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  1. AI modelsReach 52

    Google gives Gemini agentic eyes for video, slashing costs 66%

    Google just launched agentic video understanding across its Gemini Flash lineup, ending the era of brute-force static frame ingestion. Instead of scanning entire videos at a fixed frame rate, Gemini dynamically hops across visual frames, audio, and transcripts to fetch only what it needs, cutting token usage by up to 88% and costs by 66% while boosting accuracy. It is a major win for searching multi-hour video without blowing up API budgets.

  2. AI toolsReach 36

    Google and Khan Academy upgrade Khanmigo with interactive diagrams

    Google and Khan Academy just rolled out new Gemini-powered features for AI tutor Khanmigo. The tutor can now generate interactive charts and geometry shapes on the fly as students work through STEM problems, adapting if they drag vertices or lines. A redesigned practice tool also lets teachers draft assignments with Gemini while keeping full editorial control. Districts using Khanmigo have access starting today.

  3. AI modelsReach 51

    Google launches Gemini 3.5 Transcribe with 2.6% error rate

    Google just launched Gemini 3.5 Transcribe, a speech-to-text model hitting a 2.6% word error rate for pre-recorded audio and 4.0% for streaming. It strips filler words, handles real-time self-corrections across 85+ languages, and can trigger background Gemini models via function calling. Developers can already access it via Google AI Studio.

  4. AI toolsReach 49

    Google gives college students a free year of Gemini

    Google just announced a free one-year subscription for college students, offering Google AI Pro in the U.S. (a $19.99/month value) and Google AI Plus internationally. Alongside the perk, Gemini rolled out a dedicated student hub featuring AI study notebooks, interactive 3D simulations, and Deep Research inside Gemini Live. It’s an aggressive push to hook the next generation of knowledge workers onto Google's ecosystem before graduation.

  5. AI toolsReach 39

    Google turns Chrome on Android into an errand-running agent

    Google just rolled out Gemini in Chrome to all Android users in the U.S., letting you summarize web pages and sync with apps like Calendar and Keep without switching tabs. Higher-tier AI subscribers also get 'auto browse'—an agentic assistant that can tackle real-world chores like booking parking or updating recurring orders, backed by built-in prompt injection defenses.

  6. AI toolsReach 38

    Gemini lets you turn off visible AI watermarks

    Google just added a toggle in the Gemini app that lets users hide visible watermarks on AI-generated images, videos, and music. While you can now get clean-looking visuals by flipping a switch in settings, invisible SynthID watermarks and C2PA metadata will still stay permanently embedded in the background.

  7. AI toolsReach 36

    Gemini hooks up with Ticketmaster, OpenTable, and more

    Google just announced a major wave of third-party app connections coming to Gemini over the next few weeks. The rollout includes apps like Otter.ai, Ticketmaster, OpenTable (UK), and Pandora, allowing users to book dinners, buy event tickets, and stream playlists directly within Gemini. It is a big step toward turning the chatbot into a do-it-all personal agent.

  9. AI toolsReach 37

    Google gives Ads and Analytics an AI agent makeover

    Google just upgraded Google Ads and Google Analytics with new Gemini-powered agentic tools, expanding its in-product AI agent Ask Advisor. The update adds AI Overviews on the homepage, anonymized industry benchmarks, and prompt-driven dashboards that turn raw marketing data into visual reports with real-time explanations.

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    Google Maps can now order your dinner and read your Gmail

    Google just upgraded Ask Maps with agentic capabilities that let users order takeout along their commute, automatically adding dishes to the cart via Square and Toast. The update also connects with Gmail to factor reservations into trip planning and adds real-time minute-by-minute transit delay boards. It basically turns navigation into a full personal concierge, rolling out first in the U.S.

  11. IndustryReach 54

    Google DeepMind shakes up its leadership as Hassabis steps back

    Google just announced a major leadership shakeup across its AI ranks, with Demis Hassabis stepping back from day-to-day operations to become Chair of DeepMind and Alphabet’s Chief Scientist. DeepMind veteran Koray Kavukcuoglu takes over as SVP to steer Gemini model development, while legendary 27-year Google veteran Jeff Dean is departing to launch an independent AI-for-science venture. With Gemini topping 950M monthly active users, Google is reorganizing its top minds for the next sprint toward AGI.

  12. Generative mediaReach 40

    Google Earth's AI makeover lasted less than 24 hours

    Google Earth just rolled out an AI tool powered by Nano Banana 2 that let users reimagine any real-world location using satellite and 3D map data. But just a day later, Google pulled the plug after generated screenshots violating safety policies surfaced online. The tool is now temporarily shelved until stronger guardrails are built.

  13. Generative mediaReach 34

    Google Gemini lets you generate 10 free AI videos

    Google just rolled out a free video creation trial for Gemini, giving non-paying users up to ten free generations through August 4, 2026. Powered by Gemini Omni, you can now create, edit, and remix clips straight from the tools menu without a subscription.

  14. AI toolsReach 40

    Gemini on Mac now works with a long-press of the Fn key

    Google just updated its Gemini app for macOS with instant voice controls triggered by long-pressing the Fn key. It handles clean dictation by default—stripping filler words on the fly—and can read your screen to summarize highlighted files, rewrite text, or tweak images. It's rolling out globally in English.

  15. IndustryReach 41

    Librarians are teaching people how to turn AI off

    Librarians across the US just launched viral "Avoiding AI" workshops to help patrons disable Apple Intelligence, Gemini, and other intrusive features. Attendees pack classrooms to learn step-by-step guides for disabling forced tools and reclaiming tech autonomy. Why it matters: It highlights a growing consumer backlash against Big Tech pushing AI onto devices without asking.

  16. IndustryReach 47

    Reddit and publishers weigh blocking Google over AI traffic drops

    Major publishers including Reddit and Politico are considering blocking Google's web crawler as AI search summaries slash web traffic and ad revenue. Semrush data shows outlets like CNN and Business Insider seeing search visits drop by 31%. With existing training data deals nearing expiration, publishers are actively reassessing whether feeding Google's Gemini models is still worth the trade-off.

  17. IndustryReach 50

    Google's 'Frozen v2' chip aims for 10x Gemini efficiency

    Google is reportedly developing a custom server chip called "Frozen v2" that physically etches Gemini model architecture into silicon to cut data movement. Slated for 2028, it could deliver 6 to 10 times more tokens per watt than current TPUs, targeting a cloud compute crunch that has forced Google to turn away customers.

  18. AI toolsReach 40

    NotebookLM gets a Gemini rebrand and a cloud computer

    Google just rebranded NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook, folding its research tool deeper into the broader Gemini ecosystem. The update adds a secure cloud computer under the hood, allowing it to write and execute code natively for heavy data analysis. Ultra subscribers get access now, with web Pro rollouts coming in the next few weeks.

  19. IndustryReach 42

    Publishers sue Google over Gemini AI training on copyrighted books

    A heavyweight coalition of publishers, including Hachette and Elsevier, just slapped Google with a class-action lawsuit for allegedly training Gemini on copyrighted books without permission. The complaint claims Google intentionally scrubbed copyright details to conceal the practice, citing an internal memo that warned the company could face up to $100 billion in fines.

  20. AI toolsReach 33

    Google brings Gemini in Chrome to the UK, with iOS next up

    Google just rolled out Gemini in Chrome to desktop users in the UK, with iOS support arriving next month. The built-in assistant lets you summarize content, compare information across multiple tabs, and interact with Google apps without leaving the page. It also integrates Nano Banana 2 for prompt-based image edits and features defenses against prompt injection.