New features and launches in ChatGPT, Cursor, Perplexity and other AI tools, plus changes to pricing and availability.
Google just brought multimodal image search to AI Mode, letting users snap or upload photos to get detailed answers backed by web links. The update pairs a custom Gemini model with Google Lens and a fan-out query technique to dissect complex scenes. It is currently rolling out to millions of US Labs users on Android and iOS.
Microsoft just brought Copilot Vision to mobile devices, allowing the AI assistant to see and interpret real-world surroundings through your phone camera. It can analyze plant health or offer room styling advice in real time, though it is currently limited to U.S. Copilot Pro subscribers inside the app's Voice mode.
Microsoft just launched a browser-playable tech demo of Quake II generated by its Muse AI model for Copilot users. The demo runs at 640 x 360 without requiring the original game engine. While gameplay remains blurry and time-limited, it shows how AI could preserve and port classic games to modern hardware.
Blackmagic Design just dropped the DaVinci Resolve 20 public beta for Windows, Mac, and Linux. The massive release adds smart AI tools like IntelliScript to build timelines directly from written scripts, and Multicam SmartSwitch to cut between angles based on who is speaking. Why it matters: heavy post-production grunt work is getting automated right inside the desktop NLE.
Microsoft just overhauled Copilot with persistent memory, real-world vision on mobile, and agentic Actions that book tickets and dinner reservations across the web. The update also brings a native Windows app accessible via Alt+Space, AI-generated podcasts, and Deep Research. Microsoft is shifting Copilot from a generic chat widget into a deeply customized assistant that acts on your behalf.
GitHub just rolled out Agent mode and MCP support to all VS Code users, turning Copilot into an autonomous developer that edits multiple files, runs terminal commands, and self-heals runtime bugs. It also opened access to Claude 3.7 Sonnet and Gemini 2.0, alongside a new $39-a-month Pro+ plan.
Amazon just began testing "Buy for Me," an AI shopping agent powered by its Nova models and Anthropic's Claude that browses third-party stores and completes purchases. If Amazon lacks an item, the agent securely auto-fills shipping and billing info on external sites without leaving the app. Returns still go through the third-party seller, and it is currently limited to select users.
OpenAI just made ChatGPT Plus, normally $20 a month, free for college students across the US and Canada through May. The push gives students access to Deep Research, large file uploads, and advanced voice features just in time for finals. With Anthropic also launching Claude for Education this week, the battle to become the next generation's default AI is officially on.
Cognition AI just launched Devin 2.0 in beta, slashing its steep $500 monthly barrier down to a $20 starting plan. The revamp introduces a cloud-hosted IDE capable of running multiple Devins at once, plus interactive planning and automated code documentation. Why it matters: Lowering the price tag gives the high-profile AI software engineer a second chance to prove its worth against surging rivals.
Krea AI just launched Video Re-style, a tool that lets you transform the visual aesthetic of any video while keeping original movements completely consistent. Style-transfer tools often struggle with motion flicker, so consistent tracking makes this a very practical shortcut for video creators.
Spotify just integrated generative AI into its Ads Manager, letting marketers in the U.S. and Canada generate scripts and voiceovers for audio ads at no additional cost. The streaming giant also launched the Spotify Ad Exchange (SAX) for real-time programmatic ad auctions across audio, video, and display formats. Why it matters: It significantly lowers the barrier for brands to spin up targeted audio campaigns.
Google just introduced Discover Sources in NotebookLM, ending the need to manually upload documents for every project. Simply describe a topic, and the Gemini-powered tool analyzes hundreds of web pages to recommend up to 10 relevant sources with annotated summaries, importable with one click. It is rolling out to all users this week.
Windsurf just rolled out its Wave 6 update, bringing the entire app-building lifecycle right into the IDE. In partnership with Netlify, developers can now deploy projects to a live public URL with a single click or Cascade prompt. The release also adds Jupyter Notebook tab support, enterprise controls for MCP, and fixes long-chat context degradation.
Lindy AI just rolled out agent swarms, allowing its AI agents to duplicate themselves and run hundreds of tasks at the same time. The team also announced over 5,000 integrations and 4,000 web scrapers across the platform. Why it matters: It shifts AI agents from sequential helpers into scalable parallel workforces.
Amazon just rolled out "Story So Far" and "Ask this Book" on Kindle to save readers from forgetting complex plots. The tools serve up catch-ups tailored strictly up to your current reading position and answer questions about characters on the fly without spoilers. It is currently available for U.S. users across thousands of popular English titles.
Adobe just released Premiere Pro 25.2, making Generative Extend generally available to stretch video clips by up to two seconds in 4K without reshooting. The feature is free for a limited time before moving to a credit system. The update also adds AI-powered text search for clips and automatic caption translation in 27 languages.
Anthropic just rolled out Claude for Education, a specialized package for universities featuring a Socratic "Learning mode" that guides students through reasoning instead of handing them answers. It is launching campus-wide across Northeastern, LSE, and Champlain College.
Krea just integrated Google Gemini into Krea Chat, adding conversational text-to-image and natural-language image editing. Users can now refine visuals simply by chatting—like asking to "dye the sky purple" or add objects across multiple turns. Why it matters: It turns basic chat into a practical editing workflow without specialized software.
Tinder just rolled out The Game Game, an OpenAI-powered mini-game where users practice flirting with AI personas using voice. After simulating meet-cute scenarios, the app scores your charm on a three-point flame scale and offers conversational tips. It is currently a limited-time test for iOS users in the U.S.
OpenAI just made ChatGPT's image generation features available to all free tier users, Sam Altman announced on X. That means anyone can now generate and edit visuals directly in chat without shelling out for a monthly subscription.
