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Google is testing new Omni model for video generation ahead of I/O

GOOGLE I/O 🚨: A NEW OMNI MODEL IS BEING TESTED ON GEMINI FOR VIDEO GENERATION!

> "Start with an idea or try a template. Powered by Omni."

> This is a new leaked headline from the video generation tab on Gemini.

> Omni appears close to "Toucan", an internal name of the current video generation tool powered by Veo.

> If Google plans to release Gemini Omni for video generation, it would likely outperform Veo 3.1.

> If true (as it is still highly speculative), Gemini will be the first top-tier Omni model with video output!

Google I/O 2026 will be hot 🔥

Image by @Thomasguka

🗞 #gemini @testingcatalog

XAI 🚨: Voice cloning is now available on xAI Console in the US.

> Create a custom voice in less than 2 minutes or select from our library of 80+ voices across 28 languages to personalize your voice agents, audiobooks, video game characters, and more.

This also means we will see custom voices on Grok soon. I hope they won't be restricted to the US only.

Codex named him "Minty" 👀

Which Codex Pets did you make?

GOOGLE 🚨: A new Gemini Flash model has been spotted on LM Arena.

Besides that, Vertex AI customers who still use Gemini Flash 2 received an email that it will be discontinued soon.

> Transition to Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite - Generaly Available soon!

Soon 🔜
h/t x@hishtadult

Meta acquired Assured Robot Intelligence, a startup developing AI models for robots.

Will we see Metabots soon? 🦾🤖

OpenAI released Custom Dictionary feature for Codex and ChatGPT.

Users will be able to add their common phrases and abbreviations so they are properly recognized during voice dictation.

As a heavy voice-dictation user, this is the main feature that made me pay for a separate AI voice-dictation app.

Everything app 👀

OpenAI made it easier to switch to Codex, as now you can import settings, plugins, agents, and project configuration from other tools.

At launch, Codex will also automatically detect new configs and suggest importing them.

ALLYOURCONFIGSBELONGTOUS 👀

OPENAI 🚨: Codex now has Pets! Pets are overlay avatars that live on your desktop.

8 predefined pets are available, and users can also use skills to generate custom pets!

Choose your Pokemon 👀

Notion is working on new triggers for custom AI Agents.

It will be possible to invoke agents from Discord, as well as via file changes on Google Drive.

Grok 4.3 got to the 7th spot on the Artificial Analysis Index, surpassing Muse Spark from Meta.

Users can now opt in to feature their Imagine templates publicly on Grok web.

> By enabling this feature, your template may be selected by xAI to appear in its publicly featured gallery. If your xAI account is associated with your X account, your X handle may be shown alongside the template.

Grok 4.3 is now available on the API 👀

Anthropic tests Jupiter-v1-p ahead of its developer conference

Anthropic has begun red teaming an internal build, Claude Jupiter V1, ahead of its May 6 Code with Claude event. Following last year’s Neptune-to-Claude 4 pattern, this may point to a near-term model announcement.

🗞 #claude @testingcatalog

OpenAI updates Codex and prepares Remote Control feature

OpenAI’s Codex refresh broadens the app from coding to general knowledge work, adding connectors, annotations, side chats, shortcut remapping, and possible goal-based autonomy, while some browser features remain region-locked in Europe.

🗞 #chatgpt @testingcatalog

Manus launches Cloud Computer with service hosting feature

Manus Cloud Computer provides a persistent Ubuntu-based cloud machine for running bots, scripts, databases, and open-source tools 24/7. Available on web and mobile, it offers plan, region, and storage options for varied workloads.

🗞 #manus @testingcatalog

ANTHROPIC 👀: Claude will get a new feature called "Cardinal" (internal name)!

> Users will be able to select a month, and Claude will show them stats, including a highlight of the areas they've focused on most.
- "Here’s where your conversations clustered."
- "These were the main working styles you used."

> This new feature will be available in settings.

> Settings layout will also be updated on both the web and desktop apps.

Memory but visual! 🔥

OPENAI 👀: Codex app got updated to version 26.429.20946 with loads of minor tweaks and new hidden additions!

What's hidden? (not available yet)
- A new Remote Control feature and Connections section in settings
- Codex "Avatars" got renamed into "Pets"
- A new Keyboard category in settings for shortcut management
- A new onboarding widget prompting to connect core integrations with email, calendar, and files

What's new?
- Updated onboarding flow
- 20% faster computer & browser use
- Upgraded slides and sheets capabilities
- Annotation for browser, artifacts, and code
- Cleaner design & performance improvements

Additional changes?
- It seems like Browser Use got disabled in EU
- It seems like Computer Use got disabled in EU

APPLE 🍎: “AFM Plus 150B Instruct” Apple Foundation Model has been spotted in the internal AFM Playground app.

This app is being used internally by Apple employees to test Apple Foundation models.

WWDC26 will be hot 🔥
h/t x@MWRevamped