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The voice mode bubble on ChatGPT for iOS now can be dragged to the middle of the screen.

OpenAI expanded a pile of new features to Codex users in the EEA, UK, and Switzerland. - Computer use - Codex Chrome extension - Personalized memory - Chronicle The time has come 👀

ZAI 🔥: GLM-5.2 is now available on huggingface! > It comes with a 1M context window and 2 levels of reasoning effort, max and high. MIT license and same pricing as GLM-5.1. > GLM-5.2 scores 46.2% on DeepSWE, the SOTA score among open-weight models.

MISTRAL 🔥: A new “fat” model family has been teased to arrive this summer! The model will be open-weight and initially released in early access for key partners. > This will be the start of a new family of models, fat indeed, but sparse. We're opening up an early access program in July for key partners in research, government and the industry. > This model and upcoming ones will be open-weight. We believe this is critical for our customer confidence and for the research and developer communities. Le Chaton Fat soon? 👀

OPENAI 🔥: ChatGPT is about to get a voice mode upgrade as a new “gpt-bidi-1” model has been spotted along with announcement updates. Soon 👀 h/t x@M1Astra via DevMode

Mistral embraces cat mascot after Le Chaton Fat AI meme goes viral Mistral added a cartoon cat mascot to Vibe, riffing on the viral fake “Le Chaton Fat” model. The playful branding taps meme momentum, while the real issue remains whether Mistral can match top closed AI systems. 🗞 #mistral @testingcatalog

ICYMI: OpenAI released CDP support for browser use on Codex OpenAI added early Chrome DevTools Protocol access to Codex, letting it inspect browser internals and alter page DOMs. The opt-in feature is limited by slow performance, regional blocks, and tooling that still needs maturation. 🗞 #chatgpt @testingcatalog

MISTRAL AI 🔥: Le Chaton Fat is now real 👀 A huge cat is being featured on the Vibe in both Chat and Work modes. Le Chaton Fat also wears a tie in Work Mode. > "Le Chaton Fat" has become the most trending meme in AI this week on X, exploding on the expectation from Mistral to release an above Mythos grade model. > There is no evidence of such ambitions; however, Emmanuel Macron identifies Mistral as the only AI company in the EU capable of competing with US giants such as OpenAI and Anthropic. Le Chaton Fat Vibes ❤️

ANTHROPIC 🔥: Looks like a Voice Mode upgrade has started rolling out on Claude mobile apps. Voice mode is getting multilingual! It is likely just a first step ahead of a broader upgrade. Upcoming model selector appearance may signal an underlying model improvement coming. Besides that, the voice mode icon has a new “phone call” variant in the latest iOS build. Sus! Testing time if you got it 👀

SpaceX 🔥 Cursor SpaceX has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cursor for $60 billion, as per SEC filing. AI M&As are huge 👀

ANTHROPIC 🔥: Claude users will continue being able to use their subscriptions for programmatic use, built on top of the Agent SDK. > Earlier, Anthropic shared an announcement that they will pause programmatic use consuming subscription rate limits. > Recently, users have received emails notifying them that this is no longer a plan. In case you’ve missed it 👀

OPENAI 🔥: Codex now supports Chrome DevTools Protocol for browser use. This is a huge superpower that will allow Codex to inspect and modify any website. It is still a very early implementation, but I bet that in several years this will be a default browser capability. If websites are loaded through AI, users will be able to customize their UX on the fly. This is the way 👀

A limited number of slots for Gemini Trusted Testers are open! Get it fast 👀

Google develops Personalization controls for Gemini Hidden Gemini notices suggest Google will use paid subscriptions and connected apps as answer context, with planned per-app controls to review or limit what Gemini uses. NotebookLM may adopt the same model soon. 🗞 #gemini @testingcatalog

xAI is working on Automations feature for Grok xAI appears to be folding Grok Tasks into a wider automations system, keeping scheduling while adding skill and model selection. The move points to Grok’s shift from chat tool to configurable productivity workspace. 🗞 #grok @testingcatalog

Cutback launches AI tool to automate long-form video editing Cutback’s new Selects app automates long-form video prep and first-pass assembly: multicam sync, organization, transcript search, draft edits, and handoff to Premiere, Final Cut, or Resolve, cutting prep time by about 60%. 🗞 #sponsored @testingcatalog

ChatGPT has dedicated pages for the ongoing World Cup 2026. There, users can see the schedule, live scores, and additional information. /football /football/*country In case you missed it 👀

Not sure when, but I finally got a new Connected App on the Gemini web. @canva is now available 🔥 There were loads of connectors in development for quite a while, plus mobile apps have much more than the web version. Which ones do you have? 👀

The upcoming Perplexity Digest feature will likely be powered by Deep Research. Users will be able to schedule and customize periodic updates from a wide range of connected sources that will also be sent to their email. * Not available yet Deep Digest 👀

Telegram launches smartwatch apps and rich formatting for bots Telegram launched smartwatch apps for Apple Watch and Wear OS, bringing messaging, media viewing and chat controls to the wrist. The update also adds rich bot formatting, guardian bots, longer messages and new privacy-focused browsing controls. 🗞 #telegram @testingcatalog