Gemini CLI Alternatives After Google Ended Consumer Access: What to Use Now
Google ended consumer Gemini CLI access in 2026. Compare five Gemini CLI alternatives — Octomind, Antigravity, Goose, OpenCode, and Jules.
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Google teams with nuclear power giant to give reactors a tune-up
Upgraded turbines, generators, and digital controls are expected to unlock an addition 890MW of capacity
The Register5 min readEmbeddingGemma 2
My comment on EmbeddingGemma 2 — Hacker News.I really appreciate that EmbeddingGemma 2 is under the Apache 2.0 license. For embedding models in particular, I don't think it makes sense to use a closed, proprietary, hosted-only model.
Simon Willison2 min readGoogle’s power-hungry data centers crave nuclear energy
Google announced a new agreement to update six nuclear power plant sites across the US as the tech giant seeks to generate more electricity for its power-hungry data centers. Google signed the 20-year deal with Constellation, the leading nuclear power plant operator in the US.
The Verge - All Posts3 min readGoogle claims EmbeddingGemma 2 outperforms rival embedding models twice its size
Google released EmbeddingGemma 2, an open model with 740 million parameters that converts text, images, video, audio, and code into vectors. It runs on-device, needs only about 191 MB of RAM, and outperforms some competing models twice its size, according to Google.
The Decoder1 min readGoogle's new image model Nano Banana 2.1 generates better images for less money
Google's new Nano Banana 2.1 image model uses Gemini 3.6 Flash and beats the previous Pro model in some benchmarks at a lower cost. But its predecessor also scored well in tests, while Pro often produced better images in practice.
The Decoder3 min readGoogle launches EmbeddingGemma 2, an open multimodal embedding model for devices
Google has released EmbeddingGemma 2, an open 740-million-parameter model that maps text, code, images, audio and video into a single space and runs entirely on a phone or a small board.
The Next Web AI2 min readGoogle Photos vs. Gallery app: What's the difference and which should you use?
We compare Google's Photos and Gallery apps, so you can decide which one to use.
Engadget3 min readChrome's Response to Recent ccTLD Registry Hijacks
Following recent third-party domain hijacks affecting the .gh, .sl, and .as country-code top-level domains (ccTLDs), Chrome immediately blocked unauthorized HTTPS certificates via CRLSets and worked with issuing Certification Authorities to revoke them.
Lobsters4 min readAsk a Scientist: How are researchers using AI to help pregnant women access ultrasounds?
By pairing AI with “blind sweep” ultrasounds, Google researchers found a way to get more people the prenatal ultrasounds they need.
Google AI Blog6 min readGoogle accused of overcharging 20 million UK consumers over Play Store fees
Google is defending a £1.2B claim at London’s Competition Appeal Tribunal brought for about 20 million British consumers who say Play Store commissions of up to 30% were passed into the prices they paid since October 2015.
The Next Web AI2 min readGoogle’s new Fitbit could make you rethink buying a smartwatch
Google’s rumored Fitbit Edge could pack a screen, GPS, Gemini coaching, and week-long battery life into one tiny tracker.
Digital Trends — AI1 min readGooglebook "Better Together" phone features don't work with Samsung at launch
Googlebooks require Android 17, but Samsung's Android 17 phones won't work yet.
Ars Technica2 min readHow to check if your Android phone is still getting security updates
Your Android device will only receive updates for so long, and it might have already left its support period without you realizing.
Engadget5 min readEmbeddingGemma 2: an open, lightweight multimodal embedding model
Introducing EmbeddingGemma 2, an open multimodal embedding model optimized for privacy-first use cases
Google AI Blog4 min readProducers can now vibe code their own music production tools using Google Flow Music.
Every artist, producer, and songwriter works differently. To match those individual creative workflows, Spaces in Google Flow Music lets creators build custom instrument…
Google AI Blog1 min readMaking global public health more proactive with Google Earth AI
Google is helping health leaders overcome reporting lags, forecast disease outbreaks, and deliver care to vulnerable communities.
Google AI Blog6 min readNew leaks reveal more details about the Fitbit Edge including its price
Following more images of the previously leaked Google Fitbit Edge surfacing a few days ago, new details about the upcoming fitness tracker have been revealed, including potential features and pricing.
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