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Reporting AI nonsense. A future news media, driven by virtual assistants 🤖
OPENAI 🔥: A mention of a new Ultrafast mode appeared for some time on the Codex GitHub repository.
> "The fastest available responses for latency-sensitive work."
Seems like it was unintended push.
GOOGLE I/O 🔥: New evidence of the upcoming Gemini Omni vide model has been spotted on the Gemini mobile app.
A video sample below 👀
> "Meet our new video model. Remix your videos, edit directly in chat, try a template, and more."
> Based on the description, we might be really talking about the true "Omni" model based on Gemini, rather than Veo.
> It also seems to be quickly consuming usage limits, based on early tests. "Usage" is a new tab that will be available on both the web and mobile.
We will likely see a deeper integration between Codex and ChatGPT already very soon.
> Use the ChatGPT app on your phone to keep working with Codex whenever your computer is awake.
Additionally, this image from OpenAI sparked loads of speculations, including the one where OpenAI would be teasing their own mobile phone.
Even though it is quite unrealistic, this would be a huge steal of attention from the Google I/O event.
OpenAI launches GPT-5.5 Instant as new ChatGPT default
OpenAI is rolling out GPT-5.5 Instant as ChatGPT’s new default model, replacing GPT-5.3 Instant. It delivers shorter, clearer answers, fewer false claims, stronger reasoning, and added personalization through memory, files, and Gmail context.
🗞 #chatgpt @testingcatalog
Google released Multi-Token Prediction (MTP) drafters for the Gemma 4 family. It comes with a 3x speed boost without losing performance.
Looking forward to testing a quantized Gemma 4 with MTP drafters on a Mac Mini!
Perplexity got a new tab for artifacts! It appears to be a list of all previously generated artifacts across Perplexity and Perplexity Computer.
Pinning is possible too 👀
OPENAI 🚨: GPT-5.5 Instant is rolling out to all users on ChatGPT! "gpt-5.5-chat-latest" is coming to APIs as well.
> Much more concise. Better memory. More personalized.
Instant testing time 👀
Anthropic announced new ready-to-run Claude agent templates for Finance services.
These tools can be used as plugins for Claude Code, Cowork, or via Managed hosted Agents.
OpenClaw will start getting a long term support releases later in May! As a reflection from past updates which caused a degraded performance.
StableClaw 🦞
OPENAI 👀: Voice mode upgrade is coming?
That would be quite a long awaited release!
Which voice assistant do you use right now the most?
ANTHROPIC 🚨: Claude Cowork will get its own proactive assistant called "Orbit".
> Users will get personalized insights from Gmail, Slack, GitHub, Calendar, Drive, Figma, and other apps, which Claude will generate proactively.
> There are also mentions of "Orbit" apps, which users will be able to "deploy."
> "Your deployed Orbit apps. Pin favorites for quick access."
> OpenAI already has ChatGPT Pulse, while both Google and Perplexity are developing their own proactive assistants, too.
> There is a high chance it will be released as Max-only.
Perplexity prepares Digest feature for personalized summaries
Perplexity’s hidden Digest feature appears tied to its context layer and Computer platform, pointing to a recurring daily brief built from connected apps. It may sit behind Max or draw from Computer usage limits.
🗞 #perplexity @testingcatalog
xAI is rolling out Connectors for Grok.
GitHub, Notion, Linear, Google, and Microsoft suites are available, as are custom MCP connectors!
Google is working on a new Flow app for Android.
It is a native Flow experience optimised for mobile use. Beta testing is limited to 1000 testers for now.
h/t @LanceAdams
Google is testing new Omni model for video generation ahead of I/O
GOOGLE I/O 🚨: A NEW OMNI MODEL IS BEING TESTED ON GEMINI FOR VIDEO GENERATION!
> "Start with an idea or try a template. Powered by Omni."
> This is a new leaked headline from the video generation tab on Gemini.
> Omni appears close to "Toucan", an internal name of the current video generation tool powered by Veo.
> If Google plans to release Gemini Omni for video generation, it would likely outperform Veo 3.1.
> If true (as it is still highly speculative), Gemini will be the first top-tier Omni model with video output!
Google I/O 2026 will be hot 🔥
Image by @Thomasguka
🗞 #gemini @testingcatalog
Sample video and early feedback (quotes from Reddit)
> I won’t lie, this is one of the best video models I have seen, maybe not *the* best, but a really strong performance. I was particularly impressed by the prompt adherence (except for the one shot with the missing centerpiece), the model nailed all the constraints.
> Additionally, the voice quality is much better than the Veo models by quite a large margin. It even added some light background music, that would fit right in with an upscale dining experience.
> While there are some continuity issues if you look close enough, the ability to change camera angles on the fly so frequently and with good coherence is impressive to me. Overall this is definitely the new model and quite a step up from the Veo we are used to
OpenAI set to add remote Codex control to ChatGPT mobile app
OpenAI teased a Thursday launch, prompting device rumors, but app evidence points to mobile control for Codex inside ChatGPT.
🗞 #chatgpt @testingcatalog
Google is rolling out customization feature for Mind Maps on NotebookLM, along with renaming & sharing options and updated animation.
Users will be able to scope their Mind Maps to a specific topic or a source.
Did you get it already? 👀
Manus adds connector suggestions based on task needs
Manus added Connector Recommendations to suggest missing integrations like Notion, Slack, Gmail, and Drive during a task, then guide approval and setup in-chat. Available to all users, it cuts manual steps while keeping permissions under user control.
🗞 #manus @testingcatalog
Google released Pomelli Catalog, a new feature on Pomelli marketing agent experiment.
Pomelli will generate a set of products based on your business DNA, so you can reuse them across your marketing campaigns.
For TestingCatalog, it generated a Weekly Newsletter Subscription product and several others.
I will package a new campaign soon 👀
Perplexity released Perplexity Computer for Professional Finance with bootstrapped workflows and new data providers.
Additionally, all responses are traceable back to the source!
Inworld AI launches Realtime TTS-2 model for live conversations
Inworld AI launched Realtime TTS-2, a voice model for live conversation with sub-200ms latency, conversational context, natural-language voice direction, inline vocal controls, and voice consistency across 100+ languages.
🗞 #sponsored @testingcatalog
AI Studio can now use Nano Banana for Image Generation to tweak images on apps generated via AI Studio Build.
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Google prepares new upgrades for Gemini Flash model
Ahead of Google I/O 2026, signs point to a Gemini 3.2 Flash launch: LM Arena testing, Vertex AI migration notices, and a brief app listing suggest a near-term rollout with faster responses and stronger reasoning at lower cost.
🗞 #gemini @testingcatalog
Gemini mobile app redesign leaks show upcoming look ahead of Google I/O
Leaked screenshots show Gemini for iOS adopting Apple’s Liquid Glass style, with translucent panels, a cleaner tool sheet, and reorganized navigation. Google may unveil it at I/O alongside new agents, assistant features, and models.
🗞 #gemini @testingcatalog
Anthropic is working on Orbit, its upcoming proactive assistant
Anthropic appears close to launching Orbit, an opt-in, time zone-aware assistant for Claude and Claude Code. Build references point to personalized briefings from Gmail, Slack, GitHub, Calendar, Drive, and Figma.
🗞 #claude @testingcatalog
TinyFish makes Search and Fetch APIs free for all developers
TinyFish made Search and Fetch free for all developers and AI agents, with no card required and production-ready limits. The tools span REST, MCP, CLI, SDKs, and key integrations, focusing on fast, structured retrieval and lower token use.
🗞 #sponsored @testingcatalog
GOOGLE 🚨: A new design for Gemini on iOS has been spotted!
Sleeeeeeeeeeeek! 👀
h/t @QuantumFast
OpenAI adds animated Pets and config imports to Codex
OpenAI updated Codex with Pets, pixel-art overlays that show task status and support replies, plus Hatch for custom animated companions. The release also adds config import from other coding agents and a custom dictionary for voice dictation.
🗞 #chatgpt @testingcatalog
XAI 🚨: Voice cloning is now available on xAI Console in the US.
> Create a custom voice in less than 2 minutes or select from our library of 80+ voices across 28 languages to personalize your voice agents, audiobooks, video game characters, and more.
This also means we will see custom voices on Grok soon. I hope they won't be restricted to the US only.