OpenAI launches instant checkout in ChatGPT in US

OpenAI has launched Instant Checkout in ChatGPT for U.S. users, letting them buy from Etsy and Shopify sellers directly in chat. Built with Stripe, it supports single-item purchases via the Agentic Commerce Protocol.

🗞 #chatgpt

Anthropic releases Claude Sonnet 4.5 and Imagine feature

Anthropic launched Claude Sonnet 4.5, its most advanced coding model, optimized for long-term reasoning and code generation. It includes new tools, API updates, and stronger safety measures, now available globally at the same token pricing.

🗞 #claude

Cursor can now control a web browser, so it can test what you have built right away, as well as take screenshots.

Vibe Tester 👀

Files selector is rolling out on Jules Agent by Google 👀

Z AI is preparing to release GLM 4.6 🤖

"As the latest iteration in the GLM series, GLM-4.6 achieves comprehensive enhancements across multiple domains, including real-world coding, long-context processing, reasoning, searching, writing, and agentic applications."

Google develops Infographics tool for NotebookLM

Google is developing an “Infographics” feature for NotebookLM, aiming to convert complex notes into visual summaries. Early details suggest basic customization, with broader capabilities potentially arriving in future updates.

🗞 #notebooklm

BREAKING 🚨: OpenAI is launching Sora 2, Sora 2 Pro and Sora app in US and Canada!

Expansion to other countries is expected to follow.

Soon 👀

Nothing is real 👀

"You’re entering an AI-generated world. Faces may be familiar, but nothing is real."

Sora 2 UI preview 👀

It is almost similar to the normal Sora UI, but rather made in the form of a social app. I don't have official access yet and don't have invites to share.

Jules SWE agent now has memory! 🤖

Are you ready to start Sora 2 invites chain? 👀

I will share 1 Sora invite code with a 1st person in a chain via DMs. The person will have to repeat the process with the next person on the list. Since there are several chains ongoing, follow the conversation on the chat to get in https://news.1rj.ru/str/+UG9lOEE7R6vV9JRY

Please make sure you have VPN ready if you are not from US or Canada and try to share more than 1 invite back to the group if you can 🙏

OpenAI releases Sora 2 with a new iOS app in US and Canada

OpenAI has launched Sora 2, Sora 2 Pro, and an invite-only Sora iOS app in the U.S. and Canada, introducing features like native audio, tighter physics, and likeness-based content creation with parental and creator controls.

🗞 #sora

Anthropic is working on Skills. The button will allow users to upload a SKILL dot md file or a Zip archive.

"Skills are repeatable and customizable instructions that Claude can follow in any chat. Try the ones below or create and add your own."

A new SKILL standard soon? 👀

Anthropic works on customizable Skills for Claude

Anthropic is testing a new “Skills” feature in Claude, allowing users to upload custom instructions for repeatable tasks using .skill files or folders. This aims to give developers and power users more control over outputs and task automation.

🗞 #claude

Microsoft works on Copilot Connectors, Coco mode and Email Assistant

Microsoft is preparing broader third-party integrations for Copilot, including connectors for Google and Outlook services, aiming to centralize cloud data access and elevate Copilot into a comprehensive productivity hub for users.

🗞 #microsoftcopilot

Claude is now available on Slack! This is a massive feature for all enterprises who use Slack for internal communication.

Example, today I’ve spent 4+ hours on Slack threads and DMs. I wish Claude would be there to argue for me instead.

New coworker 👀