Google launched Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite to general availability on Vertex AI. It uses 20-30% fewer tokens than the standard Flash while maintaining reasoning, coding, and multimodal performance β and it now supports supervised fine-tuning (SFT). At the same time, Deep Research opened for free on the Flash model, and Native Audio got sharper. A significant update for cost-conscious teams and individuals alike.
In May 2026, Google significantly upgraded Gemini 2.5 Flash Native Audio. Sharper function calling, smoother conversation flow, and multi-speaker TTS β creating audio-based educational content is now possible with a few lines of code. An EdTech CEO shares real use cases and API implementation details.
On April 23β24, 2026, NotebookLM shipped two consecutive days of major updates targeting the three biggest pain points: source organization, team sharing, and study tools. Auto-labeling, bulk sharing, and persistent quiz sessions change how researchers and educators work.
Google NotebookLM has undergone a sweeping 2026 transformation: Cinematic Video Overviews, Interactive Mode, EPUB support, and expanded Education Plus integration. It is no longer just an AI note-taking tool.
Google updated Gemini 2.5 Flash TTS and Pro TTS. With emotion control, context-aware pacing, and multi-speaker support, AI voices are finally starting to speak like humans. Here's what this means for content creation and education.