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Claude Code v2.1.224 introduces cross-session messaging, letting separate Claude Code instances on macOS and Linux send each other summaries to coordinate work. The feature does not support approving permissions or executing commands remotely.

GitHub has published a guide covering slash commands available in the GitHub Copilot app, designed to extend Copilot beyond simple chat into planning, team collaboration, task automation, and workflow customization. The guide targets developers looking to get more structured, repeatable value out of Copilot's interface.

OpenAI is removing text chat limits for Free and Go ChatGPT users, powered by a new GPT-5.6 Luna model with a 'Think' button for harder questions. The company also upgraded GPT-5.6 Sol for Plus and Pro users, claiming a 68% reduction in factual errors versus GPT-5.5-Instant.

OpenAI is rolling out a ChatGPT-specific tuning of GPT-5.6 Sol that merges Instant and Thinking modes behind a new reasoning slider for Plus and Pro subscribers. Free users now get unlimited text chats with GPT-5.6 Luna and a new Think button.

OpenAI is removing rate limits on text-only prompts for Free and Go tier ChatGPT accounts starting next week. Image generation, file uploads, and voice mode will still be capped, and GPT-5.6 Luna becomes the new default model for those tiers.

OpenAI will remove text chat rate limits for ChatGPT Free and Go users starting next week and add a 'Think' button for deeper reasoning. Plus and Pro subscribers get an updated GPT-5.6 Sol model that OpenAI claims is more accurate with facts, dates, and sourcing.

Google is adding agentic capabilities to Google Maps' Ask Maps feature, letting users order food, book hotels, and buy event tickets directly through the app. A new Personal Intelligence feature, off by default, lets Ask Maps pull context from Gmail and Calendar to personalize responses.

Google Maps' Gemini-powered Ask Maps chat is rolling out globally to English speakers in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, and over 150 other countries and territories. The update adds Gmail-based Personal Intelligence, real-time transit data, conversation memory, and agentic capabilities for ordering food and booking hotels.

GitHub has published a walkthrough of stacked sessions and pull requests in the Copilot app, a workflow feature that lets developers chain multiple AI-assisted coding sessions and PRs together. The post uses a real-world example: modernizing an old codebase.

GitHub has added stacked sessions and pull requests to the GitHub Copilot app, allowing developers to break large coding tasks into a sequence of dependent Copilot sessions that each produce their own PR. GitHub demonstrated the feature by using it to modernize an old codebase.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella confirmed during an earnings call that a Copilot 'super app' merging chat, code, Cowork, and Autopilots will launch this year for both consumer and commercial users. The announcement follows OpenAI's own super app rollout, which the company has admitted is 'kind of a mess.'

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella confirmed during a Wednesday earnings call that the company is merging Copilot chat, GitHub Copilot coding features, Cowork, and Autopilot agents into a single 'super app' launching this year. The move mirrors OpenAI's recent ChatGPT Work app, which combines ChatGPT and Codex.

Waymo has added Gemini to its Ojai vehicles, letting riders ask questions and adjust cabin controls like AC and pullover requests via voice. The assistant operates independently from the Waymo Driver and has no access to vehicle movement or routing.

Google is rolling out advanced voice control for Gemini on macOS, version 1.88, letting users dictate cleaned-up text and issue voice commands that reference on-screen content. The feature, previewed at I/O 2026, requires opt-in Gemini reasoning to unlock summarization, rewriting, and image editing tasks.

Google is rolling out advanced voice control to Gemini for macOS version 1.88, combining Gboard Rambler-style dictation with a screen-aware assistant that can summarize files, rewrite text, and generate images by voice. The feature, previewed at I/O 2026, activates via a long-press of the Fn key and requires Gemini reasoning to be enabled for the advanced capabilities.

GitHub has expanded its Copilot usage metrics API so that individual Copilot app activity is now attributed to users in enterprise-user and organization-user report rollups. The change gives admins more granular visibility into how Copilot apps are used across their organizations.

Perplexity has expanded its five-month-old Model Council feature to its Computer platform, allowing users to select between two and eight AI models—including options from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, GLM, and Kimi—to independently tackle a query before a synthesizer model produces a consensus report. The feature, previously limited to enterprise and Max tiers, now serves Pro users at $20/month but runs on usage-based credit billing that can add up quickly for complex tasks.

Google is simplifying the Gemini app's model picker by collapsing the two-stage 'Standard' vs 'Extended thinking' selector into a single toggle. The company is also rolling out new notification settings on Android and reorganizing the Gemini Spark task interface.

Meta AI is rolling out inside Threads direct messages, allowing users to privately send posts, images, links, or videos to the assistant and ask follow-up questions. The feature moves AI interactions out of the public feed and into a private chat space.

OpenAI has launched a Health feature inside ChatGPT that lets logged-in users aged 18 and older connect Apple Health data and, where supported, records from US providers. The feature is live now on web and iOS across all ChatGPT subscription tiers.

OpenAI has brought ChatGPT Voice to its desktop app, letting users direct AI agents in ChatGPT Work and Codex through spoken commands. The feature, powered by OpenAI's new GPT-Live model family, can execute multi-step tasks like creating pull requests and debugging code.

Anthropic has expanded Claude's voice mode beyond Haiku to include the more capable Opus and Sonnet models across mobile, desktop, and web. Users can now switch models mid-conversation and use voice commands to compose and send emails via connected tools like Gmail.

Google is rolling out a July 2026 update to Gemini for Home that extends conversational memory to 15 minutes across the entire experience and brings Gemini Live to the first-generation Google Home Mini and Nest Hub. The update ships alongside Google Home app version 4.22 and new Nest Cam firmware focused on connectivity and reliability fixes.

Anthropic has upgraded Claude's voice mode to run on Opus and Sonnet models for the first time, moving beyond the instant-response Haiku model it previously relied on exclusively. The update adds mid-conversation model switching, connector support, and coverage for 11 languages.

OpenAI is relaunching its ChatGPT Health feature, expanding access to all US-based logged-in users 18 and older after a lackluster initial pilot that began in January 2026. The feature connects to Apple Health and medical records to provide personalized health context in ChatGPT conversations.

Amazon Bedrock Managed Knowledge Bases now offers agentic retrieval through a new AgenticRetrieveStream API that decomposes multi-part questions into sub-queries and iterates until it judges evidence sufficient. The managed model costs $4 per 1,000 agentic retrieval calls plus $1 per 1,000 underlying Retrieve API calls.

Google is rolling out a new feature in NotebookLM that generates 60-second vertical videos summarizing user research. The feature combines AI-generated narration with AI-created images in a TikTok-style format, available first to Google AI Ultra and Pro subscribers.

Apple's iOS 27 beta introduces a standalone Siri app with a chatbot interface that allows users to switch between Siri and ChatGPT by long-pressing the input field. Conversation context does not transfer when switching providers, and the app defaults back to Siri when reopened.

GitHub has released the redesigned terminal interface for GitHub Copilot CLI to general availability. The update, previewed at Microsoft Build 2026, introduces a tabbed layout for working with GitHub directly from the command line.

OpenAI will roll out a redesigned ChatGPT interface in the coming weeks that integrates coding tools, image generation capabilities, and third-party applications from partners including Canva and Booking.com. The overhaul, first reported by The Financial Times, aims to shift users from simple chat interactions to multi-task workflows, particularly targeting enterprise customers.

Google is rolling out a new Contacts integration for the Gemini app. The feature, available in Personal Intelligence > Connected Apps, allows Gemini to find, add, edit, or delete contacts through natural language prompts.

OpenAI released an update to Codex for Mac adding Appshots, a new feature that captures both screenshots and text from application windows using a Command-Command keyboard shortcut. The feature accesses content beyond what's visible on screen to provide fuller context to chat threads.

Perplexity has released a major update to its Comet AI browser for iOS, adding eight new features including one-tap phone number actions, a redesigned iPad sidebar, and Finance Deep Dive analysis that opens as browser tabs. The update also fixes persistent bugs with recently closed tabs and deleted conversation threads.

OpenAI has updated Codex in ChatGPT for iOS with push notifications for turn completion, a new /fork command, and fixed a bug preventing Sign in with Apple users from linking the feature. The company continues its pattern of Thursday feature releases for the desktop app.

Google announced Gmail Live at IO 2026, a Gemini-powered conversational AI feature that allows users to ask natural language questions about their inbox instead of typing search terms. The voice-powered tool will roll out this summer exclusively to Google AI Ultra subscribers.

GitHub is restructuring its Copilot individual subscription tiers effective June 1, 2025. The company is introducing flexible model allotments to Pro and Pro+ plans and launching a new Max tier, responding to user feedback on plan structure.

Google has upgraded its Home smart assistant to Gemini 3.1, enabling users to combine multiple tasks in a single voice command. The update follows last month's improvements to natural language understanding and comes after reports of accuracy issues in the smart home platform.

Google is rolling out a full redesign of its Gemini app that overhauls every aspect of the user interface. The update introduces a pill-shaped prompt box, colorful gradient backgrounds, and a unified bottom sheet for file uploads and tools.

OpenAI added optional AI-generated pet companions to its Codex coding assistant. The floating overlays notify developers when Codex completes tasks or needs input, eliminating the need to switch windows to check status.

Google announced it will deploy Gemini AI to vehicles with Google built-in, replacing the current Google Assistant. General Motors confirmed 4 million vehicles from model year 2022 and newer across Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC brands will receive the update, with the rollout beginning in the U.S. with English-language support.

X has launched Grok-powered Custom Timelines for Premium subscribers on iOS, offering over 75 AI-curated topic feeds that can be pinned to the home tab. The feature uses xAI's Grok to analyze and label posts by topic rather than relying on keywords or hashtags, and arrives alongside the shutdown of X Communities.

Google is integrating AI Mode directly into Chrome's interface across desktop and mobile. The update adds inline prompts on the New Tab Page, a side panel for conversations alongside web browsing, and address bar access with file upload capabilities.