Google just announced a smorgasbord of new AI tools for productivity and creativity at its Google I/O keynote on Tuesday, but not many of them are available for free right now.I/O was huge for Gemini superusers, as the flashiest new features are all rolling out to paying members right now. Even Google AI Plus and Pro users will miss out on some of them. That makes sense from a business and AI safety perspective — test new tools with your most engaged power users, then roll them out widely — but it does make things a bit less exciting for the average Google user. Fear not, though, because there actually were a few new tools announced on Tuesday that you can use right away, and without dropping a single cent. Let's talk about them.
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Gemini 3.5 FlashThe biggest news out of Google I/O? The immediate launch of Gemini 3.5 Flash, the new default model for the Gemini app and Google Search.If you want to try it, it's as simple as just opening the Gemini app or using Google AI Mode. Google says Gemini 3.5 Flash is faster than other models and can better handle complex agentic tasks, all while using tokens more efficiently. And yes, it can help with vibe coding. This one's easy to try, as Gemini 3.5 Flash is now the default Gemini model for everyone. Go check it out.Gemini Omni Flash for YouTube Shorts and CreateFirst up is Gemini Omni Flash, a new world model. While it only generates video for now, it can simulate physics and draw from Gemini's real-world knowledge, resulting in more accurate environments. Beyond that, Omni Flash videos can be edited via conversational dialogue with the app, so if you want to change the background of a shot, you can just tell it to do that.
