Google News Brief – Thursday, 26 February 2026

πŸ“Š Sentiment: Neutral

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Nano Banana 2: Combining Pro capabilities with lightning-fast speed – Google Blog You can now access high-quality image generation with faster editing and iteration across Google products like the Gemini app and Google Search. Google launches Nano Banana 2, updating its viral AI image generator – CNBC Nano Banana 2 is Google’s newest version of its Gemini AI image generator, with increased speed and real-time sourcing. Google launches Nano Banana 2 model with faster image generation – TechCrunch Google is making Nano Banana 2 a default model in Gemini app and in AI mode.

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Governor Healey and Google Announce New Statewide Partnership to Provide Free AI … – Mass.gov

Boston β€” At Google’s office in Cambridge today, Governor Maura Healey announced a new statewide partnership with Grow with Google to offer allΒ ……

Nano Banana 2: Combining Pro capabilities with lightning-fast speed – Google Blog

You can now access high-quality image generation with faster editing and iteration across Google products like the Gemini app and Google Search. Also,…

Google launches Nano Banana 2 model with faster image generation – TechCrunch

Google is making Nano Banana 2 a default model in Gemini app and in AI mode….

Palestine protester charged with trespass after disrupting Google event in Dublin

Man shouted ‘shame on Google’ as he ran on to stage at 3Arena in reference to company’s systems being used by Israeli military….

Georgetown's Center for Security and Emerging Technology Awarded $2M Google.org Funding

The Center for Security and Emerging Technology at Georgetown University has been awarded $2 million from Google.org to make scientific research moreΒ …

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