New features and launches in ChatGPT, Cursor, Perplexity and other AI tools, plus changes to pricing and availability.
Adobe just rolled out Generative Remove to Lightroom in early access, letting photographers seamlessly edit out distracting objects across complex backgrounds. Powered by Firefly, it easily tackles everything from wrinkled tablecloths to tricky water reflections, while the Lens Blur tool also shed its beta tag.
Microsoft just unveiled Recall for Copilot+ PCs at Build 2024, using AI to fix Windows' notoriously clunky search. Running over 40 local multimodal small models, it lets you search virtually anything you've seen—from past emails to specific meeting slides—using vague contextual clues. Everything runs offline on-device, rolling out on June 18.
OpenAI just stealthily upgraded ChatGPT's web search with the GPT-4o rollout. The free tier now explicitly tells you when it searches the web, lists the exact sites it crawled, and surfaces direct citations instead of hallucinating links.
OpenAI just made data analysis much smoother by letting ChatGPT pull files directly from Google Drive and OneDrive, killing the tedious download-then-upload routine. Powered by GPT-4o, the update rolls out to paid subscribers over the next few weeks alongside interactive, customizable charts.
OpenAI just rolled out its ChatGPT desktop app for macOS, bringing a system-wide floating prompt right to your fingertips. Tapping Option + Space bar pulls up a text bar over any active window, making it dead simple to look up terms, draft copy, or switch to GPT-4o without opening a browser. It is currently available to Plus subscribers on computers running macOS 14 with Apple Silicon chips, with Windows support coming later this year.
Cisco just detailed its AI-native Hypershield architecture at the RSA Conference, aiming to tackle long-standing segmentation and patching bottlenecks. Powered by AI, hardware acceleration, and Extended Berkeley Packet Filter for deep kernel visibility, the system can apply compensating controls across enforcement points in 9 to 15 minutes. It buys critical response time when traditional patches typically take 45 days.
Google just overhauled Android with a suite of new AI capabilities powered by Gemini and Circle to Search. Students can now circle math and physics problems for step-by-step explanations, while Gemini's new overlay can answer questions about YouTube videos. Even better, multimodal Gemini Nano will run on-device to spot phone scams in real time.
Google just unveiled Ask Photos, an experimental Gemini-powered feature that turns your photo library into an intelligent memory bank. You can search your gallery using natural language, ask questions about specific life details hidden in your snapshots, and even have it curate trip highlights with ready-to-post captions. It rolls out in the coming months.
Apple just rolled out a major update to Logic Pro for Mac and iPad, packing new AI features into its music production suite. Creators get new AI Bass and Keyboard players to jam alongside Drummer, plus a Stem Splitter tool that breaks mixed audio files into separate tracks. The catch: flagship tools like Stem Splitter require Apple Silicon (M1 or newer).
OpenAI just opened its custom GPT Store to all free ChatGPT users, unlocking access to millions of tailored bots previously kept behind a paywall. The move massively widens the audience for GPT creators, though you'll still need a paid subscription if you want to build and publish your own.
Anthropic just rolled out a prompt generator in the Anthropic Console to help developers create production-ready prompts. By simply describing what you want to achieve, Claude uses prompt engineering techniques like chain-of-thought reasoning to generate more effective and reliable prompts.
Apple is reportedly testing a generative AI photo editing feature dubbed "Clean Up" for its next-generation operating systems. The tool replaces the existing Retouch brush, allowing users to paint over and remove larger unwanted objects directly inside the Photos app. It aims to bring Photoshop-level cleanup directly to everyday users, though it remains in internal testing.
YouTube just expanded testing for its AI-powered "Jump ahead" button to Premium subscribers on Android. When you double-tap to skip, the app pairs viewer drop-off data with AI to guess the next best point in the video, letting you leap straight over the fluff. It is currently limited to high-view English videos in the U.S.
X just rolled out Stories, an AI feature powered by Grok that serves up short summaries of trending topics in the Explore tab. Instead of reading the original news articles, Grok builds its overviews entirely from the posts and conversations happening across the platform. The feature is currently exclusive to paying X Premium subscribers.
OpenAI just sparked speculation about a direct challenge to Google after registering the search.chatgpt.com domain. Reports indicate an official announcement could arrive as early as May 9. Rather than relying on clunky Bing add-ons, the new tool aims to deeply integrate real-time web retrieval directly into ChatGPT to rethink the traditional search experience.
Anthropic just launched a new Claude Team plan alongside its first official iOS app. The team tier costs $30 per seat per month (with a 5-seat minimum), unlocking higher usage limits, full Claude 3 model access, and a 200K context window. The free mobile app brings seamless chat sync and direct photo analysis to your phone.
OpenAI just rolled out its "Memory" feature to all ChatGPT Plus subscribers outside of Europe and Korea. The chatbot can now remember key details, preferences, and context across different conversations. You'll get notified when a memory updates, and you can easily view, delete, or turn off memories in settings whenever you want.
GitHub just launched the technical preview of Copilot Workspace, a Copilot-native developer environment designed to build software from scratch in natural language. Starting from an issue or repo, agents brainstorm, plan, and test implementation while leaving developers in full control of every step. Why it matters: Coding is shifting rapidly from managing syntax to expressing intent.
Rabbit just started handing out its $199 R1 AI gadgets to early buyers in New York, and initial hands-on tests reveal a charming yet clearly unfinished device. While basic queries and a rotating camera work fine, core promised features like email and spreadsheets are still missing.
Meta just expanded its Ray-Ban smart glasses line with new frames and rolled out multimodal AI to all users across the US and Canada. The glasses can now answer questions about your surroundings and share your first-person view during WhatsApp or Messenger video calls. Why it matters: Wearable AI is officially moving from basic audio prompts to real-time vision.
