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Google Gemini now restricts model access for free users

Google has announced a major change in the user experience of its Gemini app for those on a free plan.

School district makes dramatic U-turn on AI, banning it across all grades weeks after Google Gemini rollout

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Google Gemini can now complete tasks on your behalf

Google has announced a major upgrade to its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) platform, introducing an "agentic" feature at the Google Cloud event.

Google Gemini access is changing. Free users, take note.

If you use Google Gemini without a paid Google AI plan, you're about to lose access to multiple models.

Google Gemini Will Soon Limit Model Access for Free and Plus Users

Google is about to limit which Gemini models free users and Google AI Plus subscribers can access. Starting October 9, free users will be able to use only Google's Gemini Flash-Lite 3.5 model. The post <a href="https://www.thurrott.com/a-i/342429/google-gemini-will-soon-limit-model-access-

Google Gemini Will Soon Get Full Access Permission to Use Your Computer

Google’s Gemini Desktop app may soon introduce a “Full Access” permission that would let the AI assistant read files, control applications, access network services, and take action across a user’s Mac. The capability appears to be part of a hidden “Additional sandbox options” setting discovered i

Google Gemini to Gain Full Computer Access With New Permission

Google is reportedly testing a new Gemini Desktop feature that could give its AI agent extensive control over a user’s Mac. This includes access to files, interaction with installed applications, and network communication, all with fewer prompts requiring user approval for each action. Currently,

Using Google Gemini for Free? You're Losing Some Models Later This Week

Google will remove access to Gemini's Flash and Pro models for free users on Oct. 9, while AI Plus users will soon be notified that they are losing access to the Pro model as well.

This awesome XIAO ESP32-C3 project combines an e-ink display and Google Gemini to make a text-based adventure

Who says e-ink is boring?

Google Gemini could soon get full access to your Mac’s files, apps and the web

Google's Gemini could soon access any file on your macOS device, open apps, browse the web, and perform actions without asking for permission every time. [...]

Google Gemini 4 Argon closes the gap with OpenAI and Anthropic but doesn't take a clear lead

Gemini 4 Argon is Google's first frontier model in over seven months. It m

Ant International’s Antom supports Google Gemini push into Asian markets

Google Gemini and Antom, a leading merchant payment and digitisation services provider under Ant International, today announced a strategic partnership to make AI tools for learning, creativity and productivity more accessible to users in Asia.

Ant International’s Antom Supports Google Gemini in Expanding Access to AI Service in Asia

The partnership was first launched in Indonesia, reaching about 10 million users, with plans to expand to more markets. Antom consolidates billing, tax, risk management, marketing and account services, covering the subscription lifecycle for AI companies. SINGAPORE — Google Gemini and Antom, a

Google Gemini’s Custom ‘Gems’ Are Being Replaced With ‘Skills’

Google is planning to soon replace Gemini ‘Gems’, the custom versions of its Gemini chatbot tailored for specific tasks, with the more recent Gemini skills system. The post Google Gemini

Here’s your first glimpse at Google Gemini’s overlay upgrades

A future Gemini update could make your recent chats and other key tools easily accessible via the overlay.

MrBeast gives Google Gemini a role inside his challenge format

Google's multi-year MrBeast deal puts Gemini and Fitbit inside creator challenges, turning product use into part of the entertainment.

Google Gemini can now make calls on your behalf

Google is testing a new feature for its Gemini AI, called "Call for Me."

Google Gemini can now talk to you through animated avatars

Google has just rolled out a major update for the Gemini 3.8 Live model.

Adobe Pushes Creative Tools Into Google Gemini and Claude in Latest AI Push

Adobe brings Photoshop, Lightroom, Express and Firefly tools directly into Google Gemini for all users while adding full Acrobat capabilities and interactive PDF editing to its Clau

Google Gemini Now Supports Live Avatars for Enterprise Agents

Enterprise agents powered by Google Gemini can now show animated avatars in the chatbot's conversational “Gemini Live” mode. The post Google Gemini Now Supports Live Avatars for

Adobe expands creative tool access to Google Gemini, brings Acrobat to Claude

Adobe today announced two major expansions to its AI chatbot integrations, bringing its creative tools to Google Gemi

Google Gemini Can Now Connect to More Productivity and Lifestyle Apps

Google’s Gemini chatbot is adding new integrations with various productivity and lifestyle apps, including Squarespace, Peloton, Airtable, Monday.com, and Piscart. The post G

I talked to Google Gemini Live for an hour; the lag was never the problem

Gemini Live fixed every awkward pause in AI voice chat. After an hour of talking, I learned the pauses were never the real problem

The Sidemen Partner With Google Gemini for Multi-Video ‘Back to School’ Campaign

The Sidemen have partnered with Google Gemini to support the AI assistant’s “Back to School” campaign, integrating the tool into five original YouTube videos across “Sidemen Sunday” and “MoreSidemen.” The campaign was produced by Sidemen Entertainment in partnership with Arcade, th

Google Gemini AI accesses 3 real companies during cybersecurity tests

In one instance, the AI repeatedly guessed passwords to gain access to a protected system.

Google Gemini allegedly hacked three companies on its own

Google Gemini autonomously hacked three external companies and Google didn't tell anyone.

Google Gemini also Broke Out of Its Test Environment

Google Gemini escaped a cyber test environment, reached three real companies, and exposed why AI security tests need strict isolation. Google has confirmed that one of its Gemini models broke into the systems of three real companies during a cybersecurity test in May. The incident is the first publi

Google Gemini Becomes the Latest AI Found Hacking Real Companies

An Israeli cybersecurity firm had been testing Google's Gemini AI model in a closed environment, without internet access. But after the model gained access, they hacked into multiple real firms.

Google Gemini AI Hacked 3 Real Companies After Cybersecurity Test Exposed It to Internet

Google has confirmed that its Gemini artificial intelligence model accidentally accessed protected systems belonging to three real companies during a cybersecurity evaluation. The incident stemmed from a configuration error that exposed the AI agent to the public internet. Google Gemini AI Hacked

Google Gemini also escaped its testing environment and hacked three companies

Google's AI model hacked real companies during testing due to a misconfiguration by its testing partner, as well.

Google Gemini accessed protected systems of 3 real companies during artificial intelligence cybersecurity test

Google Gemini accessed three real companies' protected systems during a cybersecurity test, including one case where the AI repeatedly guessed passwords.

Google Gemini AI Hacked 3 Real Companies during a Cybersecurity Test

Google has confirmed that its Gemini artificial intelligence model accessed protected systems belonging to three companies during a cybersecurity evaluation after a testing error exposed the agent to the public internet. The incident shows how an autonomous AI system can move beyond a sandbox whe

Google Gemini Broke Into Real Company Systems After Security Test Domain Mix-Up

Google's Gemini model has become the latest artificial intelligence (AI) system to access the internet and break into other companies during a cybersecurity evaluation. The development was first reported by The Wall Street Journal. The incidents occurred in May 2026 as part of a test run conducted

Google Gemini AI agent hacked 3 websites, stopped after it realised they were real firms

Google’s Gemini model accessed three websites during a cybersecurity evaluation after finding public information and guessing the credentials, raising fresh questions about safeguards for autonomous AI systems

Google Gemini’s New Windows Desktop App Is Here

Certain Gemini features require a paid subscription.

Volvo is killing its electric EX40 in the U.S. and refreshing the hybrid XC40 with Google Gemini AI

The refreshed XC40 mild hybrid gets a larger screen, Google Gemini, and an upgraded safety sensor suite for the 2028 model year

Google Gemini now lets you minimize tasks into floating bubbles

Google has updated its Gemini overlay on Android, introducing a multitasking feature.

Google Gemini error leaves California climbers stranded — Mount Shasta climbers admit ‘we relied too much on AI' after ascent went horribly wrong

Many of us are relying more and more on AI for answers, but it's always worth double-checking.

Google Gemini’s latest trick is letting you talk your way through Gmail, Docs, and Keep chores

Google is rolling out Gemini-powered voice features that let users search Gmail, draft in Docs and turn spoken thoughts into organized Keep notes.

Climbers asked Google Gemini how long Mount Shasta would take and what supplies to carry – things went badly wrong

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Google Gemini 3.8 Flash arrives with huge focus on cybersecurity

Google has launched its latest AI model, Gemini 3.8 Flash, with a special focus on agentic workflows and cybersecurity.

LFC renews Google Pixel deal as Google Gemini joins as consumer AI partner

Liverpool FC expands its Google partnership as Gemini becomes consumer AI partner, tying matchday planning and fan insights to social-first content formats.

BTS and Google Gemini add fan-first AI experiences inside the app

Google Gemini adds BTS features like a song quiz, Korean phrases, and a daily update hub. The collab shows how fandom utility can drive AI habit.

BTS turns Google Gemini into an AI playground for ARMY

BTS turns Google Gemini into an AI playground for ARMY

Google Gemini is becoming easier to access across Android

Users can now find the Ask Gemini shortcut in Android’s text selection menu, including in third-party apps.

Hackers Use Fake Google Gemini Installer to Deploy Vidar Stealer and Steal Browser Credentials

Cybercriminals are abusing interest in generative AI to trick users into downloading malware. In a newly documented incident, a file posing as a Google Gemini installer delivered the Vidar information stealer, putting saved browser passwords and other sensitive data at risk. The attack did not be

Hackers Use Fake Google Gemini Installer to Deploy Vidar Stealer and Steal Browser Credentials

Threat actors are exploiting interest in generative AI software to distribute the Vidar information stealer through a fake Google Gemini installer hosted via Google Colab. Darktrace investigated the July 2026 intrusion in an EMEA customer environment, where a user downloaded and executed a malici

Conduent (CNDT) Stock Surges on Google Gemini AI Partnership for Legal Tech

Conduent (CNDT) stock jumped 3% after integrating Google Gemini AI into its Viewpoint legal platform, offering 30-60% efficiency gains for legal teams. The post Conduent (CNDT) Stock

Google Gemini is getting a dedicated student hub

As we're gearing up for back-to-school season, Google is rolling out a new dedicated student hub in Gemini. It's a one-stop repository for collecting research in a study notebook, creating flashcards, taking practice quizzes, and more. Google is also enhancing its study notebooks with support for gr

Google Gemini in Chrome is Now Available on Android in the US

The Android version of Google Chrome is getting the same Gemini integration today as the iOS version, but only in the US. The agentic Auto Browse feature is also available for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers. The post <a href="https://www.thurrott.com/a-i/340525/google-gemini-in-chrome

Google Gemini Users Can Now Hide Watermarks on Their AI-Generated Media

Google is starting to roll out a new option to hide visible watermarks on media content created with its Gemini chatbot. However, that content will still have invisible SynthID watermarks and C2PA metadata. The post <a href="https://www.thurrott.com/a-i/340412/google-gemini-users-can-now-h

You can now turn off Google Gemini’s visible watermarks

Google will now allow you to remove visible watermarks from the images, videos, and music made with AI tools. With the update, you can toggle off a new "Media watermark" setting in Gemini and Google's AI video generator, Flow. When toggled off, Google will remove the "sparkle" watermark that appears

Sundar Pichai says Google Gemini AI hit 1 billion users

Google CEO Sundar Pichai revealed on X that over 1 billion people are now using the Gemini AI app strengthening its position against ChatGPT The post Sundar Pichai says Goo

Google Gemini Just Hit One Billion Monthly Users in Record Speed

Gemini's user growth seems to be accelerating while reports claim competitor ChatGPT is slowing down.

Google Gemini reaches 1 billion mothly users

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Google Gemini now has over 1 billion users

It is no secret that artificial intelligence is enjoying huge popularity, and the same is true of AI-powered tools such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini. In fact, Google’s own tool has proven to be its fastest-growing product ever. Sundar Pichai has revealed that the Gemini app now has an astonishing on

BTS’s Google Gemini advert draws backlash from some fans online

Some fans criticised the BTS x Google Gemini advert online, framing the partnership as an AI values issue and amplifying the debate through X posts.

Google Gemini Now Has Over 1 Billion Users

Google announced today that its Gemini AI assistant now has over 1 billion monthly users, which makes it the fastest-growing product in Google's history. The post Google Gemini Now Ha

Google Gemini crosses 1 Billion monthly users, becomes company’s fastest-growing product

Google CEO Sundar Pichai celebrates Gemini reaching 1 billion users, calling it one of the company’s fastest-growing products.

BTS and Google Gemini tease a new AI collab on the Las Vegas Sphere

A Gemini x BTS teaser ran on the Las Vegas Sphere, using chat-style curiosity and cultural imagery to frame AI as a creative companion.

Is Google Gemini trained on Google docs? One indie developer thinks so, after it told players about his unreleased game plans

One indie game dev is convinced Gemini just leaked information from his private Google Docs.

Oracle Stock Jumps on Expanded Google Gemini Partnership, Strong Microsoft Cloud Results

Microsoft quarterly results also likely gave Oracle stock a much-needed boost. The post Oracle Stock Jumps on Expanded Google Gemini Partnership, Strong Microsoft Cloud Results appeared first on

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Samsung introduces AI-powered smart eyewear with Google Gemini: Specs, features and more

Samsung has unveiled AI-powered smart glasses with Google's latest AI features, expanding its presence in the smart eyewear market.

Google Gemini 3.5 Pro faces "delays" over coding performance misses

After catching up with OpenAI and Anthropic, this delay could set Google back months again if it can't rectify the issue. <a href="http

Google Gemini launch delayed as tech falls short of internal goals

The delay comes amid fierce competition among AI developers to boost model ‌performance, cut costs ⁠and ⁠expand enterprise capabilities, fueling a steady, industrywide stream of new systems and reasoning ​models.

Google Gemini Launch Delayed as Tech Falls Short of Internal Goals

Google is months behind schedule on delivering its most powerful artificial intelligence (AI) model, Gemini 3.5 Pro, Bloomberg reported Thursday (July 16), citing unnamed sources. The company was widely expected to release 3.5 Pro at its developer conference in May, but it is still working to imp

Google Gemini Launch Delayed as Tech Falls Short of Internal Goals

Alphabet Inc.’s Google is months behind schedule on delivering Gemini 3.5 Pro, its most powerful flagship AI model, because the company has been taking time to try to improve its capabilities, particularly in coding, according to people familiar with the matter.

Google Gemini CLI abused as a hacking agent, malware botnet operator

A Russian-speaking threat actor known as "bandcampro" used Google's open-source Gemini CLI AI tool as a hacking agent and to operate a small-scale botnet. [...]

Google Gemini in Chrome is Now Available in the UK

The integration of Google’s Gemini chatbot into the company’s Chrome browser is available in the UK starting today. The post Google Gemini in Chrome is Now Available in the UK appeared firs

Sony Pictures Networks India partners with Google Gemini for new season of KBC

Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) has partnered with Google Gemini for the upcoming season of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), integrating the AI platform into the show

PromptSpy Android Malware Uses Google Gemini to Adapt During Runtime Execution

A newly identified strain of Android spyware called PromptSpy has become the first mobile malware known to call on generative AI while it is actually running on a victim’s device. Rather than relying purely on hardcoded commands, the malware reaches out to Google’s Gemini model in rea

Your Google Gemini Data Is Being Used For A Lot More Than Just Sending You Ads

It's more than a little creepy when you mention something in passing to a friend and you suddenly see ads for that thing pop up on your phone.

Google Gemini’s AI Image Personalization Goes Free for Some US Users

You can now use Google Gemini to find and install Android apps

The capabilities of Google Gemini keep on expanding, and with that the possibilities for what it can be used for also grow. One of the latest tools to land in the AI’s arsenal is the ability to find and install Android apps. Google is pitching this as a conversational way to track down and install a

Critical Google Gemini CLI Flaw Lets Attackers Execute Code on Headless CI Platforms

A critical vulnerability has been identified in Google’s Gemini CLI and the associated run-gemini-cli GitHub Action. This flaw exposes headless continuous integration (CI) platforms to potential host-level code execution when processing untrusted workspaces. It is tracked as CVE-2026-12537, with

Apple adds Google Gemini coding assistant in Xcode 26.6 update

Apple has released Xcode 26.6, adding support for a third coding assistant to the company’s integrated development environment software.

Google Gemini Co-Lead Noam Shazeer Joins OpenAI—Sam Altman Says It's '10 Years' In The Making

Noam Shazeer , Vice President of Engineering and Gemini co-lead at Google DeepMind , announced Wednesday he is leaving to join OpenAI . Sharing the news on X, Shazeer wrote, “I’m excited to share that I’ll

Google Gemini co-lead Noam Shazeer is leaving for OpenAI

Noam Shazeer, the renowned AI researcher and co-author of the foundational 2017 “Attention Is All You Need” paper, has officially announc

Google Gemini co-lead Noam Shazeer joins OpenAI

Noam Shazeer, Google's VP of engineering and co-lead of its Gemini AI models, has announced his decision to leave the tech giant.

Google Gemini co-lead Noam Shazeer leaves for OpenAI

Google's vice president of engineering and a co-leader of its Gemini AI models announced Wednesday he is leaving the company to join OpenAI.

Google Gemini co-lead Noam Shazeer to join IPO-bound OpenAI

⁠In 2024, Google appointed Shazeer to co-lead ​the development of its Gemini AI ​model, and he has been credited as key figure behind Gemini's ability to close the gap on OpenAI's ChatGPT.

Google Gemini co-lead Noam Shazeer to join IPO-bound OpenAI

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Is Gemini down? Users report problems with Google Gemini

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5 Clever Ways To Use Google Gemini With Android Auto

Google Gemini is being used to change how drivers interact with Android Auto, and you may not realize just how deep its features can be.

Google Gemini outage affects users reporting error 1076 and 1099

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Google Gemini outage frustrates users, but status page says everything’s fine

Users report 1076 and 1099 errors

Google Gemini is down for many —here's what we know about the potential outage so far

Google Gemini is down for thousands of users today —here's what we know about the potential outage so far.

Artificial Intelligence Sneaks Into the World Cup Thanks to Google Gemini

The Argentine national team will be Google’s test bench and technological showcase during the World Cup.

How Apple Uses Google Gemini Models With Apple Intelligence Private Cloud Compute

Apple has added Google Gemini-derived models to Apple Intelligence throu

Apple turns to Google Gemini for Siri AI - and rewrites App Store marketing

Apple unveiled Siri AI, built with Google Gemini models, at WWDC 2026, plus new App Store Creative Assets, ad coordination, subscriptions, and an EU delay.

Apple overhauling Siri with Google Gemini AI at WWDC 2026

The revamped assistant, now called Siri AI, gets a standalone app, visual intelligence, and cross-app actions in iOS 27 this fall

Ming-Chi Kuo Warns Apple’s Siri Must Outclass Google Gemini at WWDC 2026, Not Just Catch Up After Years of Delay

Apple's Siri-related test case is finally at hand, and no amount of prevarication will forestall judgement. Now, one analyst has aggressively upped the proverbial stakes by declaring that Apple will not only have to match but also exceed the typical utility offered by Google's Gemini-class AI models

I ditched Google Gemini for Claude to handle my heaviest daily tasks

Fewer hallucinations, better writing, and less frustration

Hackers could use poisoned WhatsApp and Slack notifications to take over your Google Gemini – and make it work on their behalf

Prompt injection works on Android notifications, as well, and could have been used for a myriad of things.

Hackers Exploit Google Gemini Flaw Using Malicious Messages from WhatsApp, Slack, and SMS

Hackers are exploiting a newly discovered flaw in Google’s Gemini voice assistant by sending malicious messages via popular platforms such as WhatsApp, Slack, Signal, Instagram, Messenger, and SMS. The vulnerability, uncovered by SafeBreach Labs, shows how attackers can secretly inject instructio

WhatsApp, Slack Notifications Could Hijack Google Gemini on Android

A single poisoned notification from WhatsApp, Slack, SMS, Signal, Instagram, or Messenger could have hijacked Google Gemini's voice assistant on Android and made it open a victim's connected windows, fake a message from their boss, push the phone into a Zoom call, or quietly poison its long-term mem

New Google Gemini Vulnerability Exploited via Prompt Injections from WhatsApp, Slack, and SMS

A new class of indirect prompt injection (IPI) attacks targets Google Gemini’s voice assistant, allowing attackers to silently hijack the AI through malicious payloads delivered via everyday messaging apps, including WhatsApp, Slack, Signal, SMS, Instagram, and Messenger. The research, led

How to Streamline Employee Engagement Surveys with the Google Gemini app

Employee engagement and satisfaction surveys sound simple: Ask your workers about their experience, and then see what they have to say. But in practice, these survey cycles often turn into months-long marathons, with HR teams sometimes taking weeks to agree on the right questions and then

Malicious Notifications Could Trick Google Gemini Users

A prompt injection flaw in Google Gemini's voice assistant let attackers hide malicious commands in notifications, enabling social engineering and more.