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Following its recent AI makeover of Gmail, Google is bringing more Gemini-powered tools to Chrome. Starting today, a host of new features are rolling out for the browser, with more to come over the next few months.
Gemini now lives in a sidebar in Chrome and brings multi-tab understanding and agentic capabilities. But does it really work?
Google finally revealed the origin of Nano Banana's codename.
Google has revealed the unexpected story behind Nano Banana, the AI image generation model that has gone viral across social media. According to an official Google DeepMind blog, the name
How did Nano Banana get its name? Read the fun story of Google's AI image model, its origin, tech specs, creator, and uses in this engaging behind-the-scenes look for AI fans.
Make consistent Nano Banana characters with a reference guide sheet from one photo or prompt, then adjust aspect ratio for sharper shots
Ever wondered why Google named its Gemini image editing tool as 'Nano Banana'? Apparently, it was a 2.30am decision made by Naina Raisinghani, a Product Manager at Google DeepMind. Her story of how Nano Banana got its name has gone viral on the Internet, not because its crazy, but because of her quick thinking and personal life reference.
Then, click on Create Image. Before you put in your first prompt, ponder on the look, feel and style of the invitation. For example, for my baby shower invite, I wanted a minimal yet meaningful design, with room to touch on the story of their conception. I even asked ChatGPT (in a separate tab) to create my prompt for Nano Banana:
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