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TestingCatalog News 🗞️ @testingcatalog.com · 8m

First Look: New Gemini Enterprise with Agent Builder

Google introduces Gemini Enterprise, a workspace AI tool for businesses, featuring workflow automation, corporate integrations, and an Agent Builder for task automation. Priced at $21/month, it targets enterprise AI adoption and scalability.

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It is definitely coming soon. Some companies were claiming the fact that they would offer exclusive access to it, which is not true.

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Exclusive: First real samples of Veo 3.1 generated videos

Veo 3.1 appears in Google Vids with 8-second, 720p text-to-video generation and improved prompt alignment, visuals, and audio. Early tests show it outperforms Veo 3, paving the way for more integration across Google tools.

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TestingCatalog News 🗞️ @testingcatalog.com · 2d

Google launches Gemini Enterprise with Agents

Google launched Gemini Enterprise, an AI platform for businesses that integrates company data and apps with advanced AI models. Built on Gemini 2.5 Pro, it supports custom agent deployment and offers global access via Google Cloud.

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TestingCatalog News 🗞️ @testingcatalog.com · 2d

Anthropic launches Plugin support for Claude Code beta

Anthropic introduces plugin support for Claude Code, letting developers create, share, and install modular tools like slash commands and subagents via a unified system with marketplace integration, targeting streamlined team workflows.

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TestingCatalog News 🗞️ @testingcatalog.com · 2d

ICYMI: Cursor released Plan Mode for structured code planning

Cursor’s new Plan Mode allows developers to create, review, and edit structured code change plans within their workflow, supporting longer agent sessions, clarifying questions, and Markdown-based documentation aimed at improving clarity and collaboration.

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TestingCatalog News 🗞️ @testingcatalog.com · 2d

Perplexity prepares limited Invite and Earn program for Comet

Perplexity launches a new “Invite and Earn” program promoting its Comet AI browser, offering users cash rewards and free Pro subscriptions for referrals tracked via DUB, aiming to grow adoption through targeted global incentives.

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TestingCatalog News 🗞️ @testingcatalog.com · 2d

Google tests new Stitch modes: Annotate, Theme, Interactive

Google's Stitch AI adds new features including on-screen annotation, comprehensive theming options, low-code UX prototyping, and Firebase Studio export, aiming to support design workflows and integrate more tightly with Google’s development tools.

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TestingCatalog News 🗞️ @testingcatalog.com · 2d

Veo 3.1 nears launch with HD output and extended duration

Veo 3.1 is nearing release, with early traces on Google platforms and Higgsfield AI. It offers HD output, character consistency, multi-prompting, and longer video lengths, positioning it as a strong contender against models like Sora 2.

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TestingCatalog News 🗞️ @testingcatalog.com · 3d

Google launches Gemini CLI Extensions for tool integrations

Google introduces Gemini CLI extensions, enabling developers to connect the terminal directly to tools like Figma, Stripe, and Postman. This update allows custom workflows and faster access to integrated services via embedded playbooks.

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TestingCatalog News 🗞️ @testingcatalog.com · 3d

Google tests MCP support for Opal workflow builder

Google’s Opal is expanding globally and preparing to support MCP, allowing broader third-party tool integration. Aimed at no-code users, this move positions Opal to compete with OpenAI in the extensible agent-building space.

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TestingCatalog News 🗞️ @testingcatalog.com · 4d

Anthropic prepares Claude Code release for mobile apps

Anthropic is set to launch a new Code section in Claude for web and mobile, allowing GitHub integration, cloud-based coding, and prompt-to-PR workflows, targeting developers managing large codebases or collaborative tasks remotely.

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TestingCatalog News 🗞️ @testingcatalog.com · 4d

Perplexity to launch GPT-5 Pro for Max subscribers

Perplexity will soon offer GPT-5 Pro to Max subscribers, aligning with its strategy of rapid integration of OpenAI’s top models. Access mirrors ChatGPT Pro, though usage costs are higher due to increased computational demands.

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TestingCatalog News 🗞️ @testingcatalog.com · 4d

XAI readies Grok tools support in Tasks for data fetching

xAI is preparing to expand Grok web with cross-platform tools that pull data from Gmail, Slack, Notion, and X, allowing users to compile and summarize insights from multiple sources within a unified interface.

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TestingCatalog News 🗞️ @testingcatalog.com · 4d

Google launches Gemini 2.5 for UI automation

Google released the Gemini 2.5 Computer Use model via the Gemini API, enabling AI agents to control graphical interfaces in browsers and mobile environments with low latency and high accuracy, targeting automation and UI testing tasks.

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TestingCatalog News 🗞️ @testingcatalog.com · 4d

Opal gets new debugging tool and expands to 15 countries

Google expands Opal, its AI mini-app builder, to 15 countries, including India, Brazil, and Japan. The update adds step-by-step debugging and visual tools, supporting non-coders in building AI workflows using natural language.

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TestingCatalog News 🗞️ @testingcatalog.com · 5d

Google NotebookLM Magic View to appear on main chat widget

Google’s Magic View feature in NotebookLM has shifted to the main chat interface, sparking speculation about its role as a generative visual tool. Its exact purpose remains unclear, aligning with Google’s trend of experimental rollouts.

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TestingCatalog News 🗞️ @testingcatalog.com · 5d

Google works on annotation feature for AI Studio apps builder

Google's AI Studio adds a dictation feature to Apps Builder, allowing voice input for prompt creation, helping speed up workflows. An annotation tool is also in testing to aid collaboration by marking interface elements for clearer context.

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TestingCatalog News 🗞️ @testingcatalog.com · 5d

Spotify launches ChatGPT integration for music and podcasts

Spotify's integration with ChatGPT lets Free and Premium users in 145 countries receive personalized music and podcast suggestions via chat, with playback redirecting to the Spotify app. Privacy controls are maintained, and data isn’t shared with OpenAI.

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TestingCatalog News 🗞️ @testingcatalog.com · 5d

OpenAI launches AgentKit for AI agent developers

OpenAI introduced AgentKit, a full-stack toolset for developers and enterprises to build, manage, and deploy AI agents. It includes Agent Builder, Connector Registry, ChatKit, expanded Evals, and reinforcement fine-tuning capabilities.

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TestingCatalog News 🗞️ @testingcatalog.com · 5d

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Apps and SDK preview outside EU

OpenAI has introduced apps within ChatGPT, available to all logged-in users outside the EU. Built on the MCP standard, these apps offer UI elements in chat. A preview SDK is available, with monetization and EU support planned later in the year.

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TestingCatalog News 🗞️ @testingcatalog.com · 6d

OpenAI may release new Image model and Guardrails soon

OpenAI is testing new platform features, including a model selector for image generation and a Guardrails section for API safety. These updates aim to support cost efficiency, regulatory compliance, and broader use across creative and enterprise needs.

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TestingCatalog News 🗞️ @testingcatalog.com · 6d

OpenAI prepares to release Agent Builder during DevDay on October 6

OpenAI’s upcoming Agent Builder offers a visual tool for building AI workflows, targeting developers and businesses using OpenAI APIs. It supports modular logic, prebuilt templates, and integrates tightly with OpenAI’s platform and security.

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TestingCatalog News 🗞️ @testingcatalog.com · 6d

Exclusive: Opera launches its Agentic AI browser Neon to early testers

Opera's Neon browser launches as a $59, nine-month subscription targeting early adopters, offering AI-powered features like multi-mode prompts, automation tools, and creative workflows, with early access and direct developer feedback.

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TestingCatalog News 🗞️ @testingcatalog.com · 6d

Google A/B tests Gemini 3 on AI Studio ahead of October 9 release

Google is set to launch Gemini 3 on October 9, showcasing major improvements in SVG generation, UI features like “My Stuff,” and deeper tool integration. Early benchmarks show it outperforming rivals in technical and coding tasks.

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