Codex CLI update fixes reconnect recovery and model catalogs
Codex CLI 0.160.0 improves queued message recovery and model catalog handling while keeping new Guardian review capabilities optional.
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Google brings reusable skills to Gemini as Gems phase out
Google is rolling skills into Gemini chat, with separate Workspace schedules, tool gaps and migration work for existing Gems and Opal workflows.
Pi 1.0 arrives with leaner tools and experimental Pi Durable
Earendil releases Pi 1.0 and an experimental framework for persistent agents, with leaner tool prompts and explicit limits on crash recovery.
OpenAI sets 2027 retirement dates for older API models
OpenAI gives developers two deadlines for migrating older coding and speech models, with different replacement paths for each workload.
Runway Ads links AI creative generation with campaign results
Runway Ads is piloting a system for generating advertising creative, publishing approved variants and using campaign results to guide the next batch.
ANYbotics Shift connects robot inspections with maintenance work
ANYbotics is renaming Data Navigator to Shift as its robot software adds plant context and stronger connections to maintenance systems.
Grok 4.7 reaches Google Cloud Model Garden in preview
Google Cloud adds Grok 4.7 in preview with shared endpoint quotas, a large context window and separate pricing for long inputs.
AIRer beta makes Apple Intelligence reports easier to read
The new AIRer beta organizes exported Apple Intelligence requests into one timeline on Mac.
Google App Topology reaches GA with custom agent queries
Google Cloud makes its agent topology API generally available with a custom query builder. Supported resources, security data limits and upcoming billing matter.
Google adds Cloud Trace to Agent Gateway in preview
A new Google Cloud preview connects Agent Gateway traffic with distributed tracing to help teams investigate requests across agents, services and tools.
OpenAI Python SDK adds typed agent results and file helpers
OpenAI Python SDK 3.23.0 adds typed agent answers, application tools and file helpers, alongside tracing and connection fixes.
BootLoops brings reusable scientific tools to AI research
Matthew Schwartz releases a toolkit built around checkable calculations and human direction
Claude for Government reaches general availability
Anthropic moves its government product beyond beta with separate early access additions
Claude Code mods open deeper customization through TypeScript
Anthropic launches mods for changing coding workflows and interfaces
Claude Code adds provider controls and clearer model fallback
September releases improve provider restrictions model fallback and gateway usage accounting
Barclays expands Claude with a developer rollout target
Barclays plans wider Claude adoption across development and operations
Gemini CLI nightly tackles lost edits and headless stalls
Google’s latest Gemini CLI nightly builds target conflicting file edits and unattended execution problems. The changes remain in the prerelease channel.
Antigravity adds direct subagent messages and fixes rules
Google’s September 30 Antigravity update brings direct subagent messaging, PDF export and a fix for custom agents that ignored global and project rules.
Gemini Live adds Guided Vision for Android accessibility
Guided Vision adds spoken camera guidance and visual descriptions to Gemini Live. The Android rollout includes accessibility shortcuts and clear safety limits.
Claude Money leak points to bank links in the mobile app
September 14 screenshots show a Claude Money tab and bank linking prompt. A public launch, supported banks and access permissions remain unconfirmed.
Meta Muse leak shows a screen tab and browser call controls
A September 27 Muse interface report shows a screen tab and browser call controls. Voice Mode was already announced, while wider access remains unconfirmed.
ChatGPT adds virtual clothing previews and saved shopping products
ChatGPT now offers virtual clothing previews and saved product folders. OpenAI warns that generated images do not guarantee fit or accurate appearance.
Reddit sets RSS retirement and public API migration deadlines
Reddit will retire RSS on November 13 and end remaining public API access in March 2027. Its Devvit migration path leaves important gaps for readers and bots.
OpenAI adds $500 Pro plan as older allowances face an October deadline
ChatGPT Pro 500 adds Astra Ultrafast at $500 a month. Eligible Pro 200 subscribers keep their older allowance through October 29 before lower limits apply.