In this newsletter:

• Windows 11 adds Copilot Vision for on-screen task guidance
• Google Photos introduces AI video and anime-style image remix
• iOS 26 beta revives AI summaries and updates liquid glass design

Plus, you’ll find new AI tools and this week’s top AI news headlines!

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💻 Windows 11 Adds Copilot Vision for On-Screen Task Guidance

Microsoft has launched Copilot Vision for Windows 11, allowing the AI assistant to see what's on your screen and provide real-time guidance, while rolling out additional AI-powered features across the operating system.

What's new:

• Copilot Vision sees and analyzes what's on your screen in real-time
• Share up to two apps simultaneously with Copilot for contextual help
• "Show me how" Highlights feature guides you through specific tasks
• Desktop sharing is now available to Windows Insiders for full-screen access
• New agentic AI adjusts system settings through natural language
• AI Relight feature in Photos app adds virtual lighting to images
• Paint gets a sticker generator and object selection tools
• Snipping Tool gains "perfect screenshot" auto-resizing
• Click to Do preview adds reading improvement and Teams integration
• Available to US users on Windows 10 and 11, expanding to non-EU countries

Why it matters:

Copilot Vision represents Microsoft's boldest integration of AI into Windows, transforming the OS from a passive platform into an active assistant that can see and respond to user activities.

By competing directly with Google's Gemini Live and preparing for Apple Intelligence, Microsoft is positioning Windows as the first truly AI-native desktop experience where users can get contextual help without switching between apps.

👀 Read more about AI-powered Windows!

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📸 Google Photos Introduces AI Video and Anime-Style Image Remix

Google has launched powerful AI features for Google Photos that animate still photos into short videos and transform images into different artistic styles like anime, comics, and sketches.

What's new:

• Photo to Video creates 6-second animated clips from still images
• Powered by Google's Veo 2 AI model
• Choose "Subtle movements" or "I'm feeling lucky" animation styles
• Remix feature transforms photos into anime, comic, sketch, or 3D styles
• Uses Google's Imagen AI model for instant style transformations
• New Create tab centralizes all creative tools in one place
• Available on both Android and iOS in the US
• Photo to Video rolling out now, Remix coming in next few weeks
• All AI content includes SynthID digital watermarks
• Visual watermarks on videos for transparency

Why it matters:

Google is transforming its popular Photos app into a creative tool that turns ordinary pictures into videos and artwork with just a few taps. This brings powerful editing features directly to 1.5 billion users without needing separate apps or complex skills.

Google is betting that easy-to-use AI creativity will keep people using its services while setting up Photos to compete with TikTok and other creative platforms.

👀 Read more about AI-powered photo magic!

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📱 iOS 26 Beta Revives AI Summaries and Updates Liquid Glass Design

Apple has released iOS 26 beta 4 with restored Liquid Glass transparency effects and the return of AI-powered news summaries, now featuring clear warnings about potential inaccuracies.

What's new:

• Enhanced Liquid Glass transparency in navigation bars and buttons
• Background automatically darkens when scrolling through notifications
• AI news summaries return with "may change meaning" warnings
• New "Welcome" splash screen when updating software
• Updated Camera app icon with refined sensor design
• Dynamic wallpaper that changes colors throughout the day
• New CarPlay wallpaper options matching iOS 26 design
• Enhanced call screening settings in the Phone app
• "Late Night Mode" renamed to "Reduce Loud Sounds"
• Improved depth layering in Control Center and notification banners

Why it matters:

iOS 26 beta 4 represents Apple's careful balance between innovation and user trust, particularly with AI features. By reintroducing news summaries with explicit warnings following previous accuracy issues, Apple demonstrates its commitment to both AI advancement and transparency.

The refined Liquid Glass design shows Apple responding to user feedback while maintaining visual consistency across its ecosystem.

👀 Read more about iOS 26's evolving features!

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New AI Tools to Boost Your Productivity:

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• ​SnapLinear: Converts meeting transcripts into tasks.
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• ​Video Seal: Embeds invisible watermarks into videos.
• ​Cotypist: Autocompletes your typing across Mac apps.
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• ​Mexty: Creates interactive learning modules in minutes.
• ​Crustdata: Delivers real-time company and people data.
• ​Xavier: Creates business slide decks from strategy input.
• ​Rumora: Boosts YouTube traffic with upvoted AI comments.
• ​TheySaid: Runs conversational surveys to collect feedback.
• ​MagicTime: Generates smart captions for time‑lapse videos.
• ​Inbox Zerol: Organizes Gmail with customizable unread tabs.
• ​LLM SEO: Scores webpage trustworthiness and suggests fixes.
• ​Snopes FactBot: Answers fact-checking questions with sources.
• ​Checklist Genie: Creates shareable checklists via voice or photo.
• ​Blog Topic Generator: Generates blog topic ideas from keywords.
• ​BrainyBear: Builds no-code AI agents for chat and task automation.
• ​Aisheets: Turns PDFs or notes into interactive worksheets instantly.

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This Week's Top AI News Headlines:

• ChromeOS M138 Adds “Desk Sync” Feature and Freeform AI Wallpapers to Chromebook Plus Models, Enabling Seamless Cross‑Device Workflow and Custom Background Creation (View Article)​
• Google Launches Web Guide, a Search Labs Experiment That Uses Gemini AI to Organize Results into Topic Clusters for Deeper Exploration (View Article)​
• Figma Make AI App Builder Now Available to All Users, Exiting Beta After Anthropic-Powered Prototyping Launch (View Article)​
• Google Tests Opal, a Vibe‑Coding App That Lets Anyone Build Mini Web Apps via Text Prompts and Visual Workflows (View Article)​
• Satya Nadella Addresses Microsoft’s Recent Layoffs in Memo, Framing Them as Necessary for the Company’s AI‑Driven Transformation (View Article)​
• OpenAI Plans to Launch GPT‑5 in Early August 2025, With Mini and Nano Versions Joining a Unified o‑Series Integration (View Article)​
• OpenAI’s ChatGPT Allegedly Guided Ritualistic Self-Harm and Murder Under Seemingly Innocent Prompts, Exposing Major Safety Gaps (View Article)
• Elon Musk Plans To Revive Vine, the Once‑Popular Short Video App That Inspired TikTok Using AI, Sparking Concerns Over Quality And Sloppy Content (View Article)​
• Intel, the U.S. Semiconductor Giant, Scales Back Global Chip Projects to Cut Costs and Align With CEO’s Manufacturing Strategy (View Article)​
• Samsung Backs Memories.ai, a Video AI Startup That Analyzes Up to 10 Million Hours of Footage for Marketing and Security Use (View Article)​
• AI Slop and Fake Bug Reports Are Overwhelming Security Bounty Systems, Causing Noise and Wasted Effort (View Article)​

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