about Google’s popular NotebookLM gets another big UI upgrade and more
How to try out Gemini on your Nest Audio or Nest mini smart speakers
We've been talking for a bit about the arrival of Gemini's conversational abilities finally coming to the Google Assistant on smart speakers, and that roll-out looks to be happening now. It still requires opting in to the Home App's public preview and enabling some experimental features, but some … [Read more...] about How to try out Gemini on your Nest Audio or Nest mini smart speakers
Gemini extensions for your Phone, Messages, and WhatsApp are now arriving
The past couple weeks have seen quite a bit of movement in the Gemini space, and today is no different. To keep up with the theme of new functionality arriving every few days for the Gemini app on Android, Google is now rolling out extension for your Messages, Phone, and even WhatsApp, allowing … [Read more...] about Gemini extensions for your Phone, Messages, and WhatsApp are now arriving
Spotify’s Wrapped gets delivered by Google’s NotebookLM podcast this year
Spotify Wrapped has become an annual tradition for music lovers, offering a personalized summary of their listening habits. This year, Spotify is taking things to the next level with the introduction of Your Spotify Wrapped AI Podcast, a dynamic audio recap powered by Google's NotebookLM. Imagine … [Read more...] about Spotify’s Wrapped gets delivered by Google’s NotebookLM podcast this year
Google Assistant’s Gemini upgrade is arriving and using a new voice
Remember back in August when Google teased that it was bringing the power of Gemini to Assistant? Well, it looks like the wait is finally over; at least for some users. Reports are coming in of interesting changes to how Google Assistant sounds and responds on smart speakers and displays. And it's … [Read more...] about Google Assistant’s Gemini upgrade is arriving and using a new voice
Gemini will soon make calls, send messages even when your phone is locked
Google's been working to make Gemini a more capable phone assistant for months on end, and this latest update brings a useful and welcome improvement: the ability to make calls and send messages without first needing to unlock your device. This new feature, found in Gemini Settings > Gemini on … [Read more...] about Gemini will soon make calls, send messages even when your phone is locked
Gemini is getting a Spotify extension for playback and search
Google is continuing to reveal and release Gemini Extensions for users looking to leverage the LLM on their phones to actually get things done outside of simply chatting with an AI bot with endless, factual (most times) knowledge. While the roll-out of these new extensions has been a bit slower than … [Read more...] about Gemini is getting a Spotify extension for playback and search
All Chromebook and ChromeOS Flex users get Gemini Advanced free for 3 months
This fall has been great for Chromebooks and ChromeOS in general. We've had new hardware arrive and tons of great updates to the OS in the past two versions. Sure, the arrival of ChromeOS 130 and a lot of the great goodies promised at the last Chromebook Showcase took a bit of time to arrive, but … [Read more...] about All Chromebook and ChromeOS Flex users get Gemini Advanced free for 3 months
