ICYMI: Google merges ImageFX and Whisk into Flow on Labs

Google has upgraded Flow into a unified AI creative studio with a redesigned interface for image and video generation. Integrating Whisk, ImageFX, and the Nano Banana model, Flow now enables seamless project transfer, advanced editing control, and cross‑modal creation in one workspace.

🗞 #flow

Perplexity launches high-performance embedding models

Perplexity has released pplx-embed-v1 and pplx-embed-context-v1, high-performance embedding models for web-scale retrieval. Available in 0.6B and 4B sizes, they support INT8 and binary quantization, cut storage costs, and outperform rivals in multilingual benchmarks.

🗞 #perplexity

OpenAI plans to introduce an AD Manager platform to a broader audience.

This platform likely should enable any advertiser to run their campaign on ChatGPT, as it is now limited to a small set of organisations.

Google is working on a new Remix feature for NotebookLM. Users will be able to fork others' notebooks!

* Not available yet

MiniMax launches managed always-on MaxClaw AI Agent

MiniMax launched MaxClaw, a managed OpenClaw agent running on its M2.5 model, deployable in under 10 seconds with no APIs or extra fees. It delivers fast, low-cost agent tasks, 10,000+ prebuilt Experts, and cross-platform desktop support for teams and individuals.

🗞 #minimax #sponsored

Google tests custom banners and Remix feature for NotebookLM

Google is testing visual customization and a “Remix” feature for NotebookLM, enabling users to add banner images and clone public notebooks. The updates signal a shift toward curated, shareable research spaces and broader collaborative knowledge-building.

🗞 #notebooklm

Google tests new Learning Hub powered by goal-based actions

Google briefly exposed a “Goal Scheduled Actions” mode in Gemini, hinting at adaptive, objective-driven tasks instead of fixed prompts. Tied to learning goals, it signals a shift toward autonomous, long-term guidance as part of Gemini’s evolution into a persistent AI agent.

🗞 #gemini

Google recently made a new "Goal Scheduled Actions" option visible to some users (it is now gone).

This option likely refers to the new "Learning Hub" and "Learning Goals" features, currently under development.

Google's bets on younger users 👀

This new UI looks familiar 👀

xAI tests Voice Cloning on Grok for iOS with shareable voices

xAI is developing a Voice Cloning feature for Grok’s iOS app, allowing users to record a prompt to create a personal voice profile that can be used or shared via link. The move expands Grok’s audio strategy and could pave the way for a creator-driven voice marketplace.

🗞 #grok

BREAKING 🚨: xAI is working on the Voice Cloning feature for Grok on iOS!

Users will be able to record their own voices and share them as links with others. These voices can be later used in Grok Voice mode.

Meta tests standalone Vibes web app, new AI video creation tool

Meta’s Vibes is expanding from a simple AI feed into a full creative studio with a project-based web platform, multi-track timeline editing, and character consistency tools. Ongoing Midjourney ties and a standalone app signal a direct challenge to Runway, Pika, and Sora.

🗞 #meta

Meta starts testing AI Shopping features in Meta AI assistant

Meta is testing a built-in shopping feature in its Meta AI web assistant for US users, showing product carousels and quick-buy options. The move aligns with its commerce push, Gemini 3 testing, and the upcoming Avocado model launch.

🗞 #meta

Google tests Projects feature for Gemini Enterprise

Google is preparing a Projects feature for Gemini Enterprise, enabling chat organization, file uploads, and goal-based guidance. The update adds starter prompts, Gemini 3.1 Pro, task notifications, and centralized agent tracking as it narrows the gap with rivals.

🗞 #gemini

Alibaba released a new family of Qwen 3.5 models with a "strong multimodal base for lightweight agents."

- Qwen3.5-0.8B
- Qwen3.5-2B
- Qwen3.5-4B
- Qwen3.5-9B

Small and open-source models have gained significant value since OpenClaw was introduced.

Testing time 👀