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7 May 2025 · 1 min read

Google debuts Gemini 2.5 Pro I/O Edition with major upgrades for web development

On May 6, 2025, Google released an early preview of Gemini 2.5 Pro I/O Edition, advancing its capabilities in coding and interactive web application development. This update was

5 May 2025 · 2 min read

Google tests Computer Use tools and Cloud Run hosting in AI Studio

Early code traces spotted in the web version of Google AI Studio pointed to a new capability labelled “Computer Use,” only to have the references scrubbed hours later. The string

4 May 2025 · 2 min read

Comet AI browser by Perplexity aims to rival Chrome in May

Perplexity AI is preparing to enter the competitive browser market with its upcoming Comet browser, anticipated to launch in mid-May. Subtle mentions of Comet have recently surfaced within Perplexity’s

4 May 2025 · 1 min read

Voice mode in Claude app nears launch with web search and file support

The voice mode in the Claude app by Anthropic looks close to release, with the feature now functional under a hidden flag. Previously inactive, it started working over the weekend,

3 May 2025 · 1 min read

Microsoft Copilot starts testing Agent Actions and adds native image generation

Microsoft is quietly advancing its Copilot app, gradually expanding both visible features and those gated behind internal flags. One of the biggest public changes is the rollout of native image

1 May 2025 · 2 min read

Anthropic launches Integrations and Advanced Research for Max users

Anthropic has rolled out “Integrations” and an accompanying Advanced Research mode that let Claude tap remote Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and search across the web, Google Workspace, and connected

1 May 2025 · 2 min read

Meta tests new AI features including Reasoning and Voice Personalization

Meta appears to be actively expanding the capabilities of its standalone Meta AI app with several in-development features aimed at deepening user customization and functionality. Evidence suggests that three notable

30 Apr 2025 · 2 min read

Google prepares new Gemini AI subscription tiers with possible Gemini Ultra plan

Google appears to be preparing to expand its Gemini AI offerings with new subscription tiers, potentially introducing a "Gemini Ultra" plan. Evidence from recent code discoveries in the

30 Apr 2025 · 2 min read

Anthropic tests custom integrations for Claude using MCPs

Anthropic appears to be preparing a broader rollout of custom integration support in its Claude web app, signaling a shift toward more flexible user-driven connectivity. Previously, integrations were limited to

29 Apr 2025 · 1 min read

Google expands NotebookLM with Audio Overviews in over 50 languages

Google on April 29, 2025, widened NotebookLM’s reach by adding Audio Overviews in more than fifty languages — from Spanish and French to Hindi, Turkish, and Korean — following last year’

28 Apr 2025 · 1 min read

Alibaba Cloud debuts 235B-parameter Qwen 3 to challenge US model dominance

On 29 April 2025, Alibaba Cloud’s Qwen team released Qwen 3, an open-weight family of large-language models whose flagship checkpoint packs 235 billion parameters in a mixture-of-experts architecture. The

28 Apr 2025 · 2 min read

Meta AI will get new Reasoning, Canvas and Connected apps tools at LlamaCon

Meta’s inaugural LlamaCon, scheduled for April 29th, is billed as a deep-dive into the company’s open-source roadmap, laying the groundwork for a raft of product announcements across the

26 Apr 2025 · 2 min read

Lovable 2.0 introduces Chat Mode Agent alongside Multiplayer support

On 24 April 2025, the Stockholm-based startup Lovable released Lovable 2.0, an update to its chat-driven app builder that adds real-time teamwork and a built-in security scan. This update

25 Apr 2025 · 1 min read

Meta limits AI features in EU over Llama 4 licensing and data concerns

Meta has officially launched its AI assistant, Meta AI, across the European Union, concluding a nearly year-long delay attributed to compliance with EU data protection regulations. This rollout includes integration

25 Apr 2025 · 1 min read

New NotebookLM feature will let users choose Audio Overview length

Google’s ongoing work on NotebookLM appears to be expanding its audio capabilities, with a new feature in development that would let users customize the length of audio overviews. This

25 Apr 2025 · 1 min read

Claude Max plan could bundle Claude Code in push for broader adoption

Anthropic appears to be preparing a broader value proposition for its Claude Max plan, as internal testing banners suggest the inclusion of Claude Code within the same subscription tier. Claude

24 Apr 2025 · 2 min read

OpenAI tests Deep Research Mini tool for free ChatGPT users

OpenAI appears to be on the verge of expanding its toolset for ChatGPT users with the upcoming release of a new model variant dubbed “Deep Research Mini.” This lightweight version

23 Apr 2025 · 1 min read

Google readies native image generation in Gemini ahead of possible I/O reveal

Google appears to be moving toward a public launch of native image generation inside Gemini. Internal work has stretched over many months, but recent activity—including a fresh round of

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