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28 Jul 2025 · 2 min read

Grok will get infinite image gen and video gen with sounds

What we know so far: "Valentin" companion is getting ready for the release. xAI is also about to introduce the "Imagine" feature with image and video gen.

25 Jul 2025 · 2 min read

First look at Video Overviews in Google's NotebookLM

What we know so far: Video Overviews will appear in the form of video slides with text, images and other visuals, narrated by a female voice.

25 Jul 2025 · 1 min read

Opal joins Google Labs lineup as lightweight AI coding tool

Opal is a new no-code AI tool for building interactive AI-powered apps from Google.

25 Jul 2025 · 2 min read

Microsoft tests turning pictures into 3D models in Copilot

What we know so far: Copilot 3D is an upcoming experiment where users will be able to generate 3D objects from any image. Currently, it appears in active development.

25 Jul 2025 · 2 min read

Microsoft tests Copilot wallet for one-click AI shopping

What we know so far: Microsoft is working on Copilot Wallet, where users will be able to add credit card and address data in order to be able to shop without leaving Copilot.

24 Jul 2025 · 2 min read

Microsoft prepares Copilot for GPT-5 with new Smart mode in development

BREAKING 🚨: The GPT-5 model is confirmed to unify underlying reasoning and non-reasoning models into one single system. Microsoft is preparing Copilot for GPT-5 release as well.

24 Jul 2025 · 1 min read

ChatGPT’s new features may turn it into a central hub for study and productivity needs

What we know so far: OpenAI is polishing the Study Together feature before the release. In addition, the macOS app may get minor upgrades to the Record Mode.

22 Jul 2025 · 2 min read

Anthropic tests Memory and MCP support for Claude mobile app

What we know so far: Claude is about to get Memory feature with a possibility to reference previous chats. Also, Artifacts Gallery and Remote MCPs support is coming on mobile.

19 Jul 2025 · 1 min read

Grok may soon get model slider with Expert, Heavy and Fast options

Grok on the web may soon get a new slider to choose between different reasoning efforts. Underlying assumptions can hint at a new Fast model, Heavy availability to SuperGrok users and the Grok desktop app.

19 Jul 2025 · 2 min read

Signs of GPT-5 emerge in Biosec repo as OpenAI nears release

OpenAI is expected to release GPT-5 soon, and the first signs of this model being available for alpha testers are emerging.

18 Jul 2025 · 2 min read

Anthropic develops interactive Study Projects to turn Claude into a tutor

Anthropic joins OpenAI and Google in the efforts to develop a study-focused feature called Study Projects. These projects can guide users through the learning process and visualise complex concepts.

17 Jul 2025 · 2 min read

OpenAI unveils Agent Mode in ChatGPT for complex task handling

Good things - Agent Mode will work as a mix between Deep Research and Operator with access to connectors, web browser and terminal. Users will be able to schedule Agent Mode tasks; Agent Mode won't be available in the EU initially.

17 Jul 2025 · 1 min read

Le Chat update brings Deep Research, multilingual reasoning, and Projects

Good things - Deep Research, Projects and Image Editing features are available to free users as well. Deep Research can also run via Accelerated Answers to reduce research time from 15 to 5 minutes!

17 Jul 2025 · 1 min read

Google tests Guided Learning in Gemini as AI education race heats up

What we know so far - Google is working on a new Gemini mode called Guided Learning. It appeared in the works ruffly at the same time as the upcoming Study Together feature for ChatGPT was leaked.

17 Jul 2025 · 1 min read

OpenAI readies Agent Mode for ChatGPT to challenge Microsoft Office

What we know so far - Agent Mode will be able to operate the browser and be connected to Google Drive. It will be capable of performing an analysis and generating reports which users can download.

16 Jul 2025 · 2 min read

Mistral AI to add Dictation, Memory, Projects and Research tools to Le Chat

What we know so far: Voice dictation is about to roll out on web and mobile shortly; In the background, Mistral AI is aiming to close a feature gap with a new Research mode, Projects and Memory support.

15 Jul 2025 · 2 min read

Mistral released Voxtral: open-source audio models for businesses

Mistral has introduced Voxtral, its first family of open-source audio models for businesses, released on July 15, 2025. These models enable transcription, comprehension, and action-oriented interactions with speech. Two variants

14 Jul 2025 · 2 min read

Grok debuts interactive AI Companions on iOS with anime avatars

Grok on iOS just got 2 AI Companions with one more labelled as "Coming soon". Ani and Rudy are fully animated, can change their backgrounds and make different moves.

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