Microsoft introduces "Vibe Working" with a new AI Agent Mode for Word and Excel. The feature allows users to collaborate with AI to generate and refine documents with simple prompts.
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Perplexity has launched an AI-powered Email Assistant for its $200/month premium subscribers. It can organize inboxes, schedule meetings, and draft replies.
Google's Gemini AI is now freely available to all Chrome desktop users. Find out how this powerful tool can help you with browsing, organization, and more.
Google Gemini now supports audio file uploads for transcription and summarization, a top-requested feature with different usage limits for free and paid users.
OpenAI has made its "Projects" feature available to all ChatGPT users, enabling everyone to organize chats, set custom instructions, and manage files.
Anthropic is launching a web-based version of Claude Code. The new tool allows developers to work on code from any browser, streamlining workflows with cloud-based AI.
OpenAI's Codex gets a major update with a new VS Code extension and local-to-cloud handoff. The update allows for seamless, synced coding tasks from anywhere.
Parallels Desktop 26 for Mac is out, optimized for macOS Tahoe and Windows 11 25H2. The new version adds deep integration and performance enhancements for virtualization.
Microsoft is ending support for OneNote for Windows 10. The app will become read-only on October 14, 2025, requiring users to migrate to the new version.
Microsoft is automatically installing new People, File Search, and Calendar apps to the Windows 11 taskbar for Microsoft 365 enterprise subscribers.
Microsoft 365 intelligent services like Read Aloud and Dictation will stop working on older versions. Update to 16.0.18827.20202 by Jan 2026.
OneNote Insiders are getting new features: cell merging for tables (Windows, Mac, iPad) and a "paste text only" option (Ctrl+Shift+V) for cleaner note-taking.
Microsoft Edge introduces "Copilot Mode," an experimental AI feature allowing the assistant to analyze all open tabs and Browse history for enhanced, context-aware assistance.
Google introduces "Opal" in Google Labs, an experimental AI service allowing users to build web applications using natural language prompts, simplifying app creation for non-technical users.
Microsoft Phone Link now offers Android users unidirectional clipboard sync from PC to phone and the ability to remotely lock their Windows 11 PCs for enhanced security.
Apple releases public betas for its 2025 OS lineup, featuring the new "Liquid Glass" design language, enhanced AI, and significant productivity upgrades across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Watch.
Microsoft is deprecating its UWP-based Microsoft 365 app. Functional updates end Oct 2025, security updates Dec 2026. Users must switch to Click-to-Run for continued support.
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Agent for Pro, Plus, and Team users, transforming the AI into an active executor capable of planning, generating, and running complex tasks.
OpenAI is reportedly developing a new "Agent" feature for ChatGPT, enabling direct editing of Excel and PowerPoint files within the chat interface, challenging Microsoft Office.
Zoom's new Custom AI Companion ($12/month) brings agent-like AI to 16 business apps like ServiceNow, Jira, & Asana, offering real-time meeting summaries & task orchestration to boost productivity.
Perplexity launches Comet, an AI-powered browser for Max subscribers. Experience automated tasks, natural language interaction, and enhanced workflow.
Gmail's new subscription management feature is rolling out globally, allowing users to easily view active subscriptions and unsubscribe from frequent senders with one click.