Gemini

Govt rolls out AI skilling programme with Google, YouTube; 15,000 scholarships on offer

IICT will lead the national rollout, overseeing programme design, outreach, curation, and execution. It has worked closely with Google and YouTube to design a curriculum integrating advanced AI tools and creative workflows

Google rolls out Nano Banana 2 after viral success of AI image generation tool

The model, called Nano Banana 2, is being rolled out across products, including the Gemini app, AI Mode and Lens features on Search, and Flow, its AI-powered video tool

Gemini adds video templates as Google expands Veo 3.1 generation

After introducing music generation last week, Google is now upgrading Gemini’s video capabilities with ready-made templates. The update brings a gallery of stylised presets powered by Veo 3.1, making it easier for users to create short AI videos directly inside the Gemini app and web interface.

How Google’s stellar AI growth propelled Gemini ahead of OpenAI

Alphabet executives struck a more confident tone on the company's post-earnings call on Wednesday, the first since it released the Gemini 3 model

How to prepare for JEE Main tests, SATs using Gemini

Google’s Gemini now lets students prepare for JEE Main and SAT exams with full-length practice tests, instant feedback, and study plans, reducing the need for coaching hubs like Kota.

Google rolls out Answer Now option in Gemini app: Here’s how it works

Google has rolled out a new “Answer Now” option in the Gemini app, allowing users to skip the AI’s in-depth reasoning phase and get faster responses while still using the Thinking or Pro models. Here’s how it works and who can use it.

Google teams up with Walmart, other retailers to enable shopping within Gemini AI chatbot

The role of artificial intelligence in e-commerce and its impact on consumer behavior are expected to dominate the three-day event

Gemini vs ChatGPT: Google grabs AI market share from 5% to 18%, analysts call it a clear takeover

Google’s Gemini has rapidly gained AI market share, climbing from 5% to 18% in just one year, signaling a major shift in generative AI usage as ChatGPT loses dominance. A new phase in the AI race is unfolding, and users are exploring alternatives that are easier, faster, and built into everyday apps.

Ghibli to Nano Banana: AI image trends that took over 2025

In 2025, the Ghibli and Nano Banana waves proved that AI‑assisted styles can be joyful, personal, and culturally resonant; they also forced a reckoning with data consent and the limits of technical labels.

Google now lets you check if a video was made using AI in the Gemini app

Google has added a new feature to the Gemini app that lets users check whether a video or image was created using Google AI, helping make AI-generated content easier to identify.

Google DeepMind will open a robotic AI lab in UK to discover new materials

The facility, which will open in the UK next year, is the centerpiece of a broad partnership with the British government Alphabet Inc.’s Google announced on Thursday

How Google reclaimed the AI crown

From ‘Code Red’ to the top of the AI race, a look at how Google engineered its resurgence

SoftBank’s 40% slide from peak shows worry over giant OpenAI bet

The Japanese tech investor sits at the forefront of a global AI selloff amid worries about new pressure on OpenAI following Alphabet Inc.’s Gemini 3.0 debut

Gemini can now detect AI-generated images: Here’s how

Google has added an AI-image detection feature to the Gemini app using SynthID watermarking. Here’s how Gemini can now tell whether an image was created or edited by Google’s AI tools, helping users verify content more easily.

Alphabet shares soar on ‘rave reviews’ for new Gemini AI model

The Google parent on Tuesday launched the latest version of its Gemini artificial intelligence model, which was met with glowing reviews about its capabilities.

Gemini 3 launch gives Google an edge in the fiercely competitive AI race

As Gemini 3 rolls out, Google will look to solidify its AI turnaround and move to the forefront of the fiercely competitive AI race.

Google unveils Gemini 3 as it seeks to pull ahead in the AI race

Google is releasing Gemini 3 Pro in preview, making it available across a suite of its products including the Gemini app and the core search product.

Google accused of using Gemini AI to track private communications of users

Google is facing a lawsuit alleging its Gemini AI assistant secretly tracked users’ private Gmail, Chat, and Meet communications without consent, violating California’s privacy laws.

Google expected to launch Nano Banana 2 soon: Here’s what we know about it

Google is gearing up to launch Nano Banana 2, a smarter AI image generator for its Gemini app. Here’s what’s new — from better angles and text control to self-correcting visuals that mimic human creativity.

India tops Gemini Guided Learning usage; 2 million students have free AI tools: Google's Ben Gomes

Google's goal is not to replace the human elements of learning but to support educators and make learning more effective and engaging, Google’s Chief Technologist for Learning and Sustainability has said

Google Maps offers Gemini-powered navigation in India along with proactive safety alerts, local tips

Google has partnered with local government authorities to roll out proactive traffic alerts and accident-prone area alerts. It will also offer Gemini-powered local tips to consumers.

5 AI coding chatbots that can help you learn write and code

These AI coding chatbots demonstrate how far developer tools have come in 2025. Whether you want fast autocompletion, full conversational help, deep integration with cloud systems or team-wide code quality aids, there’s a solution for you. Match your choice to your workflow, language set and team size, and you’ll unlock serious productivity gains.

Google debuts Gemini Enterprise amid workplace AI race with Microsoft, OpenAI

Gemini Enterprise launch comes amid growing enterprise customer momentum for Google Cloud that surpassed a $50 billion annual revenue run rate in Q2 2025.

Woman shocked to find mole in Nano Banana AI saree photo, warns users about Google’s Gemini trend

An Instagram user named Jhalakbhawani tried the trend by uploading a picture of herself in a green suit. Gemini transformed it into a beautiful saree portrait, and she even shared it online.

Google Gemini Nano Banana AI Durga Puja trend: 5 easy prompts to create your best festive saree pictures

Google Gemini’s Nano Banana AI photo trend has caused a frenzy among social media users. They are now experimenting with festive looks and are taken over by the surprisingly accurate pictures. If you want to join the trend, here are simple steps to begin, from downloading the app to using viral prompts for surprising results.