Topic: Gemini

Google launched Gemini 4 Hydrogen on 12 November 2026 as its fast, cheaper tier. It reaches the Gemini API, the Gemini app and Search for all users, and replaces Gemini 3.8 Flash across Google's products.

Models·4 sources

Google DeepMind says its Gemini Robotics 2.5 model lifts task success rates by 30% to 100% and reached 96% in a Mercedes-Benz factory pilot. It is limited to robotics partners for now.

Models·2 sources

Google DeepMind says AI agents proved security properties of the code behind the Signal protocol in four weeks, using a new framework called AlphaProof Code. The company is open-sourcing the verification artifacts.

Models

Google told schools on 3 November 2026 that AI products, Search included, will be off by default in its K-12 software. After criticism from politicians and educators, it says schools can keep Search without Gemini.

Policy and safety·2 sources

Google DeepMind says its Gemini-based PlanAssist cut officer time on householder assessments by up to 58% in pilots. A 12-month Beta now brings in 12 more English local planning authorities.

Business

On its latest earnings call, Apple's executives framed AI as a driver of device upgrades, subscriptions and paid usage tiers. Capital spending stayed far below Amazon's and Alphabet's, and the App Store plans were left vague.

Business·2 sources

Google says AI tools will be off by default for K-12 student accounts, announced 3 November 2026. Schools that keep them off also lose Google Search, which drew criticism from lawmakers and officials.

AI assistants·3 sources