Google Flow leak points to Nano Banana 2.1
A September 27 report identifies a changed image model label in Flow. Google’s public documentation still does not list Nano Banana 2.1.
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Independent Gemini 4 Argon tests show strong scores and uneven agent skills
Independent Gemini 4 Argon tests show a strong Vals Index result and a close Astra comparison, with important pricing and game control limits.
How ChatGPT and Gemini Spark bring AI assistance to Chrome
The chat box is no longer the product. OpenAI’s Chrome extension can read open tabs, YouTube captions, and Google Docs in place. Google’s Gemini Spark update goes further and tries to browse and click for you.
Google DeepMind launches Gemini Robotics ER 2 for embodied reasoning
Updated October 28, 2026: We revised Cloud availability following Google’s October 27 public-preview announcement and clarified which endpoint supports Live API streaming. The original model announcement remains July 30, 2026. Robot “brains” got a version that watches the job finish…
DeepMind introduces Gemini Robotics 2 for full body robot control
DeepMind’s Gemini Robotics 2 is a vision-language-action model for full-humanoid control, shipping as a distinct product from Gemini Robotics ER 2.
Google brings Lyria 3.5 music generation to free Flow Music
DeepMind’s Lyria 3.5 music model lands in free Flow Music with richer melodies and longer songs, pushing AI music further into everyday listening habits.
Google Vids adds Gemini Omni editing and personal avatars
Google just made Workspace video feel less like a slide deck with motion and more like a generative editor. In a Workspace blog post, the company says Gemini Omni and personal avatars are rolling into Google Vids, so teams can…