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  1. OpenAI · Codex app

    Codex app

    Added workspace settings to the app. Added "Don't ask again" handling and polish for custom MCP approval panels. Added native Windows updater support, including MSIX support, plus a Windows system tray menu so Codex can stay resident after the last window closes. Added app and file @ mentions in the automation composer, surfaced subagent diff stats in the composer, and added artifact cards for generated file citations. Added a Quick Chat app-menu shortcut, a review file tree open menu, early heartbeat automation affordances in threads, and image support for remote connections. Performance improvements and bug fixes. Fixed review panel scroll jumps and PR status actions while a conversation is still running. Fixed several multi-window issues, plus @-mention results, duplicate project labeling, Windows runGit behavior, and revert, unstage, and stage-all actions. Improved remote-thread and sidebar polish, Windows update recovery, unsupported-version guidance, and overall thread search speed. Fixed sticky review issues such as diff hunk expansion, header overlap, archive-thread crashes, and window-zoom shell sizing. Additional performance improvements and bug fixes.

  2. Google · Gemini API

    Introduced the new Flex and Priority inference tiers, offering more options for optimizing cost or latency

    Introduced the new Flex and Priority inference tiers, offering more options for optimizing cost or latency.

  3. xAI · Grok API

    Cost Tracking

    Every API response now includes the exact cost of the request via a cost_in_usd_ticks field in the usage object. Works across chat completions, Responses API, image generation, video generation, and streaming.

  4. xAI · Grok API

    Files API TTL

    You can now set an expiration policy on uploaded files using expires_after or an explicit expires_at timestamp. Expired files are automatically deleted.

  5. xAI · Grok API

    Speech to Text is available

    The SpaceXSI Speech to Text API is now generally available. Transcribe audio to text in 25 languages with batch and streaming modes.

  6. xAI · New modelAnnouncement

    Grok Voice 1.0 is available

    Grok Voice 1.0 is now available with the Speech to Speech API. To get started, check out the Speech to Speech docs.

  7. xAI · New modelAnnouncement

    Grok Voice Think Fast 1.0 is available

    You can now use grok-voice-think-fast-1.0 with the Speech to Speech API. To get started, check out the Speech to Speech docs.

  8. Google · Gemini API

    Launched Veo 3.1 Lite Preview, veo-3.1-lite-generate-preview, our most cost-efficient video generation…

    Launched Veo 3.1 Lite Preview, veo-3.1-lite-generate-preview, our most cost-efficient video generation model, designed for rapid iteration and building high-volume applications. The gemini-2.5-flash-lite-preview-09-2025 model has been shut down. Use gemini-3.1-flash-lite-preview instead.

  9. Anthropic · Claude API

    We’ve raised the max_tokens cap to 300k on the Message Batches API for Claude Opus 4.6 and Sonnet 4.6

    Include the output-300k-2026-03-24 beta header to generate longer single-turn outputs for long-form content, structured data, and large code generation tasks. We’re retiring the 1M token context window beta for Claude Sonnet 4.5 and Claude Sonnet 4 on April 30, 2026.

  10. Google · Antigravity

    Onboarding Fix

    Fixed bug that prevented new users from completing onboarding.

  11. Anthropic · Claude Code

    Claude Code 2.1.87

    1 fix

    Fixed messages in Cowork Dispatch not getting delivered.

  12. Google · Gemini CLI

    Gemini CLI 0.35.3

    1 fix

    cherry-pick 765fb67 to release/v0.35.2-pr-24055 [CONFLICTS].

  13. Anthropic · Claude Code

    Claude Code 2.1.86

    2 new16 fixes8 other

    Added X-Claude-Code-Session-Id header to API requests so proxies can aggregate requests by session without parsing the body. Added .jj and .sl to VCS directory exclusion lists so Grep and file autocomplete don't descend into Jujutsu or Sapling metadata.

  14. Google · Gemini CLI

    Gemini CLI 0.35.2

  15. Anthropic · Claude Code

    Claude Code 2.1.85

    4 new17 fixes9 other

    Added CLAUDE_CODE_MCP_SERVER_NAME and CLAUDE_CODE_MCP_SERVER_URL environment variables to MCP headersHelper scripts, allowing one helper to serve multiple servers. Added conditional if field for hooks using permission rule syntax (e.g., Bash(git *)) to filter when they run, reducing process spawning overhead.

  16. Anthropic · Claude Code

    Claude Code 2.1.84

    9 new14 fixes17 other

    Added PowerShell tool for Windows as an opt-in preview. Learn more at https://code.claude.com/docs/en/tools-reference#powershell-tool. Added ANTHROPIC_DEFAULT_{OPUS,SONNET,HAIKU}_MODEL_SUPPORTS env vars to override effort/thinking capability detection for pinned default models for 3p (Bedrock, Vertex, Foundry), and _MODEL_NAME/_DESCRIPTION to customize the /model picker label.

  17. Google · Gemini CLI

    Gemini CLI 0.35.1

  18. Google · Gemini API

    Released gemini-3.1-flash-live-preview, the latest audio-to-audio model designed for real-time dialogue and…

    Released gemini-3.1-flash-live-preview, the latest audio-to-audio (A2A) model designed for real-time dialogue and voice-first AI applications. Read the Live API docs to get started.

  19. Google · Gemini app

    Make the switch: Seamlessly bring your AI memories and chat history to Gemini

    What: Starting today, we are rolling out new switching tools to your Settings page for all consumer accounts. You can now easily import your personal context, preferences, and full chat history from other AI apps directly into Gemini. To bring over your memories, simply select the import option in Settings, paste the suggested prompt into your other AI app, and copy its generated summary back into Gemini. You can also seamlessly pick up where you left off by uploading a ZIP file of your chat history from other providers. Additionally, we are renaming the "past chats" feature to "memories," which will roll out in the app over the next few weeks. Why: The most helpful AI assistant is one that understands your preferences and past conversations. Starting over with a new assistant can feel daunting, so we created these tools to let you quickly get Gemini up to speed on what matters most to you without starting from scratch. By bringing over your key facts and past conversation threads, you can pick up right where you left off and continue building on your ideas right inside Gemini.

  20. Anthropic · Claude Code

    Claude Code 2.1.83

    7 new32 fixes20 other

    Added managed-settings.d/ drop-in directory alongside managed-settings.json, letting separate teams deploy independent policy fragments that merge alphabetically. Added CwdChanged and FileChanged hook events for reactive environment management (e.g., direnv).

  21. Anthropic · Claude apps

    Interactive apps in Claude for iOS and Android

    The Claude mobile app can now connect to fully interactive apps. Pull up live charts, sketch diagrams, and build shareable assets, all rendered visually right in your conversation.

  22. OpenAI · Codex app

    Build and install plugins in Codex

    Codex now supports plugins: installable bundles that package skills, app integrations, and MCP server configuration for reusable workflows. Plugins are available in the Codex app, CLI, and IDE extensions. You can install curated plugins from the plugin directory, or scaffold a local plugin with @plugin-creator and test it with workspace-scoped or home-scoped marketplaces. Learn more in the plugins documentation.. Every plugin is a folder with a required.codex-plugin/plugin.json manifest and optional supporting files: text my-plugin/.codex-plugin/ plugin.json # Required: plugin manifest skills/ # Optional: packaged skills.app.json # Optional: app or connector mappings.mcp.json # Optional: MCP server configuration assets/ # Optional: icons, logos, screenshots. Install plugins per-user or per-repo. You can install plugins for just yourself with ~/.agents/plugins/marketplace.json and ~/.codex/plugins/, or for everyone on a project with.agents/plugins/marketplace.json and a repo-local plugin directory such as./plugins/. Curated plugins and local development. Codex surfaces curated public plugins in the plugin directory. Codex also ships with the built-in @plugin-creator skill to help you scaffold a plugin, add a local marketplace entry, and test it before sharing it with teammates.

  23. OpenAI · Codex app

    Codex app

    Redesigned the skills and plugins browse and manage pages. Added per-window zoom and a clearer edited-files state in review. Added automation titles and icons in the sidebar, plus bundled Raycast themes. Performance improvements and bug fixes. Kept loaded threads and projects visible during reconnects and made navigation feel faster. Fixed archive freezes, markdown wrapping, hotkey-window regressions, and several permissions, terminal, and worktree issues. Additional performance improvements and bug fixes.

  24. Google · Gemini API

    Launched Lyria 3 music generation models: lyria-3-clip-preview and lyria-3-pro-preview. Both models accept…

    Launched Lyria 3 music generation models: lyria-3-clip-preview (30-second clips) and lyria-3-pro-preview (full-length songs). Both models accept text and image inputs and generate high-quality, 48kHz stereo audio.

  25. Google · Antigravity

    Linux Sandboxing and MCP Improvements

    Linux support for sandboxing, improved MCP authentication, and deprecations in Manager.

  26. Google · Gemini CLI

    Gemini CLI 0.35.0

    42 new52 fixes68 other

    customizable keyboard shortcuts. Thread AgentLoopContext through core.

  27. OpenAI · Codex app

    Codex app

    Added search for past Codex app threads, including a sidebar shortcut and keyboard shortcuts for jumping to recent threads. Added a one-click option to archive all local threads in a project. Synced key settings between the Codex app and the VS Code extension, and added a settings entry point in the extension. Performance improvements and bug fixes. Additional performance improvements and bug fixes.

  28. Anthropic · Claude appsAnnouncement

    Computer use research preview in Cowork and Claude Code + Dispatch improvements

    Users on Pro and Max plans can give Claude access to computer use. Claude can open files, run dev tools, point, click, and navigate to what’s on your screen to perform tasks itself—with no setup required. Claude’s new computer use capability makes Dispatch even more helpful by allowing it to use your computer on your behalf while you’re away.

  29. Google · Gemini API

    Rolled out Prepay and Postpay billing plans in AI Studio. Existing accounts may be affected; read the…

    Rolled out Prepay and Postpay billing plans in AI Studio. Existing accounts may be affected; read the Billing documentation for more information.

  30. Mistral AI · New model

    We released Voxtral TTS, our state-of-the-art text-to-speech model with zero-shot voice cloning,…

    We released Voxtral TTS (voxtral-tts-2603), our state-of-the-art text-to-speech model with zero-shot voice cloning, multilingual support, and real-time streaming.