Google is expanding its Gemini Spark assistant with a new macOS app, additional app connections and real time topic tracking. Adam Coimbra and Srinivasan (Cheenu) Venkatachary write for The Keyword that the updates aim to help users automate repetitive tasks across their desktop and favorite apps. Spark arrives on the Mac The new Gemini macOS …
Gemini in Google Slides can now generate a full, multi-slide presentation from a single prompt. The official blog post explains that users can ground the presentation in existing Google Drive content, match the style of another deck, and receive fully editable slides that allow further adjustments. According to the post, Gemini also suggests relevant files, …
Google has opened its Gemini Omni Flash model to developers and enterprise customers via API, bringing conversational video editing to professional workflows for the first time. Sam Witteveen reports for VentureBeat that the model, which debuted at Google I/O 2026, lets users generate and refine video clips through plain-language instructions rather than prompt-by-prompt generation from …
Google has made personalized AI image generation in its Gemini app available to all eligible users in the United States at no cost. Lauren Forristal reports for TechCrunch that the feature was previously restricted to paid subscribers on the Plus, Pro, and Ultra tiers. The feature is part of Gemini’s Personal Intelligence functionality, which uses …
Google has added an AI-powered note-taking feature to Google Meet. The official announcement explains that Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers can now use “Take notes for me” on web and mobile. Eligible Google Workspace business customers also have access. The feature uses Gemini to transcribe conversations and generate a structured meeting summary with key …
Google has built computer use directly into Gemini 3.5 Flash, its latest AI model. Mateo Quiros writes for The Keyword, Google’s official blog, that the capability was previously only available as a separate standalone model. It is now integrated into the main Flash model, making it accessible to a much broader range of developers and …
ChatGPT is still the world’s most popular AI assistant, but its grip on the market is loosening. For the first time since its launch, OpenAI’s chatbot has fallen below 50% market share, as rivals like Google’s Gemini and Anthropic’s Claude attract a growing share of users. Ivan Mehta reports for TechCrunch, citing data from analytics …
Google has launched a new image creation and editing tool called Google Pics. The app is built on Google’s Nano Banana AI model and combines generative AI with detailed editing controls. The tool allows users to create images from scratch or edit existing photos. Key features include: Google says the app is designed to give …
Canva has launched an integration with Google Gemini, allowing users to create and edit designs directly within the AI assistant’s chat interface. Canva reports that the new connection is powered by its MCP Server and enables users to generate designs, search existing content, edit text and images, and resize layouts for different platforms, all without …
Google has overhauled its lineup of AI subscription plans, introducing a new lower-cost Ultra tier and lowering the price of its most expensive option. The changes were announced at the company’s I/O developer conference. The new entry point into the Ultra tier costs $100 per month. Google says it targets developers, technical leads, and advanced …