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9 Jun 2025 · 2 min read

Google expands Project Mariner access to more Ultra subscribers

Google continues to roll out access to Project Mariner, an agentic browser assistant, for Ultra plan subscribers, although access is still limited to select countries and regions. Project Mariner has

7 Jun 2025 · 2 min read

Comet AI browser agent now captures screenshots during tasks

Perplexity’s latest work on its Comet browser signals continued development toward a more autonomous and visually aware AI agent. In the latest web release, traces suggest the addition of

7 Jun 2025 · 2 min read

Sparkify combines Gemini and Veo 3 to power Google’s latest AI video experiment

Google continues to develop its Sparkify experiment, first revealed at Google I/O and still available only via a waitlist. Sparkify is positioned as a standalone tool rather than simply

5 Jun 2025 · 2 min read

Upcoming Grok’s Tasks feature gets UI upgrade and scheduling tweaks

xAI’s team continues refining the upcoming “Tasks” feature in Grok, and their latest iteration introduces a left-hand sidebar that now houses the dedicated Tasks button. This adjustment suggests

4 Jun 2025 · 1 min read

Google to bring Canvas upgrades, image-to-video and Enterprise mode to Gemini

Google is moving closer to releasing an Enterprise mode for Gemini, which introduces a dedicated toggle to separate professional and personal workflows. This will benefit business users seeking clearer boundaries

4 Jun 2025 · 2 min read

Google’s Kingfall model briefly goes live on AI Studio before lockdown

A confidential Google model named Kingfall briefly appeared on AI Studio, granting unexpected access to all users. This exposure, which lasted about 20 minutes before being locked down, led to

4 Jun 2025 · 2 min read

Character.AI shifts to media-rich platform with Scenes and social feed

Character.AI has introduced a suite of multimedia features aimed at expanding creative possibilities for its users. These updates, announced on June 2, 2025, mark a shift from traditional text-

4 Jun 2025 · 1 min read

Mistral Code launches in private beta for JetBrains and VS Code users

On June 4, 2025, Mistral AI introduced Mistral Code, a coding assistant tailored for enterprise developers. This tool integrates Mistral's AI models within a development environment, offering functionalities

4 Jun 2025 · 1 min read

OpenAI to release o3 Pro for ChatGPT Pro users this week

OpenAI is set to release the o3 Pro model for ChatGPT Pro users today, June 4, 2025. This aligns with earlier indications from company insiders and codebase discoveries, suggesting a

3 Jun 2025 · 2 min read

New Claude capability in the works to merge Research and MCP integrations

Anthropic is preparing to merge two powerful capabilities in Claude under a single feature labeled “research” and “MCP,” aimed primarily at Claude Max subscribers. This move combines the current research

2 Jun 2025 · 1 min read

OpenAI preparing custom ChatGPT connectors via Model Context Protocol

OpenAI is working on broadening its support for connectors in ChatGPT, with early signs that more global users will soon see additional options beyond Google Drive and OneDrive. In the

2 Jun 2025 · 7 min read

Comet, Agentic AI browser by Perplexity: everything you need to know

Comet is an upcoming agentic AI browser developed by Perplexity, a company already known for its innovative approach to search products. At the time of writing, Comet is only available

1 Jun 2025 · 2 min read

Microsoft tests new Copilot Live Portraits feature with customizable avatars

Microsoft appears to be laying the groundwork for a new Copilot feature called Live Portraits, currently in an experimental phase and not yet accessible to the public. The feature introduces

30 May 2025 · 2 min read

xAI readies image discovery tool for Grok Web platform

xAI is preparing several new features for Grok Web that aim to broaden its functionality and user appeal. Among the unreleased additions, a "Stars" idle animation will display

29 May 2025 · 2 min read

Upcoming Claude feature lets users explore and share AI-generated Artifacts

Anthropic is preparing to launch a new experimental feature in the Claude web app called the "Artifacts Gallery." This feature, previously referred to as "Artifacts Studio,"

29 May 2025 · 2 min read

Hume.ai released EVI 3, a new personalized voice AI model

On May 29, 2025, Hume.ai introduced EVI 3, a third-generation speech-language model built for personalized voice AI. It bundles transcription, reasoning, and speech synthesis, delivering replies in

29 May 2025 · 2 min read

Black Forest Labs released FLUX 1 Kontext and Playground API

Black Forest Labs has unveiled FLUX 1 Kontext, dated 29 May 2025. The release pairs two in-context image models—Kontext [pro] and the experimental Kontext [max]—with a web

29 May 2025 · 2 min read

Perplexity AI rolled out Perplexity Labs for Pro subscribers

Perplexity AI on 29 May 2025 opened “Perplexity Labs” for all Pro subscribers. Labs appears in the mode selector on the web and mobile apps, with desktop support on the

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