Google releases Gemini 2.5 Flash three weeks after its predecessor launched

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Google has announced the release of Gemini 2.5 Flash, arriving just three weeks after the previous version debuted. The company claims the new model brings substantial improvements over its recent predecessor. The rapid release cadence highlights Google's accelerating pace of AI model development. The quick turnaround between versions signals intensifying competition in the AI industry.

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Apple proposes external purchase fees in Epic dispute; Epic calls it out of bounds

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Flock Security mandates abuse-detection tool but keeps its workings opaque

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