New features and launches in ChatGPT, Cursor, Perplexity and other AI tools, plus changes to pricing and availability.
Grok Bot just rolled out a new shopping experience, letting users hunt for the best deals and track ongoing orders directly in the chat. It is also adding passkey support for purchase approvals soon, basically turning the assistant into an end-to-end shopping agent.
Envato just launched MonoDesk, a workspace tailored for creative freelancers and boutique studios. Its built-in AI assistant spots out-of-scope client requests and drafts price quotes automatically, while turning accepted proposals into trackable project roadmaps. It also links with Claude and ChatGPT to log hours, and is completely free during public beta.
Apple just introduced always-on "Audio Intelligence" features in the watchOS 27.3 developer beta, bringing conversational AI directly to your wrist. A double-press of the Digital Crown pulls up a 15-second text rewind of what was just said, while Siri Recap automatically jots down key points and titles. Apple claims raw audio is processed strictly on dedicated hardware and never saved as a file.
Selendis just launched Archon, a video foundation model that automatically turns raw footage into finished edits in minutes. Built with musician Steve Aoki, it learns a creator's taste from past videos and reference clips to get sharper with every project. Early access is currently open with three months free.
Google just launched Guided Learning globally in Google Classroom and search, while overhauling Gemini and search controls for K-12 students. The education push also includes expanded AI training for teachers and new Google.org funding for classroom tools.
Hume AI just launched its Audio Decision API, an audio-native model that answers custom questions about speech and sound directly from raw audio—no transcripts needed. You can check if a caller sounds frustrated, identify AI voices, or search 40,000 recordings in minutes with simple JSON outputs. Why it matters: instead of relying on words alone, voice agents and call centers can now catch sighs, tone shifts, and unspoken context in real time.
Levanto just launched Sage2, an API duo that extracts typed data and evaluates real-time decisions from live conversation. Its streaming engine updates answers on the fly as context grows without resending chat logs, while extraction is claimed to be 166x cheaper than Opus 5.5. Why it matters: agent builders can now handle mid-chat mind changes and dynamic routing with minimal latency.
Runway just launched Dev plugins for Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor, connecting coding agents directly to its generative media platform via MCP. Agents can check credit balances, pick models, and trigger video workflows right inside the editor without storing API keys. It basically turns your coding agent into an end-to-end multimedia builder.
xAI just introduced Data Bot in Grok Bot, an internal AI teammate that lets any employee query data warehouses and run deep analyses without waiting in line. Curated by data scientists with shared institutional memory, it can live in Slack to post updates and handled an estimated 70 hours of manual work in just one week.
Andrej Karpathy just built HackerTube, an alternative YouTube recommender, in about two hours using Claude Opus 5.5. Frustrated by YouTube's noisy recommendations, he used Claude Code to filter 43 million Hacker News comments down to 6,454 heavily recommended videos with no login required. Why it matters: It proves how frontier AI lets solo developers ship custom, algorithm-free tools in a single afternoon.
OpenAI just revealed that starting in December, ChatGPT and Codex will share a single token allowance pool across Plus, Pro, and Business plans. The shift comes as OpenAI brings Work's agentic tools directly into regular chat, meaning heavier models and complex tasks will draw from the same cap, though instant chat stays untouched. If you burn through your quota, you will have to wait for resets or buy extra credits.
SpAItial just launched Echo-3, a physically grounded world model that turns casual iPhone video scans into accurate, metric-scale 3D environments in minutes. It intelligently fills in blind spots your camera missed while eliminating floating artifacts, alongside an enterprise API for robotics and simulation. It basically turns casual smartphone footage into production-ready spatial data without professional gear.
Researchers just introduced MatAnyone, a video matting model capable of isolating complex elements like individual hair strands and semi-transparent edges. It runs on around 3GB of VRAM and hits real-time 4K matting on a single H200 GPU by selectively allocating compute to tricky regions. Open-source code and ComfyUI node support are planned soon.
ByteDance’s video editor CapCut just announced a ChatGPT plugin that turns raw footage into a rough first cut through simple prompts. Creators can keep refining the timeline in chat—tweaking shot lengths and subtitles—or adjust things manually. It’s set to roll out for testing in the coming months.
Anthropic just rolled out its unified Claude experience to Enterprise customers across web, desktop, and mobile. Instead of picking between chat and Cowork beforehand, Claude now answers quick queries normally and automatically spins up isolated cloud VMs for complex coding and document tasks that keep running after you close your laptop. Admins also get a new Efficient mode to keep costs in check.
Google just added its Gemini AI assistant to Apple CarPlay within Google Maps, letting US drivers handle complex, multi-step queries like finding pit stops and rerouting around toll roads using natural voice chat. Drivers simply tap the on-screen Gemini icon to trigger it. It still lacks the personalized Gmail and Calendar integrations recently given to Android Auto, but it brings long-overdue conversational smarts to iPhone drivers.
ElevenLabs just launched Chimera, a new platform that ties its signature voice cloning and dubbing tech directly into video generation workflows. The tool integrates video generation models like Seedance into the ElevenLabs app, letting creators and enterprises build end-to-end multimedia pipelines in one place.
Anthropic just introduced Claude Duet, a proactive AI agent app powered by Claude Opus 5.5, currently in research preview for US Pro and Max subscribers. Running on its own virtual machine, Duet monitors connected apps like Gmail and Slack in the background, delivers morning briefings, and tackles multi-step projects. Why it matters: AI is moving from reactive chatbots to proactive workers, though Duet still waits for human approval before sending messages or spending money.
Anthropic just overhauled Claude Security for enterprise users, adding continuous code scanning, automatic fix tracking, and MCP connector support. Powered by models including Claude Mythos, it monitors changes across multiple repos and uses custom threat models to filter false alarms. Enterprise teams also get $25,000 monthly credits for two months. Why it matters: It turns periodic security audits into a continuous loop that lives right inside your coding environment.
OpenAI just launched Locked Chats for ChatGPT, allowing users to secure sensitive conversations behind a four-digit PIN, Face ID, or Touch ID. Locked chats move to a dedicated section and maintain their own separate memory, ensuring private details don't bleed into regular chats. It is perfect for handing your phone to someone without exposing personal topics, though it does not provide end-to-end encryption.
