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OpenAI has launched a new Apple Messages plugin for ChatGPT on Mac, allowing users to read, search, draft and send replies via iMessage, SMS and RCS, primarily on Apple silicon devices. OpenAI has added a new Apple Messages plugin to…
Meta is rolling out its experimental app Pocket across the US, allowing users to create and share small, interactive games built with AI prompts, marking a significant step in social AI content creation. Meta is widening the release of Pocket,…
Adobe has made its Firefly AI-powered audio tools broadly available, enabling users to generate licensed music, narration, and sound effects within a unified creative environment, backed by research on AI and copyright concerns. Adobe has widened Firefly’s audio push by…
Microsoft launches Office 2024 Professional Plus as a one-time purchase alternative to Microsoft 365, targeting users prioritising cost control and offline access with a lifetime licence for Windows-only PCs. Microsoft Office 2024 Professional Plus is being marketed as a one-off…
Raft introduces a new platform designed to seamlessly integrate persistent AI agents into team workflows, enabling continuous, context-aware collaboration alongside humans while maintaining control over data and governance. Raft is positioning itself as a different kind of collaboration platform: one…
The macOS-native inference server oMLX streamlines local AI coding workflows by significantly reducing time-to-first-token through persistent caching, making it easier to integrate large language models into agent workflows on Apple Silicon Macs. On a Mac, running a local model is…
Surfshark has launched a new Scam Text Protection feature that scans incoming SMS messages in real time to combat the surge in phishing and smishing attacks, enhancing security for its subscribers amid growing fraud risks. Surfshark has launched a new…
Innovative AI-powered music visualisers are increasingly becoming vital for artists and producers, enabling rapid production of shareable and versatile video content from finished tracks, revolutionising social media and release campaigns. AI music visualisers are no longer just decorative add-ons. For…
Google revamps its Chat app, embedding the Gemini AI assistant more deeply to enable search, drafting, and task management within conversations, signalling a shift towards a more integrated AI experience. Google is folding Gemini more deeply into Chat, recasting the…
Adam Engst introduces SetShot, a free and open-source app for macOS users, providing snapshot comparison and a history of system configuration changes to help power users monitor and manage their system settings more effectively. Adam Engst has turned a personal…
Google has expanded its AI-powered educational tools, integrating interactive visuals, 3D simulations, and a dedicated study hub within Search and Gemini to better support students and compete with OpenAI’s offerings. Google has expanded its student-focused AI tools across Search and…
Capture One’s latest update for iPhone and iPad narrows the feature gap with desktop, introducing AI-powered denoising, precise colour grading, object removal, and improved organisation tools, signalling a shift towards a more comprehensive mobile workflow for photographers. Capture One has…
