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Gemini Spark now has Chrome web-browsing capabilities
Google's AI assistant, Gemini Spark, has gained the ability to browse the web using logged-in accounts and saved passwords. This feature allows the AI to handle various web-based tasks on behalf of the user.
Google is expanding access to its Gemini Spark agentic AI assistant
Google is expanding access to its Gemini Spark agentic AI assistant, making the tool available to a wider user base. The expansion aims to broaden the reach of this AI assistant.
OpenAI's collab mini keeb has optional 'yeet' and 'yolo' buttons, which is totally lit my…
OpenAI has launched its first branded hardware, the Codex Micro mini keyboard, in collaboration with Work Louder. This device allows users to interact with and monitor multiple Codex AI threads simultaneously, featuring light-up keys and a dial to control the AI's 'thinking' depth. It also includes swappable keycaps with 'yeet' and 'yolo' labels, and is a limited launch.
Now you can direct Anthropic's Claude Cowork AI from your phone
Anthropic's Claude AI now offers a new Cowork tool accessible from mobile phones for Max subscribers. This feature allows users to direct the AI assistant from their mobile devices.
Anthropic's design assistant now works better with its coding agent
Anthropic's design assistant has been updated to improve its integration with the company's coding agent. This enhancement aims to create a more cohesive workflow between the two AI tools.
Microsoft is retiring Copilot Mode on Edge, because everything is Copilot Mode now
Microsoft is retiring Copilot Mode on Microsoft Edge, as the company is consolidating its AI assistant features under the broader 'Copilot' branding. Copilot features are now available on Edge for mobile devices.
Xbox ends Copilot development for consoles and mobile
Xbox has announced the discontinuation of its Copilot AI assistant development for consoles and mobile devices. According to Asha Sharma, the company is retiring features that do not align with its future strategic direction.
Xbox is ditching Microsoft's Copilot AI
Microsoft is removing its Copilot AI assistant from Xbox consoles and the Xbox mobile app. The AI feature will no longer be integrated into the gaming platform.
Microsoft finally admits everyone hates Copilot: Xbox CEO confirms it's "winding down" Copilot on mobile…
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma confirmed that Microsoft is winding down its Copilot AI assistant on mobile and halting development for consoles. This decision is part of a broader strategic shift for Xbox, which includes leadership changes and a refocusing of AI efforts towards enhancing real-time graphics and addressing player issues. The company is also re-evaluating the pricing of its Game Pass service.
Perplexity brings its Personal Computer AI assistant to Mac
Perplexity has launched its AI assistant software, Personal Computer, for Mac users. This software builds upon previous orchestration capabilities and acts as a suite of computer use agents that can interact with files, apps, and the web to complete complex workflows. Users can prompt the assistant via voice or from their phone, with actions performed in a secure, auditable, and reversible sandbox.
Xbox adding Copilot AI to consoles is "horrible in so many different ways," says former Valve dev who worked…
Former Valve developer Chet Faliszek has criticized Microsoft's upcoming Copilot AI assistant for Xbox consoles, calling it "horrible in so many different ways" and unnecessary. He argues that the AI removes the social aspect and community-driven problem-solving that makes games engaging.
Bluesky's next product is an AI assistant that helps build custom social media feeds
Bluesky has launched Attie, an AI assistant designed to help users create custom social media feeds through natural language prompts. Developed by Chief Innovation Officer Jay Graber and her team, Attie is built on Bluesky's open-source AT Protocol framework. While a separate application, its shared foundation suggests potential for future cross-app integration.
Xbox says Copilot on consoles provides "coaching," but it actually talks to you like a baby with a controller:…
Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant is coming to Xbox consoles later this year, aiming to provide players with coaching to improve their skills in games like Forza Horizon 5, Sea of Thieves, and Diablo 4. While intended to help players feel successful, early demonstrations and a related study suggest the AI's approach can be patronizing and overly simplistic, with concerns raised about its reliance on internet-sourced guides and potential negative cognitive effects.
Google is reportedly testing a Gemini app for Mac
Google is reportedly testing a version of its Gemini AI assistant for macOS, which would bring it into direct competition with standalone Mac apps from OpenAI's ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude. The app is expected to offer similar features to the web version, with a potential differentiator being 'Desktop Intelligence' that allows Gemini to access on-screen context and information from other apps.
Xbox just revealed Gaming Copilot is coming to "current-generation consoles" later this year
Xbox announced that its AI assistant, Gaming Copilot, will be released on current-generation consoles later this year, expanding from its beta availability on PC, mobile, and the ASUS ROG Ally. The assistant provides in-game guidance, game recommendations, and account information.
Bumble is the latest dating app to add an AI assistant
Bumble is testing an AI dating assistant named Bee, designed to help users find matches and arrange dates without extensive swiping. The feature learns user preferences and goals to identify compatible partners, with plans for additional AI-driven functionalities like date idea suggestions and profile enhancements. Other dating apps like Tinder and Grindr are also integrating AI for features such as profile picture recommendations and chat summaries.