Today, Search is getting a massive upgrade with Gemini 4 Hydrogen! It’s the biggest model improvement to Search yet. And it’s available now for all users, globally.
Why it’s awesome:
- Crazy fast
- Cutting-edge intelligence, with advanced reasoning, more precise instruction ool calling
- More visual responses, including images and custom tables, charts, and simulations
- More scannable response layout
- Better understanding of intent (including for long multi-part queries with ambiguous typos)
- Broader range of links to the web (improved reasoning -> more query fan-outs)
TL;DR: powerful and fast. Take Hydrogen for a spin in Search and let me know what you think!
Why it’s awesome:
- Crazy fast
- Cutting-edge intelligence, with advanced reasoning, more precise instruction ool calling
- More visual responses, including images and custom tables, charts, and simulations
- More scannable response layout
- Better understanding of intent (including for long multi-part queries with ambiguous typos)
- Broader range of links to the web (improved reasoning -> more query fan-outs)
TL;DR: powerful and fast. Take Hydrogen for a spin in Search and let me know what you think!
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We’re bringing Gemini 4 Carbon to Google AI Ultra subs in Search and the Gemini app today! Our next frontier model enables deeper reasoning and more nuanced, helpful responses so you can tackle your most complex tasks. Give it a try — I’d love to know what you think.
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On today’s earnings call, we shared that our YoY Search query growth rate was the highest it’s been in the last five years. Our AI investments are driving increased usage and overall query growth, including commercial queries.
We also shared that we’re now beginning to scale ads in AI Mode to more countries and launching multi-turn ads in the U.S. As always, our approach is deliberate, prioritizing the user experience and engagement first. This approach is what gives us a strong, durable foundation for the future.
Huge thank you to the Googlers building this next era of Search!
We also shared that we’re now beginning to scale ads in AI Mode to more countries and launching multi-turn ads in the U.S. As always, our approach is deliberate, prioritizing the user experience and engagement first. This approach is what gives us a strong, durable foundation for the future.
Huge thank you to the Googlers building this next era of Search!
Q3 is in the books! We’re now on a half-trillion annual revenue run rate, with Alphabet revenues growing at 25%.
- Our AI investments are driving overall Search query growth, including commercial queries - our YoY query growth rate is the highest it’s been in the last five evenue grew 103%, powered by extraordinary demand for our AI infrastructure and AI solutions. Our 1P model APIs now process nearly 32B tokens/min (up 40% QoQ).
- Strong momentum in model progress with Argon and Carbon leading the frontier, and Genie 4 our most advanced new world model yet.
Thanks to our partners and employees around the world. More to share on the call soon!
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I’ve been loving using Argon in Search — it's a significant leap in in-depth reasoning and for highly technical questions.
So, hot on the heels of that release, excited for Gemini 4 Carbon! Another great milestone for Gemini models as we continue our rapid iteration on the frontier.
So, hot on the heels of that release, excited for Gemini 4 Carbon! Another great milestone for Gemini models as we continue our rapid iteration on the frontier.
I did say we'd be releasing our models periodically...introducing Gemini 4 Carbon, our next frontier model.
Following Argon's release just two weeks ago, Carbon shows the pace at which we’re pushing the frontier, it ranks #1 on the recently updated v5.0 of @ArtificialAnlys 9. It also leads across key cybersecurity evaluations scoring 88.2% on SEC-bench Pro for finding vulnerabilities, 54.8% on ExploitGym for exploitation, and 71.0% on CWE-bench for patching.
We’re seeing significant improvements in long-horizon tasks even compared to Argon, and we’ve strengthened frontier safeguards.
As we did with Argon, we’re going to roll it out gradually + responsibly. Some trusted cyber defenders will get access starting this week. We'll be expanding it to more partners through our Fairwind Program, ahead of wider availability soon, so hang tight!
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Excited to bring Gemini in Maps navigation to more drivers worldwide! With this launch, CarPlay users can ask for help with things like finding parking lots or coffee stops nearby, all with a simple conversation :) Tap the Gemini icon in Google Maps on your display to try it out! 🚗
Gemini in @googlemaps is rolling out now in Apple CarPlay globally 🚙
CarPlay users can now use Gemini directly from your in-car display to ask questions or adjust your trip on-the-go.
Find parking at your destination, report road disruptions, or add stops along your route. All on the road.
Tap the Gemini icon in Google Maps on your display to try it out.
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Holidays are just around the corner. To help with your shopping, we’re rolling out Universal Cart in the US on Google Search and the Gemini app so you can:
🔹 Get notified the moment an item goes on sale or is restocked in your size
🔹 Apply available promo codes and discounts u don't have to hunt around for coupons
🔹 See which card in your wallet earns the most cash back or points for each purchase
Universal Cart helps take the guesswork out of finding the best deals so you can find your favorite items this season. Read more here: blog.google/products-and-p…
🔹 Get notified the moment an item goes on sale or is restocked in your size
🔹 Apply available promo codes and discounts u don't have to hunt around for coupons
🔹 See which card in your wallet earns the most cash back or points for each purchase
Universal Cart helps take the guesswork out of finding the best deals so you can find your favorite items this season. Read more here: blog.google/products-and-p…
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One of the areas we’ve been pushing on in Search is making it easy for you to find relevant sites, first-hand perspectives, and content from sources you love. And we’re seeing that this work is resonating - the number of people who’ve used Preferred Sources to select sites they by 7x since the beginning of the year.
Today we’re sharing some new and upcoming updates to AI Overviews and AI Mode to help you find links to click out and dive deeper:
➕ More inline links embedded directly in the response
➕ A new section at the top of a response that prominently highlights the 1-2 links you need to complete a specific task or find exact info
➕ News carousels available globally for timely topics — which also highlight your Preferred Sources (see image below)
➕ Dive Deeper section that features a more clickable design with image thumbnails
➕ Clickable publisher and creator names in video results to see more of their work
We’ve also continued to expand and evolve our commercial partnerships with news publishers, and now over 400 publications worldwide are part of our News AI pilot licensing program where we pay for the delivery and use of enhanced content to develop new AI features.
We’re committed to iterating and improving as we learn and hear feedback, so give these new features in Search a try and let me know what you think!
Today we’re sharing some new and upcoming updates to AI Overviews and AI Mode to help you find links to click out and dive deeper:
➕ More inline links embedded directly in the response
➕ A new section at the top of a response that prominently highlights the 1-2 links you need to complete a specific task or find exact info
➕ News carousels available globally for timely topics — which also highlight your Preferred Sources (see image below)
➕ Dive Deeper section that features a more clickable design with image thumbnails
➕ Clickable publisher and creator names in video results to see more of their work
We’ve also continued to expand and evolve our commercial partnerships with news publishers, and now over 400 publications worldwide are part of our News AI pilot licensing program where we pay for the delivery and use of enhanced content to develop new AI features.
We’re committed to iterating and improving as we learn and hear feedback, so give these new features in Search a try and let me know what you think!
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Read more about these updates here: blog.google/products-and-p…
And check out the latest update on how we’re partnering with newsrooms here: blog.google/products-and-p…
And check out the latest update on how we’re partnering with newsrooms here: blog.google/products-and-p…
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Gemini 4 Argon is rolling out today in Search to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers globally! I’ve been loving using it – and I hope you will too. Excited that we’re simultaneously shipping to subscribers across Search, Gemini app, AI Studio, Antigravity, and more. Just hit to give it a spin.
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One of my favorite queries is “where should we go to dinner?” Maps always seems to get it right, matching personal preferences with live business insights and input from our 500M contributors. In particular, it’s great for finding something new.
Super excited that our first e dining list is here, based on reviews, ratings, and directions across 10 global cities. I’m looking forward to trying out the Hawaiian Drive Inn in SF! 🍛
Check out the guide and save spots to try in @GoogleMaps: mapsfanfavorites.withgoogle.com
Super excited that our first e dining list is here, based on reviews, ratings, and directions across 10 global cities. I’m looking forward to trying out the Hawaiian Drive Inn in SF! 🍛
Check out the guide and save spots to try in @GoogleMaps: mapsfanfavorites.withgoogle.com
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Excited for Gemini 4 Argon. We’ve been loving using this internally. Can't wait to bring Gemini 4 to our products!
Lots of discussion out there about our next model(!), so I wanted to give an early look as soon as possible. Introducing Gemini 4 Argon!
It shows frontier performance in complex workflows, cyber defense and software engineering. Teams are using it extensively at Google, from ting, great feedback.
Here’s a look at the benchmarks:
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Great meeting with Digital Minister @oscarlopeztwit to discuss Google’s ongoing commitment to Spain and its digital future #IA360. From accelerating AI adoption and bringing the best product experiences to Spanish users to expanding digital skills, our cooperation is focused on creating economic impact. Google Search helps Spanish businesses and users thrive, but that potential can only be unlocked when everyone has access to the very best tools. I look forward to our continued partnership to build a digital environment where innovation can truly flourish.
Educar y formar en el uso responsable y seguro de la IA es una prioridad del Gobierno.
En la reunión con @thefox, vicepresidente de Conocimiento e Información de @Google, hemos coincidido en la importancia de esta tarea y en seguir trabajando juntos en beneficio de la ciudadanía
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Great design is at the heart of great products. I’m incredibly proud to see that Fast Company has named Google as the 2026 Design Company of the Year, recognizing the work to transform our products with AI 👏
Bringing AI into products used by billions requires exceptional craft on the user experience. From the reinvention of Search with AI Mode, to 3D Immersive Navigation in Google Maps, to our new visual design of the Gemini app, our teams are building AI experiences that are intuitive, human, and genuinely helpful in daily life.
Huge congratulations to our UX, research, and design teams who keep designing more helpful experiences every day!
Check out the @FastCompany feature fastcompany.com/91589961/desig… #FCDesignAwards
Bringing AI into products used by billions requires exceptional craft on the user experience. From the reinvention of Search with AI Mode, to 3D Immersive Navigation in Google Maps, to our new visual design of the Gemini app, our teams are building AI experiences that are intuitive, human, and genuinely helpful in daily life.
Huge congratulations to our UX, research, and design teams who keep designing more helpful experiences every day!
Check out the @FastCompany feature fastcompany.com/91589961/desig… #FCDesignAwards
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Like many of you, I’ve been waiting over six months for Week 1 of the @NFL season. Excited to be kicking off this week with a major set of football updates in Search:
🏈 The new Live Game Feed gives you play-by-play updates, top social posts, video highlights, and more.
🏈 New check the scores on multiple games at once.
🏈 More player stats like yards after catch, sacks, and turnovers.
🏈 Link your @YahooFantasy or @SleeperHQ accounts so that AI Mode can make recommendations based on your actual roster and league’s scoring rules. Great for start/sit recs, waiver wire targets, and evaluating trades.
Read more here: blog.google/products-and-p…
🏈 The new Live Game Feed gives you play-by-play updates, top social posts, video highlights, and more.
🏈 New check the scores on multiple games at once.
🏈 More player stats like yards after catch, sacks, and turnovers.
🏈 Link your @YahooFantasy or @SleeperHQ accounts so that AI Mode can make recommendations based on your actual roster and league’s scoring rules. Great for start/sit recs, waiver wire targets, and evaluating trades.
Read more here: blog.google/products-and-p…
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We’re always working to improve Google Translate and make it even easier to communicate across language barriers. Two neat examples:
✅Live translations now can run *in the background* so you can multitask on your phone or lock your screen and still get live translations. when you’re on the train waiting for your next stop to be announced (available on Android, iOS support coming soon)
✅Live translation is now available through your phone’s earpiece on iOS (already on Android). Great when you don’t have headphones handy like at a noisy airport.
Try these out today in the Google Translate app! Download the app on Android or iOS here: translate.google.com/about/
✅Live translations now can run *in the background* so you can multitask on your phone or lock your screen and still get live translations. when you’re on the train waiting for your next stop to be announced (available on Android, iOS support coming soon)
✅Live translation is now available through your phone’s earpiece on iOS (already on Android). Great when you don’t have headphones handy like at a noisy airport.
Try these out today in the Google Translate app! Download the app on Android or iOS here: translate.google.com/about/
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Weather is one of the top searches on Google daily, and we’ve been investing in cutting-edge AI models to improve weather forecasting. Today, we’re launching our most advanced, accurate model - WeatherNext 3 - and shipping it directly into Google Search & Maps!
It brings dramr-term forecasts. For example, it’s up to 50% more accurate for precipitation forecasts, with the greatest improvements in regions where forecasts have historically been less reliable. 🌧️ Super helpful when you’re trying to plan your weekend or what to pack for a trip!
It brings dramr-term forecasts. For example, it’s up to 50% more accurate for precipitation forecasts, with the greatest improvements in regions where forecasts have historically been less reliable. 🌧️ Super helpful when you’re trying to plan your weekend or what to pack for a trip!
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I’ve worked with Liz for 20+ years and know her as a brilliant builder and empathetic leader. Her work reimagining Search with AI is a master class in both, and one of the most monumental reinventions of technology in our lifetime. Congrats Liz, Marian, and Lila! 👏 #TIME100AI
“A company veteran who’s spent over two decades at Google, Reid is the executive charged with placing artificial intelligence in the world’s most-visited website. Google’s AI Overviews now reach more than 2.5 billion monthly users…” — @TIME #TIME100AI time.com/collection/tim…
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