New features and launches in ChatGPT, Cursor, Perplexity and other AI tools, plus changes to pricing and availability.
Google just unveiled Gemini Intelligence on Android, turning phones into proactive agents that handle multi-step tasks across apps, clean up messy spoken notes with Rambler, and build custom widgets from text prompts. It rolls out this summer on the Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 before expanding to watches, cars, and laptops later this year.
Rivian just rolled out Rivian Assistant, a native voice agent deeply wired into Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicle hardware. Unlike typical phone-mirroring assistants, it directly controls systems like adjusting ride height or opening the front trunk, while also managing Google Calendar events and drafting texts. Why it matters: It shifts in-car voice from clunky dictation to an integrated operational co-pilot, though it currently requires a Connect+ subscription and only supports English.
Ryan Shea just launched AI IQ, a platform that ditches dense benchmark tables to map frontier AI models directly onto the human IQ bell curve. It tracks intelligence growth over time, compares models across both IQ and EQ metrics, and charts practical intelligence costs. Why it matters: It translates obscure benchmark scores into intuitive human metrics anyone can read at a glance.
Anthropic just rolled out 20+ MCP connectors and 12 practice-area plugins for Claude, directly targeting legal teams. The tools hook into platforms like DocuSign, iManage, and Harvey, while syncing context across Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. Why it matters: legal pros are already Claude's top Cowork users, and this turns the AI into a bespoke junior associate across the entire firm.
Anthropic just doubled rate limits for Claude Code and shipped four major upgrades to Claude Managed Agents at its developer conference. The platform now supports parallel multi-agent workflows, automated memory curation called Dreaming, and a built-in rubric grader that boosted success on hard tasks by 10 points.
Anthropic launched Agent View in Claude Code, letting developers manage multiple parallel agents straight from a single CLI view. You can now background tasks with /bg, inspect progress across running jobs, and answer decisions inline without drowning in terminal tabs. It is live in Research Preview for Pro, Max, Team, Enterprise, and API users.
Google just expanded its redesigned, AI-powered Google Finance across Europe with full local language support, while rolling out its Deep Search feature worldwide. Users can now run conversational market research, inspect technical chart indicators with annotated price drivers, and follow earnings calls with real-time audio, live transcripts, and AI-highlighted takeaways.
xAI just rolled out Grok Voice mode for Apple CarPlay, letting drivers chat with the AI hands-free right from their dashboard. Enabled by iOS 26.4, the integration follows Apple's strict distraction guidelines by keeping replies audio-only without on-screen text. After living mostly inside Teslas, Grok is now joining ChatGPT and Perplexity across millions of everyday cars.
OpenAI just brought its Codex agent directly into Chrome on macOS and Windows. The agent can now juggle background tasks across multiple tabs at once without taking over your active browsing session, while interacting much more smoothly with web apps. It's a major leap toward seamless, non-intrusive browser automation.
ElevenLabs just rolled out Studio Agent inside ElevenCreative, embedding an AI co-editor directly into its timeline workspace. The agent lets creators and marketers mix voiceovers, music, sound effects, and video alongside AI without having to jump between separate tools.
Cursor just launched /orchestrate, a new skill built on the Cursor SDK that recursively spins up multiple agents to tackle heavy workflows. In internal testing, it autoresearched Cursor's own skills to slash token usage by 20% while cutting backend cold start times by 80%. It's designed to push AI coding assistants far beyond single-agent limits.
LTX Studio just launched Flows, a built-in node-based canvas designed for building custom visual generation pipelines and executing them in batches. Creators can construct their creative logic once and run it repeatedly at scale instead of rebuilding setups from scratch. Why it matters: It brings modular, automated workflow execution directly into mainstream AI video and image production.
Google just rebranded the Fitbit app into Google Health, baking in a Gemini-powered AI health coach and pairing it with a new $99 screenless tracker called Fitbit Air. The AI coach can tailor workout plans, interpret medical records, and log meals from photos, pulling data from multiple wearables into one hub. It starts rolling out to existing users on May 19.
Spotify just launched a beta tool called Save to Spotify that turns AI-generated content into private podcasts directly in your library. Users running desktop agents like Claude Code or OpenClaw can turn daily digests, class notes, or weekly deep dives into audio files that sync across all Spotify devices. It is open to global Free and Premium users via GitHub during testing.
Microsoft just added OpenAI's GPT-5.5 Instant to Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Studio. The new model cuts down on verbosity, delivers faster and clearer answers for daily workflows, and sharpens image analysis and STEM tasks, with priority access for licensed users.
Anthropic just rolled out Claude for Excel, PowerPoint, and Word to general availability, alongside a public beta for Outlook across all paid plans. The standout feature is persistent context across all four apps—adjust a metric in Excel, and linked charts in PowerPoint and figures in Word update automatically without re-explaining the task. Why it matters: it turns Microsoft 365 into an interconnected workspace where your AI follows your entire workflow.
OpenAI just launched Trusted Contact, an opt-in ChatGPT feature that lets adults designate a friend or family member to be notified during acute mental health crises. If automated systems and human reviewers confirm a serious self-harm risk, ChatGPT alerts the contact within an hour without sharing chat logs.
Perplexity just launched Personal Computer inside a brand-new macOS app, bringing its autonomous agent teams directly to local desktops. The tool operates across local files, native Mac apps, and the web, and even lets you trigger tasks or approve actions from your iPhone. Why it matters: It turns your Mac—especially an always-on Mac mini—into a quiet, 24/7 background AI workforce.
Google just updated AI Mode and AI Overviews to surface firsthand quotes from Reddit, web forums, and social media directly inside AI search summaries. The responses display author handles and community badges under labels like "Expert Advice," saving users from appending "Reddit" to queries just to dodge generic SEO clutter.
Adobe just launched a new productivity agent for Acrobat that lets users chat with PDFs and instantly turn documents into presentations, podcasts, and social posts. It powers PDF Spaces, turning static files into interactive hubs with custom AI assistants for recipients. It is now live across Acrobat Express and Studio tiers.
