Google DeepMind has introduced Gemini 3.8 Live and Gemini 3.8 Live Extended Thinking , two audio-focused models designed for more natural, near real-time conversations with AI. The models expand the Gemini Audio family beyond transcription, translation, and text-to-speech capabilities, with one aimed at high-volume voice interactions and the other built for more demanding reasoning while a conversation continues. For businesses, the development matters because voice can become a more pra...