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Google Gemini

Google's Omni video generator is now free to try in Vids

Joe Maring / Android Authority Add Android Authority on Google: TL;DR Google Vids is expanding access to anyone with a personal or Workspace account. Users will be able to generate 1080p videos with Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash at no cost. Google will soon roll out Gemini 3.8 Flash-Lite text-to-speech in Vids for voiceovers. When Google Vids rolled out in 2024, it was initially intended as a tool for professionals. Even as access expanded beyond Gemini for Workspace customers, the AI-powered
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Gemini just got a big upgrade with new connected apps for work, creativity, and life

Shimul Sood / Android Authority Add Android Authority on Google: TL;DR Gemini is getting several new connected apps. Some of these new connected apps include Airtable, Adobe, Peloton, and SeatGeek. These tools are rolling out starting today. Google continues to expand Gemini’s capabilities, not only through updates, but also by integrating new services through connected apps. Most recently, the tech giant expanded the AI’s connected app ecosystem to include services such as iHeartRadio, Zocdoc, Ticketmaster, and more. Now, get ready
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Gemini hacked multiple companies in cybersecurity test gone awry

Gemini hacked multiple companies in cybersecurity test gone awry

Adamya Sharma / Android Authority Add Android Authority on Google: TL;DR Google has confirmed that Gemini gained unauthorized access to three separate companies’ data earlier this summer. The breaches were the result of a third-party cybersecurity test that was apparently improperly configured. Gemini reportedly didn’t retrieve any information from the systems it breached. On the heels of provocative disclosures from competitors OpenAI and Anthropic this summer, Google’s now the latest tech giant to confirm that its AI has hacked other
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Geminis rough patch with smart home controls has spread to Android Auto

Andy Walker / Android Authority Add Android Authority on Google: TL;DR Some Android Auto users say Gemini has suddenly stopped controlling their smart home devices. The issue follows recent Gemini smart home control problems on Wear OS, which Google said it had fixed. It’s not clear what’s causing the Android Auto problem — we’ve reached out to Google for comment. Gemini has had a rough couple of weeks with smart home controls. Wear OS users recently reported that Gemini would
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Google could be working on an incognito upgrade for Gemini Live

Google could be working on an incognito upgrade for Gemini Live

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Add Android Authority on Google: TL;DR Google appears to be developing an “Ephemeral Video Mode” for Gemini Live. It’s possible that this could essentially let you go incognito for a Live session, while still working with video input. Normally, video shared with Live is archived in your Gemini Apps Activity. Not every interaction we have with AI needs to take place under the same constraints — and well-designed systems will give us the control we
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Google's new Gemini feature aimed at multitaskers is starting to roll out

Google's new Gemini feature aimed at multitaskers is starting to roll out

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Add Android Authority on Google: TL;DR Google has been working on adding the ability to minimize the Gemini overlay. Users are now starting to see the option on their devices. It appears Google is gradually rolling out the new button. While it’s not necessarily a problem, the Gemini overlay taking over the screen isn’t exactly ideal for multitaskers. Since it locks you in, you can’t really do anything else on your phone until you’re done
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Gemini for Home has decided 'Fish Lemon' is a better name for one owner

Joe Maring / Android Authority Add Android Authority on Google: TL;DR One Google Home user says Gemini started calling them “Fish Lemon” after a conversation about cooking fish. The nickname now appears in reminders and on their smart display, and attempts to change it only seem to work temporarily. Other Reddit users in the thread aren’t offering much sympathy. Gemini for Home is supposed to get to know you better over time, but giving you an unwanted pet name might
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Gemini 3.8 Flash is out with a new focus on cybersecurity

Gemini 3.8 Flash is out with a new focus on cybersecurity

TL;DR Google has launched Gemini 3.8 Flash, its third Flash model in just six weeks, with a focus on smarter agentic workflows. Gemini 3.8 Flash “works harder” on complex tasks, outperforming larger models on several benchmarks while remaining relatively inexpensive. Gemini 3.8 Flash Cyber brings specialized vulnerability detection and automated patching capabilities, but access is limited to Google’s Fairwind Program. Google’s previous smartest AI model, Gemini 3.6 Flash, was released in late July. The tech giant wasted no time iterating
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PSA: Gemini can adjust system settings on any Pixel running Android 17

Shimul Sood / Android Authority TL;DR Pixel 11 debuted a Gemini feature called Device Help that can automatically adjust device settings based on text prompts. Device Help is available on all Pixel phones running Android 17, a Googler has clarified. The feature is also coming to more devices in the future. The Pixel 11 series debuted a new Gemini feature called Device Help. Device Help lets you tell Gemini what you want to accomplish on your phone, and the AI
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