7 ways Nano Banana 2 just got better and faster - how to try Google's latest image model

Google's new default model for generating images, Nano Banana 2 offers faster speeds, better text rendering, and higher resolutions than its predecessor.

Fact Check: Image of Khamenei’s body trapped beneath rubble is made with AI

An image depicting emergency workers discovering the body of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been shared ...
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Google Nano Banana 2 vs ByteDance Seedream 5.0 Lite: Which AI Image Generator Is Best?

A hands-on comparison between the two shows how the latest image models differ on price, speed, and creative control.

AI toolkit turns microscopy images into multi-feature microstructure datasets

A research team from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has developed GrainBot, an AI-enabled toolkit that automatically extracts and quantifies multiple microstructural ...

OpenAI introduces GPT-5.4 with more knowledge-work capability

In keeping with its recently accelerated release cadence, OpenAI has shipped GPT-5.4 (including GPT-5.4 Thinking and GPT-5.4 Pro). This update comes at a critical time, as recent events have led some ...