Apple researchers released a new artificial intelligence (AI) model that can generate 3D views from multiple 2D images. The large language model (LLM), dubbed Matrix3D, was developed by the company’s Machine Learning team, in collaboration with Nanjing University and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). The Cupertino-based tech giant has made the AI model available to the open community, and it can be downloaded via Apple’s listing on GitHub.

Google is working on a major “UX 2.0” overhaul for the Gemini app to address complaints about clutter and usability. According to a company executive, the redesign will focus on improving the overall user experience rather than just updating visual elements. Google is also developing a macOS version of the app, marking its first AI-powered desktop application. No release timeline has been shared yet.

New data suggests Amazon’s AI shopping assistant Rufus helped boost both engagement and sales during Black Friday. According to Sensor Tower, shopping sessions with Rufus rose 86 percent compared to a recent non-sale day, while purchases from Rufus-assisted sessions were 75 percent higher than non-Rufus ones. Adoption is still limited, but the trend indicates growing comfort with AI-guided shopping.

Apple has appointed AI researcher Amar Subramanya as its new Vice President of AI, replacing John Giannandrea. Subramanya, who previously led Google’s Gemini Assistant and briefly worked at Microsoft, will report to Craig Federighi. Apple says his expertise will support upcoming Apple Intelligence features as the company works to catch up in the competitive AI landscape.

Google is reportedly preparing to add a Projects feature to Gemini, offering a sandboxed space where users can group multiple chats under a single topic. An APK teardown of the latest Google app beta revealed the interface, including options to set a project focus, upload files and organise work. The feature is still inactive and unannounced, and file uploads may be capped at 10 per project.

OpenAI appears to be testing ads in ChatGPT, according to leaked screenshots and code strings found in the app’s Android beta. References to search ads, targeting and carousels suggest early groundwork for an ad-led model, and at least one user has already seen a banner ad. While details remain unclear, ads will likely be limited to free and lower-tier plans rather than Plus or Pro.

Amazon’s new AWS Interconnect tool preview has been launched by the US-based tech giant. The new tool will help customers establish private, secure, and high-speed connections between different cloud services. The company will soon start onboarding new cloud service providers as partners. However, currently, it has only partnered with Google Cloud. Later in 2026, the US-based company will also allow customers to create a link between Microsoft Azure and AWS.

Google’s Gemini 3 Pro was reportedly jailbroken by a group of researchers recently. As per the report, the researchers were able to break into the Gemini 3-powered artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot within five minutes, and were able to make it generate harmful and potentially dangerous outputs. The demonstration reveals several security flaws in the chatbot’s system, and in the wrong hands, it could lead to concerning consequences.

The Oakley Meta Glasses are now available for purchase in India, following their global debut in June. The AI-powered smart glasses have been developed in collaboration with the sports performance equipment manufacturer Oakley. They are offered in the HSTN style of Oakley glasses and combine Meta's AI technology stack, including support for the Meta AI assistant that enables hands-free operation.

The USPTO has issued new guidelines confirming that AI-assisted inventions will be treated like any other under US patent law and that AI systems cannot be listed as inventors. The agency says generative AI should be viewed as a tool, with only humans eligible for inventorship. Earlier proposals for joint inventor standards involving AI have been withdrawn, and examiners will continue applying existing human-focused criteria.

Meta Platforms has announced support for additional Indian languages across Instagram, Facebook and the Edits app. The update was revealed at the House of Instagram event in Mumbai on Friday. According to the company, the rollout is aimed at helping creators reach wider audiences and engage more effectively. Meta AI Translations is also expanding to new languages, including Bengali, Marathi and Telugu.

Epic CEO Tim Sweeney says AI labels on video games are unnecessary, arguing that most future titles will use the technology in some form. His comments follow platforms like Steam adding “Made with AI” tags, which some see as important disclosures. The industry remains divided, with some creators wary of AI’s impact on artistry while others embrace it for tasks like voice work and asset creation.

Google's Gemini 3 model was recently launched. Now, a report highlights that the company has reduced Thinking with 3 Pro mode rate limits for users without a Google AI Pro plan. The change is said to have happened after the rollout of the tech giant's most advanced and capable AI model. Separately, the company has also removed free access to Infographics and Slide Decks features in NotebookLM due to increased demand. This is a temporary rollback, and is planned to be released again in the future to free users.

OpenAI appears to be testing a new version of ChatGPT’s image generator that lets users pick preset styles, similar to the Sora app. Leaked screenshots show a banner referencing faster generation and more consistent editing, along with visual cards for trending styles such as Crayon and Chibi. The feature has surfaced for some users, though it has not yet been officially announced.

OpenAI has rejected claims that ChatGPT contributed to a teenager’s suicide, arguing the lawsuit relied on selective excerpts of their conversations. The company says it has submitted the full transcript to provide context and noted ChatGPT repeatedly urged the teen to seek help. OpenAI cited its liability limits and said its products should not be treated as a sole source of truth.

OpenAI says some API user data was exposed in a recent Mixpanel breach, though its products and sensitive information such as API keys and payment details were not affected. The leaked dataset appears to include basic profile details and analytics metadata from platform.openai.com. OpenAI has stopped using Mixpanel, is investigating the incident, and has advised affected users to watch for phishing attempts.

Indrajaal Ranger is claimed to be India’s first AI-powered anti-drone patrol vehicle that can deal with unauthorised drones in a variety of ways, including taking over the aerial threat, jamming and neutralising its instruments, and even directly killing the threat. It has a detection range of up to 10kms.

The X app has received a new feature, which will show posts in the 'Following' timeline using Grok's AI capabilities, Elon Musk announced on Thursday. The AI agent will determine the relevance of a post, along with the user's past engagement and the people they follow, to rank posts above the most recent ones. However, the company is giving people the option to revert to the chronological feed. Additionally, the prices in India of the two X Premium subscriptions have been reduced.

Google announced earlier this month that Gemini would replace Google Assistant as the primary artificial intelligence (AI) assistant in Maps. This change is now finally said to be taking place. According to a report, Gemini is now available to help users in Google Maps, enabling them to start navigation to a destination, find places along the route, and share estimated time of arrival (ETA) with others, using simple voice-based commands.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang questioned managers discouraging AI use, urging employees to automate all possible tasks, stating they would still have work. This approach aligns with similar initiatives at Microsoft, Meta, Google, and Amazon to incorporate AI usage into performance expectations. Huang also addressed "AI bubble" concerns following the company's record Q3 revenue.

Microsoft introduces several new shopping-focused AI features to Copilot Mode in the Edge browser. Users can now access capabilities, such as Cashback, Price comparison, Price history, Product insights, and Price tracking, from within the browser. These features are currently only available in the US. This makes it the fourth AI company, after Google, OpenAI, and Perplexity, that is targeting the upcoming holiday season to drive engagement on its platform.

Character.AI has introduced Stories, a new interactive format that lets users play through branching fictional tales with selected characters. Designed especially for under-18 users, it offers a visual, choice-driven storytelling experience where decisions shape the plot. Users can pick characters, set a premise and genre, explore multiple endings, and share their stories with others on the platform.

OpenAI has updated ChatGPT’s Voice Mode so it now works directly inside the chat interface instead of opening a full-screen view. This lets users speak to the AI while seeing messages, visuals and tools such as Shopping Research. The change also makes it easier to generate and review images or code without ending a voice session. A toggle in settings restores the previous full-screen mode.

Perplexity AI has released a new shopping assistant that lets users search for products, refine results and complete purchases within the same chat interface. The system uses natural-language prompts, remembers past conversations, and integrates PayPal for checkout. The feature is currently available to US users on the desktop and web interfaces.

Google is upgrading Circle to Search to make it more seamless and conversational. According to a new report, Google app version 16.47.49 now sends all follow-up text queries to AI Mode instead of standard image search, though the update is still rolling out. Google first previewed this feature in July, but it wasn’t widely available until now. The update adds a new search bar at the bottom of the results screen, allowing continuous AI-powered queries and supporting tasks like homework help, visual problem-solving, and travel research.

Microsoft has announced that its Copilot AI chatbot will be discontinued on WhatsApp beginning January 15, 2026. The decision follows Meta’s updated Business API policies, which restrict AI developers and service providers from accessing or operating through the WhatsApp Business Solution. With this change, Microsoft becomes the second major AI company to withdraw its chatbot from the platform, following OpenAI’s exit in October.

Sam Altman and Jony Ive have confirmed that a prototype of their upcoming AI device is ready, though they are keeping its design and purpose undisclosed. In an interview, they said the device could launch within two years. Altman described it as simple, noting that Ive spent months shaping its design language. The current prototype is the second version the pair have tested.

OpenAI has added a new Shopping Research tool to ChatGPT, giving users a visual, interactive way to find products. Available across all major plans, it asks clarifying questions and then curates a list based on user preferences. The feature performs well in detail-heavy categories and offers “nearly unlimited” usage during the holidays, though purchases still need to be completed outside ChatGPT.

Anthropic has introduced Claude Opus 4.5, its new top-tier model that replaces Opus 4.1. The update brings stronger coding performance, better long-context reasoning and more efficient tool use, while using fewer tokens. It can handle multi-step workflows and longer content reliably, and Anthropic says it outperforms rivals in internal coding benchmarks. The model is available through the Claude app, API and major cloud platforms.

Adobe has added the Nano Banana Pro model to Photoshop and Firefly, following its recent partnership with Google. Users can generate images and make text-based edits across apps, with Creative Cloud Pro and Firefly subscribers getting unlimited generations until December 1. The model is also available in Firefly Boards for brainstorming and in Photoshop for high-resolution generative edits.

Google has outlined four AI-driven tips to simplify Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping. US shoppers can track prices, set preferred budgets, and let agentic checkout complete purchases. Gemini and AI Mode offer personalised gift recommendations and retailer data. The Let Google Call feature can check local store availability, while Virtual Try On helps users preview apparel before buying.

Tesla has begun the tape out process for its new AI5 chipset, the successor to the AI4 chip used in current Tesla vehicles. Elon Musk also confirmed that work on the next generation AI6 chip is underway as the company plans to scale its in-house silicon efforts. Tesla aims to move to yearly chip design cycles and eventually manufacture more AI chips than any other company.

Samsung is reportedly working on a major upgrade to Bixby, integrating Perplexity AI to handle complex, reasoning-heavy requests while Bixby manages basic tasks. The change is expected to debut with the Galaxy S26 series in early 2026. The move follows Samsung’s investment in Perplexity and aligns with earlier reports of an exclusive partnership. With Perplexity’s growing presence, its new Comet browser and confirmed support on Samsung TVs, the company appears set to strengthen Bixby across devices.

Anthropic may be preparing to launch Claude Opus 4.5 as early as Monday, according to new leaks. The frontier model was reportedly spotted on Poe and in a release table circulating online under its internal codename “Claude Kayak.” While details remain scarce, upgrades are expected in coding performance and agentic capabilities, building on the gains seen in Claude 4.5 Sonnet and Haiku.

Google is reportedly working on closer interoperability between Gemini and NotebookLM. Code spotted in the Gemini app shows an upcoming NotebookLM button that may let users send chats directly into notebooks, while another snippet suggests users could import NotebookLM notebooks into Gemini as attachments. The features remain unannounced and experimental, but reflect Google’s recent push to expand NotebookLM with new AI capabilities.

Apple is reportedly planning to bring "major" changes with iOS 27. The Tim Cook-led tech giant is said to be working on introducing new Apple Intelligence (AI) features and various quality improvements. Apple is expected to unveil the same during its annual developers' conference next year in June. However, the company has yet to announce the date for the event. Moreover, the iOS 27 update will reportedly bring foundational changes with the firmware version for Apple's purported foldable phones.

Microsoft has unveiled Agent 365, a system that helps organisations manage and monitor all their AI agents from a single dashboard. It provides a registry, activity tracking and access controls, integrating with Microsoft 365 apps and Entra identity. The tool is now available through the Microsoft 365 Admin Centre under the Frontier preview programme.

OpenAI has expanded ChatGPT’s group chats globally, bringing the collaboration feature to all logged-in users on the Free, Go, Plus and Pro tiers. Users can create groups via a new icon, share invite links, and tag ChatGPT for assistance. The feature supports reactions, threaded replies and custom instructions. Groups appear in a dedicated sidebar section and can be managed or deleted by the creator.

Perplexity’s Comet browser, an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled browser, has now launched on Android. The AI firm had listed the app on the Play Store in September, but users could only pre-register at the time. After more than two months, the company has now officially launched the app. This means anyone who had pre-registered previously will automatically see the app being installed on their device, while others can manually look it up and download it.

Ray-Ban Meta Glasses are now available for purchase in India via the leading e-commerce platforms. Developed in collaboration with EssilorLuxottica, the smart glasses were introduced in the country in May. The Ray-Ban Meta Glasses come equipped with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera, open-ear speakers, and microphones, which enable users to capture snapshots/videos, listen to music, and have conversations — all on the go.

Amazon Video Recaps was launched on Wednesday to offer AI-generated video summaries of previous seasons of select Amazon Originals shows. The feature is said to help users catch up before they start streaming a new season. With the generative AI, the feature recognises and combines major plot points, pivotal moments, character arcs, and dialogues to create a recap with voiceover narrations. It is currently rolling out in beta for select English-language shows in the US.

Honor Robot Phone is scheduled to be showcased during the MWC 2026 in March, but ahead of it, the company has given an early glimpse of the device at the Honor User Carnival in China. The gimbal camera is the standout feature of the phone. It is tucked into the rear camera module and extends outward when activated. It works like a gimbal and lets the phone track subjects and adjust automatically using AI. The handset was showcased in three colour options.

Google on Thursday announced the rollout of a new feature in the Gemini app, which allows users to verify if an image was generated or edited using the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The Mountain View-based tech giant said this move is aimed at increasing content transparency using SynthID, its digital watermarking technology. This capability will also be expanded to support additional formats beyond images, such as video and audio clips.

Google DeepMind’s Nano Banana Pro is built on Gemini 3 Pro and is designed to help people turn ideas into high-quality images with ease. It can handle text in multiple languages, offers fine-tuned editing controls and even pulls in live information when needed. The tool is available across the Gemini app, Google Ads, Workspace and the Gemini API, so everyone from everyday users to large teams can use it. All images include Google’s SynthID watermarking and verification to make it clear when AI is involved.

Meta’s Chief AI Scientist, Yann LeCun, has confirmed he will leave the company after 12 years to start a new venture focused on Advanced Machine Intelligence. LeCun said he will depart by the end of the year. The move follows Meta’s growing focus on superintelligence, although he noted his startup may still partner with the company.

xAI’s newly released Grok 4.1 arrives with stronger emotional intelligence and improved creative output, but its official model card reveals notable regressions in safety. According to xAI’s internal benchmarks, the model scores higher on deception and people-pleasing behaviour than Grok 4, suggesting it may be more likely to agree with users even when they are incorrect.

Microsoft recently announced the gradual rollout of Copilot Actions on Windows 11. It is an experimental agentic capability, available to Windows Insiders, which automates tasks by assigning an AI chatbot to everyday actions. The company, however, cited novel security risks and recommended that this feature should only be utilised if users understand its security implications. Experts have now warned about Copilot Actions, calling Microsoft’s security boundaries “not really a boundary.”

Meta has launched its SAM 3 series of AI models with major upgrades for image, video and 3D understanding. The new models add text prompt support, improved object detection, video tracking and the ability to generate 3D scans of objects and humans from a single image. All models are open source and available to download, with a web playground for easy testing.

Google announced new India-focused AI safety initiatives, including a screen-sharing scam alert for apps such as Google Pay, Navi and Paytm, and a new Enhanced Phone Number Verification system to replace SMS OTPs. Scam Detection via Gemini Nano is rolling out to Pixel phones. Google Play Protect and SynthID access are also being expanded to strengthen security and online safety in the country.

Perplexity reportedly plans to launch a free agentic shopping feature next week, expanding its shopping-focused tools within the Perplexity ecosystem. The new product will let users research items and complete purchases directly from answers, similar to the existing Buy with Pro tool, but available without a subscription. Perplexity confirmed it aims to streamline the shopping process for users, though details remain limited.

Sundar Pichai has acknowledged rising concerns over an AI investment bubble, warning that no company, including Google, would be immune if it bursts. In an interview with the BBC, he compared current market behaviour to the dotcom era and noted elements of irrationality in today’s funding climate. Pichai also cautioned users against blindly trusting AI chatbots and urged verification of critical information.