Google expands Gemini in Chrome to more regions with image editing and personalized AI features

Google has announced the expansion of Gemini in Chrome to additional regions while rolling out several of Chrome’s latest AI features. The update introduces new image editing capabilities, expanded personalization features, deeper integration with Google services, and additional security safeguards. Continue reading “Google expands Gemini in Chrome to more regions with image editing and personalized AI features”

Google unveils DiffusionGemma open AI model with up to 4x faster text generation

Google has introduced DiffusionGemma, an experimental open-weight AI model that explores diffusion-based text generation. Released under the Apache 2.0 license, the 26-billion-parameter Mixture-of-Experts (MoE) model moves beyond the sequential token-by-token generation used by traditional autoregressive large language models, instead generating and refining entire blocks of text simultaneously. Continue reading “Google unveils DiffusionGemma open AI model with up to 4x faster text generation”

Google rolls out Gemini 3.5 Live Translate with real-time speech translation, 70+ language support, and Android listening mode

Google has introduced Gemini 3.5 Live Translate, a new audio model designed for real-time speech-to-speech translation. The system builds on two decades of machine learning work in translation and is aimed at enabling more natural, continuous communication across languages while preserving tone, pacing, and pitch. Continue reading “Google rolls out Gemini 3.5 Live Translate with real-time speech translation, 70+ language support, and Android listening mode”

NotebookLM gets Gemini 3.5 with agentic AI and advanced reasoning upgrade

Google has announced a major across-the-board upgrade to NotebookLM, introducing new agentic capabilities and more advanced reasoning designed for complex, multi-step research workflows. Continue reading “NotebookLM gets Gemini 3.5 with agentic AI and advanced reasoning upgrade”

Apple WWDC26: Foundation Models gain Gemini support, Xcode 27 gets agentic coding tools

Apple has announced a broad range of developer-focused updates at WWDC26, introducing new AI frameworks, expanded Apple Intelligence capabilities, agentic coding tools in Xcode 27, and platform enhancements designed to make apps faster, more adaptive, and easier to build. Continue reading “Apple WWDC26: Foundation Models gain Gemini support, Xcode 27 gets agentic coding tools”

Google Search gets Search Profiles for publishers and creators

Google has announced Search profiles, a new feature designed to help publishers and creators shape their presence on Search. The profiles provide a dedicated, shareable space where creators and publishers can showcase content from multiple platforms and help audiences find accurate, up-to-date information about sources on Search. Continue reading “Google Search gets Search Profiles for publishers and creators”

Google Wallet gets digital ID support, age verification, direct checkout and SPA upgrades

Google has announced updates for Google Wallet at Money 20/20 Europe, expanding its focus on secure digital identity and payment tools for consumers and retailers. Continue reading “Google Wallet gets digital ID support, age verification, direct checkout and SPA upgrades”

Google unveils Gemma 4 12B for local AI agents, coding, and multimodal reasoning

Google DeepMind has introduced Gemma 4 12B, a new open-weight multimodal model designed to bring agentic intelligence directly to laptops with mobile-first efficiency and advanced reasoning. Continue reading “Google unveils Gemma 4 12B for local AI agents, coding, and multimodal reasoning”

Android June Drop: Fake call detection, Google Photos Wardrobe, Personal Safety updates, Book Insights, and Quick Share roll out

Google has announced a new set of Android features as part of the June Android Drop. The update includes new safety tools, personalization features, reading assistance capabilities, and expanded file-sharing options. Continue reading “Android June Drop: Fake call detection, Google Photos Wardrobe, Personal Safety updates, Book Insights, and Quick Share roll out”

YouTube Premium expands On-the-Go Mode, Auto Speed, and Ask Music for podcasts

YouTube has started rolling out new Premium features focused on improving the podcast experience across YouTube and YouTube Music. The update aims to enhance playback control, listening efficiency, and podcast discovery. Continue reading “YouTube Premium expands On-the-Go Mode, Auto Speed, and Ask Music for podcasts”

Google Search adds Preferred Sources, article carousels, and Highly Cited labels to AI Search

Google has announced new Search updates aimed at helping users discover trusted websites, original reporting, creator insights, and firsthand perspectives more easily. Continue reading “Google Search adds Preferred Sources, article carousels, and Highly Cited labels to AI Search”

Google Play Store could warn users when Android apps are removed

Google could soon notify users when installed Android apps are removed from the Google Play Store and stop receiving updates, according to an APK teardown report by Android Authority. The change was spotted in Play Store v51.4.19 code and suggests Google is developing a system to alert users when apps disappear from the store after installation. Continue reading “Google Play Store could warn users when Android apps are removed”

Adobe for creativity connector expands AI creative workflows to Gemini

Adobe has announced that its Adobe for creativity connector is coming soon to Google Gemini. The announcement was made during Google I/O 2026 as part of the companies’ expanded partnership around AI-powered creative workflows. Continue reading “Adobe for creativity connector expands AI creative workflows to Gemini”

Canva rolls out Connected App for Google Gemini with editable AI designs

Canva has announced the launch of its Connected App for Google Gemini at Google I/O 2026 in Mountain View. The integration allows Gemini users to generate and edit Canva designs, search Canva content, and convert Nano Banana-generated images into layered, editable Canva projects. Continue reading “Canva rolls out Connected App for Google Gemini with editable AI designs”