New features and launches in ChatGPT, Cursor, Perplexity and other AI tools, plus changes to pricing and availability.
Google just added Data Tables to NotebookLM, automatically turning scattered insights across docs, transcripts, and papers into structured tables that export straight to Google Sheets. It makes everything from competitor pricing grids to action item lists easy to parse. It is live now for Pro and Ultra subscribers, rolling out to everyone soon.
Google just added video verification to the Gemini app to help spot AI-created media. Upload a video up to 90 seconds (under 100MB) and ask if Google AI made it, and Gemini scans audio and visual tracks for invisible SynthID watermarks, pinpointing the exact timestamps where AI was used. It is available across all supported countries and languages.
Rivian just released its 2025.46 software update, expanding hands-free assisted driving for Gen 2 vehicles from 135,000 miles to over 3.5 million miles across the US and Canada. The update also brings Autonomy Drive Styles powered by end-to-end AI models, allowing drivers to choose between Mild, Medium, and Spicy behavior on the road. Why it matters: Hands-free highway driving is quickly moving to everyday surface streets with personality settings to match human preferences.
Amazon just rolled out Alexa+ Greetings for Ring doorbells, turning front porches into AI-managed checkpoints. The system uses Ring's camera to visually spot who is at the door—distinguishing delivery uniforms from unsolicited visitors—and lets Alexa naturally converse on your behalf to route packages or turn down sales pitches. It is currently rolling out to early-access users in the US and Canada.
Manus just rolled out precision editing for presentation slides generated with nano banana Pro. Instead of regenerating an entire slide image just to fix a typo or tweak a layout, users can now point, click, and edit text or visual elements directly while keeping the original design quality intact. The feature is live today for all users, including on existing presentations.
Patronus AI just launched Generative Simulators, dynamic reinforcement learning environments designed to put autonomous agents through ever-evolving real-world scenarios. Paired with its Glider judge model and Percival diagnostic tool, the system creates live tasks and adjusts rules on the fly, helping agents learn through trial and error without relying on static benchmarks.
Exa just launched a new People Search engine covering over 1 billion public profiles. Powered by fine-tuned Exa embeddings and a hybrid retrieval system, it lets you discover individuals using flexible natural language descriptions instead of rigid keyword matching.
Mistral AI just introduced Mistral OCR 3, an upgraded vision model built to turn messy real-world paperwork into clean Markdown and structured JSON. It notches a 74% win rate over version 2 on tricky formats like handwriting, merged-cell tables, and warped scans. Pricing starts at $2 per 1,000 pages, dropping to $1 via the Batch API. Why it matters: Enterprise agents live and die by document quality, and Mistral is aggressively driving down the cost of feeding them reliable data.
OpenAI just opened submissions for ChatGPT apps, allowing developers to build and submit chat-native integrations using the beta Apps SDK. Users can browse apps directly inside a new directory at chatgpt.com/apps and invoke them via @ mentions. The first batch of approved apps will roll out in the new year.
xAI just rolled out the Grok Voice Agent API to all developers, bringing the low-latency voice stack powering Tesla cars to third-party apps. It boasts sub-second response times, costs a flat $0.05 per minute, and is fully compatible with OpenAI's Realtime API spec. It can seamlessly switch between dozens of languages mid-sentence and even handle realistic auditory cues like whispers and sighs.
Apple Music is officially heading to ChatGPT, allowing users to build custom playlists directly through chat prompts and sync them to their library. The feature builds on OpenAI's upcoming Apps SDK preview, which previously brought similar integrations to Spotify. Why it matters: ChatGPT is steadily evolving from a conversational chatbot into an action-oriented interface for your daily apps.
Amazon just rolled out Alexa+, a generative AI revamp of its voice assistant that supports natural back-and-forth conversations and typing to chat right on the web. Prime members get full access across Echo devices for free, while anyone can try a daily limited version in browser. It is currently available in the U.S. in English and Spanish.
Adobe just brought Flux.2 Pro into Photoshop as a new partner model for Generative Fill. Users can now tap directly into Flux's generative capabilities alongside Adobe's native tools, giving editors more model flexibility for inpainting and scene expansion right inside their canvas.
DoorDash just rolled out Zesty, a new AI-powered social app designed to kill off endless review hunting and TikTok scrolling when picking a restaurant. Users can prompt an AI chatbot for hyper-specific vibes like a low-key dinner for introverts, pulling recommendations across DoorDash, Google Maps, and TikTok. Why it matters: DoorDash is aggressively pushing beyond delivery into local social discovery.
Looki just launched the Looki L1 in China, a tiny $212 wearable camera that passively records everyday moments and automatically edits them into vlogs. Footage stays stored locally by default on its 32GB drive, while an IP67 rating and up to 13 hours of intermittent battery life keep it running hands-free. Why it matters: As the industry races toward AI hardware, Looki provides an early look at how low-friction devices can make all-day passive recording practical.
Meta just rolled out its v21 software update for Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses, led by a new Conversation Focus tool that amplifies who you are talking to in crowded spots. It also teamed up with Spotify so you can look at scenery and say "play a song to match this view." Why it matters: Smart glasses are shifting from novelty tech into useful daily hearing and ambient assistance.
Google Labs just rolled out CC, an experimental AI productivity agent powered by Gemini. CC connects your Gmail, Calendar, and Drive to drop a personalized “Your Day Ahead” briefing right into your inbox each morning, complete with drafted replies and calendar links. For now, it is waitlist-only for paid subscribers in the U.S. and Canada.
OpenAI just expanded its branched chats feature to ChatGPT on iOS and Android, following its initial web rollout. The tool lets you fork any conversation from a specific response to explore alternative rabbit holes without cluttering your original thread.
Google just updated Gemini Deep Research with visual reports that go far beyond plain text. Available to Google AI Ultra subscribers, it can now generate custom diagrams, charts, and interactive simulations where you tweak variables in real time. It basically turns dense research dumps into models you can play with.
Zoom just launched AI Companion 3.0, rolling out agentic workflows and a dedicated web workspace. It automatically scans past meetings and connected cloud drives to draft follow-up tasks, compile daily summaries, and generate documents—available as a $10/month standalone add-on even without a paid Workplace plan. Why it matters: Zoom is actively trying to become your all-day AI co-worker, not just the software you open for calls.
