TL;DR
Google has compiled 40 of its most useful AI tips from 2025, covering Gemini 3’s interactive capabilities, NotebookLM research tools, creative features in Google Photos, and productivity aids across Workspace. The roundup highlights practical applications for learning, travel planning, creative work, and professional tasks.
Learning and Research Tools
Gemini 3, Google’s newest model, excels at breaking down complex topics with interactive guides and visualisations. In AI Mode, it can generate custom tools like interactive loan calculators directly within search results.
NotebookLM offers two research modes: “Fast Research” for quick information scanning, and “Deep Research” for comprehensive background analysis. The tool can also generate flashcards, quizzes, and even transform notes into narrated videos with six visual styles including Watercolor and Papercraft.
Guided Learning in the Gemini app acts as an interactive study partner, generating study guides from uploaded materials and walking users through problem-solving—including homework help that guides rather than provides answers.
Practical Productivity Features
Several features demonstrate Google’s push toward agentic AI—systems that take autonomous action. AI Mode in Search can call local businesses on your behalf to check stock availability or enquire about discounts. Scheduled actions in Gemini automate routine tasks at specific times.
For travel, Flight Deals accepts natural language queries like “I want to take a week off in February, looking for a deal to a city with great food and warm weather” and returns matching options. Canvas in AI Mode helps build and organise customised travel plans.
Gemini Live’s real-time camera input enables troubleshooting by showing the AI what you’re seeing—useful for diagnosing anything from squeaky chairs to technical issues.
Creative and Professional Applications
Google Photos now accepts natural language editing commands like “erase the fence” or “restore this old photo.” The platform’s photo-to-video capabilities can animate static images with added audio.
For professionals, Mixboard transforms boards into slide presentations using Nano Banana Pro. Gmail’s “Help me schedule” feature detects meeting coordination intent and suggests times based on Calendar availability. In Sheets, the =AI function carries out tasks across cell ranges from categorising feedback to writing personalised copy.
Looking Forward
The roundup demonstrates AI’s shift from experimental to practical daily use. For businesses, these tools offer genuine productivity gains—particularly in research, content creation, and routine task automation. Deep Research’s integration with Google Workspace means reports can now pull directly from Gmail, Drive, and Chat alongside web sources.