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Google prepares Creative Canvas mode for release
Google prepares Creative Canvas mode for release
Google is developing Visual Layout and Creative Canvas for Gemini, enabling users to create interactive content like dashboards and games directly in chat. These tools aim to expand in-platform content creation and customization capabilities.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Google prepares Creative Canvas mode for release
Verdent coding agent debuts with 76.1% pass@1 on SWE bench
Verdent coding agent debuts with 76.1% pass@1 on SWE bench
Verdent AI launches with a 76.1% pass@1 on SWE-bench Verified, offering a production-ready coding agent for professionals via VS Code and standalone app. It integrates top models and automates code tasks through a structured plan-code-verify cycle.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Verdent coding agent debuts with 76.1% pass@1 on SWE bench
OpenAI readies ChatGPT Group Chats with custom controls
OpenAI readies ChatGPT Group Chats with custom controls
OpenAI is developing a Group Chats feature for ChatGPT, enabling shared conversations among multiple users with customizable AI response settings. This aims to support structured teamwork and consolidate project discussions in one space.
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November 11, 2025 at 11:06 AM
OpenAI readies ChatGPT Group Chats with custom controls
Exclusive: New leaked image samples by Nano Banana 2
Exclusive: New leaked image samples by Nano Banana 2
Leaked previews of Nano Banana 2 demonstrate improved handling of low-quality image remastering, accurate text rendering, and instruction adherence, suggesting practical utility for design, media, and automated content workflows ahead of its official launch.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Exclusive: New leaked image samples by Nano Banana 2
Early look at images generated by Nano Banana 2
Early look at images generated by Nano Banana 2
Google is set to launch Nano Banana 2, a visual AI upgrade offering improved accuracy, broader resolution and aspect ratio support, and a multi-step correction loop. It still runs on Gemini 2.5 Flash, with a likely shift to Gemini 3 Pro later.
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November 8, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Early look at images generated by Nano Banana 2
Microsoft prepares Copilot Shopping updates ahead of Black Friday
Microsoft prepares Copilot Shopping updates ahead of Black Friday
Microsoft is transforming Copilot into an AI-driven shopping hub, introducing features like tracked prices, order history, product insights, and review summaries—positioning it as a competitive alternative to Amazon and Google Shopping.
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November 8, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Microsoft prepares Copilot Shopping updates ahead of Black Friday
You can now test upcoming GPT-5.1 on OpenRouter
You can now test upcoming GPT-5.1 on OpenRouter
OpenAI is preparing to launch the GPT-5.1 model family, including GPT-5.1, GPT-5.1 Reasoning, and GPT-5.1 Pro, with an expected release by November 24. Early testing under the name Polaris Alpha suggests strong benchmark results.
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November 8, 2025 at 12:51 AM
You can now test upcoming GPT-5.1 on OpenRouter
Google test annotation and background removal on Mixboard
Google test annotation and background removal on Mixboard
Google’s Mixboard is evolving as a visual tool for structuring complex topics, with new features like background removal and image annotations in development, suggesting its role in advancing multimodal workflows across Google products.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Google test annotation and background removal on Mixboard
Google rolls out Opal AI Agent builder in 160+ countries
Google rolls out Opal AI Agent builder in 160+ countries
Google has expanded Opal, its no-code AI app builder, to over 160 countries, targeting non-technical users who want to automate tasks or create content. The platform integrates with Google services and supports rapid app development.
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November 7, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Google rolls out Opal AI Agent builder in 160+ countries
Moonshot AI unveils Kimi K2 Thinking with 44.9% achievement on HLE
Moonshot AI unveils Kimi K2 Thinking with 44.9% achievement on HLE
Moonshot AI's Kimi K2, a trillion-parameter open-weight model, outperforms GPT-4.1 in reasoning and coding with groundbreaking accuracy and efficiency. Its MoE architecture and agentic tools mark a shift toward autonomous, task-oriented AI.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Moonshot AI unveils Kimi K2 Thinking with 44.9% achievement on HLE
Google Cloud unveils Ironwood TPU and Axion instances
Google Cloud unveils Ironwood TPU and Axion instances
Google Cloud introduces Ironwood TPUs and Axion Arm-based instances targeting AI training and inference at scale. Ironwood offers a 10× gain over TPU v5p, while Axion shows strong price-performance for enterprises shifting workloads.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Google Cloud unveils Ironwood TPU and Axion instances
OpenAI readies GPT-5.1 Thinking model ahead of Gemini 3 Pro
OpenAI readies GPT-5.1 Thinking model ahead of Gemini 3 Pro
Traces of GPT-5.1, including a “Thinking” variant optimized for multi-step reasoning, suggest an upcoming release from OpenAI. Variants may differ by context size and compute limits, with reduced API pricing also rumored.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:31 AM
OpenAI readies GPT-5.1 Thinking model ahead of Gemini 3 Pro
Google connects Gemini Deep Research with Workspace data
Google connects Gemini Deep Research with Workspace data
Google has introduced Gemini Deep Research, allowing desktop users to combine data from Gmail, Drive, and Chat with web content for integrated research. This update strengthens support for professionals using Google Workspace tools.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Google connects Gemini Deep Research with Workspace data
Google prepares a new Image Agent for Stitch
Google prepares a new Image Agent for Stitch
Google is expanding Stitch with features like Image Agent for AI-generated visuals, automatic project summaries from chat history, and broader export options, aligning with its strategy to unify design and development workflows across AI tools.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Google prepares a new Image Agent for Stitch
Google plans to release Gemini 3 Pro Preview in November
Google plans to release Gemini 3 Pro Preview in November
Google’s Gemini 3 Pro preview, featuring a 1M token context window, has surfaced in VertexAI code, signaling a limited release in November and a wider rollout in December, reinforcing its role in large-scale, context-rich AI tasks.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Google plans to release Gemini 3 Pro Preview in November
Microsoft prepares Copilot to get Sora 2 video generation
Microsoft prepares Copilot to get Sora 2 video generation
Microsoft is preparing to add video generation to Copilot using the Sora 2 model, with a likely one-video-per-day cap for free users. A new “Videos” tab and UI updates signal the integration of this feature in the near future.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Microsoft prepares Copilot to get Sora 2 video generation
Windsurf is getting Codemaps for AI-assisted coding
Windsurf is getting Codemaps for AI-assisted coding
Cognition introduces Codemaps for Windsurf users, offering AI-generated visual maps of codebases via SWE-1.5 and Sonnet 4.5 models. The tool aids engineers in navigating complex code with task-focused, on-demand insights and deep linking.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Windsurf is getting Codemaps for AI-assisted coding
NotebookLM will get custom Video Overview styles soon
NotebookLM will get custom Video Overview styles soon
NotebookLM is expanding its video capabilities with a custom style feature, allowing users to define visual formats like “story-like” or “storybook.” This aligns with Google’s broader push to integrate generative AI across its tools.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:07 AM
NotebookLM will get custom Video Overview styles soon
Google is preparing Nano Banana 2 for the upcoming release
Google is preparing Nano Banana 2 for the upcoming release
Google is preparing to launch GEMPIX 2, the latest Nana Banana model in its Gemini lineup, aimed at creators and professionals in image generation. The rollout is expected next week, continuing Gemini’s growth in the generative AI space.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Google is preparing Nano Banana 2 for the upcoming release
Perplexity rleases virtual Try On Avatar for shopping on iOS
Perplexity rleases virtual Try On Avatar for shopping on iOS
Perplexity has launched a virtual try-on feature in its iOS app for US users, allowing avatar-based clothing previews. The move aligns with its AI commerce strategy amid rising legal tensions with Amazon over AI-driven shopping tools.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Perplexity rleases virtual Try On Avatar for shopping on iOS
OpenAI, AWS sign $38bn cloud deal to power OpenAI with GPUs
OpenAI, AWS sign $38bn cloud deal to power OpenAI with GPUs
OpenAI and AWS have entered a $38 billion partnership granting OpenAI access to high-performance cloud infrastructure to support AI model training and deployment. The collaboration aims to accelerate development and broaden enterprise adoption.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:32 PM
OpenAI, AWS sign $38bn cloud deal to power OpenAI with GPUs
Google plans to expand Opal with advanced Agent capabilities
Google plans to expand Opal with advanced Agent capabilities
Google is expanding Opal’s engine builder with upcoming MCP integration, Smart Layouts, and an Agent feature, aiming to unify app development with Google Workspace and introduce AI-supported, multi-step workflow automation.
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November 2, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Google plans to expand Opal with advanced Agent capabilities
Comet update centralizes data controls with Privacy Snapshot
Comet update centralizes data controls with Privacy Snapshot
Comet's new Privacy Snapshot centralizes privacy controls into a homepage widget, allowing users to manage data use, site permissions, and assistant access. Data remains mostly local, with minimal server reliance for tasks.
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November 2, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Comet update centralizes data controls with Privacy Snapshot
Perplexity Assistant will be able to join your meetings soon
Perplexity Assistant will be able to join your meetings soon
Perplexity is developing meeting automation tools for its assistant, including auto-recording, autonomous joining, and recap distribution, aiming to support business workflows and align with AI productivity trends seen in rivals like Google and Microsoft.
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November 2, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Perplexity Assistant will be able to join your meetings soon
Perplexity to partner with Visa to enable personalised AI commerce
Perplexity to partner with Visa to enable personalised AI commerce
Perplexity is developing "Super Memory" and third-party personalization features, allowing users to control external data access from providers like Visa. These tools aim to deliver tailored AI services while maintaining user privacy.
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November 2, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Perplexity to partner with Visa to enable personalised AI commerce