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19 Apr 2025 · 1 min read

Microsoft launches Copilot Merchant Program to integrate retailers into AI shopping

On April 18, 2025, Microsoft introduced the Copilot Merchant Program, aiming to integrate third-party retailers into its AI-driven Copilot ecosystem. This initiative allows merchants to embed their product

19 Apr 2025 · 2 min read

Microsoft tests new Copilot voices and teases fourth avatar in latest builds

Community testers poring over recent Copilot preview builds have noticed a visual overhaul for Erin, the assistant’s third avatar. The lava-like blob introduced earlier this year now appears

18 Apr 2025 · 1 min read

xAI integrates camera functionality into Grok voice mode for iOS

xAI is currently rolling out a vision feature for Grok's voice mode on iOS. This addition allows users to utilize their device's camera to capture visual

18 Apr 2025 · 1 min read

Google launches Gemini 2.5 Flash model with hybrid reasoning

Google shipped its next-generation developer model, Gemini 2.5 Flash, on April 17, 2025, releasing it in preview through the Gemini API, Google AI Studio, Vertex AI, and a

18 Apr 2025 · 1 min read

OpenAI’s o3 and o4‑mini bring smarter tools and faster reasoning to ChatGPT

OpenAI released o3 and o4‑mini on 16 April 2025. Aimed at ChatGPT users and developers, the models decide when to invoke web search, Python, file analysis, or image generation

18 Apr 2025 · 2 min read

Copilot Studio gains early access computer use tool to automate complex GUIs

Microsoft has announced the introduction of computer use functionality in Copilot Studio, available as part of an early access research preview. This feature enables Copilot Studio agents to interact with

16 Apr 2025 · 2 min read

Anthropic adds Research tools and Google Workspace integration to Claude AI

Anthropic has announced two key updates to its AI assistant, Claude, aimed at enhancing its research capabilities and integration with Google Workspace. These updates position Claude as a more versatile

16 Apr 2025 · 1 min read

Gemini Advanced subscribers can now generate videos with Veo 2

Google is integrating its Veo 2 video-generating AI model into Gemini Advanced for paying subscribers. Starting Tuesday, Gemini Advanced users can select Veo 2 to create eight-second, 720p

15 Apr 2025 · 1 min read

Perplexity Sonar model ties with Google Gemini in top AI search ranking

Perplexity has announced that its Sonar-Reasoning-Pro-High model has achieved a top ranking in the latest LM Arena Search Arena evaluation, tying for first place with Google’s

14 Apr 2025 · 2 min read

OpenAI debuts GPT-4.1 family offering 1M token context window

OpenAI has introduced three new models available through its API: GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and GPT-4.1 nano. These models succeed the GPT-4o series, showing

14 Apr 2025 · 1 min read

Anthropic begins testing voice mode with three voices in Claude App

Anthropic has begun testing a new voice mode in its Claude App for iOS. While the feature appears to be in early development, there are already several interesting details available.

13 Apr 2025 · 1 min read

Perplexity adds Gemini 2.5 Pro and voice mode to web platform

Perplexity recently introduced a series of significant enhancements to their platform. First of all, Gemini 2.5 Pro has been added to the model selector. Later this weekend, Gemini 2.

11 Apr 2025 · 2 min read

xAI preparing updates for Grok, including Grok 3.5 release and new features

xAI is preparing a range of significant updates for its Grok product. One of the key developments is an updated roadmap, where Elon Musk shared that Grok 3.5 will

11 Apr 2025 · 1 min read

Mistral AI introduces Libraries feature for organizing files

Mistral AI has introduced a new feature called Libraries, which enables users to create a library containing a specific set of files. At present, only PDF files are supported. It

10 Apr 2025 · 2 min read

Claude Max subscription offers high-usage and priority features for $100–$200 a month

Anthropic has officially launched the Max plan for its AI chatbot, Claude, targeting power users who require significantly higher usage allowances. This new subscription tier comes in two pricing options:

10 Apr 2025 · 2 min read

Upcoming o4-mini and o3 models hint at next phase of OpenAI’s AI lineup

References to three potentially upcoming OpenAI models – "o4-mini," "o4-mini-high," and "o3" – were recently discovered in the code of the ChatGPT web

9 Apr 2025 · 2 min read

Google launches Agent2Agent protocol to connect AI agents across platforms

Google has announced the launch of Agent2Agent (A2A), an open interoperability protocol designed to enable seamless collaboration between AI agents across diverse frameworks and vendors. Aimed at enterprises, the protocol

6 Apr 2025 · 2 min read

GitHub integration and Veo 2 update expected soon for Gemini users

Google keeps working on new features for Gemini, and recently it has been discovered that Gemini will also get integration with GitHub. In addition to the already existing feature called

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