New features and launches in ChatGPT, Cursor, Perplexity and other AI tools, plus changes to pricing and availability.
Google just rolled out Gemini Spark for macOS, letting the AI organize local files, build spreadsheets from desktop invoices, and integrate with apps like Canva and Dropbox. It also introduces custom Model Context Protocol (MCP) support and upcoming remote execution from phones. The beta is currently limited to Google AI Ultra subscribers in the U.S.
OASIS just unveiled the OASIS 1, a smart ring that turns quiet whispers into text and packs a tiny trackpad for on-the-fly cursor edits. Powered by WisprFlow tech, it combines noise-isolating microphones with haptic feedback to fix transcription typos directly from your finger. It aims to make voice typing quiet and private enough to finally ditch the keyboard.
Google just added Short Video Overviews to NotebookLM, turning your densest research docs into 60-second, vertical explainer videos. It builds on the tool's runaway hit audio podcasts, aiming straight at visual learners and social scrolling habits. Ultra and Pro subscribers get access now on mobile and web, with free users coming soon.
X just launched an official hosted Model Context Protocol (MCP) server, allowing AI assistants like Claude and Cursor to directly plug into its API using user account permissions. Developers can now let models search posts and analyze real-time trends without building custom middleware—though X confirmed it lacks write access to prevent bot spam.
Anthropic's Claude Code team just dropped a practical guide on loop engineering, helping developers graduate from babysitting individual prompts to building autonomous agent loops. The framework breaks loops into four distinct levels—turn-based, goal-based using /goal, time-based using /loop and /schedule, and proactive routines—while offering tricks like SKILL.md self-verification to keep token costs in check. Basically, it shows how to turn open-ended coding agents into deterministic, self-healing workers.
YouTube just rolled out AI-powered comment moderation tools to YouTube Studio on desktop for creators worldwide. Instead of relying on exact keywords, creators can now search by intent like "questions about my gear" or explore suggested topics like "Negative feedback." It also finds similar comments without auto-removing anything.
OpenAI just teased a new physical device built specifically for its AI coding tool Codex, set to launch on July 15th in partnership with Work Louder. The teaser reveals a square macro pad packed with physical switches, teasing dedicated buttons for Codex shortcuts. While this isn't the mysterious Jony Ive project, it brings generative coding straight to your physical desk.
Google just rolled out its "Take notes for me" feature in Google Meet for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers. Powered by Gemini, it captures discussions in real time, generates action items, and automatically sends a tidy recap to Google Docs and your inbox. All participants get a notification when it's on.
ComfyUI just launched Comfy MCP in public beta, turning AI agents like Claude and Cursor into automated creative operators. Instead of manually wiring complex node spaghetti, you can simply prompt your agent in plain English to build, edit, and run production pipelines. It is free to test during beta with a Comfy account.
Cursor just launched a native iOS app in public beta for paid users, letting developers kick off cloud-based coding agents or steer local tasks straight from their phone. It supports voice prompts, lock-screen Live Activities, diff reviews, and one-tap PR merges on the go. Mobile Composer 2.5 runs are also 75% off through July 5, 2026.
Developer eric-venti-seeds just released Sun-Direction-Lora-Flux2Klein9B on Hugging Face, letting creators pinpoint exact sun angles in outdoor generations using a simple 3D reference sphere. The workflow neutralizes original lighting into an overcast plate before casting sunlight from the chosen direction. Why it matters: precise light control has always been painful in diffusion models, and this brings an intuitive visual gizmo to the process.
Anthropic just launched the Claude Apps Gateway for Amazon Bedrock and Google Cloud. The self-hosted, stateless container lets companies run Claude Code with corporate SSO, centralized policy enforcement, and per-user spend caps without manually provisioning cloud credentials on developer machines.
Runway just rolled out Agent 2.0, turning simple text prompts into full marketing briefs and multi-format campaign assets right inside its platform. It can also digest performance data to refine creative output and scale across channels and markets, moving Runway from a standalone generation tool into automated campaign operations.
Google just graduated Google Finance out of beta and rolled out a dedicated Android app. You can now build investment portfolios by dropping in screenshots, CSVs, or plain descriptions, and ask AI to deliver custom scheduled briefings like overnight crypto updates. The app also features AI explanations for sudden stock moves, with an iOS version coming later this year.
Microsoft just upgraded Copilot in Excel with repeatable financial skills, third-party data connectors, and built-in auditability. Analysts can now standardize multi-step tasks like DCF modeling via simple SKILL.md files in OneDrive and query institutional data from PitchBook, FactSet, or S&P Global directly in spreadsheets. Crucially, a new planning step outlines every cell change before Copilot executes it.
Google just started rolling out a "Select from screen" tool in Chrome 149, letting users snip text or images directly into Gemini prompts via the "+" menu. The update landed alongside new computer use capabilities for Gemini 3.5 Flash, letting AI agents navigate browsers and desktops for multi-step tasks. It basically cuts out the tedious copy-paste routine so Gemini sees what you see.
Figma just introduced a design agent at Config that builds custom, reusable plugins and WebGPU shaders directly from text prompts. Designers can now spin up tailored tools on the canvas without dev setups or coding skills. It effectively turns prompt writing into functional workflow automation for teams.
Perplexity just launched Computer for Counsel, a legal workspace powered by 20+ frontier AI models that links research databases, contracts, and case files directly to Perplexity Computer. It integrates sources like Midpage for case law, plugs into Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, and automates contract triage. It is available to Enterprise and Max subscribers.
A creator just released XHS Visual Director, a dedicated skill designed to cure mismatched social media slide decks. Given a topic, it plans a 6-to-8 slide narrative, establishes unified visual rules, and delivers ready-to-run image generation prompts alongside captions and a QA checklist.
Meta just partnered with EssilorLuxottica to launch Meta Glasses, a sleek new $299 smart eyewear lineup. Powered on day one by Meta's new Muse Spark multimodal model, the glasses deliver hands-free photo and video capture, 8-hour battery life, and live translation across 14 languages. Meta is betting that high fashion is the fastest way to put ambient AI right in front of your eyes.
