New features and launches in ChatGPT, Cursor, Perplexity and other AI tools, plus changes to pricing and availability.
OpenAI just rolled out a global virtual try-on feature and a product favorites tool inside ChatGPT. Powered by its new ChatGPT Images 2.5 model, users can click a "Try On" button on shopping listings and upload a selfie to see how outfits look. Why it matters: OpenAI is pushing deeper into fashion discovery, taking direct aim at Google and Pinterest.
Google just rolled out Guided Vision in Gemini Live on Android, turning the AI assistant into a real-time conversational visual partner for blind and low-vision users. Built with accessibility org Aira, it lets users share their camera to hear surroundings described, read small text, and locate dropped items—with Gemini even offering verbal reframing cues if your angle is off. Multimodal AI is finally finding its most meaningful real-world utility.
Shopify just rolled out Canvas, a visual workspace powered by its AI agent, Sidekick. Instead of wrestling with theme code or static panels, merchants can pan across all pages at once, zoom into details, and chat with Sidekick to edit live code in real time. Sidekick even reviews screenshots of its own work to refine layouts. Why it matters: It turns bespoke storefront design from a multi-week coding slog into an interactive creative session.
Anthropic just launched Claude Code Mods, letting developers hack the AI coding tool with simple TypeScript functions. Mods can intercept tool calls, rewrite prompts, draw custom UI elements, and even replace native features like /diff. Better yet, you can ask Claude to write and hot-reload mods for itself. Keep in mind that mods run without sandboxing and hold full machine access.
Runway just launched Runway Ads, an autonomous engine that generates video and image creatives, publishes them directly to Meta, Google, and TikTok, and uses incoming performance data to generate the next batch. In internal testing, Runway scaled its weekly ad volume from 77 to 900 while cutting cost per subscriber by 41%.
Instagram just added an AI-powered creative assistant to its standalone Edits app to guide creators on how to beat the algorithm. By pulling historical account data like retention, views, and shares, the bot explains why specific videos flopped and suggests trending tracks, hooks, and scripts. It's free up to a cap, with heavier use locked behind Meta One.
OpenAI just rolled out Sign in with ChatGPT, allowing users to log into apps like Notion, GitLab, and Vercel using their ChatGPT credentials. The login only passes basic profile info without exposing chat history or memory, and select partners even let you apply your plan's usage limits directly to their tools.
OpenAI just launched dots, always-on autonomous agents powered by GPT-6 Astra that work on your behalf 24/7. Each dot runs on its own cloud computer, plugs into over 4,000 apps via plugins, and learns your preferences over time to tackle tasks from bug fixes to invoicing. It is rolling out to Pro, Business Premium, and Enterprise subscribers.
Google is shutting down its custom Gemini assistants, Gems, and replacing them with a new skills system starting November 17, 2026. The company will automatically migrate user-created setups to the new format, which will be activated by typing a forward slash in task threads instead of chatting with standalone bots.
Tapkit just launched a Mac app that gives AI agents like Claude and Codex eyes and hands on a physical iPhone. It interacts using screenshots, taps, and typing without requiring jailbreaks or mobile installs. Agents connect via MCP or REST APIs, and you can intervene whenever needed.
Manus just rolled out Manus 2.0, powered by its new Cascade framework that cuts token usage and slashes runtime costs by 32%. The update revamps its desktop app into Manus Studio for timeline-based video editing and game creation, while introducing Cue—a standalone app where personal agents get their own phone numbers, emails, and wallets to run tasks collaboratively. Why it matters: Manus is moving beyond chat prompts into full-blown production environments and persistent autonomous agents.
xAI just rolled out Team Bots in public beta, letting coworkers share AI teammates that pool company context, tools, and workflows without exposing private chat histories. Each bot can plug directly into Slack to handle morning briefings, bug triage, and cross-warehouse queries. Why it matters: Instead of every employee building isolated AI assistants, team knowledge finally stays in one persistent place.
Anthropic just gave Claude Code a graceful wrap-up feature when hitting the 5-hour limit mid-task. Instead of abruptly aborting edits, it borrows a small allowance from your weekly quota to package up ongoing work cleanly. Pro plans get it weekly, while Max and Team users get it on every limit trigger.
Microsoft just overhauled Copilot with three major capabilities: Home, Code, and Autopilot. Home unifies chat, delegated tasks, and full Office apps, while Code lets anyone build custom tools and workflows using natural language. Autopilot acts as a persistent digital teammate that works autonomously across Teams and Outlook even while you are away. The features are rolling out via Frontier and private preview.
ElevenLabs just launched a student tier offering college students in the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, and the EU three months of free access to its creative suite, agents platform, and APIs, alongside a free year of ElevenReader Ultra. The move aims to put professional-grade voice AI into the hands of young builders and researchers, with broader international rollout planned next.
Anthropic just launched a plugin submission portal that lets paid Claude developers publish third-party extensions directly to the Claude directory. Creators can submit standalone MCP connectors or full GitHub-hosted skill bundles, complete with automated safety checks, review tracking, and post-launch analytics. It basically turns Claude and Claude Code into a unified ecosystem for agentic tools.
Alibaba just unveiled an agentic hardware lineup at the 2026 Apsara Conference, headlined by Qwen Book, a computer running an agent-native OS that lets models control apps and cloud tools. The launch also includes eye-tracking Qwen Glasses, Bose-partnered AI earbuds, and the QwenNote A2 voice recorder. It marks a major push to embed autonomous AI agents straight into personal devices.
Google just rolled out its AI-powered virtual closet to all Google Photos users in the U.S., Brazil, and India across iOS and Android. The feature automatically indexes the clothes you wear in photos so you can mix and match outfits, and Google says your style data won't be shared with retailers.
Anthropic just upgraded Claude Tag in Slack to support personal connectors. Individual team members can now have Claude pull from their private Google Drive, calendar, or CRM directly inside a channel thread, with an optional review mode before anything posts. The update is live for Team plans, with Enterprise rolling out next.
Meta just introduced Horizon Create and Horizon Studio, two agentic AI tools that turn plain text prompts into playable 2D and 3D games with multiplayer and progression systems. Projects sync seamlessly between mobile and web, and publish directly into feeds on Facebook and Instagram without extra downloads. Early access waitlists are open now.
