Google promised Gemini 3.5 Pro by the end of June after teasing it at I/O in May. As of June 25, the model has not shipped. This post analyzes why it is delayed and what alternatives to use in the meantime.
NotebookLM added a Memory feature and AI-powered Auto Literature Review in late June 2026. The tool now remembers past conversations within the platform and can automatically compile relevant research β here is what that means for researchers and educators.
NotebookLM received a massive update on June 8th, adding a sandboxed cloud computer for code execution and automatic source discovery. Here is what it means for educators and researchers.
Google released Gemini 3 Flash and replaced it as the default model in the Gemini app and AI Mode in Search. It delivers 3x the speed of 2.5 Pro with equal or better performance β GPQA Diamond 90.4%, SWE-bench 78%. At $0.50/1M input tokens, this model is reshaping the AI development cost equation for coding, complex analysis, and agentic workflows.
At Google I/O 2026, Gemini 2.5 Pro Deep Think mode went generally available. It scored impressively on the 2025 USAMO math competition and added MCP support to connect with the open-source tool ecosystem. Gemini 2.5 Pro now leads both the WebDev Arena and LM Arena leaderboards.