Gemini 3.5 Transcribe
Google launched a speech to text service capable of transcribing spoken audio across more than eighty languages. It includes a smart feature that filters out conversational filler and background noise while accurately attributing dialogue for up to three distinct speakers.
The Blend
Google has added a feature called Expert Intelligence to Gemini Notebook, enabling readers to connect digital books purchased through Google Play directly into the tool. According to Google's product team, the update starts with over 100,000 titles from major publishing houses. Users can upload their purchased books and ask the AI model specific questions that draw answers strictly from those texts.
Beyond standard search, the tool offers several ways to process reading material. Users can turn book text into spoken audio summaries, generate visual graphics, or create customized quizzes. It also lets people mix expert publications with their private documents, such as pairing a health book with personal notes or seeking advice on workplace conversations using management guides.
This move turns standard ebooks into interactive reference tools, making long non-fiction books much easier to consult for everyday problems. However, it raises questions about how deeply publishers will allow their catalogs to be digested by AI systems over time. It is also unclear if reading habits will fundamentally shift as people choose to query books for instant answers rather than spending time reading them in full.
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