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
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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
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
A few ways you can create the perfect 2025 photo recap with Google Photos
It’s that time of year again! While most of us are busy looking forward and making resolutions for 2026, it’s also the best time to look back at everything that happened over the last 12 months. If you use Google Photos, you probably have a massive collection of memories waiting to be organized. … [Read more...] about A few ways you can create the perfect 2025 photo recap with Google Photos
Nano Banana Comes to the Classroom: Gemini Image Generation Now Open to All Students
We’ve been tracking the rollout of Gemini’s creative tools for months, and while teachers have had access to image generation for a while, students have mostly been left on the sidelines. That officially changes now. Google is expanding Gemini image generation—powered by the Nano Banana model—to … [Read more...] about Nano Banana Comes to the Classroom: Gemini Image Generation Now Open to All Students
Forget PowerPoint: You can now create slide decks in seconds with NotebookLM
I have been saying for a while now that NotebookLM is the sleeper hit of the AI era. While everyone else was focused on chatbots, Google built a tool that actually helps you understand information. It started with the "Audio Overviews" feature, which can turn dense documents into listenable … [Read more...] about Forget PowerPoint: You can now create slide decks in seconds with NotebookLM
Google Assistant gets a tiny lifeline as the full switch to Gemini gets pushed to 2026
If you’ve been dreading the end-of-year deadline to give up Google Assistant and move fully over to Gemini, you can breathe a sigh of relief. While Google originally planned to have most of us transitioned away from Assistant by the end of 2025, they’ve officially tapped the brakes. In a … [Read more...] about Google Assistant gets a tiny lifeline as the full switch to Gemini gets pushed to 2026
NotebookLM can now turn your messy research into structured Data Tables
If you use NotebookLM, you know the magic: you dump in a dozen PDFs, transcripts, and notes, and it instantly becomes an expert on your data. But until now, getting that data out of NotebookLM in a structured way was a bit of a manual chore. That changes today. Google is introducing Data Tables, … [Read more...] about NotebookLM can now turn your messy research into structured Data Tables
Google Vids just got a major upgrade: AI avatars are now powered by Veo 3.1
If you haven’t jumped into Google Vids yet, it is Google’s AI-powered video creation app for work. One of its most futuristic features is the ability to use AI avatars to narrate your videos so you don't have to get in front of a camera yourself. Today, those avatars are getting a serious upgrade … [Read more...] about Google Vids just got a major upgrade: AI avatars are now powered by Veo 3.1
