New features and launches in ChatGPT, Cursor, Perplexity and other AI tools, plus changes to pricing and availability.
WhatsApp just rolled out built-in message translation across 1:1 chats, groups, and Channels. Translations happen entirely on-device to keep chats private, and Android users can even toggle auto-translation for full threads. It is rolling out gradually now, starting with 6 languages on Android and 19+ on iPhone.
Meta just rolled out an AI assistant for Facebook Dating to save singles from endless profile swiping. Users in the U.S. and Canada can simply prompt the bot with specific preferences—like finding a marketer in New York—while a new "Meet Cute" tool delivers algorithmic surprise matches beyond their usual type.
Perplexity just launched Email Assistant, an AI tool exclusively for its $200-a-month Max subscribers to schedule meetings, prioritize inboxes, and draft replies across Gmail and Outlook. Users simply email a dedicated assistant address to assign tasks, and Perplexity claims the AI mimics personal writing styles without training on private email data.
Apple just made cross-language conversations much smoother with Live Translation in iOS 26. While many assumed the feature required the new AirPods Pro 3, it actually works on AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 with ANC. If both participants wear compatible earbuds paired with an Apple Intelligence-ready iPhone, they can converse hands-free in five languages, hearing translations piped straight into their ears.
Google just brought Gemini to Google TV, turning big screens into conversational assistants that go way beyond basic voice commands. You can now chat through vague plot descriptions, catch up on past seasons, or learn new skills with matching YouTube videos. It's launching first in the US and Canada.
Hailuo AI just launched Hailuo AI Agent alongside a one-week free trial for its new creative flow workspace. Users can simply chat to plan workflows and let the agent orchestrate the best models to generate images, videos, and audio on an infinite canvas.
Audible just launched a beta feature called "Ask a Question" that gives listeners AI-powered context without pausing the story. Rolling out to U.S. users across thousands of public-domain titles like Pride and Prejudice, you can simply type a query about plot points or historical references and get instant answers while the narration continues uninterrupted.
Notion just rolled out version 3.0 to all users, headlined by autonomous AI Agents designed to act like human teammates. The agents can build pages and databases, pull info across Slack and the web, and execute tasks across hundreds of pages for up to 20 minutes at a time. Basically, Notion built a power user inside your workspace that remembers how you like to work.
Google just announced its biggest Chrome upgrade yet, integrating Gemini directly across desktop and mobile. Users can now summarize multiple open tabs, recall past browsing via natural language, and search straight from the address bar, with autonomous agents for booking appointments coming soon. The rollout starts for U.S. desktop users in English.
Google just added the ability to share custom Gems in the Gemini app. The workflow mirrors Google Drive, letting you set view or edit permissions on your customized bots so coworkers, friends, or family can use them directly.
Xbox just rolled out Gaming Copilot in beta for Windows PC Game Bar, with mobile app support arriving in October. The AI assistant uses voice mode and real-time screen awareness to explain enemy tactics, lore, and quest tips without pausing your session. It is available outside mainland China for players aged 18 and older.
Mirage just rolled out a conversational editor inside the Captions app that lets users edit footage simply by typing prompts. Instead of messing with timelines, you can tell the AI to zoom in at three seconds, drop in subtitles, or apply a specific visual vibe, with most changes rendering in under 10 seconds.
Meta just launched the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) smart glasses starting at $379, packing double the battery life up to 8 hours and upgrading cameras to 3K Ultra HD at 60 fps. The new frames also add German and Portuguese to live translation, alongside an upcoming conversation focus audio feature. Why it matters: Meta is aggressively addressing its hit hardware's biggest battery and camera limits.
Zoom just unveiled AI Companion 3.0, pushing the assistant into agentic territory with a launch planned for this November. The standout feature, "free up my time," audits your calendar to suggest meetings you should skip, flags attendees who can be made optional, and reserves dedicated focus blocks. Why it matters: You still have to sign off on any schedule changes, but getting an AI-backed excuse to dodge pointless calls might be the ultimate workplace perk.
Google's NotebookLM just completed the 100% rollout of its Flashcards and Quizzes features to all users worldwide. The update turns your uploaded notes and documents into instant study aids and practice tests, making the AI notebook an even sharper tool for cramming or learning a new language.
Google just started rolling out its Ask Gemini assistant to select Workspace users on Google Meet. The AI can recap what you missed if you join late, summarize specific speakers, and pull action items using live captions and shared Docs. It's private to each user and desktop-only for English calls, saving you from awkward recaps.
Streamlabs just partnered with Inworld and Nvidia to launch the Intelligent Streaming Agent, an AI tool that acts as a 3D co-host, live producer, and tech assistant. It handles live scene-switching, auto-clips victory moments, and alerts streamers if their mic is muted. Solo creators can now run broadcast-level production right from the Streamlabs Desktop app.
Zoom just announced plans to roll out photorealistic AI avatars this December, letting users attend meetings as a dressed-up digital twin that mimics their real-time movements. The update also includes live voice translation across nine languages, with live camera verification to stop people from impersonating co-workers.
ElevenLabs just launched Studio 3.0, packaging its AI voiceover, music, sound effects, voice isolation, and voice changer tools into an editor that now supports video. The update also adds automatic captioning, real-life speech correction, and multiplayer commenting.
Meta just revealed the Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses and the Meta Neural Band, adding an in-lens color display and wrist-based gesture control to its wearable lineup. Instead of looking down at your phone, subtle finger twitches let you scroll through messages, check walking directions, and prompt Meta AI on the fly.
