Follow the latest coverage, related explainers and connected technology stories.
Google has announced the availability of Gemini 3.8 Live, Gemini 3.8 Live Extended Thinking, and Gemini 3.5 Transcribe for developers through the Gemini API and Google AI Studio. The models are designed to build voice agents capable of maintaining conversations and completing tasks, alongside low-error speech-to-text conversion across more than 85 languages.
Google reviewed a range of artificial intelligence updates it announced during August 2026, from Gemini 3.7 Flash and Gemini 3.5 Transcribe to integrating Gemini into Pixel 11 devices, search tools, and productivity tools. The company says the Gemini app has surpassed one billion monthly users, with use cases expanding to include programming, education, media generation, and weather forecasting.
Google has announced Gemini 3.5 Transcribe, a speech-to-text model designed for real-time transcription and recorded files, with handling for disfluencies, text formatting, and speaker identification. The model is available in public preview through the Gemini API and Google’s developer and enterprise platforms, with gradual integration into Google applications.