Posts tagged 'Gemini'.
On July 16, 2026, Google rebranded NotebookLM as Gemini Notebook. It is not just a name change. Gemini 3.5 as the default model, a per-notebook secure cloud computer, and AI-driven source discovery β the paradigm of research tools is shifting.
August 2026 brought three major waves across the AI landscape. Claude Code now lets AI sessions call each other by name with @mentions. Suno AI rebuilt its browser editor as a full DAW with MIDI and piano roll in Studio 2.0. And Gemini crossed 1 billion monthly users while deepening its reach into classrooms. An EdTech CEO breaks down what these three shifts actually mean.
In August 2026, Gemini integrated into Google Classroom with flashcards and quizzes generated from actual class materials, Deep Research for students, and a free Google AI Pro plan for eligible college students.
Suno AI launched Lyricist and natural language editing to let you write and revise lyrics through conversation. Google AI Ultra subscribers now have access to Gemini 3 Deep Think, an iterative reasoning engine built for science and math. Claude Code officially supports five-level agent hierarchies where agents spawn their own sub-agents, plus a new /doctor command for installation health checks. Three mid-July 2026 updates shaping how we work with AI.
VS Code 1.128 ships Claude Code multi-chat, letting developers run parallel conversations inside a single session. Suno AI launches a Lyricist feature that learns your personal lyric style, and its WavTool DAW acquisition brings a full browser-based music studio. Gemini crosses 900 million monthly users and opens direct connections to Canva, OpenTable, and Instacart.