Google has rolled out two new updates to Google Vids: the integration of Gemini Omni for text-based video generation and editing, and a feature allowing users to create personal digital avatars. These tools aim to simplify video creation by enabling users to generate clips from natural language prompts and image references, as well as star in videos without physical recording.
To mark its 25th anniversary, Google is launching a redesigned, browseable home for Google Images alongside new image generation capabilities within AI Overviews.
Google and Kaggle collaborated on the "5-Day AI Agents: Intensive Vibe Coding Course," which attracted over 353,000 registered participants. The free, multimodal course focused on teaching developers to program through natural language and deploy production-grade AI agents in the cloud.
Google released several AI updates in July 2026, including new Gemini models for developers, a music generation model, and satellite technology for wildfire detection.
Google has updated the Gemini Interactions API's Managed Agents to include environment hooks, explicit model selection, and free tier access. These capabilities build on previous releases introducing background tasks and remote MCP server integration.
At Galaxy Unpacked 2026, Google announced three updates for the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8, and Flip8, centering on the rollout of Gemini Intelligence. The company is expanding its task automation capabilities to support over 40 popular apps and introducing the Gemini Notebook app directly to these devices.
Google is rolling out the ability to connect third-party applications directly within the Gemini app's AI Mode, starting this week in the U.S. This update allows users to securely link services like Instacart, Canva, and YouTube Music to streamline tasks such as grocery shopping, design, and music curation.