Cognition, Windsurf launch SWE-grep duo for fast code search

Cognition and Windsurf have launched SWE-grep and SWE-grep-mini, agentic models designed for rapid parallel context retrieval in large codebases. Integrated into Windsurf's Cascade, they cut search time by 20x and reduce token waste.

🗞 #windsurf

Manus upgrades its AI Agent to version 1.5

Manus 1.5 introduces a rebuilt agent engine with faster task execution, improved quality scores, and coherent long-task handling. It supports full-stack app development from a single prompt, centralizes outputs, and adds collaborative features.

🗞 #manus

A new "Claude Code in the Web" section appears in the settings on Claude web. Doesn't look like it's supposed to be there yet.

"Allow members of your organization to run coding session in the cloud through Claude Code in the Web and CLI"

Meta announced Parental Controls for AI Characters.

"We’re building these new parental supervision controls now, and you’ll start to see these changes, beginning with Instagram, early next year. As with our Teen Accounts protections, we’ll plan to roll out first in English, to the US, UK, Canada and Australia."

Not soon 👀

Early Preview of Anthropic's Claude Code for web

Anthropic is preparing to launch Claude Code, a web-based, agent-driven coding tool featuring customizable security profiles, GitHub integration, and a waitlist system, targeting developers and enterprises focused on cloud-native, automated workflows.

🗞 #claude

BREAKING 🚨: Early Preview of Claude Code for web! Users will be able to choose between different environment types, create and browse coding sessions with Claude.

UI comes with a split screen, and Claude Code functionality will partially replicate what is available on CLI.

No, GPT-6 is not coming before the end of the year according to Roon.

It is over 👀

Soon, you will be able to seamlessly import your designs from Stitch into Jules so it can implement them.

AI Agency 🤖

Gemini got a LaTeX upgrade 🔥

* Now you can copy LaTeX formulas from Gemini
* Edit LaTeX directly inline in a doc in Canvas
* Download polished PDFs with LaTeX

10% chance we won’t see Grok 5 in 2026 and raising

Vibe coders will soon be able to use Claude Code on the go, directly in the Claude mobile app!

It is almost ready for release and already working, but hidden from the public.

Users can now save and reuse different system instruction presets on AI Studio!

Reve is preparing to launch a new video generation model in Beta very soon! 720p and 1080p resolution, landscape and portrait formats, sound support.

A new contender 🔥
h/t x@VividFeverDrms

Claude Code related updates are expected next week. Claude Code for web and mobile next week confirmed?

Microsoft tests Group conversations on Copilot

Microsoft is testing a Group Conversations feature in Copilot, allowing multiple users to join AI-assisted chats via invite links, even without accounts. Currently in closed U.S. testing, it supports core Copilot functions and shared chat history.

🗞 #microsoftcopilot

BREAKING 🚨: Microsoft is working on Group Chats for Copilot, where multiple users will be participating in the conversation with AI.

Here is an early look 👀

As reported earlier, OpenAI is planning to add similar functionality to ChatGPT.

Google works on Slides generation feature for Notebook LM

Google is developing new NotebookLM features, including automated slide and infographic creation using user content. These additions aim to unify content production tasks within Workspace, targeting business and individual productivity needs.

🗞 #notebooklm

Microsoft tests Miko, a new tutor for Copilot Study Mode

Microsoft is developing a Study and Learn mode for Copilot, featuring a voice-based tutor named Miko with a new visual identity and a virtual board for educational use. The feature is in testing, aiming to support visual and voice-based learning.

🗞 #microsoftcopilot

Microsoft tests video generation with Sora 2 for Copilot

Microsoft is updating Copilot with integrated video generation via OpenAI’s Sora 2 and a new Shopping tab for centralized e-commerce tools, aligning it further as a unified platform for creative and transactional tasks.

🗞 #microsoftcopilot

BREAKING 🚨: Microsoft Copilot will get a new Appearance for its "Study and Learn" voice mode.

Mico will likely be able to show visual content on the virtual board to help you learn new things. I bet it will get "vision" capabilities in the future, too.

Google is working on a new "Kawaii" style for Video Overviews.

"Kawaii is a Japanese term that translates to "cute" and refers to a Japanese culture of cuteness that is expressed through fashion, art, and behaviour"

Here is an example video 👀