The Most Useful New AI Features and Tools to Try

Claude has enhanced its functionality with a new browser window feature, allowing it to perform tasks rather than just provide instructions. ChatGPT has also introduced a temporary mode for more flexible interactions, while a new voice model improves speech transcription to better reflect speaker intent.

Google's new video model offers greater controllability for video generation, with another model capable of generating videos faster than real-time playback. NVIDIA's acquisition of Hugging Face for $12.9 billion aims to create a full-stack open business model, though it raises concerns about Hugging Face's independence. NVIDIA's revenue growth has accelerated to 106% year-over-year, but is expected to slow to 89.5% for Q3, with supply chain issues potentially limiting growth to 70% for fiscal year 2027.

Salesforce is experiencing a resurgence in SaaS, with its AgentForce product projected to generate $1.5 billion in revenue this year. Overall sales for Salesforce reached $11.5 billion for the quarter, growing at an 11% pace, driven by the adoption of AI tools within traditional software products. Cognition has reported $900 million in annualized revenue, a threefold increase since the start of the year, while DeepSeek has achieved $70 million in revenue this year, a tenfold increase from its previous full-year figures.

Blitzy's technology enables autonomous security fixes and rapid application development, significantly shortening project timelines. Claude Cowork's built-in browser feature allows it to perform web-based tasks directly. OpenAI's ChatGPT now operates on its own cloud computer, with temporary chats that do not create new memories unless saved. Multiple Gmail accounts are supported in ChatGPT plugins, and the Hermes agent can browse using user logins from a managed Chrome profile.

Salesforce and Anthropic are collaborating on Claude Force, which will allow Salesforce users to access their CRM through Claude Agents. Mark Benioff emphasized that the user interface is the AI, facilitating dynamic custom app building. Gemini 3.5 Transcribe supports over 85 languages and has improved usability, although challenges remain in effectively cleaning up voice input.

GROC VoiceThink Fast 2.0 has achieved the top position in the artificial analysis speech-to-speech index, handling over 15,000 inbound customer support and sales calls daily. Gemini Omni 1.1 Flash ranks number one in the text-to-video category and number two in the image-to-video category, with improved voice quality noted by users. H3 Max has shown remarkable performance with an average latency of just 3.49 seconds, a significant improvement over previous models.

Justine Moore highlighted H3 Max's ability to generate long clips in just 15 seconds, which could be transformative for the industry. Adam Holter noted rapid content generation at a low cost, while Alex the AI ads guy praised its audio quality. Steve Jang emphasized that H3 Max enables the creation of live interactive visual environments. Venice has surpassed $100 million in annual recurring revenue, indicating a growing market for privacy-conscious AI solutions, although H3 Max requires further testing despite its impressive initial performance.