Moonshot AI unveils Kimi K2 Thinking with 44.9% achievement on HLE

Moonshot AI unveils Kimi K2, a trillion-parameter model offering advanced reasoning and precise problem-solving that outperforms GPT-4.1.

Google Cloud unveils Ironwood TPU and Axion instances

Google Cloud unveils Ironwood, its seventh-gen TPU for large AI training and inference, with Axion N4A preview and upcoming C4A metal instances.

OpenAI readies GPT-5.1 Thinking model ahead of Gemini 3 Pro

GPT-5.1 Thinking debuts on ChatGPT with refined multi-step reasoning and variant models amid competitive pressures before Gemini 3 Pro.

Perplexity starts testing Comet browser for Android in beta

Perplexity starts a limited beta of its Comet Android browser, mirroring its desktop design with dark mode, ad blocker, and tab management.

Google connects Gemini Deep Research with Workspace data

What's new? Gemini Deep Research merges data from Gmail, Drive and Chat with web content; it is available on desktop with mobile access coming soon;

Google prepares a new Image Agent for Stitch

Google refines Stitch for design teams with Image Agent mode marked by a banana icon, detailed project summary and new export links.

Google plans to release Gemini 3 Pro Preview in November

Gemini 3 Pro in VertexAI code signals a November reveal with a 1M token context window for diverse use cases.

Microsoft prepares Copilot to get Sora 2 video generation

Microsoft's Copilot update will add video generation via Sora 2 with a new Videos tab and refreshed settings available to all users.

Windsurf is getting Codemaps for AI-assisted coding

What's new? Codemaps offers AI-generated code maps using SWE-1.5 and Claude Sonnet 4.5 on Windsurf; It integrates with DeepWiki and Cascade for just-in-time code navigation;

NotebookLM will get custom Video Overview styles soon

NotebookLM will get a custom style feature in its video overview settings, letting creators define visuals via tailored prompts with potential Nano Banana 2 support.

Google is preparing Nano Banana 2 for the upcoming release

Google prepares GEMPIX 2 from the Nano Banana lineup with Gemini UI announcement cards signalling a launch next week.

Perplexity rleases virtual Try On Avatar for shopping on iOS

Perplexity debuts a virtual try-on tool on its US iOS app that lets users create digital avatars from full-body photos and preview garments.

OpenAI, AWS sign $38bn cloud deal to power OpenAI with GPUs

What's new? OpenAI partners with Amazon Web Services to run AI on advanced EC2 UltraServers with NVIDIA GPUs; models are live on Amazon Bedrock for enterprise use;

Google plans to expand Opal with advanced Agent capabilities

Leaked MCP and Agent updates extend Opal's reach by linking Gmail, Calendar, Drive and local files into unified custom workflow creation.

Comet update centralizes data controls with Privacy Snapshot

Perplexity debuts Privacy Snapshot for Comet, adding a homepage widget that groups privacy settings to block tasks and disable web actions.

Perplexity Assistant will be able to join your meetings soon

Perplexity is preparing to update its email assistant with a possibility to auto-record sessions and send recaps to participants.

Perplexity to partner with Visa to enable personalised AI commerce

Microsoft to broaden Copilot Portraits with new use cases

Microsoft trials new Copilot Portraits in Labs, using AI avatars to mimic facial cues for job prep, study, and public speaking practice.