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Microsoft tests new Copilot Live Portraits feature with customizable avatars
Microsoft is testing a Copilot feature called Live Portraits, which may introduce customizable visual avatars for voice-based use. Still in early development, it reflects a broader move toward a personalized, avatar-driven assistant interface.
🗞 #microsoftcopilot
Users can now watch Perplexity AI control pages in Comet Browser
Comet Browser introduces a visual side chat bar enabling users to direct Perplexity AI on active pages, expanding from headless automation to real-time, transparent control for complex tasks across multiple tabs and workflows.
🗞 #perplexity
Mistral AI opens Agents API for public use with task planning and tool integration
Mistral AI launched the Agents API via La Plateforme, allowing developers to build autonomous agents that handle tasks, integrate tools, and retain context. It supports coordinated workflows and emphasizes EU data residency.
🗞 #mistral
Black Forest Labs released FLUX 1 Kontext and Playground API
Black Forest Labs released FLUX 1 Kontext, combining joint text-and-image prompting via Kontext [pro] and [max], offering faster generation, accurate character preservation, and advanced editing through BFL API and partner platforms.
🗞 #ai
Perplexity developing Deep Research mode with Claude 4 Opus and memory features
Perplexity is launching "Deep Research" to offer faster, multi-step analysis using models like Claude 4 Opus. Upcoming personalization and memory features will give users data control and tailored results without compromising privacy.
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Grok Voice Mode for web spotted in early development
xAI is developing Grok Voice Mode for the web, allowing voice conversations similar to mobile. The web version will exclude camera and screen sharing. Additional features include a Slack connector, new sidebar, and pinned chats section.
🗞 #grok
Google experiments with computer use environments in AI Studio
Google is expanding AI Studio with a feature called "computer use," enabling browser or OS-level task simulation in sandboxed environments. Though limited now, it signals a move toward applied AI testing and autonomous agent development.
🗞 #aistudio
Google developing speed-focused Veo 3 variant spotted in Flow Editor
Google is testing a "Fast" version of its Veo 3 video generation model, aimed at quicker, lower-cost output with potential quality and feature trade-offs, including possible absence of audio, to meet varying production needs.
🗞 #aitestkitchen
xAI preps Workspace sharing as Grok 3.5 model timeline shifts
xAI is developing Workspace sharing features, hinting at future support for reusable, public templates. Meanwhile, Grok 3.5's release appears delayed despite backend references, suggesting a cautious rollout for integrated updates.
🗞 #grok
xAI prepares screen-sharing for Grok voice mode on iOS
xAI is preparing screen-sharing for Grok’s voice mode on iOS, allowing real-time screen access for tasks like translation and app guidance. Android users trail behind as Grok 3.5 development progresses with no confirmed release date.
🗞 #grok
Claude Sonnet 4 now available to all Perplexity Pro users
Perplexity Pro now includes access to Claude Sonnet 4 and Sonnet 4 Thinking, offering upgraded reasoning and coding functions with an optional step-by-step mode for complex tasks. Available on both web and mobile platforms.
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Devstral from Mistral AI tops open-source benchmarks for agentic tasks
Mistral AI and All Hands AI launched Devstral, a 24B-parameter open-source language model for software engineering, outperforming key benchmarks. It runs locally, supports 128K tokens, and is available under Apache 2.0 via multiple platforms.
🗞 #mistral
Comet enters early testing as Perplexity debuts its agentic browser
Perplexity's Comet Browser integrates its AI agent directly into core browsing functions, enabling autonomous tab management, task execution, and contextual content understanding—positioning it as a full-stack assistant for advanced workflows.
🗞 #perplexity
Google launches coding agent Jules in beta with free daily tasks
Google's coding agent Jules is now in global beta, letting developers assign tasks directly from GitHub issues. Powered by Gemini 2.5 Pro, it automates pull request workflows and includes a free tier of five tasks per day.
🗞 #ai
First look into upcoming AI-generated Video Overviews from Google
Google's Illuminate project hints at a major shift toward AI-generated multimedia, including audio summaries of texts and short, fully generated video overviews from prompts, powered by a unified model likely tied to Gemini or Veo technologies.
🗞 #aitestkitchen
xAI readies image discovery tool for Grok Web platform
xAI is adding new features to Grok Web, including a decorative idle animation, Google Calendar integration for scheduling support, and an image exploration tool. These updates align with its goal to position Grok as a versatile AI assistant.
🗞 #grok
Upcoming Claude feature lets users explore and share AI-generated Artifacts
Anthropic is launching the Artifacts Gallery in the Claude web app, showcasing user-created outputs like code, diagrams, and mini-apps. Users can browse, customize, and share artifacts, supporting discovery and collaborative AI use.
🗞 #claude
Hume.ai released EVI 3, a new personalized voice AI model
Hume.ai launched EVI 3, a third-gen speech-language model combining transcription, reasoning, and speech synthesis with rapid response and custom voice creation. It outperforms peers in expressiveness, empathy, and natural voice delivery.
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Perplexity AI rolled out Perplexity Labs for Pro subscribers
Perplexity AI has introduced Labs for Pro users, enabling autonomous 10-minute sessions that turn prompts into outputs like reports or dashboards through browsing, code execution, and file generation—consolidating complex workflows.
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Grok coming to Telegram this summer in major partnership with xAI
Telegram is partnering with xAI to integrate the Grok chatbot into its platform, reaching over a billion users. The one-year, $300M deal includes deep platform integration and a revenue-sharing model, aiming to expand AI features and financial growth.
🗞 #grok
AI Edge Gallery brings open source generative models to Android devices
Google’s AI Edge Gallery app enables running generative AI models directly on Android devices without cloud reliance. It supports local processing, multiple model formats, and is open-source for developer experimentation.
🗞 #googleapps
NotebookLM set to support public notebooks and video summaries
Google is preparing public sharing and multimedia summary features for NotebookLM, allowing content to reach wider audiences without registration. These updates align with its focus on research and content repurposing use cases.
🗞 #notebooklm
Mistral AI rolls out faster, more powerful Agents inside Le Chat
Mistral AI is replacing its Agent Builder with a new Agents feature in Le Chat, offering faster response times, advanced customization, tool access, and organizational sharing, all accessible even to free-tier users.
🗞 #mistral
AI Studio now supports vibe coding with Gemini Code Assist
Google AI Studio now supports in-app coding with real-time feedback and code diffs. It accesses live web content via URLs and adds the compact, multimodal Gemma 3n E4B model, expanding its coding and contextual processing capabilities.
🗞 #aistudio
Perplexity prepares Scheduled Tasks feature to automate your web browsing
Perplexity is developing a Scheduled Tasks feature to automate routines like news digests or content publishing, optimized for its Comet browser, which supports deeper web automation across platforms such as LinkedIn and Ghost.
🗞 #perplexity
Opus 4 outperforms GPT-4.1 and Gemini 2.5 Pro in coding benchmarks
Anthropic introduced Claude Opus 4 and Sonnet 4, advanced hybrid AI models optimized for coding, reasoning, and long agent workflows. Available via API and cloud platforms, both models show strong benchmark results and improved session performance.
🗞 #claude
Claude Sonnet 4 and Opus 4 spotted in early testing round
Anthropic is nearing launch for its Claude 4 model family, currently in limited internal testing. Claude Sonnet 4 and Claude Opus 4 are under evaluation with strict access limits and higher safety classification due to advanced capabilities.
🗞 #claude
Google expected to add credit system to Flow AI video editor
Google's Flow is a modular video creation tool in early testing, offering text, frame, and asset-based inputs. Powered by Veo models and Gemini, it uses a credit system, suggesting a move toward a structured, creator-focused platform.
🗞 #aitestkitchen
Google launches NotebookLM mobile app with audio-first features on mobile
Google is launching the NotebookLM mobile app, bringing its web-based features to iOS and Android with a focus on audio content. The app supports podcast-style summaries, interactive playback, and flexible knowledge consumption on the go.
🗞 #notebooklm
Google readies upgrade to Stream Realtime feature in AI Studio
Google quietly updated AI Studio, hinting at upcoming support for real-time multimodal processing via a potential Flash 2.5 model. Backend changes and developer polls suggest an evolving agent system for coding and deployment via Cloud Run.
🗞 #aistudio