Google Research just open-sourced Harness², a framework that recursively tunes eight agent harness components—such as prompts, tools, and subagents—without altering model weights. In benchmark tests, a single step improved models like Gemini 3.5 Flash and GLM-5 by up to 11.5 points.
Google just started rolling out a "Select from screen" tool in Chrome 149, letting users snip text or images directly into Gemini prompts via the "+" menu. The update landed alongside new computer use capabilities for Gemini 3.5 Flash, letting AI agents navigate browsers and desktops for multi-step tasks. It basically cuts out the tedious copy-paste routine so Gemini sees what you see.
Google just integrated computer use directly into its mainstream Gemini 3.5 Flash model, doing away with the standalone Gemini 2.5 experimental setup. Developers can now build agents that observe and act across browser, mobile, and desktop environments out of the box, backed by new prompt injection safeguards and optional approval gates. It gives Google a fast, production-ready competitor in the automated workflow race.
Google just gave Search a massive AI overhaul, making Gemini 3.5 Flash the default engine for AI Mode and debuting a redesigned search box that takes files, videos, and Chrome tabs. It is also rolling out 24/7 web-monitoring agents and on-the-fly coding that generates custom dashboards and mini apps. Search is officially moving from answering queries to building software for you.
Google just unveiled the Gemini 3.5 model family, kicking things off with 3.5 Flash. It beats Gemini 3.1 Pro across key coding and agentic benchmarks while outputting tokens four times faster than rival frontier models. The model is already live in the Gemini app, Google Search AI Mode, and APIs, with 3.5 Pro slated for next month.
Google just launched Antigravity 2.0 at I/O 2026, rebuilding its AI coding platform with a standalone desktop app, a CLI, and an SDK. Powered by Gemini 3.5 Flash, the tool allows developers to orchestrate multiple background subagents simultaneously. Google is also rolling out a new $100 monthly tier to aggressively challenge rivals in the agentic development space.
