#AI Tools
AIOpenAI Launches Ultrafast Mode - GPT-5.6 Sol at 14x Speed via Cerebras in Limited Preview
OpenAI Ultrafast launched August 13 as a new API tier for GPT-5.6 Sol - 14x faster than standard, 750 tokens per second, powered by Cerebras.
AIGoogle’s Gemini App Hits 1 Billion Monthly Users
Google’s Gemini app has surpassed 1 billion monthly users, making it the company’s fastest-growing product as usage continues to expand across voice, images, and iOS.
AIOpenAI Launches ChatGPT Linux App for Desktop
OpenAI has launched a dedicated ChatGPT desktop app for Linux, giving Linux users access to ChatGPT, Work, and Codex from a standalone application.
AIxAI Launches Grok Imagine Image 2 With Precise Editing Tools and Arena's Second-Ranked Model
Grok Imagine Image 2 launches as Quality Mode on grok.com - second-ranked globally for editing and generation, with magic wand and smart resize.
AIOpenAI Acquires AI Presentation Startup NextSlide
OpenAI has acquired NextSlide, an AI startup that built tools for turning prompts, documents, and research into editable presentations. Its team is now working on ChatGPT.
AIGoogle Assistant Shutdown Set for September 4 - Gemini Replaces It on Android and Wear OS
Google emailed users to confirm a September 4 date for the Google Assistant shutdown on Android phones, Wear OS watches, headphones, and Android Auto.
AIDeepSeek V4-Flash API Hits Public Beta With Agent Benchmarks That Beat V4-Pro-Preview
DeepSeek V4-Flash API entered public beta on July 31 with agent benchmarks that beat V4-Pro-Preview on every task and native Codex compatibility.
AIGoogle Brings Gemini Spark to Chrome for AI-Powered Browser Tasks
Google integrated Gemini Spark into Chrome, enabling AI to browse sites, complete tasks, and use approved sessions with built-in safeguards.
AppsSpotify Running Mode Launches on iOS With 25 Presets, BPM Control, and AI-Powered Audio Cues
Spotify Running Mode picks tracks by BPM and workout phase for Premium users on iOS in seven countries, with 25 presets and English audio cues.
AIDeepSeek Pricing 2026: Free App, API Rates, and Flash vs Pro
DeepSeek pricing: free app, no subscription. API at $0.14/$0.28 per 1M (Flash) or $0.435/$0.87 (Pro). Caching cuts input 98%. Verified July 2026.
HardwareHow to Set Up Codex Micro: What Every Key, Dial, and Joystick Should Do
Codex Micro costs $230 with 32 icon keycaps included. Setup is where it earns its place on your desk - here is what to map to each key, joystick, and dial.
AISubstack Adds Pangram AI Detection So Readers Can See How Much of a Newsletter Was Written by a Human
Substack integrated Pangram AI detection, letting readers scan newsletters to see how much was written by a human. Writers can opt out or add an AI disclosure.