Google launches Canvas and Audio Overview for all Gemini users

Google has introduced Canvas and Audio Overview for Gemini AI, expanding content creation and coding capabilities. Canvas enables real-time editing and prototyping, while Audio Overview converts documents into AI-driven audio summaries. These tools support productivity across multiple domains.

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Microsoft working on adding animated avatars to Copilot Voice Mode

Microsoft is expanding its compiled characters feature, adding a third character, Erin, alongside Mika and Aqua. These animated, voice-capable characters may have unique voices. Integration into voice mode is progressing, and a broader release could follow initial testing in Japan.

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Ideogram tests 3.0 beta, a new text-to-image model

Ideogram is advancing its AI image generation with Ideogram 3.0 (beta), improving text rendering within visuals. Building on Ideogram 2a, it aims to refine typography integration for use in branding and design. The release date is unknown, but testing has begun.

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Evidence mounts for Google to reveal a new Gemini model with agentic use case this week

Google is reportedly preparing for a major AI announcement, likely involving updates to its Gemini model. References to a model named "Nebula" suggest an enhanced version of Gemini 2.0 Pro. Code analysis hints at a new AI model, scheduled prompts, UI changes, and video generation features. Also expected are an AI transparency notice and an email opt-in for task notifications. While the model launch and scheduled tasks appear imminent, video generation remains uncertain.

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New Ideogram 3.0 model debuts with Style Reference feature

Ideogram 3.0 introduces advanced text-to-image generation with improved detail, lighting control, and hand rendering. Key features include Style References, a Random Style option, and enhanced AI-native editing tools. Early access users receive 10,000 priority credits.

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OpenAI brings advanced image generation to GPT-4o in ChatGPT and Sora

OpenAI has integrated its latest image generation model into GPT-4o, allowing users to create images based on prompts and refine them through conversation. It supports detailed object rendering, text accuracy, and context awareness. Available in ChatGPT, with API access coming soon.

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Gemini 2.5 Pro sets new AI benchmark and launches on AI Studio and Gemini

Google has introduced Gemini 2.5, its most advanced AI model with built-in reasoning capabilities. The Pro Experimental version features a 1 million-token context window and top-tier performance across benchmarks. It's available through Google AI Studio, with wider access planned.

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Anthropic may soon launch Claude 3.7 Sonnet with 500K token context window

Anthropic is reportedly preparing to upgrade Claude 3.7 Sonnet with a 500K token context window, up from 200K. This expansion could support large datasets and complex codebases without relying on retrieval augmentation. Challenges include computational costs and efficient utilization.

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Mini Apps 1.2 update brings faster load times and new features to World App

World releases Mini Apps 1.2 with improvements in speed, feedback, and customization, while launching a Developer Rewards pilot to allocate $300K monthly in WLD based on usage, aiming to support growth within the World Network ecosystem.

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ChatGPT Team gains internal knowledge access with Google Drive connector

OpenAI is releasing a beta Google Drive integration for ChatGPT Team, allowing access to real-time context from Docs, Sheets, and Slides while respecting permissions, aimed at reducing workflow interruptions and supporting informed decisions.

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Workspace folders coming to Grok as xAI builds better tools

xAI is updating Grok with new features including Workspaces for organizing chats with custom instructions and file support, and DeeperSearch for iOS. Voice mode now offers real-time web access using data from X.

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Claude may get multi-agent Research Mode with memory and task delegation

Anthropic has renamed its research feature from Compass to Research Mode, introducing early support for multi-agent functionality, including tools like web search, memory, and task delegation via sub-agents within a research flow.

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Early look at NotebookLM’s updated tool for content sourcing

Google's NotebookLM introduces new tools like Discover Sources, Audio Overviews, and Mindmaps to support research tasks. Future plans include MCP and API integration for external data access and expanded audio options for user customization.

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OpenAI prepares reasoning slider and memory update for ChatGPT users

OpenAI is testing new ChatGPT features including memory for personalized responses, a notifications feed for updates, a Whisper voice input button on web, and a reasoning slider to adjust model depth, with broader rollout expected soon.

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Amazon unveiled Nova Act: a new AI model for browser automation

Amazon has introduced Nova Act, an AI model that automates browser-based tasks through precise command workflows. Released as a research preview, it targets reliability and developer control in agentic AI, with broad automation potential.

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Copilot experiments reveal Deep Research, Podcasts and Actions

Microsoft Copilot is testing new features like Avatars, Pages, Deep Research, and potential podcast creation through a limited Labs access. A sidebar layout update and new widgets are also in development, with Pro users seeing early access.

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Windsurf Wave 6 introduces one-click deploy and enterprise upgrades for developers

Windsurf's Wave 6 update introduces new features such as Turbo Mode, one-click deploy, Jupyter Notebook integration, and improved memory and terminal management, aiming to support productivity and enterprise requirements.

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Discover sources feature rolls out in Google’s NotebookLM for all users

Google has added a "Discover sources" feature to NotebookLM, allowing users to find and import curated web content using AI. Powered by Gemini, it supports research, planning, and note-taking directly from the web interface.

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Google plans new Gemini model launch ahead of Cloud Next event

A new Gemini web update hints at a possible model launch, though timing remains uncertain. Features like scheduled prompts, creative partner, and video generation may debut, with speculation surrounding Gemini 2.5 Pro and upcoming experimental tools.

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