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SpaceXAI has launched Grok Bot, a beta AI assistant designed for enterprise tasks, integrating persistent, context-aware automation within popular workplace apps, signalling a strategic shift amid rising competition in AI agents. SpaceXAI has moved into the enterprise agent market with…
Microsoft is retiring the COPILOT() worksheet function in Excel, shifting AI-powered assistance from in-cell prompts to broader chat and sidebar interfaces within Microsoft 365, signalling a strategic change in how AI features are delivered to users. Microsoft is retiring Excel’s…
A new service, 1min.AI, consolidates multiple AI tools into a single browser-based platform, offering a lifetime subscription at a substantial discount and targeting business teams with shared workspaces and extensive credits. 1min.AI is being sold as a way to cut…
Apple is nearing the release of two late-stage iOS updates emphasising security and stability, ahead of the fall launch of iOS 27 and new iPhone models, with builds already in testing for both current and legacy devices. Apple is nearing…
A comprehensive guide to maximising Lightroom’s organisational tools, albums, keywords, metadata, and backups, for creating efficient and accessible photo archives, emphasising discipline and strategic management. Adobe Lightroom remains one of the most practical tools for photographers who need more than…
Google has extended its ‘Take notes for me’ feature, powered by Gemini, to cover face-to-face meetings and external platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams, signalling a broader push for AI-assisted transcription across its services. Google has broadened Meet’s “Take notes…
Zhipu AI has launched GLM-5.3, an upgraded open-weights AI model promising significant improvements in coding performance and vulnerability detection, with potential to challenge leading systems like Anthropic’s Fable 5 and OpenAI’s GPT-5.6. Zhipu AI has unveiled GLM-5.3, a new version…
Epic Games Store is developing a native Linux client, potentially simplifying access for Linux users and Steam Deck owners, amid growing industry support for Linux gaming platforms. Epic Games Store is moving towards a native Linux launcher, a change that…
Microsoft has phased out Mico’s animated avatar in its main Copilot experience, merging the app into a single, streamlined platform while retaining some visual features in dedicated contexts, signalling a shift towards simpler, more focused AI interactions. Microsoft has retired…
Microsoft is merging its consumer and enterprise AI tools into a single app, signalling a shift towards a comprehensive AI ‘Super App’ with new features and phased-out consumer functions, starting with mobile rollout in September. Microsoft is beginning to fold…
As the costs of paid software for students mount, a range of free open-source tools offers effective substitutes for maths, design, writing and video editing, reducing financial pressures without compromising academic work. For students trying to keep costs down, the…
As AI agents become integral to digital commerce, platforms are reassessing verification and security measures in response to their increasing autonomy and the emerging risks of misuse and attack. AI agents are moving from novelty to infrastructure, changing how online…
