Google has introduced new AI-powered tools aimed at simplifying travel planning. The updates include AI-assisted itinerary building, global expansion of Flight Deals, and agentic booking capabilities for restaurants, events, and local services. The features are designed to help users organize travel plans, find affordable options, and move from planning to booking efficiently. Continue reading “Google expands AI travel planning with Canvas, Flight Deals, and agentic bookings”
Mozilla has previewed AI Window, its next major AI feature in Firefox, built around the same principles that guide its broader AI work: choice, transparency and openness. Continue reading “Mozilla unveils AI Window for user-controlled browsing in Firefox”
Google DeepMind introduced SIMA 2, the latest iteration of its generalist AI research, building on last year’s SIMA (Scalable Instructable Multiworld Agent). The original SIMA could follow instructions across multiple virtual environments, performing over 600 language-based tasks such as “turn left,” “climb the ladder,” and “open the map.” Continue reading “Google DeepMind unveils SIMA 2 with reasoning and goal-oriented AI capabilities”
OpenAI has announced a new group chat feature for its AI chatbot, ChatGPT. The company is piloting the feature for all users in a few regions, like Japan, letting users collaborate with others in the same conversation. Group chats make it possible to bring people and ChatGPT into the same conversation, says the company.
OpenAI has released GPT‑5.1, an update to its GPT‑5 series, introducing improvements in reasoning, conversation quality, and user personalization. The update is named GPT‑5.1 to reflect iterative improvements while remaining within the GPT‑5 generation. Continue reading “OpenAI rolls out GPT‑5.1 Instant and Thinking models with improved reasoning and personalization”
Samsung has introduced Vision AI Companion, a platform that brings conversational AI to household televisions. It enables users to ask questions, receive customized recommendations, and manage tasks using natural voice commands and two-way dialogue. Continue reading “Samsung rolls out Vision AI Companion to 2025 Smart TVs and Monitors”
Google Maps has introduced a major update powered by Gemini, Google’s AI assistant, to improve navigation and location-based assistance. According to Amanda Leicht Moore, Director of Product, Google Maps, the update enables a hands-free, conversational driving experience, allowing users to interact with Maps while keeping their focus on driving. Continue reading “Google Maps gets Gemini integration, hands-free navigation, landmark-based directions, and proactive traffic alerts”
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), through the IndiaAI Mission, has published the India AI Governance Guidelines, providing a structured approach for the secure, inclusive, and accountable deployment of AI across industries. Continue reading “MeitY unveils India AI Governance Guidelines for safe and responsible AI”
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and OpenAI have announced a multi-year, strategic partnership under which AWS will provide its infrastructure to support and scale OpenAI’s core artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. Continue reading “AWS and OpenAI sign $38 billion multi-year strategic AI partnership”
Canva has introduced its new Creative Operating System, marking the company’s largest platform update to date. The rollout expands Canva’s visual communication tools with advanced AI-powered design capabilities, upgraded editing features, and a fully integrated creative workflow. Alongside the update, Canva has launched the all-new Affinity, a professional-grade design suite now available free for everyone. Continue reading “Canva rolls out Creative Operating System and free Affinity design suite”
PayPal, Inc. has announced a strategic adoption of the Agentic Commerce Protocol (ACP) to significantly expand its payments and commerce footprint within ChatGPT. This partnership aims to integrate PayPal’s global payment capabilities directly into the AI environment, creating new avenues for commerce for both consumers and merchants. Continue reading “PayPal integrates with OpenAI for Agentic Commerce in ChatGPT”
OpenAI has announced that its ChatGPT Go plan will be available free for one year to users in India who sign up during a limited-time promotional period starting November 4. Continue reading “OpenAI to make ChatGPT Go free in India for one year starting November 4”
Google has rolled out a redesigned “Vibe Coding” experience in AI Studio, allowing users to go from a single prompt to a working AI-powered app within minutes. The update removes the need to manage API keys or manually link multiple models, simplifying the entire development process. Continue reading “Google AI Studio gets new Vibe Coding interface, Annotation Mode, and revamped App Gallery”
Microsoft has announced the Copilot Fall Release, introducing 12 new features designed to make its AI assistant more personal, useful, and human-centered. The update enhances Copilot’s role across Edge and Windows, offering smarter browsing, deeper personalization, and expanded health and learning capabilities. Continue reading “Microsoft Copilot Fall Release: Copilot Mode in Edge, health, learning, and productivity tools”
OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Atlas, a new web browser with ChatGPT integrated at its core. The company says Atlas moves closer to building a “true super-assistant” that understands user context, manages everyday tasks, and simplifies browsing. Continue reading “OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT Atlas browser with memory, agent mode, and smart tools”
