Google Gemini expands tools, faces safety and privacy issues

Timeline

1. 3 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 18 sources

   Google expands Gemini AI assistants to more users and legacy devices

   Google opens Gemini Spark to US AI Pro users for $20/month (free tier still blocked) and expands Gemini Live to legacy Home Mini and Nest Hub devices with a 15‑minute memory, via its Premium subscription.

2. 5 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   Google tests Gemini‑powered auto‑fill in Chrome Canary

   Google's Chrome Canary is testing “Find and Fill with Gemini,” an AI auto‑fill that pulls data from Gmail and Photos, available to US testers but blocked in the EU and UK over DMA and GDPR rules.

3. 5 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   Google Drive hidden features to streamline file management

   Google Drive offers tools like built‑in scanning, OCR, .new shortcuts, advanced search filters and version history to optimise file storage, collaboration and productivity.

4. 6 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   Google AI Gemini teams up with Dragon Quest for Tokyo event

   Square Enix and Google launch “Gemini Quest,” a Tokyo event from 30 July where players use the Gemini AI app to scan QR codes, generate spell images, battle monsters, and earn limited “small medals.”

5. 6 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   Google releases patch for Android 16 Gemini lock‑screen PIN bypass

   Android 16’s Gemini assistant can bypass lock‑screen PINs via a gesture; Google will patch the flaw, initially for Pixel devices, and advises users to disable Gemini lock‑screen access.

6. 6 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   Honda rolls out Google Gemini AI assistant in US and Japanese market models

   Honda will add Google Gemini AI assistant to select Civic, Accord, Prelude, CR‑V, Passport and Pilot models, enabling natural‑language commands for navigation, restaurant searches and more.

7. 6 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 9 sources

   Google Photos Introduces Toggle Between AI and Classic Search

   Google Photos adds a top‑page toggle letting users instantly choose between Gemini‑powered Ask Photos AI search and classic keyword search, addressing speed and relevance complaints.

8. 6 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   Google launches Gemini AI suite for entrepreneurs and enterprise integration

   Google unveiled Gemini AI to aid entrepreneurs with automation and business tools, while a guide shows Gemini Enterprise connecting to Google Drive via OAuth for data access.

9. 7 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

   Google Gemini AI hit by Android lock‑screen bug and minors safety study

   Google’s Gemini assistant has a lock‑screen bug allowing unauthenticated messages, prompting a patch, while a US study flags Google Search AI as unsafe for minors, issuing an “Unacceptable Risk” rating.

10. 7 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Google Lens updates raise privacy concerns and expand user guides

    Google Lens now retains captured media for AI training unless users opt out, sparking privacy concerns, while guides detail its visual search, translation and other features on Android, iOS and PC.

11. 7 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Google Launches Deep Think Mode for Gemini 2.5 Pro and Personal‑Intelligence Upgrade for Maps

    Google adds Deep Think reasoning to Gemini 2.5 Pro, beating GPT‑5.5 on a science benchmark, and rolls out a Personal‑Intelligence upgrade for Maps that pulls data from Gmail, Photos and Workspace.

12. 8 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Google Gemini Powers New “Magic Pointer” AI-Enhanced Mouse Cursor

    Google's new “Magic Pointer” adds Gemini AI to the mouse cursor, enabling on‑the‑fly content editing, image generation, and product ordering directly from the pointer on upcoming Googlebooks devices.

13. 8 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 7 sources

    Google Rebrands NotebookLM as Gemini Notebook, Adds Code Execution

    Google renamed NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook, keeping core features while adding a secure cloud compute that lets users write and run code inside notebooks. The rebrand also switches the user‑agent string, so網站

14. 8 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Google Gemini enables vintage‑style out‑of‑office email creation

    Google's Gemini AI with a Nano Banana prompt lets users design vintage‑look out‑of‑office postcards, detailing layout, illustration and a red “Fora do Escritório” stamp.

15. 8 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources

    Google adds Gemini Omni AI editing and avatars to Vids for paid users

    Google rolled out Gemini Omni AI video editing and personal avatars in Google Vids on July 16, 2026, for paid users, with age, language and regional restrictions.

16. 8 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Brazilian Home Gardeners Use AI and Care Tips for Healthier Houseplants

    Google Gemini offers AI‑driven plant care advice in Brazil, while potus growers follow light, soil and watering tips to achieve larger, greener leaves.

17. 10 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 46 sources

    Google renames NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook, adds AI features

    Google rebrands NotebookLM as Gemini Notebook, keeping the product independent while adding secure cloud code execution and deeper integration with the Gemini app and Google Search AI mode.

18. 12 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Google Gemini AI Turns Houseplants From Dying to Thriving

    Google Gemini AI uses photo analysis and reminders to diagnose houseplant issues, guide care and boost plant health for users in the US and UAE.

19. 13 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 19 sources

    Google expands Gemini AI across products and regions

    Google rolls out Gemini AI across products—Gmail, Maps, Waze—and regions, adds Spark agent in Turkey and Japan, names Gemini leader in IDC report, and teases a 2 M‑token Gemini 3.5 Pro for July.

20. 14 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Google Gemini rolls out in Renault vehicles and outlines US soft‑power tactics

    Google Gemini is now in Renault cars with Turkish voice support, and the AI was also used to outline the US soft‑power public‑diplomacy approach.

21. 16 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Google Assistant gains Gemini AI boost in Android voice ecosystem

    Google's Gemini AI bolsters Android's Google Assistant, delivering faster, context‑aware voice handling, smarter dictation, complex routines, and instant audio transfer across devices.

22. 17 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources

    Google launches Gemini Spark AI agent for autonomous task automation

    Google's Gemini Spark AI agent can autonomously manage tasks across Google services and third‑party apps, while tested prompts show Gemini can also plan detailed travel itineraries, though with some timing cave

23. 17 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources

    Google to Rebrand Pixel Magic Cue as Gemini Proactive Assistance

    Google is set to rename Pixel’s Magic Cue feature to Gemini Proactive Assistance, linking it to Gemini AI and likely launching with the Pixel 11.

24. 18 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 9 sources

    Google expands Gemini AI use, privacy rules and smart‑home features

    Google lets user media train Gemini AI (opt‑out available), rolls out Gemini for Home smart‑home assistant, adds Gemini to Android Auto, and publishes top user‑requested fixes for the Gemini app.

25. 18 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Bouygues Telecom adds Google Gemini AI to b.tv set‑top box

    Bouygues Telecom will embed Google’s Gemini AI in its b.tv box, adding a remote button for voice‑like, context‑aware assistance from July 2026.

26. 18 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 19 sources

    Google Photos rolls out AI‑powered Video Remix feature

    Google Photos introduces Video Remix, an AI video‑editing tool powered by Gemini Omni, available to Google AI Plus/Pro/Ultra subscribers in the US and select countries from July 8 2026.

27. 18 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Google expands Android Bench with eight new LLMs, Gemini falls to fifth place

    Google updated its Android Bench benchmark, adding eight new LLMs and cost/efficiency metrics. Gemini 3.1 Pro fell to fifth, while Claude Fable 5 leads with 84.5% accuracy.

28. 19 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Google tackles Gemini volume glitch as NotebookLM reviewed

    Google is fixing a sudden‑loud‑volume bug in Gemini while a review finds its NotebookLM AI tool useful but with performance limits.

29. 19 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Salling Group teams with Google to pilot AI‑driven shopping assistant

    AI agents from Anthropic, Google and OpenAI now act autonomously, and Salling Group will test Google Gemini as a shopping assistant for its BR stores, aiming to integrate checkout later.

30. 19 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Google's use of user data to train AI raises privacy concerns

    Google now defaults to using users’ photos, audio, video and other data from its services to train AI models, but users must manually disable the setting, raising privacy concerns.

31. 20 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 9 sources

    Google expands data collection to include user‑uploaded media for AI training

    Google’s new Search Services History saves user‑uploaded photos, audio and video for AI training; enabled by default but can be turned off in My Google Activity.

32. 20 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Google and Adobe unveil AI short‑video creation tools for creators

    Google's NotebookLM now creates 60‑second vertical videos from documents, while Adobe's Lightroom Mobile adds Photo‑to‑Video, turning photos into short clips using AI.

33. 20 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources

    Google expands Gemini AI, adding toggle for Live guided vision and extending Vertex AI preview

    Google is adding a toggle to turn off Gemini Live’s guided vision and has extended the Gemini 3.5 Pro preview on Vertex AI with a large token window and new features.

34. 20 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Google rolls out full-screen YouTube Shorts while EU reviews its search‑data practices

    Google adds full‑screen mode and new AI tools to YouTube Shorts while the EU weighs forcing the firm to share search‑query data under the Digital Markets Act.

35. 21 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Google DeepMind launches Gemini 3 AI with agentic features, delays Gemini 3.5 Pro to July 17

    Google DeepMind rolled out Gemini 3 Pro on July 6 with agentic AI and a new macOS assistant, while pushing Gemini 3.5 Pro to July 17 to improve math and graphics performance.

36. 22 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources

    Google AI Plus and AI Pro expand Gemini app usage limits

    Google adds AI Plus ($4.99) and AI Pro ($19.99) plans to Gemini, raising usage caps, token limits, video/audio upload lengths, notebook counts, and unlocking advanced image, video and daily‑brief features.

37. 22 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources

    Google launches new Google Home Speaker with Gemini AI integration

    Google unveiled a new $99 Google Home Speaker featuring Gemini AI, improved audio, Thread and Matter support, reviving its smart‑home hardware line.

38. 22 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 11 sources

    Google launches Gemini Spark AI for macOS desktop agent

    Google rolled out Gemini Spark for macOS in beta, enabling the AI to automate desktop tasks, organise files and integrate with apps like Keep, Tasks, Canva and Dropbox; limited to Google AI Ultra users in the U

39. 24 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    Google Gemini AI adds voice search and draft assistance to Gmail

    Google adds Gemini AI to Gmail, offering email summarization, draft generation and voice‑search features for paid Workspace and AI Pro/Ultra users.

40. 25 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Google adds 60‑second AI video summaries to NotebookLM

    Google launched Short Video Overviews for NotebookLM, an AI tool that turns documents into 60‑second vertical videos, first for paid AI plans and later for free users.

41. 25 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 12 sources

    Google launches Gemini Spark AI agent for macOS, enabling file automation

    Google’s Gemini Spark AI agent arrives on macOS for US AI Ultra subscribers, automating local file tasks, integrating with Workspace and third‑party apps, with strict user permissions.

42. 26 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    South African retailers debut AI grocery shopping assistants

    Pick n Pay and Woolworths have launched AI grocery assistants – Penny and Olive – using Google Gemini to enable voice, text and photo ordering, meal planning and budget features, expanding South Africa’s retail

43. 26 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    Google adds AI voice search to Gmail and tests AI ad summaries, launches email address change in Brazil

    Google beta‑tested Gmail Live AI voice search, rolled out Brazil’s email‑address change feature, and began AI‑generated summaries in paid search ads while marketers eye a shift to Generative Engine Optimization

44. 26 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Google warns EU data rules could expose search histories

    Google says EU’s Digital Markets Act, which forces it to share anonymised search data and grant AI deeper Android access, could be de‑anonymised quickly, raising fraud and hacking risks across Europe.

45. 26 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Acti launches AI-powered keyboard that enables multi‑app actions

    Singapore startup Acti released an AI‑enabled keyboard for iOS and Android that lets users trigger multi‑app actions via plain‑language shortcuts, using Google Gemini and a privacy‑first design.

46. 26 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Google adds AI‑driven voice search to Gmail and updates Drive file‑deletion guidance

    Google launches Gmail Live voice search using Gemini AI and outlines how different users can delete collaborative Drive files based on their permissions.

47. 27 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources

    Google launches Gmail Live voice‑search test using Gemini AI

    Google tests Gmail Live voice‑search with Gemini AI for premium subscribers and plans a gradient avatar ring to signal AI‑enabled accounts.

48. 27 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources

    Google expands use of Search data to train Gemini AI models

    Google now feeds Search clicks and re‑queries into training for its Gemini AI, but users can opt out via Search Services History, though past data may be kept up to four years.

49. 27 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    Google rolls out Gemini AI video summaries and Study Notebook tools

    Google adds Gemini‑powered video summaries and Study Notebook tools to NotebookLM, enabling 60‑second AI videos and AI‑generated curricula, tables and recipe organization.

50. 28 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Google Chrome adds Gemini AI-powered PDF summarization and visual context features

    Google is testing Gemini-powered PDF summarization and screen‑content awareness in Chrome, adding AI chat and contextual answers directly within the browser.

51. 28 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 8 sources

    Google adds voice transcription to Keep and app‑search feature to Gemini

    Google upgraded Keep with automatic voice‑note transcription and Gemini with a Play Store browsing feature that suggests and links to app installations.

52. 28 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    Google Home Speaker cuts adhesive by 99% to boost repairability and recycling

    Google’s new Home Speaker uses a 3D‑knit, adhesive‑free enclosure, cutting glue by 99%, reducing material by 63%, and incorporating at least 37% recycled content to improve repairability and meet sustainability

53. 29 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources

    Open-source AI model deployment guides released for multiple models

    Installation guides for five open‑source AI models (video, language, tiny LM, image edit, speech) detail Docker setup, hardware needs and performance specs.

54. 29 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    Google NotebookLM 2.0 Upgrade Adds Gemini 3.5 AI Features

    Google upgrades NotebookLM with Gemini 3.5, adds transparent reasoning and cloud code execution; DeepSeek iOS offers fast open‑source AI assistance; Gaode tests natural‑language app generator; five Chrome tools

55. 30 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Google Home Speakers Pair with TV Streamer to Offer Low-Cost Spatial Audio

    Google Home Speakers work with Google TV Streamer to provide affordable spatial audio, costing $198 for two speakers, offering easy setup but limited bass and only two‑speaker support; Czech users can buy it on

56. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Google rolls out Gemini Study Notebooks AI tool for personalized student learning

    Google introduced Gemini Study Notebooks, an AI‑powered tool that creates personalized lesson plans from uploaded notes, offers tests and progress tracking, and supports global exams, launching free online with

57. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Google Cloud pushes Portugal into the era of agentic enterprises with new AI tools

    At Google Cloud AI Live Lisbon, the firm showcased new generative AI tools for Workspace and highlighted Portuguese firms like Sonae MC, NOS and Caixa Geral de Depósitos adopting its cloud platform, while debut

58. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    AI Video Generators See Rapid Advances in 2026

    Wava AI enables fast, browser‑based short‑form video creation, while Google Gemini Veo 3 leads AI video generators in realism and audio integration in 2026.

59. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Google Gemini 3.5 Pro launch delayed to July

    Google has pushed the Gemini 3.5 Pro AI model launch from June to July 2026 to incorporate early‑tester feedback and fix token‑use issues, aiming to boost performance against rivals.

60. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 7 sources

    Google Home Speaker launches with Gemini AI

    Google’s new Home Speaker, priced about $100, replaces the Nest Mini, adds Gemini AI, Matter hub, 360° sound and subscription plans, but reviewers note only average audio quality.

61. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Google rolls out Gemini‑powered Finance app and Home Speaker

    Google launched a Gemini AI‑enhanced Android Finance app and the Gemini‑powered Google Home Speaker, expanding AI features across its services and hardware.

62. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources

    AI agents and LLM-powered XR prototyping tools unveiled

    OpenAI’s guide details building LLM‑driven AI agents, while Google launches Vibe Coding XR, using Gemini to turn voice prompts into Android XR apps in seconds.

63. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Google rolls out Photo Shuffle for Pixel phones and Gemini visual search in Chrome

    Google adds Photo Shuffle dynamic wallpapers to Pixel phones and launches Gemini visual‑search tools in Chrome desktop.

64. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Google releases $99 Gemini‑powered smart speaker

    Google's new $99 smart speaker, launching 25 June, integrates Gemini AI for advanced voice commands; strong audio but touch controls are fiddly, and full features need a $10‑monthly premium subscription.

65. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Google Gemini rolls out in Volvo and Mercedes vehicles as Hungarian AI enables drone wildlife monitoring

    Google Gemini AI now assists drivers in Volvo and Mercedes cars with visual parking help, while Hungarian scientists' RAPID AI lets drones instantly identify wildlife species in real time.

66. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Google unveils new Home speaker and offers cheaper Gemini AI options

    Google’s new Home speaker leaked early, showing a sleeker design and better sound, while the company promotes several ways to access its Gemini AI for free or at reduced cost.

67. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources

    Google unveils AI-powered Audio Memory for Pixel phones and Gemini smart‑home updates

    Google is testing Audio Memory to log music and possible conversations on Pixel phones, while Gemini now offers improved voice detection, family‑member recognition, and faster media integration for smart homes.

68. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 8 sources

    Google expands Gemini with voice dictation, Magic Pointer and new AI tools

    Google rolls out Gemini updates: voice dictation for any macOS app, Magic Pointer cursor‑assistant, AI‑enhanced Sheets, new Gemini Home speaker and project‑management notebooks.

69. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 6 sources

    Google expands Gemini with Chrome screen‑selection and built‑in computer‑use tools

    Google adds Chrome screen‑selection, built‑in computer‑use and AI Mode to Gemini, plus a Daily Brief personal digest.

70. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Google DeepMind launches Gemma 4 open‑weight AI model series

    Google DeepMind unveils the open‑weight Gemma 4 model family, ranging from on‑device variants to 31 B parameters, with multimodal reasoning, tool use and a locally deployable “thinking mode”.

71. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 17 sources

    Google launches Gemini‑powered Home Speaker and adds Computer Use to Gemini 3.5 Flash

    Google released a Gemini‑powered $99.99 Home Speaker and added native “Computer Use” to Gemini 3.5 Flash, enabling screen‑based AI actions and expanding Gemini’s reach to desktop, TV and smart‑home devices.

72. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Google Gemini redesign draws user criticism over legibility and navigation

    Google’s Gemini app redesign introduces new fonts and animations, but users complain about poorer legibility, altered navigation and a relocated account switcher.

73. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Google tests 'Ask Gemini' AI tool in Chrome; Pragma‑AWS unveil WIZI banking assistant

    Google is testing “Ask Gemini” in Chrome Canary to let users query highlighted text, while Pragma and AWS unveiled WIZI, an AI banking assistant prototype for in‑app financial advice.

74. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 8 sources

    AI Search Transformations Redefine Business Visibility Across Industries

    AI‑driven search tools are reshaping business visibility, prompting new strategies like generative engine optimization, Google’s Gemini Business Profile integration, and the AILattice standard for AI‑friendly a

75. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Google rolls out Gemini AI upgrade for its smart speakers

    Google is swapping Google Assistant for its Gemini generative AI in smart speakers, with a gradual rollout and a Public Preview option for early access in Norway and Sweden.

76. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Gemma 4 12B AI Model Enables Local Code Generation

    Gemma 4 12B, a 12‑billion‑parameter open‑source model, runs locally on PCs, delivers top‑tier coding performance and integrates with VS Code via Ollama, offering cost‑free, private AI assistance for developers.

77. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources

    Itaú offers free Google AI Plus subscription to eligible customers

    Itaú customers can claim a free 12‑month Google AI Plus subscription, saving about R$300, after the bank announced a partnership with Google at Google for Brazil 2026.

78. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Google Discontinues Nest Mini and Nest Audio Smart Speakers

    Google is ending production of Nest Mini and Nest Audio speakers to focus on AI‑driven hardware, but will keep existing units supported.

79. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Google releases new Home Speaker with Gemini AI, launches in U.S. on June 25

    Google's new Home Speaker featuring Gemini AI launches in the U.S. on June 25 for $99.99, with pre‑orders offering six months of free Google Home Premium and 360° audio.

80. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Google adds World Cup TV guide, Gemini voice controls and YouTube football‑ball play button

    Google TV launches a World Cup Sports hub and adds Gemini voice commands to select TCL TVs, while YouTube quietly swaps its play button for a football on official FIFA partner videos.

81. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Google unveils real-time audio translation and expands AI avatar capabilities

    Google introduced Gemini 3.5 Live Translate for near‑real‑time speech translation and expanded AI avatar features in Google Vids, adding new styles and language support.

82. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Google Gemini Live introduces memory for past conversation recall

    Google Gemini Live now retains conversation context for 24 hours, rolling out in the US, but adds latency and requires API updates.

83. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Google Chrome Gemini AI model rollout sparks privacy and automation debates

    Google is deploying a 4 GB Gemini Nano AI model in Chrome, raising privacy concerns, while also adding Gemini agents with auto‑browse features to Android Chrome, requiring Android 12+, 4 GB RAM and a premium AI

84. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Google launches Gemini‑powered Home Speaker for European market

    Google unveiled a €119.99 Gemini‑powered Home Speaker, 8.9 cm tall, launching in Europe on June 25 with AI‑enhanced voice control and upgraded audio hardware.

85. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources

    Google rolls out new Gemini AI features for search, Chrome and Home devices

    Google adds memory to Gemini Live, a Chrome toolbar AI button, a new Home news‑summary command, and AI‑driven search with Gemini Flash 3.5, prompting shifts in user experience and SEO.

86. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Volvo Cars launches Google Gemini AI assistant in Turkey

    Volvo Cars began a phased rollout of Google’s Gemini AI assistant in Turkey, enabling natural‑language driving assistance for 2023‑model Volvo cars with Google built‑in.

87. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 23 sources

    Google launches Gemini-powered Home Speaker, ends Nest Mini and Audio production

    Google ends Nest Mini and Audio production and introduces the Gemini‑powered Google Home Speaker, pre‑orderable now for $99.99 and shipping 25 June 2026, featuring 360° audio, AI‑driven voice control and a paid

88. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Google Voice launches AI-powered note‑taking feature with Gemini integration

    Google Voice adds AI‑powered note‑taking that records, transcribes and summarizes calls using Gemini, auto‑enabled for new users and optional for existing Workspace accounts.

89. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Google Gemini voice call bug disrupts Android Auto worldwide

    Google Gemini’s voice‑call feature fails on Android Auto worldwide, showing a “something went wrong” error; users can revert to the classic Assistant or uninstall the latest app update as temporary fixes.

90. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 5 sources

    Google Gemini voice assistant fails on Android Auto calls

    Google Gemini’s voice assistant is throwing errors on Android Auto when users try to make calls, prompting a shift back to Google Assistant and workarounds like uninstalling the latest update.

91. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Google rolls out AI Information Agents and faces Android Auto Gemini call‑making bug

    Google launches AI “Information Agents” for premium users to monitor topics, while its Gemini assistant on Android Auto cannot place calls, showing a “Something went wrong, please try again” error.

92. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Google rolls out Gemini AI features to Chrome and Maps for Brazil

    Google adds Gemini AI to Chrome and Maps in Brazil, enabling page summarising, chat assistance and personalised location recommendations.

93. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Google launches AI Plus subscription in Slovakia for €4.99 with 400 GB storage

    Google offers AI Plus in Slovakia for €4.99/month, giving double Gemini limits, 400 GB cloud storage and Flow credits; higher tiers cost €21.99 and €99.99 with larger storage.

94. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Google launches Gemini 3.5 Live Translate for real‑time speech translation

    Google unveiled Gemini 3.5 Live Translate, an AI model that offers real‑time speech translation while keeping the original voice, tone and emotion, first in Translate apps and soon in Google Meet for over 70 lg

95. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Google launches Gemini 3.5 Live Translate as US teens turn to AI chatbots for mental health

    Google deploys Gemini 3.5 Live Translate for real‑time speech translation, while a study shows 20% of US teens use AI chatbots for mental‑health advice.

96. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Google to unveil next‑gen Gemini‑powered Home speaker next week

    Google's CPO Anish Kattukaran announced that a new Gemini‑powered Home speaker will be unveiled next week after extensive early‑access testing with 3.5 M users.

97. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 3 sources

    Google unveils Gemini Omni video AI and DiffusionGemma fast‑text model

    Google launched Gemini Omni, a conversational video‑creation AI, and DiffusionGemma, a fast‑text generation model, highlighting its focus on rapid, user‑friendly AI tools.

98. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Google rolls out Gemini 3.5 Pro and live‑voice translation for 70+ languages

    Google launched Gemini 3.5 Pro with a 2‑million token window and Deep Think reasoning, and unveiled Gemini 3.5 Live Translate offering real‑time speech translation in 70+ languages, aiming to close the gap with

99. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Google TV's Gemini AI enables voice‑controlled settings on select TCL TVs

    Google's Gemini AI now lets users adjust picture and sound settings on select 2025‑26 TCL Google TV models via voice, with an initial 60‑day exclusive rollout in the US.

100. about 1 month ago

     [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

     Google Gemini adds voice control for image and sound on select TCL smart TVs

     Google has enabled its Gemini AI to control picture and sound settings via voice on select TCL Android TV models in the US, a limited rollout that may soon reduce the need for traditional remotes.

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