Google is expanding its “Personal Intelligence” feature to AI Mode in Search, allowing users to connect Gmail and Google Photos to generate more personalized results. Why it matters: Search is shifting from generic answers toward context-aware assistance. By drawing on a user’s own data, Google aims to make AI-powered
Nano Banana sounds like a joke. It wasn’t meant to last. Instead, it became the public identity of one of Google DeepMind’s most popular image models. * The model: Nano Banana is the codename for Google DeepMind’s image editing model, technically named Gemini 2.5 Flash Image (now
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Google Search ad clicks reached their highest level in five years, with Q4 ad spend up 13% year over year, signaling renewed advertiser confidence and strong consumer intent. Why it matters: * Paid search continues to capture high-intent users at the moment they’re ready to buy. * North American advertisers led