Microsoft tests Copilot wallet for one-click AI shopping

Microsoft is testing Copilot Wallet, a feature to store payment and delivery details in Copilot, enabling one-click purchases and order tracking. This marks a shift toward AI-driven e-commerce across major platforms.

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Microsoft tests image upload to turn pictures into 3D models in Copilot

Microsoft’s Copilot 3D now allows duplication of AI-generated objects and basic custom 3D model creation from images, but model quality remains limited. Its future depends on user demand and Microsoft's commitment to experimental tools.

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Opal joins Google Labs lineup as lightweight AI coding tool

Google has launched Opal, a browser-based AI coding app powered by Gemini, aimed at developers and learners. It supports multiple languages and provides real-time code assistance, with a focus on education and rapid prototyping.

🗞 #aitestkitchen

First look at Video Overviews in Google's NotebookLM

Google is preparing to launch video overviews in NotebookLM, offering structured, narrated summaries for educational use. Internal testing shows completed files exist, though public access remains restricted pending official rollout.

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Opera Neon promises seamless form-filling and shopping via AI

Opera introduces Neon, a subnoscription-based AI browser in alpha, designed to act on user intent through three modes: Chat, Do, and Make. It shifts tasks between device and cloud, aiming to transcend traditional chatbot-integrated browsers.

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Grok will get infinite image gen and video gen with sounds

xAI is expanding its Grok app with a new creative AI companion, Valentin, and a generative image and video feature called Imagine, aiming to broaden appeal with real-time visual generation and deeper character progression.

🗞 #grok

Creators can now build consistent AI characters with Ideogram Character

Ideogram introduces Ideogram Character, a tool for generating consistent, photorealistic characters from a single image. It supports custom styling, advanced face swaps, and integrates with existing tools for tailored visual creation workflows.

🗞 #ideogram

macOS app configs suggest GPT-5 Auto and Reasoning modes support

References to GPT-5 in configuration files and internal tools suggest that OpenAI is testing multiple model modes, such as “Auto” and “Reasoning,” ahead of a potential early August release, with staggered access expected for initial deployment.

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Early preview of olympiad-winning Gemini Deep Think IMO

Google introduces Gemini 2.5 Deep Think, a premium AI model with longer inference time and parallel reasoning, available to Ultra subscribers at $249.99/month. Designed for complex problem-solving, it beats prior models in key benchmarks.

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Copilot users may soon access a Library of generated images

Microsoft is expanding Copilot with a new image Library feature and an experimental 3D object generation tool. These additions support creative workflows, signaling a broader shift from productivity tools to generative AI content creation.

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Library on Perplexity will soon get support for Images and Apps

Perplexity is expanding its Library tab to include separate sections for images and apps, allowing users to organize generated content and projects alongside chat history as it shifts focus toward usability and retention across its platform.

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xAI tests team accounts for Grok as competition heats up

xAI is developing a Teams feature for Grok, offering separate workspaces for personal and group use, with admin controls and isolated data. This positions Grok for broader business adoption and aligns it with existing enterprise AI tools.

🗞 #grok

NotebookLM tests new customisation flow and Gmail integration

Google’s NotebookLM introduces new customisation options for audio overviews, flashcards, and quizzes, adds Gmail as a content source, and improves layout for usability, reinforcing its role in AI-driven study and knowledge management.

🗞 #notebooklm

Claude 4.1 likely in internal testing as Anthropic prepares safety checks

Anthropic is testing Claude Opus 4.1, focusing on upgraded reasoning and planning. Safety checks via Neptune v4 red teaming suggest a near-term launch, targeting professionals using Claude for research, development, and automation tasks.

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DeepMind debuts Genie 3 to turn text prompts into playable 3D worlds

DeepMind's Genie 3 converts text prompts into playable 3D environments at 720p/24fps, offering multi-minute playtime and new in-run changes. It supports AI training and lowers simulation costs, advancing DeepMind’s world-as-simulator strategy.

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Anthropic rolls out Claude Opus 4.1 with 74.5% SWE-bench score

Anthropic has released Claude Opus 4.1, showing improved coding accuracy and task handling while maintaining pricing and compatibility. It is available on Anthropic API, Amazon Bedrock, and Google Cloud Vertex AI platforms.

🗞 #claude

OpenAI debuts GPT-OSS with 120B and 20B parameter models

OpenAI releases GPT-OSS, its open-weight language models with 120B and 20B parameters, rivaling closed models in performance. Distributed under Apache 2.0, they are designed for local deployment and meet stringent safety and benchmark standards.

🗞 #chatgpt

Gemini can now turn sketches and photos into custom Storybooks

Google's Gemini app now includes Storybook, a tool that turns user prompts into illustrated, narrated 10-page stories in over 45 languages. It supports photo integration and exports, targeting parents and educators for personalized storytelling.

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Google launches Gemini CLI GitHub Actions in public beta for developers

Google’s Gemini CLI GitHub Action installs an AI agent into repositories, enabling asynchronous bug labeling, fix drafting, and release note generation using up to one million tokens of context, with support for secure, scheduled task execution.

🗞 #gemini