Gemini Omni Flash: Google brings conversational video editing to the enterprise

Google has opened its Gemini Omni Flash model to developers and enterprise customers via API, bringing conversational video editing to professional workflows for the first time. Sam Witteveen reports for VentureBeat that the model, which debuted at Google I/O 2026, lets users generate and refine video clips through plain-language instructions rather than prompt-by-prompt generation from …

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Claude Sonnet 5 brings near-flagship AI performance to a lower price tier

Anthropic has released Claude Sonnet 5, a new AI model that the company says delivers performance close to its flagship Opus 4.8 system at a significantly lower price. The model is now the default for users on Anthropic’s Free and Pro plans and is also available to Max, Team, and Enterprise customers. Developers can access …

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Google opens up personalized AI image generation in Gemini to all U.S. users

Google has made personalized AI image generation in its Gemini app available to all eligible users in the United States at no cost. Lauren Forristal reports for TechCrunch that the feature was previously restricted to paid subscribers on the Plus, Pro, and Ultra tiers. The feature is part of Gemini’s Personal Intelligence functionality, which uses …

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OpenAI is teasing a physical shortcut device for its Codex coding tool

OpenAI is releasing a physical hardware device tied to its AI-powered coding assistant, Codex. Emma Roth reports for The Verge that the launch is scheduled for July 15th. The device will be released in partnership with Work Louder, a company specialising in mechanical keyboards and programmable macro pads. OpenAI revealed the product in a short …

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DSpark: DeepSeek cuts AI response times with new decoding framework

Chinese AI company DeepSeek has released a new technical framework called DSpark, designed to make its flagship V4 model respond significantly faster. Ben Jiang reports for the South China Morning Post that DSpark increases per-user response speeds by up to 85 per cent, while also reducing the need for powerful and expensive chip infrastructure. The …

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Google Meet gets AI note-taking for Pro and Ultra subscribers

Google has added an AI-powered note-taking feature to Google Meet. The official announcement explains that Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers can now use “Take notes for me” on web and mobile. Eligible Google Workspace business customers also have access. The feature uses Gemini to transcribe conversations and generate a structured meeting summary with key …

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GPT-5.6: OpenAI’s most powerful AI is here, and almost no one can use it (yet)

OpenAI has unveiled its next-generation GPT-5.6 model series, consisting of three tiers named Sol, Terra, and Luna. At the U.S. government’s request, access is currently limited to roughly 20 vetted organizations. A broader rollout is expected within weeks. The launch reflects a new dynamic in the AI industry: Washington is beginning to treat the most …

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Notion kills its AI email app after just one year

Notion is shutting down Notion Mail, its AI-powered email client, on September 22. Zac Hall reports for 9to5Mac that the service launched only in April 2025 and will be discontinued across web, desktop, and iOS just over a year later. Notion cited shifting user behavior as the main reason for the decision. According to the …

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This open-source tool turns markdown files into AI-collaborative wikis

Inkeep has released OpenKnowledge, a free and open-source markdown editor designed to work alongside AI tools such as Claude, Codex, and Cursor. The company publishes the project on GitHub. OpenKnowledge combines a visual document editor with built-in support for AI agents, positioning itself as a tool for teams that want to manage knowledge bases collaboratively …

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