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25 Jun 2025 · 2 min read

Google launches open-source Gemini CLI Agent with MCP support

BREAKING 🚨: Gemini CLI Agent is powered by Gemini 2.5 Pro and supports MCPs as well. Free users will get up to 1k requests per day, with a possibility to extend to BOK usage or Gemini Code Assist license-based billing.

24 Jun 2025 · 1 min read

Google launched Imagen 4 and Imagen 4 Ultra on AI Studio and APIs

Google has introduced Imagen 4, its latest text-to-image model, as a paid preview in the Gemini API, with limited free testing available in Google AI Studio starting June 24, 2025.

24 Jun 2025 · 2 min read

AI Studio revamp under development with MCP support and Jules tie-in

Recent hints from Google suggest that AI Studio may soon receive several updates aimed at broadening its functionality and aligning its interface with established norms seen in leading AI platforms.

17 Jun 2025 · 1 min read

Google Gemini 2.5 out of preview across AI Studio, Vertex AI, and Gemini app

On June 17, 2025, Google moved Gemini 2.5 out of preview, making the 2.5 Pro and 2.5 Flash models stable and launching a preview of 2.5

12 Jun 2025 · 1 min read

Leak reveals Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite and Pro GA with June release targets

Google continues its rollout strategy for the Gemini model lineup, with fresh evidence of upcoming versions surfacing in the API. Among the most notable finds is a reference to Gemini

4 Jun 2025 · 2 min read

Google’s Kingfall model briefly goes live on AI Studio before lockdown

A confidential Google model named Kingfall briefly appeared on AI Studio, granting unexpected access to all users. This exposure, which lasted about 20 minutes before being locked down, led to

26 May 2025 · 2 min read

Google experiments with Computer Use environments in AI Studio

Google appears to be actively expanding the developer-facing capabilities of AI Studio, with new signs pointing toward a feature tentatively called "computer use." Previously, only spotted in backend

26 May 2025 · 2 min read

AI Studio now supports vibe coding with Gemini Code Assist

Google AI Studio recently introduced several new functionalities aimed at making the coding process more flexible for developers. Notably, code assist is now integrated directly within the Apps section, so

18 May 2025 · 2 min read

Google readies upgrade to Stream Realtime feature in AI Studio

Over the weekend, Google quietly updated AI Studio on the web, introducing a concealed feature flagged only by a generic “new” label in the What’s New section. While the

7 May 2025 · 1 min read

Google debuts Gemini 2.5 Pro I/O Edition with major upgrades for web development

On May 6, 2025, Google released an early preview of Gemini 2.5 Pro I/O Edition, advancing its capabilities in coding and interactive web application development. This update was

5 May 2025 · 2 min read

Google tests Computer Use tools and Cloud Run hosting in AI Studio

Early code traces spotted in the web version of Google AI Studio pointed to a new capability labelled “Computer Use,” only to have the references scrubbed hours later. The string

21 Apr 2025 · 5 min read

Google AI Studio experiments with live UI preview for Gemini apps

Google appears to be actively addressing developer feedback within Google AI Studio, a new toolset for building with the Gemini API. One key issue raised after its recent launch was

16 Apr 2025 · 1 min read

Gemini Advanced subscribers can now generate videos with Veo 2

Google is integrating its Veo 2 video-generating AI model into Gemini Advanced for paying subscribers. Starting Tuesday, Gemini Advanced users can select Veo 2 to create eight-second, 720p videos in

26 Mar 2025 · 2 min read

Gemini 2.5 Pro sets new AI benchmark and launches on AI Studio and Gemini

Google has unveiled Gemini 2.5, its latest and most advanced AI model to date. The first release in this series is Gemini 2.5 Pro Experimental, which introduces built-in

12 Mar 2025 · 2 min read

Google rolls out multimodal image generation for Gemini 2.0 Flash in AI Studio

Google has quietly rolled out experimental multimodal image output capabilities for its Gemini 2.0 Flash model in AI Studio, making it the first major lab to offer such features

12 Mar 2025 · 2 min read

Gemma 3 sets new benchmarks for open compact models with top score on LMarena

Google has announced the release of Gemma 3, the latest and most advanced version of its open-model family. Building on the success of earlier iterations, Gemma 3 introduces key features

10 Mar 2025 · 2 min read

Google AI Studio may get support for Gemini Embedding and Imagen 3 models

Google AI Studio may receive support for two advanced models: Gemini Embedding and Imagen 3. These models have been spotted in the hidden models list, though their public availability on

7 Mar 2025 · 1 min read

DuckDuckGo expands AI search as Duck.ai moves out of beta

DuckDuckGo has announced significant upgrades to its AI features, focusing on privacy, utility, and user choice. The company has launched Duck.ai, a free service providing anonymized access to popular