This week was packed with exciting launches, smart upgrades, and fresh AI tools that could change how you work, create, and interact with tech. The AI landscape keeps evolving at lightning speed, with major players unveiling innovations that push boundaries and redefine what's possible. From smarter models to more intuitive interfaces, these developments aren't just incremental, they're transformational.

Missed anything? Here's your quick, must-read recap. 👇

1. Meta Launches Llama 4: Smarter, Faster, Multimodal AI for Everyone

1. Microsoft Turns 50 and Celebrates with a Personal AI for Everyone

1. Midjourney V7: A Bold Return With Smarter Prompts, Draft Mode, and a Touch of Personal Magic

1. Gemini Live Is Here: 5 Surprisingly Useful Ways to Use It with Your Camera or ScreenScree

1. Google’s Gemini API: What Developers Need to Know Now

1. Why Chain-of-Thought Might Not Be the Window Into AI’s Mind We Hoped For

1. Amazon Nova Reel 1.1 is Here and It's Smarter, Smoother, and Built for Storytellers

1. Grok 3 and Grok 3 mini: A Clearer Look at xAI’s Model Lineup and Pricing Structure

1. Why Smart Teams Test Their AI: A Friendly Guide to Evaluating Model Performance with OpenAI’s Evals API

1. Introducing the Agent2Agent Protocol: When Agents Talk, Work Works.

1. Google Unveils Firebase Studio: A New Hub for Seamless AI App Development