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

Google's confidential Kingfall model briefly surfaced on AI Studio, featuring multimodal input, advanced SVG and code generation, and a deeper “thinking” mode. Its leak hints at a potential Gemini 2.5 Pro release too.

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Google to bring Canvas upgrades and Enterprise mode to Gemini

Google is adding Enterprise mode for professional use. New features support video from images and automatic creation of visuals like infographics, timelines, and presentations.

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

xAI's Grok introduces a sidebar for easier access to its developing Tasks feature, adds flexible notification settings, and refines scheduling, aligning with industry trends toward automated, scheduled AI actions for power users and business applications.

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New Genspark feature helps users manage meetings, emails, and notes

Genspark AI Secretary is a new tool for professionals and small teams, offering task management, scheduling, note-taking, and reminders through voice or text. It integrates with productivity tools and is accessible via the Genspark web platform.

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

Google's Sparkify is an invite-only AI video creation tool using Gemini and Veo to generate short, thematic videos in various styles. It targets education and entertainment, with limited interactivity and no confirmed release timeline.

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Comet AI browser agent now captures screenshots during tasks

Perplexity's Comet browser now includes screenshot capture for improved AI agent transparency and task validation. Outlook support and a Windows release are in progress, with mobile deployment set for fall to support cross-platform automation.

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Google expands Project Mariner access to more Ultra subscribers

Google's Project Mariner, a browser assistant for Ultra subscribers, grants tab-level access in Chrome via extension. Still experimental, it faces limitations due to frequent permission prompts and reliance on manual input.

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Mistral AI debuts Magistral models focused on advanced reasoning

Mistral AI launched the Magistral model family, featuring the proprietary Magistral Medium and open-source Magistral Small, targeting advanced reasoning tasks with a focus on performance, cost efficiency, and flexible deployment options.

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Google Cloud debuts G4 VMs optimized for large-scale AI inference

Google Cloud's new G4 virtual machines, powered by eight NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPUs and AMD Turin CPUs, offer quadrupled computing and memory capacity over G2 VMs, targeting AI, simulation, and graphics-heavy enterprise workloads.

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Dia browser debuts in public beta for Arc members with AI-powered tools

Dia, the new browser from the Browser Company, builds on Arc with AI-driven browsing, a chat-based interface, and personalized tools for tasks like coding or writing. It emphasizes context-aware support and a polished visual design.

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OpenAI prepares model selection feature for custom GPTs and Codex upgrade

OpenAI is introducing model recommendations for custom GPTs and multiple code output options in Codex, offering developers improved control over performance, speed, and cost without needing to manually adjust or rerun workflows.

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Leak reveals Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite and Pro GA with June release targets

Google is preparing to launch new Gemini 2.5 models, with the Flash Lite Preview expected around June 17 and the Pro version near June 19, targeting both lightweight inference tasks and advanced enterprise applications.

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xAI tests Voice Mode and Tasks on Grok web with signs of Grok 3.5 integration

xAI is testing Voice Mode and Tasks for Grok on the web, featuring spoken input, audio replies, and scheduled deep searches. Limits on usage hint at upcoming tier changes, while Grok 3.5 integration appears key to both additions.

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Perplexity adds scheduled Tasks feature for Pro and Enterprise users

Perplexity has introduced a Tasks feature for Pro and Enterprise users, allowing scheduled prompts to automate searches or research. While browser access is limited, the tool aligns with emerging trends in AI-driven workflow automation.

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Experimental Copilot Actions lets testers control a virtual browser

Microsoft's Copilot Actions feature launches in early testing, enabling cloud-based browser control with a virtual desktop and manual input. Though still slow, its browser-based model suggests potential for broader platform support.

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Microsoft develops Copilot 3D to turn images into 3D objects

Copilot 3D is an early-stage Microsoft project that aims to convert flat images into 3D models, featuring a viewer and galleries for object manipulation. Though core tools are inactive, it points to broader efforts in AI-driven visual creation.

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Gemini Code Assist gets latest Gemini 2.5 Pro with context management and rules

Google upgraded Gemini Code Assist with the Gemini 2.5 Pro model, enabling 1 million-token contexts, deeper code insight, and advanced review tools. New IDE features support reusable prompts and project rules, with higher task completion rates reported.

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Experimental Gemini 2.5 Pro Deep Think update nears release

Google's upcoming Deep Think mode for Gemini 2.5 Pro boosts computing for complex tasks like advanced math, coding, and multimodal queries, offering around 15% higher performance, with likely initial access limited to Ultra-tier users.

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Google Gemini 2.5 out of preview across AI Studio, Vertex AI, and Gemini app

Google released stable versions of Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash, launched a Flash-Lite preview, and expanded access across major platforms. The update introduces cost savings, native audio, and advanced math and code capabilities for varied workloads.

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ICYMI: OpenAI enables shared prompts for API and Playground

OpenAI now supports prompts as an API primitive, allowing centralized management, version control, and optimization across its tools. This update addresses developer needs for structured prompt configuration and deployment.

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Adobe puts AI art in your pocket with Firefly mobile release

Adobe released the Firefly mobile app globally, allowing users to generate and refine visuals or videos from text and sync with Creative Cloud. It supports multiple AI models and includes a $10 token-based plan for premium features.

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