Tech giant Google's AI research department recently launched the latest iteration of the Gemini AI model - Gemini 2.0 Flash. This new model features significant performance enhancements, particularly in processing speed and the expansion of multimodal capabilities. The official statement indicates that global Gemini users can access the chat-optimized version by selecting the 2.0 Flash beta from the model dropdown on desktop and mobile web, and it will soon be available in the Gemini mobile app.

Google has officially launched the ChromeOS 130 update, introducing multiple new features including Fast Insert, Focus Mode, Welcome Back, and other practical tools. This version also introduces some unique features for Chromebook Plus models equipped with NPU (Neural Processing Unit), such as a brand new AI Recorder app, enhanced microphone and camera effects, and the 'Read to Me' summary feature of Gemini AI tools. Among this update, the Fast Insert feature is particularly noteworthy.

Google is expanding the 'Help me write' feature to the web version of Gmail, allowing users to craft or refine emails using Gemini AI. Similar to the mobile version, users will see prompts to use this feature when opening a blank draft in Gmail. However, it is important to note that the 'Help me write' feature is not available to everyone; it is only accessible to subscribers of Google One AI Premium or those with Gemini W.

Snapchat recently announced an expanded partnership with Google Cloud, focusing on enhancing the generative AI capabilities of Snapchat's My AI chatbot. Through this collaboration, My AI will be able to leverage the multimodal capabilities of Google's Gemini AI to understand and process a variety of information, including text, audio, images, and video. At Snap's annual partner summit, Snapchat showcased Gemini-powered features.

Google is testing a new feature called 'Ask Photos', allowing users to explore their photo library in an innovative way. By asking questions such as 'Where did we camp last time at Yosemite?' or 'What did we eat at the hotel in Stanley?', users can receive answers and retrieve related images. Powered by Google's Gemini AI model, it analyzes photo content to provide answers and images, supports natural language searching, and sorting by date or relevance, with support for more languages rolling out in the coming weeks. This feature has been launched on Android and iOS platforms.

Google Photos has recently rolled out the AI-powered search tool 'Ask Photos' to select users in the U.S. through early access, revolutionizing interactions with digital albums. This feature allows users to query and retrieve photos using natural language, going beyond traditional keyword searches. The technology behind it is the Gemini AI model, which can understand photo content and metadata, providing deeper search results. Users can ask complex questions, and the AI will filter the best results based on various factors such as photo quality and location information.

Google has made a major update to the Chrome browser by integrating an AI chatbot named Gemini into the address bar. Users can simply type '@gemini' followed by their query in the address bar to receive a response from Gemini. This integration makes AI a default part of the browsing experience for Chrome's vast user base, eliminating the need for extra navigation. Gemini uses a lightweight version of Google's advanced language model family, Gemini 1.5 Flash, offering significantly improved AI capabilities over its predecessor.

Google introduces innovative features powered by Gemini AI for Chrome Desktop, including Google Lens, Tab Compare, and AI-driven history search. Lens allows users to ask questions about page content to get search results by clicking on it, while Tab Compare helps users compare product information across different tabs while shopping. The AI-driven history search enables users to query their browsing history using natural language, eliminating the need to visit specific pages. The launch of these features aims to