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Google prepares interactive Storybook experience for Gemini users
Google is preparing new Gemini features, including Storybook for AI-generated narratives and visuals, and Productivity Partner, which leverages Gmail and Calendar data to provide task-focused suggestions, signaling a near-term feature rollout.
🗞 #gemini
Google launches open-source Gemini CLI Agent with MCP support
Gemini CLI is a free, open-source tool that gives developers direct command-line access to Google's Gemini AI models. It supports coding, content generation, research, and automation, and is powered by Gemini 2.5 Pro with a high usage quota.
🗞 #aistudio
AI Studio revamp under development with MCP support and Jules tie-in
Google is preparing updates to AI Studio, including a unified build section linked to Jules SWE Agent, support for Imagen 4, a modular tools menu, and daily usage limits, signaling broader capabilities and platform management.
🗞 #aistudio
Upcoming Grok update will introduce centralized Files tab
xAI is adding a Files tab to Grok’s web interface, centralizing file management with filters and built-in tools for viewing, editing, and executing content, aligning with efforts to position Grok as a full productivity platform.
🗞 #grok
Perplexity developing AI try-on tool to preview clothes before buying
Perplexity is developing an AI-powered “Try On” tool for online shopping that generates user images wearing selected items, aiming to support personalized purchase decisions. The feature is in testing with no confirmed release date.
🗞 #perplexity
Midjourney launches its first video model V1 with 5 to 20-second clips
Midjourney launched its V1 video model on June 18, 2025, allowing users to animate images into short 5–20 second clips. While lacking audio and advanced video fidelity, it offers a low-cost entry amid rising competition.
🗞 #ai
ICYMI: OpenAI enables shared prompts for API and Playground
OpenAI now supports prompts as an API primitive, allowing centralized management, version control, and optimization across its tools. This update addresses developer needs for structured prompt configuration and deployment.
🗞 #chatgpt
Experimental Gemini 2.5 Pro Deep Think update nears release
Google's upcoming Deep Think mode for Gemini 2.5 Pro boosts computing for complex tasks like advanced math, coding, and multimodal queries, offering around 15% higher performance, with likely initial access limited to Ultra-tier users.
🗞 #gemini
Microsoft develops Copilot 3D to turn images into 3D objects
Copilot 3D is an early-stage Microsoft project that aims to convert flat images into 3D models, featuring a viewer and galleries for object manipulation. Though core tools are inactive, it points to broader efforts in AI-driven visual creation.
🗞 #microsoftcopilot
Perplexity adds scheduled Tasks feature for Pro and Enterprise users
Perplexity has introduced a Tasks feature for Pro and Enterprise users, allowing scheduled prompts to automate searches or research. While browser access is limited, the tool aligns with emerging trends in AI-driven workflow automation.
🗞 #perplexity
Leak reveals Gemini 2.5 Flash Lite and Pro GA with June release targets
Google is preparing to launch new Gemini 2.5 models, with the Flash Lite Preview expected around June 17 and the Pro version near June 19, targeting both lightweight inference tasks and advanced enterprise applications.
🗞 #aistudio
Dia browser debuts in public beta for Arc members with AI-powered tools
Dia, the new browser from the Browser Company, builds on Arc with AI-driven browsing, a chat-based interface, and personalized tools for tasks like coding or writing. It emphasizes context-aware support and a polished visual design.
🗞 #dia
Mistral AI debuts Magistral models focused on advanced reasoning
Mistral AI launched the Magistral model family, featuring the proprietary Magistral Medium and open-source Magistral Small, targeting advanced reasoning tasks with a focus on performance, cost efficiency, and flexible deployment options.
🗞 #mistral
Comet AI browser agent now captures screenshots during tasks
Perplexity's Comet browser now includes screenshot capture for improved AI agent transparency and task validation. Outlook support and a Windows release are in progress, with mobile deployment set for fall to support cross-platform automation.
🗞 #perplexity
New Genspark feature helps users manage meetings, emails, and notes
Genspark AI Secretary is a new tool for professionals and small teams, offering task management, scheduling, note-taking, and reminders through voice or text. It integrates with productivity tools and is accessible via the Genspark web platform.
xAI skips Grok 3.5 and eyes July launch for Grok 4 with new developer features
xAI will bypass Grok 3.5 and move directly to Grok 4, expected after July 4, focusing on autonomous coding support via a web-based editor modeled on VSCode. The move positions Grok to compete with GPT-5 and Gemini updates.
🗞 #grok
Google launched Imagen 4 and Imagen 4 Ultra on AI Studio and APIs
Google released Imagen 4 via the Gemini API with limited free access starting June 24, 2025. It generates four 1024×1024 images per call, includes SynthID watermarking, and supports up to 2K resolution through Vertex AI.
🗞 #aistudio
Anthropic developing Memory and AI-powered Artifacts for Claude
Anthropic is expanding Claude's artifacts to support embedded AI capabilities, enabling users to build functional, shareable mini-apps without coding. A new memory feature is also in development to allow Claude to recall past conversations.
🗞 #claude
Jules agent becomes more context-aware with AGENTS.md support
The updated Jules agent brings improved performance, smarter task execution, consistent environment setup, and context awareness through AGENTS.md, aligning with unique repository workflows and supporting automated test writing and execution.
🗞 #jules
xAI tests screen sharing on Voice Mode for Grok web
xAI is testing screen sharing and advanced X search functions in Grok, expanding its toolset for web use. These early-stage features point to tighter X platform integration ahead of the delayed Grok 3.5 release.
🗞 #grok
Adobe puts AI art in your pocket with Firefly mobile release
Adobe released the Firefly mobile app globally, allowing users to generate and refine visuals or videos from text and sync with Creative Cloud. It supports multiple AI models and includes a $10 token-based plan for premium features.
🗞 #ai
Google Gemini 2.5 out of preview across AI Studio, Vertex AI, and Gemini app
Google released stable versions of Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash, launched a Flash-Lite preview, and expanded access across major platforms. The update introduces cost savings, native audio, and advanced math and code capabilities for varied workloads.
🗞 #aistudio
Gemini Code Assist gets latest Gemini 2.5 Pro with context management and rules
Google upgraded Gemini Code Assist with the Gemini 2.5 Pro model, enabling 1 million-token contexts, deeper code insight, and advanced review tools. New IDE features support reusable prompts and project rules, with higher task completion rates reported.
🗞 #gemini
Experimental Copilot Actions lets testers control a virtual browser
Microsoft's Copilot Actions feature launches in early testing, enabling cloud-based browser control with a virtual desktop and manual input. Though still slow, its browser-based model suggests potential for broader platform support.
🗞 #microsoftcopilot
xAI tests Voice Mode and Tasks on Grok web with signs of Grok 3.5 integration
xAI is testing Voice Mode and Tasks for Grok on the web, featuring spoken input, audio replies, and scheduled deep searches. Limits on usage hint at upcoming tier changes, while Grok 3.5 integration appears key to both additions.
🗞 #grok
OpenAI prepares model selection feature for custom GPTs and Codex upgrade
OpenAI is introducing model recommendations for custom GPTs and multiple code output options in Codex, offering developers improved control over performance, speed, and cost without needing to manually adjust or rerun workflows.
🗞 #chatgpt
Google Cloud debuts G4 VMs optimized for large-scale AI inference
Google Cloud's new G4 virtual machines, powered by eight NVIDIA RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPUs and AMD Turin CPUs, offer quadrupled computing and memory capacity over G2 VMs, targeting AI, simulation, and graphics-heavy enterprise workloads.
🗞 #ai
Google expands Project Mariner access to more Ultra subscribers
Google's Project Mariner, a browser assistant for Ultra subscribers, grants tab-level access in Chrome via extension. Still experimental, it faces limitations due to frequent permission prompts and reliance on manual input.
🗞 #aitestkitchen
Sparkify uses Gemini and Veo 3 to power Google’s latest AI video experiment
Google's Sparkify is an invite-only AI video creation tool using Gemini and Veo to generate short, thematic videos in various styles. It targets education and entertainment, with limited interactivity and no confirmed release timeline.
🗞 #aitestkitchen
Upcoming Grok’s Tasks feature gets UI upgrade and scheduling tweaks
xAI's Grok introduces a sidebar for easier access to its developing Tasks feature, adds flexible notification settings, and refines scheduling, aligning with industry trends toward automated, scheduled AI actions for power users and business applications.
🗞 #grok