Anthropic just increased weekly usage limits for its Claude Code assistant by 50% through July 13. The promotional bump is already live for all Pro, Max, Team, and seat-based Enterprise subscribers with no setup needed, giving developers substantially more runway for coding workflows.
Notion just rolled out a comprehensive Developer Platform featuring a dedicated terminal CLI (ntn), Workers to run code on Notion's infra, and new Agent APIs and SDKs. The toolkit lets developers and coding agents sync any data source and trigger automated actions. It is basically positioning Notion as a native backend for AI agents.
Microsoft just gave Edge a major AI upgrade on desktop and mobile, letting Copilot reason across all your open tabs to compare details and answer questions. The update adds long-term memory, hands-free Voice and Vision, Journeys topic cards, and a tool to turn tabs into podcasts. Meanwhile, Microsoft is retiring its standalone Copilot Mode.
Meta just launched Incognito Chat for Meta AI on WhatsApp and the Meta AI app, delivering AI conversations that not even Meta can read. Built on WhatsApp's Private Processing, messages are handled in a secure environment and disappear by default without being logged. The feature is rolling out over coming months alongside an upcoming Side Chat tool.
Poppy just launched a proactive AI assistant designed to organize your digital life by connecting your calendar, email, and messages into one dashboard. Instead of waiting for prompts, it spots gaps in your schedule to suggest a park walk or recommends dinner spots based on a friend's past texts. It also secured $1.25M in pre-seed funding, with plans to eventually run entirely on-device.
TikTok just launched its Ads MCP Server, letting marketers plug AI agents directly into its advertising platform to plan, launch, and optimize campaigns. The server automates tedious tasks like setting creatives, tweaking bids, and shifting budgets without human dashboard work. Following similar moves by Google and Meta, advertising operations are rapidly turning fully agentic.
Amazon just launched Alexa for Shopping, merging its Rufus shopping assistant with Alexa+'s cross-device memory into a single AI agent. The new tool lets shoppers ask direct questions in the main search bar, view up to a year of price history, automate recurring reorders, and complete off-site purchases via Buy for Me. It is free for all U.S. customers with no Prime membership required.
Adaption just introduced AutoScientist, an AI system that automates the full model training and fine-tuning loop end-to-end. It co-optimizes training data and recipes simultaneously, beating human AI researcher configs with a 64% win rate. Why it matters: Builders can now adapt custom models without an ML engineering team, and it's free for 30 days.
Perplexity just broke down the security architecture behind Perplexity Computer, its autonomous agent that executes code and browses the web. Each task runs inside an isolated Firecracker microVM with its own Linux kernel, backed by a four-layer prompt injection defense audited by Trail of Bits. It addresses the biggest hurdle to enterprise agent adoption: preventing rogue actions and untrusted data leaks.
OpenAI just detailed how it built a custom Windows sandbox for its Codex coding agent to solve a major usability headache. Without native OS isolation like macOS or Linux offer, the team used synthetic SIDs and write-restricted tokens to lock down file writes and network access without requiring admin privileges. Why it matters: Windows developers no longer have to pick between approving every command or blindly giving the agent full machine access.
Anthropic just launched Claude for Small Business, plugging 15 ready-to-run agentic workflows and app connectors directly into Claude Cowork. It integrates with everyday tools like QuickBooks, PayPal, and HubSpot to automate payroll planning, monthly closing, and invoice chasing, with human approval required before sending or paying.
Google DeepMind just reimagined the mouse pointer with Gemini, letting users point at on-screen content and give natural voice commands like "Fix this" without detailed prompting. The system reads the context around the cursor to turn pixels into actionable entities, and it's already rolling into Chrome and the upcoming Googlebook laptop.
Google just unveiled Gemini Intelligence on Android, turning phones into proactive agents that handle multi-step tasks across apps, clean up messy spoken notes with Rambler, and build custom widgets from text prompts. It rolls out this summer on the Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 before expanding to watches, cars, and laptops later this year.
Rivian just rolled out Rivian Assistant, a native voice agent deeply wired into Gen 1 and Gen 2 vehicle hardware. Unlike typical phone-mirroring assistants, it directly controls systems like adjusting ride height or opening the front trunk, while also managing Google Calendar events and drafting texts. Why it matters: It shifts in-car voice from clunky dictation to an integrated operational co-pilot, though it currently requires a Connect+ subscription and only supports English.
Ryan Shea just launched AI IQ, a platform that ditches dense benchmark tables to map frontier AI models directly onto the human IQ bell curve. It tracks intelligence growth over time, compares models across both IQ and EQ metrics, and charts practical intelligence costs. Why it matters: It translates obscure benchmark scores into intuitive human metrics anyone can read at a glance.
Anthropic just rolled out 20+ MCP connectors and 12 practice-area plugins for Claude, directly targeting legal teams. The tools hook into platforms like DocuSign, iManage, and Harvey, while syncing context across Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. Why it matters: legal pros are already Claude's top Cowork users, and this turns the AI into a bespoke junior associate across the entire firm.
Anthropic just doubled rate limits for Claude Code and shipped four major upgrades to Claude Managed Agents at its developer conference. The platform now supports parallel multi-agent workflows, automated memory curation called Dreaming, and a built-in rubric grader that boosted success on hard tasks by 10 points.
Anthropic launched Agent View in Claude Code, letting developers manage multiple parallel agents straight from a single CLI view. You can now background tasks with /bg, inspect progress across running jobs, and answer decisions inline without drowning in terminal tabs. It is live in Research Preview for Pro, Max, Team, Enterprise, and API users.
Google just expanded its redesigned, AI-powered Google Finance across Europe with full local language support, while rolling out its Deep Search feature worldwide. Users can now run conversational market research, inspect technical chart indicators with annotated price drivers, and follow earnings calls with real-time audio, live transcripts, and AI-highlighted takeaways.
xAI just rolled out Grok Voice mode for Apple CarPlay, letting drivers chat with the AI hands-free right from their dashboard. Enabled by iOS 26.4, the integration follows Apple's strict distraction guidelines by keeping replies audio-only without on-screen text. After living mostly inside Teslas, Grok is now joining ChatGPT and Perplexity across millions of everyday cars.
OpenAI just brought its Codex agent directly into Chrome on macOS and Windows. The agent can now juggle background tasks across multiple tabs at once without taking over your active browsing session, while interacting much more smoothly with web apps. It's a major leap toward seamless, non-intrusive browser automation.
ElevenLabs just rolled out Studio Agent inside ElevenCreative, embedding an AI co-editor directly into its timeline workspace. The agent lets creators and marketers mix voiceovers, music, sound effects, and video alongside AI without having to jump between separate tools.
Cursor just launched /orchestrate, a new skill built on the Cursor SDK that recursively spins up multiple agents to tackle heavy workflows. In internal testing, it autoresearched Cursor's own skills to slash token usage by 20% while cutting backend cold start times by 80%. It's designed to push AI coding assistants far beyond single-agent limits.
LTX Studio just launched Flows, a built-in node-based canvas designed for building custom visual generation pipelines and executing them in batches. Creators can construct their creative logic once and run it repeatedly at scale instead of rebuilding setups from scratch. Why it matters: It brings modular, automated workflow execution directly into mainstream AI video and image production.
Google just rebranded the Fitbit app into Google Health, baking in a Gemini-powered AI health coach and pairing it with a new $99 screenless tracker called Fitbit Air. The AI coach can tailor workout plans, interpret medical records, and log meals from photos, pulling data from multiple wearables into one hub. It starts rolling out to existing users on May 19.
Spotify just launched a beta tool called Save to Spotify that turns AI-generated content into private podcasts directly in your library. Users running desktop agents like Claude Code or OpenClaw can turn daily digests, class notes, or weekly deep dives into audio files that sync across all Spotify devices. It is open to global Free and Premium users via GitHub during testing.
Microsoft just added OpenAI's GPT-5.5 Instant to Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Studio. The new model cuts down on verbosity, delivers faster and clearer answers for daily workflows, and sharpens image analysis and STEM tasks, with priority access for licensed users.
Anthropic just rolled out Claude for Excel, PowerPoint, and Word to general availability, alongside a public beta for Outlook across all paid plans. The standout feature is persistent context across all four apps—adjust a metric in Excel, and linked charts in PowerPoint and figures in Word update automatically without re-explaining the task. Why it matters: it turns Microsoft 365 into an interconnected workspace where your AI follows your entire workflow.
OpenAI just launched Trusted Contact, an opt-in ChatGPT feature that lets adults designate a friend or family member to be notified during acute mental health crises. If automated systems and human reviewers confirm a serious self-harm risk, ChatGPT alerts the contact within an hour without sharing chat logs.
Perplexity just launched Personal Computer inside a brand-new macOS app, bringing its autonomous agent teams directly to local desktops. The tool operates across local files, native Mac apps, and the web, and even lets you trigger tasks or approve actions from your iPhone. Why it matters: It turns your Mac—especially an always-on Mac mini—into a quiet, 24/7 background AI workforce.
Google just updated AI Mode and AI Overviews to surface firsthand quotes from Reddit, web forums, and social media directly inside AI search summaries. The responses display author handles and community badges under labels like "Expert Advice," saving users from appending "Reddit" to queries just to dodge generic SEO clutter.
Adobe just launched a new productivity agent for Acrobat that lets users chat with PDFs and instantly turn documents into presentations, podcasts, and social posts. It powers PDF Spaces, turning static files into interactive hubs with custom AI assistants for recipients. It is now live across Acrobat Express and Studio tiers.
Perplexity just rolled out Finance Search inside its Agent API, allowing developers to pull licensed financial datasets, real-time market quotes, and cited web sources with a single tool call. Instead of scraping generic web text, agents query structured sources for earnings transcripts, valuations, and analyst estimates with inline citations—delivering higher accuracy at a lower token cost.
Perplexity just launched Computer for Professional Finance, a specialized tool built for research, analysis, and investment workflows. It connects to licensed terminals like Morningstar and PitchBook, packs 35 ready-made financial workflows, and links every single number back to SEC filings or source data. It is available now in Microsoft Teams and via the Agent API, with Excel integration coming soon.
Perplexity just launched Premium Health Sources, pulling clinical data directly from paywalled references like the New England Journal of Medicine, BMJ Journals, and BMJ Best Practice. In Computer mode, relevant questions automatically trigger these professional databases with direct citations, replacing generic web summaries with peer-reviewed medical evidence.
Unity just launched Unity AI into open beta for all creators using Unity 6 and above. Built natively into the editor, the assistant understands project hierarchy and workflows, turning design mockups into playable assets and scenes. It also introduces an AI Gateway and MCP server support, letting developers plug in their favorite external models straight from their IDE.
OpenAI just added animated pets directly into its Codex coding environment. Developers can type the slash command /pet to wake up and play with a virtual companion while coding. It is a lighthearted addition, but it shows OpenAI is willing to inject fun and personality into its developer tools.
Perplexity just rolled out Workflows for Computer, packing over 70 pre-built automations across finance, sales, legal, and recruiting. Instead of starting from a blank prompt, it bundles expert instructions with the right model, real-time web research, and live data from apps like Salesforce and Slack. It is now live for all subscribers.
Google just accidentally published an experimental Android AI assistant called COSMO before quickly pulling it. Packed with an on-device Gemini Nano model at 1.13 GB, the app tested agentic skills like browser automation, Deep Research, and context recall. It offers an early glimpse into Android evolving into a proactive personal agent.
Microsoft just rolled out Legal Agent in Word on Windows for Frontier program members worldwide. Designed for contract review and negotiation, the agent compares clauses against company playbooks and inserts precise, tracked-change redlines without messing up formatting. Why it matters: Instead of letting an LLM blindly rewrite legal text, it uses deterministic logic to preserve negotiation history and structure, taking the grunt work off legal teams.
Google just began rolling out Gemini to cars with Google built-in, replacing Google Assistant across both new and existing models via software updates. Drivers can talk naturally to navigate, draft messages, and even query manufacturer owner's manuals for car-specific quirks. It gives in-car AI a much-needed brain upgrade beyond rigid voice commands.
Perplexity just rolled out major upgrades to its enterprise agent Computer, embedding it directly into Microsoft Teams and Excel. Users can now summon the assistant in chats, query financial models from a native spreadsheet sidebar, and run more than 70 prebuilt workflows. A new 1Password integration also keeps credentials secure while acting on the user's behalf. Why it matters: Perplexity is pushing deep into everyday office surfaces to challenge Copilot on its home turf.
Anthropic just launched Claude Security in public beta for Enterprise customers, running on its flagship Claude Opus 4.7. Instead of standard pattern matching, it traces logic across files to catch deep vulnerabilities and draft targeted code patches. The tool also plugs into Jira and Slack. Access is currently limited to Enterprise plans, with Team and Max coming soon.
OpenAI just launched Advanced Account Security for ChatGPT and Codex, letting users lock down sensitive accounts with passkeys or physical YubiKeys instead of passwords. The opt-in setting disables risky SMS recovery, shortens session times, and automatically stops OpenAI from training on your conversations. Why it matters: as AI accounts hold more sensitive personal and company data, phishing-resistant logins are becoming a basic requirement.
Google Gemini just added direct file generation and export right inside chat. With a single prompt, users can turn brainstorms into downloadable PDFs, Word docs, Excel spreadsheets, Google Workspace files, or Markdown without copying and reformatting. Files can be saved to your device or Google Drive, and the update is live globally for all users.
Google just announced an AI-powered wardrobe feature for Google Photos that turns your camera roll into a digital closet. The tool scans photos of you, cuts out individual garments, and lets you mix, match, and virtually try on new outfits with clothes you already own. It rolls out to Android later this summer before heading to iOS.
Cursor just launched a public beta TypeScript SDK that lets developers build programmatic coding agents using the exact same runtime and harness powering its IDE. It runs locally, on self-hosted workers, or inside Cursor's dedicated cloud VMs with support for any frontier model, including Composer 2.5. Why it matters: teams can now embed headless coding agents straight into CI/CD pipelines and internal tools without rebuilding the agent harness from scratch.
Anthropic just integrated its claude-api skill into CodeRabbit, JetBrains, Resolve AI, and Warp. Originally launched in Claude Code, the tool helps developers automatically handle prompt caching, update agent patterns, and migrate code to new models like Claude Opus 4.7 directly within their IDEs. The skill is also open source on GitHub.
Google Translate just marked its 20th anniversary by rolling out an AI-powered pronunciation practice feature. The tool listens to your speech and offers instant feedback to help you nail tricky pronunciations. It is currently launching in the US and India across English, Spanish, and Hindi, with more languages on the way.
Anthropic just rolled out creative connectors that hook Claude directly into heavyweight software like Blender, Autodesk Fusion, Adobe, and Ableton. Pros can now drive 3D modeling through natural-language prompts, search samples in Splice, and automate batch asset tasks inside Affinity. Why it matters: Anthropic is meeting creatives where they actually work, turning Claude into an integrated studio copilot rather than just a browser tab.
Google just launched an "Ask YouTube" experiment for US YouTube Premium subscribers, bringing an AI Mode-like conversational search experience to the video platform. Instead of a typical results feed, it serves up text summaries, timestamped deep dives, related Shorts, and follow-up prompts. Google plans to expand it to free users later, though early tests show it can still slip up on factual details.
Cognition just launched Devin for Terminal, bringing its autonomous coding agent directly into your local shell. It handles development tasks locally without requiring cloud infrastructure, but lets you seamlessly hand off heavy workloads to the cloud when your laptop hits its limits.
Microsoft just rolled out real-time voice agents to general availability in Copilot Studio, replacing rigid phone trees with natural, interruptible voice AI. The rollout brings new autonomous agents to Dynamics 365 Contact Center and Sales for support, QA, and deal tracking. It effectively shifts CRM from manual data entry to proactive AI automation.
Spotify just rolled out a direct integration inside Anthropic's Claude, allowing users to connect their accounts for personalized song and podcast recommendations right in the chat. Premium subscribers can describe any vibe or mood to generate custom playlists on the fly, while Spotify Connect lets you control playback across devices without leaving the conversation. Spotify confirmed no audio data is shared for model training.
Anthropic just published a postmortem tracing recent Claude Code performance drops to three distinct issues: a downgraded default reasoning effort, a caching bug that wiped prior thinking, and a verbosity-limiting prompt that hurt coding quality. All three issues have been fixed as of April 20, and Anthropic is resetting usage limits for all subscribers.
Anthropic just added everyday lifestyle connectors to Claude, including Spotify, Uber, Instacart, and Booking.com. The directory now tops 200 tools, and Claude can dynamically suggest apps mid-conversation or chain them together, always confirming before booking or buying. It brings Claude one step closer to a true universal agent.
Microsoft just made agentic capabilities in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint generally available, turning Copilot from a passive suggester into an active co-worker. Instead of just listing steps, it can now directly build visuals, restructure documents, and execute multi-step native edits right on your canvas. The update is now rolling out to enterprise and personal Microsoft 365 subscribers.
