New features and launches in ChatGPT, Cursor, Perplexity and other AI tools, plus changes to pricing and availability.
Browser-use just merged a new feature into browser-harness that records browser agent sessions and automatically edits them into Screen Studio-style clips. The agent captures per-action screenshots, hides sensitive credentials, and renders smooth zooms, synthetic cursors, and captions inside the browser without needing ffmpeg.
Runway just launched Agent 2.0, turning simple text prompts into complete marketing briefs and multi-platform campaign assets. It can ingest performance data from platforms like Meta and YouTube, then orchestrate models like Gen-4.5 to output auto-formatted variants for different markets. Why it matters: Runway is making a serious play for end-to-end marketing workflows, moving far beyond standalone video generation.
OpenAI just updated the ChatGPT desktop app after hearing early user feedback. The sidebar now displays your conversation history and projects, while Chat and Work modes sync smoothly across web, mobile, and desktop clients. You can also switch modes directly in the app, though local tasks still stay safely on your machine.
Google just rebranded NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook, folding its research tool deeper into the broader Gemini ecosystem. The update adds a secure cloud computer under the hood, allowing it to write and execute code natively for heavy data analysis. Ultra subscribers get access now, with web Pro rollouts coming in the next few weeks.
Google just rolled out connected apps inside Search’s AI Mode for U.S. users, linking external services directly into search results. You can now add recipe items straight to an Instacart cart, pull up Canva templates, or save curated playlists to YouTube Music without switching tabs. Google plans to expand to more partner apps soon.
1Password just rolled out an integration that lets Claude automatically fill credentials to finish multi-step web tasks without ever seeing your actual passwords. Using a new zero-exposure framework, credentials and MFA codes are injected through a secure channel hidden from Anthropic's models, requiring only a quick biometric sign-off per task. It solves a major security roadblock for autonomous browser agents.
Roblox just unveiled Build, a mobile-first AI creation tab inside its app that lets anyone generate playable 3D games directly from plain text prompts without writing code. The tool automates mechanics, environments, characters, and audio using proprietary 3D gaming models. It launches a free public alpha in New Zealand on July 28, with professional testing and analytics agents coming to Studio soon.
xAI just launched Automations in Grok, letting the AI run repetitive tasks on a schedule or automatically whenever matching emails arrive. Each execution opens a real conversation thread with saved history, tool connections, and custom reporting options. Scheduled tasks are free for everyone, while email triggers require a SuperGrok subscription.
DoorDash just launched dd-cli in limited beta, a command-line tool that lets AI agents search stores, hunt down deals, and complete checkout autonomously. It marks a push into agentic commerce where software handles physical transactions directly. Early access is currently open to macOS developers in the US and Canada via a waitlist.
ChatGPT just upgraded its sidebar search across web, iOS, and Android, making it much faster to dig through past work. You can now use filters to search chats, projects, images, and documents in a single unified view and jump directly into any item. It finally turns ChatGPT's chaotic sidebar into a practical personal workspace.
OpenAI just dropped Codex Micro, a $230 physical macropad built with Work Louder to manage its Codex coding platform. The hardware packs 13 mechanical keys, a dial, and a joystick to monitor agent thread statuses via colored lights, tweak reasoning levels on the fly, and approve code changes. All controls are remappable through the ChatGPT desktop app.
Perplexity just launched SPACE, a purpose-built sandbox platform powering its Computer agent system. SPACE runs tasks inside ephemeral Firecracker microVMs that self-destruct once finished, keeping sensitive credentials strictly outside until the precise second of use. Rolling snapshots capture live memory every minute, letting users pause and resume complex agent workflows up to a week later.
Superhuman just overhauled its auto-draft feature, tapping frontier models from Anthropic and OpenAI to write email replies matching the user's natural tone. The system drafts three response variations and learns from edits; co-founder Rahul Vohra revealed that 60% of drafts during testing were sent completely unedited. Why it matters: email AI might finally stop sounding like a pushy chatbot.
Spotify just rolled out a conversational AI feature in beta, letting Premium listeners control playback, discover new tracks, and explore song lore by simply typing or speaking. You can ask for background on albums, tweak vibes in real time, or even surface your own listening history. It’s currently rolling out in English for adult Premium users across the U.S., Ireland, and Sweden.
xAI's Grok Build CLI was caught silently packaging and uploading users' entire code repositories—including Git histories, SSH keys, and secrets—to Google Cloud storage. The company has since disabled the uploads server-side, and Elon Musk promised all previously synced user data will be utterly purged.
Canva just rolled out Canva Code 2.0 to all users, slashing code generation time by 75% and cutting the prompt-to-publish workflow by 30%. The biggest upgrade is HTML import, letting you bring code from other AI assistants directly into Canva's drag-and-drop editor to swap images and fonts without breaking functionality. Why it matters: Vibe coding is finally breaking out of the "generic AI prototype" look, letting non-technical creators tweak visuals with precision.
Google just rolled out Gemini in Chrome to desktop users in the UK, with iOS support arriving next month. The built-in assistant lets you summarize content, compare information across multiple tabs, and interact with Google apps without leaving the page. It also integrates Nano Banana 2 for prompt-based image edits and features defenses against prompt injection.
Anthropic just introduced Claude for Teachers, giving verified US K-12 educators a full year of free access to premium Claude capabilities. The tool maps directly to learning standards across all 50 states, integrates with popular education platforms like Canva and MagicSchool, and handles recurring tasks automatically without training on user data.
Apple just brought Siri AI to the watchOS 27 developer beta, delivering a unified assistant experience across the watch, iPhone, and Mac. The upgraded assistant seamlessly surfaces reminders and notes on the fly while syncing query history across devices. It finally bridges the smartwatch gap, though slight latency and AI quirks remain.
Waze just rolled out a batch of AI-powered updates on Android and iOS, bringing Gemini conversational search to help users find spots like cheap gas or open cafes naturally. The update also adds a dedicated motorcycle mode for two-wheeler-friendly routes and a "less chatty" option to cut down voice prompts. Gemini search is rolling out to beta testers first.
