SMRTR AIJun 30, 2026TechCrunch

Google introduces a faster, cheaper image generator with Nano Banana 2 Lite

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Google released Nano Banana 2 Lite, a faster and cheaper AI image generator that produces images in four seconds at just $0.034 per 1,000 images. Designed for high-volume workflows, it replaces the original Nano Banana model. Google also expanded Gemini Omni Flash and unveiled Omni Product Studio, a tool that turns static images into e-commerce videos, signaling Google's growing push into AI-generated media.

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