Updated 2026-09-05 12:15 UTC
Google news
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What Google has shipped lately
Thu 03 Sep 2026
1Wed 02 Sep 2026
4Proactive cyber defense for governments and enterprises
Introducing Gemini 3.8 Flash and 3.8 Flash Cyber
Model repo updated: google/timesfm-3.0-pytorch
time series forecasting · 123,025 downloads · 441 likes · tags: time-series, forecasting, pretrained, google, time-series-forecasting
Proactive cyber defense for governments and enterprises
Introducing Fairwind Program
Tue 01 Sep 2026
3The latest AI news we announced in August 2026
Transitioning cards: 1. Text "Gemini 3.7 Flash" next to the Gemini logo icon; 2. a photo of a pixel phone; 3. Google Gemini logo above the text "Claim your student plan for 1 year at no cost"
Introducing agentic video understanding with Gemini
Try Google Pics: Easy image creation and editing in Google Workspace
Collage of images created by Google Pics, with the text "Say hello to Google Pics" on top
Thu 27 Aug 2026
3Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash lets you build with more control
3 new ways to plan and book travel in Search
Graphic depicting new travel features for AI Mode in Search
Piloting the world's first double-blind AI evaluations
Piloting the world's first double-blind AI evaluations
Wed 26 Aug 2026
1Intelligent transcription with Gemini 3.5 Transcribe
Now you can get more intelligent speech-to-text transcription with Gemini 3.5 Transcribe.
Tue 25 Aug 2026
15 ways to upgrade your home decor with Google Search
Illustration of ombre rainbow furniture items like a sofa, lamp, and chair against a purple background
Fri 21 Aug 2026
1From Atari to EVE Online: Building on 15 Years of AI Research in Games
Google DeepMind partners with game studios to prototype breakthrough AI gameplay.
Thu 20 Aug 2026
1Model repo updated: google/gemma-4-12B-it-assistant
any to any · 24,434 downloads · 121 likes · tags: gemma4_unified_assistant, text-generation, any-to-any, endpoints_compatible
Wed 19 Aug 2026
7New model repo: google/tipsv1-g14
zero shot image classification · 281 downloads · 8 likes · tags: tipsv2, feature-extraction, vision, image-text, contrastive-learning, zero-shot, zero-shot-image-classification, custom_code
New model repo: google/tipsv1-g14-lowres
zero shot image classification · 412 downloads · 4 likes · tags: tipsv2, feature-extraction, vision, image-text, contrastive-learning, zero-shot, zero-shot-image-classification, custom_code
New model repo: google/tipsv1-so400m14
zero shot image classification · 209 downloads · 0 likes · tags: tipsv2, feature-extraction, vision, image-text, contrastive-learning, zero-shot, zero-shot-image-classification, custom_code
New model repo: google/tipsv1-l14
zero shot image classification · 245 downloads · 2 likes · tags: tipsv2, feature-extraction, vision, image-text, contrastive-learning, zero-shot, zero-shot-image-classification, custom_code
New model repo: google/tipsv1-b14
zero shot image classification · 302 downloads · 1 likes · tags: tipsv2, feature-extraction, vision, image-text, contrastive-learning, zero-shot, zero-shot-image-classification, custom_code
New model repo: google/tipsv1-s14
zero shot image classification · 393 downloads · 1 likes · tags: tipsv2, feature-extraction, vision, image-text, contrastive-learning, zero-shot, zero-shot-image-classification, custom_code
5 new ways to level up your learning with Search
an illustrated image with icons and phrasing like "Add Notebook" and "Ask Google"
Mon 17 Aug 2026
3Model repo updated: google/tipsv2-so400m14-dpt
depth estimation · 324 downloads · 10 likes · tags: tipsv2_dpt, feature-extraction, vision, depth-estimation, surface-normals, semantic-segmentation, dense-prediction, custom_code
Model repo updated: google/tipsv2-so400m14
zero shot image classification · 270,851 downloads · 18 likes · tags: tipsv2, feature-extraction, vision, image-text, contrastive-learning, zero-shot, zero-shot-image-classification, custom_code
Get closer to the game with Gemini and Pixel
Low-angle view of a soccer player kicking a ball mid-air against a bright blue sky, with grass flying from their cleats.
Thu 13 Aug 2026
2Introducing Gemini 3.7 Flash
Bring your spreadsheet data to life with Sheets canvas
The video shows Sheets canvas in action.
Wed 12 Aug 2026
1Putting sign language AI into users’ hands
Introducing sign-language-to-text (SL2T), our breakthrough model powering new sign language features for Deaf and hard of hearing users.
Tue 11 Aug 2026
1AMIE, our research medical AI system, demonstrates real-time clinical video consultation capabilities in a first-of-its-kind study.
AMIE promotional video
Mon 10 Aug 2026
1Evolve your marketing with new AI tools
Advisor UI in Google Ads and Google Analytics
Thu 06 Aug 2026
1WeatherNext: AI model achieves breakthrough in forecasting cyclones
Tue 04 Aug 2026
1The latest AI news we announced in July 2026
July AI recap header
Mon 03 Aug 2026
1Inside our 353,000-person vibe coding course
Illustrations of a laptop, an AI spark, messages, code, and a 3-D cube
Thu 30 Jul 2026
1Gemini Robotics ER 2: powering robotics with video understanding, task orchestration, and multi-robot collaboration
Gemini Robotics ER 2 helps robots reason, collaborate, and solve real-world tasks. It represents a step change in video understanding, tool orchestration, and multi-robot collaboration for robotic applications.
Wed 29 Jul 2026
1We’re launching Lyria 3.5 in Google Flow Music, with advances across musicality, lyrics, vocals, and creative control
Tue 28 Jul 2026
4Gemini API Managed Agents: 3.6 Flash, hooks, and more
Managed Agents Gemini 3.6 Flash, Hooks and Triggers
Gemini Robotics 2 brings whole body intelligence to robots
5 ways to host the ultimate dinner party with Google Search
An illustrated black magnifying glass with a sparkle in a white circle surrounded by a dinner party tablescape
5 ways AI Mode in Search helps you enjoy the real world
Illustration of a black magnifying glass in a white circle on green grass surrounded by items related to fun activities like tennis and games
Wed 22 Jul 2026
2Accelerating the frontiers of scientific discovery: Google’s $40M commitment to the Genesis Mission
Google commits $40M in AI tokens and credits for the Genesis Mission
3 Google updates from Galaxy Unpacked 2026
Gentle Monster glasses, Warby Parker glasses, a prompt asking for the history behind a pictured building, and a prompt asking to book a table at a pictured restaurant
Tue 21 Jul 2026
1Introducing Gemini 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite, and 3.5 Flash Cyber
We’re introducing new Gemini models, including Gemini 3.6 Flash, 3.5 Flash-Lite and 3.5 Flash Cyber.
Fri 17 Jul 2026
1Introducing Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber
Google introduces Gemini 3.5 Flash Cyber, a lightweight cybersecurity model to find and patch vulnerabilities.
Thu 16 Jul 2026
3Connect more of your apps to Search
Connected apps rendering
Create, edit and star in videos with two Google Vids updates
Text "Gemini Omni and Personal Avatars in Google Vids" surrounded by various images
Our approach to bioresilience
Google DeepMind and Isomorphic Labs are sharing our joint approach to bioresilience and AI models.
Tue 14 Jul 2026
1Celebrating 25 years of visual search innovation
Google Images logo surrounded by illustrations of people searching for different images
Mon 13 Jul 2026
1Empowering India’s next generation of innovators with ATL Saathi
Google and AIM launched ATL Saathi, a Gemini-powered AI tool empowering Indian educators in robotics labs.
Tue 07 Jul 2026
1Expanding Managed Agents in Gemini API: background tasks, remote MCP and more
Managed agents feature bundle launch
Fri 03 Jul 2026
1Google DeepMind and A24 announce first-of-its-kind research partnership
Tue 30 Jun 2026
1Start building with Nano Banana 2 Lite and Gemini Omni Flash
Wed 24 Jun 2026
1Introducing computer use in Gemini 3.5 Flash
Tue 16 Jun 2026
2Unlocking UK house-building with AI-accelerated planning
UK government partners with Google DeepMind to build a new AI-powered prototype aimed at faster housing decisions.
Securing the future of AI agents
Securing internal systems with an AI Control Roadmap, combining traditional safeguards and real-time monitoring.
Wed 10 Jun 2026
2DiffusionGemma: 4x faster text generation
Investing in multi-agent AI safety research
Google DeepMind and partners announce a $10M funding call for multi-agent safety research.
Tue 09 Jun 2026
3Fluid, natural voice translation with Gemini 3.5 Live Translate
Gemini 3.5 Live Translate brings near real-time, natural speech translation to Google AI Studio, Google Translate and Google Meet.
Introducing Gemma 4 12B: a unified, encoder-free multimodal model
Powering the future of robotics in Europe
Mon 08 Jun 2026
1Measuring the impact of learning with AI in Sierra Leone and beyond
Results from a randomized controlled trial show the potential of Gemini’s Guided Learning feature to boost engagement and accelerate learning.
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Google's current line-up
| Model | Released | Context | In / 1M | Out / 1M |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gemini 3.8 Flash | 2026-09-02 | 1M | $0.75 | $3.75 |
| Gemini 3.7 Flash | 2026-08-13 | 1M | $0.75 | $3.75 |
| Gemini 3.6 Flash | 2026-07-21 | 1M | $0.75 | $3.75 |
| Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite | 2026-07-21 | 1M | $0.30 | $2.50 |
| Gemini 3.5 Flash | 2026-05-19 | 1M | $1.50 | $9.00 |
| Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite | 2026-05-07 | 1M | $0.25 | $1.50 |
| Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview | 2026-02-19 | 1M | $2.00 | $12.00 |
| Gemini 3 Flash Preview | 2025-12-17 | 1M | $0.50 | $3.00 |
| Gemini 3.1 Deep Think | — | — | — | — |
| Gemini 2.5 Pro | — | 1M | $1.25 | $10.00 |
Released and preview models from Google's own docs. A dash means they haven't published that number.
Google prices run from $0.25 to $2.00 per million input tokens across 9 models. The Google price page works out what your own usage would cost on each one.
Where this comes from
We read Google's own feeds every fifteen minutes and store what's new. Nothing here is rewritten, and nothing comes from a rumour account or a reposted screenshot.
Sources: deepmind-blog, google-ai-blog, hf-google.