Anthropic added nine new Claude AI connectors for apps like Adobe and Blender. These helpful plugins let designers work faster inside their own workspaces.
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Microsoft And OpenAI Update Deal To Remove Exclusivity And AGI Rules
Microsoft and OpenAI revised a major partnership to remove cloud exclusivity rules and the AGI clause, giving each company more flexibility moving forward.
Adobe Releases Firefly AI Assistant in Beta To Connect Creative Apps
Adobe is testing a Firefly AI assistant that lets users control apps like Photoshop and Illustrator with simple text commands to speed up their design work.
Apple’s AI Push Could Create Three New Hardware Categories
Apple plans to launch three new AI smart home products, including two tablet displays and a secure smart doorbell camera, according to Bloomberg reports.
OpenAI Reveals GPT-5.5 to Power Agentic Coding and Knowledge Work
OpenAI introduces GPT-5.5, a new AI model that automates complex coding tasks, operates computer interfaces, and accelerates scientific research workflows.
Google Teases Gemini-Powered Siri Upgrade Coming Later This Year
Google confirmed its Gemini AI models will power a smarter and more personalized Apple Siri in 2026. The major update will likely launch with iOS 27.
OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Images 2, Featuring Magazine Design Tools
OpenAI releases ChatGPT Images 2, an advanced model bringing flawless multilingual text rendering and the new ability to generate complete magazine layouts.
Leaked Apple Code Reveals Four Helpful AI Features for iOS 27
Leaked Apple code reveals four helpful AI features coming to iOS 27. The update adds smart tab groups, quick contact saves, and new digital Wallet passes.
Adobe Launches A New Firefly AI Assistant For Creative Tools
Adobe announced a new Firefly artificial intelligence assistant that helps users automate tasks and manage creative projects directly inside its software.
Google Officially Launches The Gemini AI App For Mac Users
Google has officially released a free native Gemini app for Mac computers. People across the USA can rapidly download the software to their desktops today.
Anthropic Rebuilds Claude Code Desktop App For Parallel Workflows
Anthropic redesigned its Claude Code desktop app for parallel workflows. The update adds a multi-session sidebar, in-app terminal, and drag-and-drop panels
Venture Capital Firm Accel Raises $5 Billion For Big AI Bets
Accel has raised $5 billion in fresh funding to back artificial intelligence startups. The new money targets software alongside advanced physical hardware.
Apple Almost Kicked Elon Musk’s Grok AI Off the App Store
Apple threatened to remove the Grok AI app from its store after users started generating explicit deepfakes. The company forced developers to fix the issue.
OpenAI Releases GPT-5.4-Cyber to Help With Defensive Security
OpenAI launched GPT-5.4-Cyber, a new artificial intelligence model designed to help verified security professionals find and fix software vulnerabilities.
Apple Quietly Parts Ways With AI Leader John Giannandrea After Eight Years
Apple is quietly parting ways with AI chief John Giannandrea after eight years. The company will restructure its software teams ahead of his exit next week.
OpenAI Slams Anthropic Over Compute Power In Private Investor Memo
OpenAI criticized rival Anthropic in a private investor memo, claiming a massive compute advantage will secure its dominance in the growing AI market.
A.I. Images with Rick Smolan - TMO Show 2024-08-30
Rick Smolan made his name in photography. While that’s not how he spends his time today, he’s got thoughts on image generation through A.I. He sat with host Ken Ray for this week’s show, talking 30+ years of Photoshop, publishing, making movies out of pictures out of nothing, Apple Intelligence, and what he’s up to now.
Apple Intelligence Reportedly Trained on YouTube Videos Without Consent
Apple, Salesforce, Nvidia, and Anthropic, reportedly trained their AI dataset on YouTube videos without consent or proper authorization.
Apple Is Preparing M5 with SoIC for Future Macs and AI Servers
Apple plans to use more advanced and powerful chip, such as M5 with SoIC to boost performance for both Macs and cloud-based AI servers
WWDC 24 Recap with Creative Strategies' Carolina Milanesi - TMO Show 2024-06-28
Carolina Milanesi, analyst and President of Creative Strategies, joins host Ken Ray to talk A.I., Apple Intelligence, and various WWDC announcements. Topics include:
- Making the case for A.I.
- Rating Apple Intelligence
- Whether Apple is “late” to A.I.
- Whether Apple Intelligence will spur an iPhone “Supercycle”
- Other announcements of note from WWDC24
Accessing Accessibility with Shelly Brisbin - TMO Show 2024-06-14
Shelly Brisbin knows a lot about a lot, including accessibility and tech. She’s a producer and reporter at Texas Standard, a contributor to Six Colors, and host of the podcast “Parallel.” Recorded pre-WWDC2024, Shelly joins us to talk about what everyone needs to know about accessibility in tech, her time with Apple Vision Pro, her thoughts on AI and Apple and AI, and the tech she wants more than any other.
Folding iPhones, Crashing Cars, A.I. and Pre-WWDC24 with Ben Bajarin - TMO Show 2024-06-07
Creative Strategies CEO Ben Bajarin joins us for the inaugural episode of “The Mac Observer Show.” Topics tackled include:
- Thoughts on Apple and robotics
- Why Apple would/will bring a foldable iPhone to market
- Why Apple crashed the car
- Early days for Apple Vision Pro
- Expectations and possibilities for Apple and AI
And We're Back... The Mac Observer Show Promo
The Mac Observer Show is coming your way! Hosted by Ken Ray, it’s a different thing than we’ve done before. Not day-to-day news this time. The Mac Observer Show looks at a range of topics with a range of guests. Silicon Valley insiders, experts in various parts of Apple’s business, people knowledgable in other parts of tech… We’re talking AI and foldable iPhones and accessibility and Apple Retail and Apple Vision Pro and so much more.
The Mac Observer Show – every Friday on YouTube, wherever you get podcasts and of course – MacObserver.com.
Apple Mentioned 'AI' 8 times During 'Let Loose', and It's Not Just Talk
During the 38-minute-long keynote, Apple mentioned the term “AI” like eight times in several contexts. It seems like the Cupertino giant is bulling on AI after all.