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Sep 7, 2026
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Decision path from Gemini 3.8 Flash pricing and a 3.7 canary to the restricted Flash Cyber program
Gemini & Google AI

Gemini 3.8 Flash: Pricing, Model ID, and a Safe 3.7 Migration

Gemini 3.8 Flash is ready to evaluate, but its 3.7-matching token rates do not guarantee the same bill. Measure accepted work, token use, latency, and tools—and treat Cyber as a separate Fairwind application.

7 min
Infographic showing the U.S. Google AI Pro student offer, eligibility rules, official claim steps, 5 TB benefits, and the $19.99 renewal warning
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Google AI Pro Is Free for Eligible U.S. College Students for 12 Months

Google has reopened a live student offer: eligible U.S. college students can redeem 12 months of Google AI Pro at no charge through December 31, 2026. Eligibility is account-specific, a payment method is required, and the plan renews at $19.99 per month unless cancelled.

7 min
Gemma 4 guide cover showing the split between edge models and workstation models
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Gemma 4 Guide: Which Model to Use and Where to Run It

Gemma 4 is not one model. It is a four-model open family with a clear practical split: E2B and E4B for edge and on-device work, 26B A4B and 31B for workstation-class local inference. This guide helps you pick the right branch and the right place to run it.

12 min
Gemini 3.1 Pro API guide focused on the current model path, pricing bands, and AI Studio
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Gemini 3.1 Pro API: Setup, Pricing, Limits, and Migration Guide (2026)

Gemini 3.1 Pro API is Google's paid preview model for long-context reasoning, multimodal input, and tool-heavy workflows. This guide explains the current model IDs, the fastest setup path, real pricing and rate-limit rules, and what changed after `gemini-3-pro-preview` shut down.

14 min
Why Gemini Restricts Generating Images of People Guide 2026
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Why Gemini Restricts Generating Images of People: The Complete 2026 Guide

Gemini restricts people image generation for three core reasons: the 2024 diversity controversy, deepfake prevention laws, and the Nano Banana 2 safety upgrade launched February 2026. This guide explains what's blocked, what's allowed, and the exact prompt strategies that work in 2026.

22 min
Gemini 3.1 Pro Customtools complete guide for AI agent development
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Gemini 3.1 Pro Customtools: The Complete Guide to Building Reliable AI Agents (2026)

Gemini 3.1 Pro Customtools is Google's specialized model variant that prioritizes your custom tools over bash commands. This guide covers everything from the standard vs customtools behavioral difference to building production-ready AI agents with working code examples, dynamic routing strategies, and verified pricing data.

16 min
Gemini 3.1 Pro thinking levels complete guide showing LOW MEDIUM HIGH configuration
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How to Set Gemini 3.1 Pro Thinking Levels: Complete Guide to LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH and Deep Think Mini (2026)

Gemini 3.1 Pro offers three thinking levels—LOW, MEDIUM, and HIGH—configured through the thinking_level parameter. Set LOW for fast tasks, MEDIUM as your daily default, and HIGH to activate Deep Think Mini for complex reasoning. The API defaults to HIGH (most expensive), so always specify your level explicitly. This guide covers complete code examples, cost optimization strategies, and migration from thinking_budget.

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