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In brief13 October 2026

Gemini 4 Argon opens to paying customers

Google's most capable Gemini model has left its small test group and is now available to paying developers and businesses. Access for everyday users remains expensive and limited.

On October 13, Google released Gemini 4 Argon globally for paying API customers and businesses. The model was announced on September 30, but only a small group of cybersecurity specialists could try it at first. Argon is designed for long, multi-step tasks such as large code changes, legal research and…

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In brief1 October 2026

Gemini 4 starts behind closed doors

Google has unveiled its new top model, Gemini 4 Argon. But the first rollout is deliberately small: everyday users will have to wait.

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A grey speech bubble becomes a sound wave and a speaker, with one small blue detail.

In brief28 September 2026

Gemini gives written text more voices

Google has released two new models that turn written text into speech, including Swedish. The voice can be guided by tone, pace and role.

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In brief23 September 2026

Gemini connects to more of your tools

Google has announced more app connections in Gemini. They could make it easier to move from an idea in a chat to work in a service you already use.

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In brief20 September 2026

Gemma and Gemini – similar names, different things

Google’s AI names are easy to mix up. One simple distinction helps: Gemini is available as a service, among other things, while Gemma offers open models to build with.

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Try it13 September 2026

✦Practise a language with a short AI conversation

A conversation does not have to be long to give you practice. A voice feature such as Gemini Live lets you rehearse an everyday situation at your own pace.

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In brief10 September 2026