google new ai tool

Google has released a number of new and updated AI tools recently. Here are the most significant ones, broken down by category: Gemini 2.0 (The Core AI Model) This is the successor to Gemini 1.5 Pro and is Google's most capable model. It's not just a single tool but the engine powering many others. Key Feature: Agentic AI. It can understand and take actions on your behalf. What's New: Multimodal output (can generate images and text), native tool use (can search Google, use Google Maps, etc.), and much faster processing. Project Mariner (Experimental Chrome Extension) This is one of the most impressive new tools. It's a research prototype that uses Gemini 2.0 to control a web browser. What it does: You type a task in natural language (e.g., "Add all the items from this shopping list to my cart"), and Project Mariner controls the Chrome browser to do it for you, clicking buttons, filling out forms, and navigating websites. Status: Experimental research prototype, not publicly available yet. Deep Research (In NotebookLM & Gemini Advanced) A powerful research assistant tool. How it works: You give it a complex topic. It creates a research plan, searches the web for information, analyzes multiple sources, and generates a comprehensive, structured report. Where to use it: - NotebookLM: Free to use, great for personal research projects. - Gemini Advanced: Paid tier, more integration with Google's ecosystem. Veo 2 (Video Generation) Google's answer to OpenAI's Sora. What it does: Generates high-quality, realistic video from text and image prompts. It has significantly improved physics and realism compared to its predecessor (Veo). Status: Available through VideoFX (Google Labs) and coming soon to YouTube Shorts. Imagen 3 (Image Generation) While not entirely new, it has been significantly upgraded to be their most capable image generator. Key Features: Photorealistic output, better understanding of text prompts, and improved text rendering. Where to use it: ImageFX (Google Labs) and integrated into Gemini (for paid users) for on-demand image creation. Updated Gemini App & Assistant The standard Gemini app on your phone has received major updates. What's New: - Gemini Live: A conversational mode where you can have a hands-free, fluid voice conversation with the AI (similar to ChatGPT's voice mode). - Camera Integration (Project Astra showcase): You can point your phone's camera at something (e.g., a broken bicycle part, a plant, a sign in a foreign language) and ask Gemini questions about it. It can see and understand in real-time. NotebookLM Plus (Premium Upgrade) NotebookLM, their popular AI note-taking and research tool, now has a paid tier. What you get: 5x more audio summaries (Audio Overviews), more sources per notebook, and priority access to Gemini 2.0, making the tool much more powerful for heavy users. Summary Table Tool/Feature What it is Best For Status : : : : Gemini 2.0 Core AI model (Agentic, faster) Powering all other tools Public (Chat & Advanced) Project Mariner AI that controls your browser Automating complex web tasks Experimental (Research) Deep Research Automated research agent Writing comprehensive reports Public (NotebookLM / Gemini) Veo 2 Text/video-to-video generation Creating high-quality video Public (VideoFX) Imagen 3 Text-to-image generation Creating photorealistic images Public (ImageFX / Gemini) Gemini Live Conversational voice mode Hands-free voice interaction Public (Gemini App) Camera Feature Real-time visual understanding Identifying objects, translating text Public (Gemini App) To try these out: Free: Use Gemini (gemini.google.com), NotebookLM (notebooklm.google.com), ImageFX, and VideoFX (labs.google). Paid (19.99/month): Gemini Advanced for Deep Research, better integration, and more usage. Would you like a deeper dive into any of these specific tools, such as Project Mariner or how to use NotebookLM for a specific task?