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5 updates · 4 appsSeptember 11, 2026

Gemini launches a Windows app

Google has released a new Gemini app for Windows, bringing the AI assistant directly to your PC desktop.

Gemini

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Expanded summary · Gemini

Google has released a new Gemini app for Windows, bringing the AI assistant directly to your PC desktop.

You can now download and install a dedicated Gemini application on your Windows computer. This lets you chat with the AI, ask it questions, and get help with tasks without needing to open a web browser.

The app is designed to be a convenient way to access Gemini's features right from your desktop.

Original reportingBring Google Gemini to your PC with the new Windows appRead original

ChatGPT

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Expanded summary · ChatGPT

A new 'Data agent' in ChatGPT Work lets you connect company data and ask questions about it in plain English.

If your company uses ChatGPT Work, you can now use a new feature called the Data agent. It allows you to connect your business's data sources and then ask questions or create charts and dashboards just by typing what you want.

This makes it easier to find insights without needing special data skills.

Original reportingNow everyone can put data to workRead original

Expanded summary · ChatGPT

OpenAI has temporarily stopped accepting new subscribers for its paid ChatGPT Pro plan due to high demand. (reported by TechCrunch)

Due to overwhelming demand for its newest features, OpenAI has paused new signups for its popular ChatGPT Pro subscription. If you're not already a subscriber, you won't be able to sign up for the paid plan for now.

The company hasn't said when new subscriptions will be available again.

Original reportingOpenAI puts Pro subscriptions on hold due to Astra demand (reported by TechCrunch)Read original

Grok

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Technology from xAI, the maker of Grok, was tested in a police tool to find people's online info. (reported by Wired)

A report revealed that facial recognition company Clearview AI tested a tool for police called InquiryIQ.

This tool used AI models from xAI, which also makes the Grok chatbot, to search the internet and find a person's social media accounts, connections, and other personal information.

Original reportingClearview AI Is Testing an AI Tool That Would Let Cops Unearth Your Life Online (reported by Wired)Read original

FatherPhi

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ChatGPT had enough

FatherPhi tests ChatGPT's patience, seeing what happens when the AI has had enough of dealing with strange requests.

Original reportingChatGPT had enoughRead original