Google just rolled out new Gemini updates for Google Meet business users. The "Take notes for me" tool now automatically captures action items into a suggested next steps section, with bullet points linking straight back to quotes in the transcript. You can also scroll back through live captions mid-call if you missed a remark.
Google just added a Gemini-powered "Add to calendar" button to Gmail on the web. The AI automatically detects scheduling details in your emails, letting you pop an event onto your calendar via the side panel with one click. Why it matters: It eliminates the copy-paste routine for meetings, though it's currently limited to English and paid Workspace or Google One AI Premium tiers.
Google just brought its Gemini side panel to Google Calendar for Workspace Labs testers, turning schedule management into a simple conversation. You can ask when your next meeting is or set recurring events in plain English without clicking through menus. It is currently limited to early testers.
Google just expanded its medical AI system AMIE from one-off diagnoses to ongoing disease management across multi-visit consultations. Powered by a dual-agent Gemini setup grounded in clinical guidelines, AMIE matched or outperformed primary care doctors across 100 simulated patient cases. It marks a crucial step toward AI-assisted chronic care, though real-world clinical validation is still pending.
Google just rolled out a suite of AI features for Google Shopping, led by "vision match," which turns text descriptions of your dream outfit into AI images and matches them with real buyable clothes. The update also brings Gemini-powered full-face AR makeup try-ons and expands virtual clothing try-on to pants and skirts. Why it matters: Google is directly bridging the gap between a vague idea in your head and an actual checkout cart.
Google just showcased new Gemini multimodal features at MWC 2025, allowing users to ask questions using real-time video feeds or whatever is displayed on their phone screen. You can now film surroundings or browse shopping apps while getting instant AI feedback. The features roll out to Android Gemini Advanced subscribers later this month.
Google just brought new Gemini capabilities to all Workspace business users in Sheets, letting the AI surface correlations, flag outliers, and generate advanced visuals like heatmaps. Instead of wrestling with spreadsheet formulas, users can simply tap the spark icon and ask plain-English questions to analyze their data.
Google just added conversation branching to Google AI Studio for Gemini models, letting developers branch off prompt experiments without messing up the main thread. It makes multi-turn prompt debugging and alternative ideation far easier. You will need to toggle on Drive Access and Auto Save in settings first.
Google just rolled out its Deep Research AI assistant to the Gemini mobile app for all Gemini Advanced subscribers across Android and iOS. The tool lets users generate comprehensive, readable research reports directly from their phones, turning heavy-duty investigation into an on-the-go workflow.
Google just updated Gemini Advanced to recall past conversations and tailor its responses without you having to re-explain everything. You have full control to review, delete, or turn off history. The feature is rolling out now in English for Google One AI Premium subscribers on web and mobile.
Google just introduced new digital safeguards for teens, including a machine learning model testing in the U.S. to estimate user age and auto-apply protections. The company is also expanding access to generative AI learning tools like Learn About while beefing up parental controls.
Samsung just unveiled the Galaxy S25 lineup at Unpacked 2025, turning the hardware into a vehicle for a new integrated AI platform powered by Gemini. A long-press of the power button lets the assistant run tasks across Samsung and Google apps, while adding features like video audio erasing. Why it matters: Phone AI is finally moving past chatbots to actually doing multi-step chores across your phone.
Google just struck a deal with The Associated Press to integrate a real-time information feed directly into Gemini. The move aims to boost up-to-date answers for news queries, though Google hasn't revealed when the feature will launch or which regions get it first.
Mercedes-Benz just partnered with Google Cloud to power its next-gen MBUX Virtual Assistant using Gemini. The smart navigation agent can handle complex multi-turn chats and remember conversation context throughout a trip, debut set for the new CLA running MB.OS later this year.
Google DeepMind is building a new team dedicated to AI that simulates the physical world, led by former OpenAI Sora co-lead Tim Brooks. The group plans to build on Gemini, Veo, and Genie to advance visual reasoning, robotics planning, and real-time generation, viewing world models as essential on the path to AGI.
Google just previewed Gemini AI features for Google TV at CES 2025, turning the living room screen into a conversational hub. The update lets you search via natural conversation, control smart home devices, and generate a daily "News Brief" sourced from the web and YouTube. It is slated to roll out to select devices later in 2025.
Google just introduced Google Agentspace, a new platform designed to help enterprise employees find internal data and automate multi-step workflows with AI agents. Powered by Gemini and Google-quality search, it connects to tools like Jira and SharePoint while bringing NotebookLM Plus to businesses. An early access program is now open.
Google just unveiled Android XR, a new operating system built with Samsung for headsets and smart glasses. The platform deeply bakes in Gemini so you can talk about what you see, multitask across virtual screens, and run standard Android apps. Samsung's first headset, Project Moohan, drops next year.
Google just rolled out Deep Research for Gemini Advanced users, turning the assistant into an autonomous research partner. It creates a multi-step search plan, browses the web across several passes, and compiles findings into a clean report with source links. Plus, a speedy experimental preview of Gemini 2.0 Flash is now open to all Gemini users on the web.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai just teased that Google Search will "change profoundly" in 2025 to tackle far more complex queries. Pichai also fired back at Satya Nadella's past comments, inviting a direct model comparison while pointing out that Microsoft is simply relying on OpenAI.
