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.

Opera launches deep research agent for Opera Neon founders

What's new? Opera launches Opera Deep Research Agent in Opera Neon using multi-agent reasoning with GPT & Gemini for reports; founders get fast access while others join waitlist;

Figma acquires Weavy, launches Figma Weave

What's new? Figma Weave, from Figma's acquisition of Weavy, adds AI media generation and editing; it uses AI models and node-based tools for cinematic video and realistic visuals;

Perplexity launches Patents Research Agent in beta

Perplexity introduces Patents, a free beta tool for patent research that turns plain queries into clear results for legal and tech pros.

OpenAI updates Sora with credit system and prepares Cameo economy

OpenAI shifts Sora with a credit system for professional creators while preparing monetization models for scale. Also, Character generation is coming to the web soon.

OpenAI launches new Security Research Agent, Aardvark

OpenAI’s Aardvark, powered by GPT-5 and Codex, enters private beta to help software teams detect vulnerabilities and deliver patch proposals.

Docusign integrates IAM for agreement management in ChatGPT

What's new? DocuSign's IAM platform is now integrated into ChatGPT for contract drafting, signing and management; it uses MCP and AgentKit for secure compliant agreement workflows;

xAI updates Imagine with video extension and HD upscaling

xAI introduces Imagine update on web with video extension, text-to-image toggle and HD upscaling, raising the bar in generative media; iOS app to follow.