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Google has added a new feature to Veo 3, its AI video app, that lets users turn a single image into a short video. Anyone with a Pro or Ultra subscription can upload a photo in the Gemini app or on gemini.google, choose "Video" in the prompt bar, and describe what should happen in the clip. According to Google, the rollout starts today, though availability may vary - users can check directly in the app to see if they have access.

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Google is rolling out Gemini to smartwatches running Wear OS 4 or later, including devices from Pixel, Samsung, OPPO, OnePlus, and Xiaomi. Users can launch the AI assistant with a voice command, side button, or app icon to get answers right on their wrist - from checking the weather and calendar appointments to reading emails. If permissions are granted, Gemini pulls information from Google services like Gmail, Calendar, and Maps. Voice controls also let users manage reminders and messages.

The feature will be available globally over the next few weeks, with partial support for manufacturer-specific apps coming later with Wear OS 6.

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Anthropic is rolling out new integrations for its Claude AI chatbot, connecting it with the Canvas learning platform, Panopto, and Wiley. Students can access lecture recordings, academic literature, and other course materials directly in Claude. Wiley supplies scientific resources, while Panopto provides lecture transcripts. The integration uses Anthropic's own Model Context Protocol (MCP), and the connection with Canvas is based on the Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) standard.

Anthropic says all conversations are private by default and aren't used for training. Partners include the University of San Francisco School of Law and Northumbria University.

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Perplexity has introduced "Comet," an AI-powered browser designed to replace traditional tabs with an interface that uses LLMs to help users navigate the web. With Comet, users can write emails, plan meetings, compare products, ask questions, or highlight text to get instant explanations. Perplexity says the goal is to make browsing simpler and give people better access to information. Comet will launch first for Perplexity Max subscribers at $200 per month, with access managed through a waitlist and invitation system starting this summer.

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Musk unveils Grok 4 as xAI’s new AI model that beats OpenAI and Google on major benchmarks

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"Cat attack" on reasoning model shows how important context engineering is

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Apple's claims about large reasoning models face fresh scrutiny from a new study

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