New features and launches in ChatGPT, Cursor, Perplexity and other AI tools, plus changes to pricing and availability.
GitHub just launched the GitHub MCP Registry, creating a central home base to discover and install MCP servers without digging through random repos. It ranks servers by GitHub stars and activity, plugs directly into VS Code with one-click installs, and works across Copilot and other agentic tools. Why it matters: Connecting AI agents to dev tools was messy and fragmented, and GitHub just made finding trusted integrations frictionless.
YouTube just unveiled a wave of AI-driven updates at Made on YouTube, led by Ask Studio—a conversational assistant that analyzes channel metrics and brainstorms video ideas. Creators can also test up to three titles and thumbnails simultaneously, add five collaborators per upload, and test upcoming lip-synced dubbing across 20 languages alongside likeness protection tools.
YouTube just unleashed a suite of generative AI tools at its Made on YouTube event. Shorts creators in select regions can now use DeepMind's Veo 3 Fast to generate 480p video clips with audio directly from their phones for free. The platform also added Edit with AI for instant rough cuts and a Lyria 2-powered Speech to Song tool that turns video dialogue into music tracks.
Microsoft just launched a public preview of computer use in Copilot Studio, allowing AI agents to interact with websites and desktop apps just like a human. Powered by Windows 365 hosted browsers, agents can handle forms and dashboards even without APIs. Currently available for U.S.-based environments.
ElevenLabs just launched Productions, a new managed service that pairs voice tech with a network of linguists and audio professionals. Built for creators and media brands, the human-in-the-loop setup delivers end-to-end polish for dubbing, subtitles, transcription, and audiobooks so final outputs actually sound natural.
OpenAI just overhauled Codex with a specialized model fine-tuned for real-world software engineering. The agent dynamically adjusts its thinking time, can run autonomously for over seven hours on massive refactors, and automatically reviews GitHub PRs for bugs. Why it matters: AI coding is shifting from line-by-line autocomplete into an independent teammate that tackles complex tasks end-to-end.
Anthropic just rolled out native Claude integration for Apple's Xcode 26, bringing Claude Sonnet 4 directly into iOS and Mac development workflows. Developers can now debug, refactor, and generate SwiftUI previews using natural language inside the editor. The feature is available to Pro, Max, and Enterprise subscribers with Claude Code.
Apple just rolled out new Apple Intelligence capabilities across its hardware lineup, headlined by on-device Live Translation for phone calls, FaceTime, and Messages. The update also brings onscreen visual intelligence with ChatGPT integration, dynamic voice coaching in Workout Buddy, and direct developer access to its local foundation model.
Google Gemini just claimed the top free spot on the US Apple App Store, overtaking ChatGPT. The surge is largely driven by its viral Nano Banana image editor, known for strong character consistency, which drove 23 million new installs and over 500 million edits in two weeks. Free users get up to 100 edits daily.
OpenAI is quietly turning ChatGPT into a transactional utility. Latest app builds reveal a new "Orders" section in settings, pointing to native credit card checkout and tracking for plugins, services, and digital goods. The update also moves desktop Voice Mode into the main app window and lays groundwork for parental controls. Why it matters: ChatGPT is rapidly morphing from a conversational assistant into an all-in-one operating platform.
Anthropic just gave Claude long-term memory, letting the assistant retain project context, workflows, and preferences so you don't have to keep re-explaining things. Each project keeps its own isolated memory bank, users can edit what Claude remembers, and an incognito mode lets you chat off the record.
Replit just launched Agent 3, claiming a massive leap in autonomy over V2. The AI can now open an actual browser preview to click buttons, test user flows, and fix bugs automatically—3x faster and 10x cheaper than Computer Use models. It also runs up to 200 minutes solo and can build bots for Slack and Telegram.
Google just launched AI Max for Search campaigns in beta to all advertisers globally, offering a one-click setup to optimize search ads using Google AI. The update brings built-in one-click A/B testing across Google Ads platforms and APIs, with custom brand-safety text guidelines rolling out later this fall.
OpenAI just rolled out full MCP tool support inside ChatGPT. In developer mode, developers can now create connectors for write actions like updating Jira tickets or triggering Zapier workflows, rather than just fetching data. It basically turns ChatGPT into a practical automation hub for daily engineering workflows.
Replit just launched Agent 3, an AI developer that can autonomously build, test, and debug code for over three hours straight without human intervention. Backed by a fresh $250M funding round at a $3B valuation, CEO Amjad Masad called it software's "full self-driving moment"—using a multi-agent architecture to boost uninterrupted runtime tenfold over its predecessor.
The co-founders behind Anchor just launched Oboe, an AI-powered platform that builds personalized learning courses in seconds from a single prompt. Powered by an internal multi-agent pipeline, it generates material across nine formats, including two-host podcasts, lecture audio, and interactive quizzes. Users get five free course creations monthly, with paid tiers starting at $15.
Perplexity is prepping local Model Context Protocol (MCP) support for its Comet browser. While Comet previously only supported remote connections, local MCPs allow its agent to browse local folders, attach files, and trigger desktop apps from chat prompts. Why it matters: It pushes AI browsers beyond the web sandbox into full desktop automation, though the feature is still tucked away in dev builds.
ElevenLabs just rolled out Agents Testing, a new suite that lets developers run structured simulations on conversational agents before shipping updates. It validates tool calling, human handoffs, and guardrails, and can turn past customer chats into test suites inside your CI/CD pipeline. Why it matters: teams can finally update prompts without fear of silent regressions.
Google Research just teamed up with Stanford to launch AI Quests, an immersive game designed to teach 11- to 14-year-olds how AI tackles real-world challenges. The first quest has students collect rainfall data and train models to forecast floods, with upcoming missions exploring eye disease and brain mapping. Why it matters: It turns complex AI principles into hands-on play with ready-made curriculum for teachers.
OneMeta AI just showcased Verbum, a translation service that handles real-time voice and text translation for up to 50 people on a single call, across 82 languages and 40 dialects. Transcripts appear within a second, followed right after by natural-sounding AI speech. It is aimed at international team meetings, but could eventually break down language barriers in the metaverse.
