TECH NEWS

Google is about to remove free access to Gemini Flash and Pro

Stevie Bonifield is a news writer covering all things consumer tech. Stevie started out at Laptop Mag writing news and reviews on hardware, gaming, and AI.

Starting on October 9th, anyone using Google Gemini on a free plan will be limited to the Flash Lite model. Free users can currently choose from Gemini Flash Lite, Flash, and Pro, but now you’ll need a $4.99/month Google AI Plus subscription to access the standard Flash model. However, that subscription is also getting a downgrade – it will soon no longer include Gemini Pro. Google says AI Plus subscribers will receive an email letting them know when they’ll lose access to it.

After these changes, access to the top-tier Gemini Pro model and a “Deep Think” advanced reasoning option will be restricted to users with a Google AI Pro or Ultra subscription, which cost $19.99 or $99.99 per month, respectively.

Google says...

Copyright of this story solely belongs to www.theverge.com. To see the full text click HERE

https://www.securityweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/hack.jpeg

FBI Blames Contractor’s Missed Patch for ShinyHunters Breach

The FBI has removed an Accenture contractor over a data breach that exposed personal information of thousands of bureau employees, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing two people familiar with the matter. The FBI has not publicly named the contractor or the organization involved. However, a senior bureau official told Reuters

https://img-cdn.publive.online/fit-in/1200x675/ciol/media/media_files/2026/10/06/twincafe-2026-10-06-18-33-30.png

TwinCafe Targets 1 Million Users As Education Emerges As Key Digital Twin Use Case

TwinCafe, the AI-powered digital twin platform developed by Viven AI, is targeting 1 million users by the end of 2026 as it expands its early focus on students and educators to professional and enterprise use cases. The company said its user base has grown from the thousands within a few

https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/07/SAP-Locations-Walldorf-1.jpg

SAP agrees to acquire Belgian AI workforce startup TechWolf

SAP has agreed to buy TechWolf, a Belgian company whose AI maps the skills and daily work of a firm’s employees. The two companies announced the deal today but did not disclose its terms. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory

https://media.thenextweb.com/2026/05/Mistral-AI.jpg

Europe’s Mistral launches Large 4 to challenge China’s lead in open AI models

Mistral has released a preview of Mistral Large 4, a 1T model that the Paris-based company says is the most powerful open-weight AI system outside China. Starting today, developers can access it via Mistral’s API. The model weights, which enable anyone to download and run it on their own

Read more

FBI Blames Contractor’s Missed Patch for ShinyHunters Breach

TwinCafe Targets 1 Million Users As Education Emerges As Key Digital Twin Use Case

SAP agrees to acquire Belgian AI workforce startup TechWolf

Europe’s Mistral launches Large 4 to challenge China’s lead in open AI models