Perplexity released two embedding models, pplx-embed-v1 and pplx-embed-context-v1, for real-world, web-scale retrieval. Both models are available in 0.6B and 4B parameter variants via the HuggingFace and Perplexity APIs.
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Microsoft launches Copilot Tasks in research preview
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BREAKING 🚨: Microsoft opens @Copilot Tasks in research preview for a small number of testers.
— 🚨 AI News | TestingCatalog (@testingcatalog) 26 février 2026
Copilot Tasks can help users execute complex prompts using Researcher and Analyst agents.
Waitlist is open 👀 pic.twitter.com/6oGNMnmhX4BREAKING : Microsoft opens @Copilot Tasks in research preview for a small number of testers. Copilot Tasks can help users execute complex prompts using Researcher and Analyst agents. Waitlist is open
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Perplexity preinstalled on Galaxy S26 series
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Perplexity Samsung Perplexity will be pre-installed on Galaxy S26 series as a system-level AI. “This is the first time Samsung has given system OS-level access to an app that isn’t made by them or Google.” I need a new device now
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QuiverAI launches Arrow 1.0 for free SVG
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ICYMI: QuiverAI released a new SVG generation model, Arrow 1.0, in beta. You can try it for free. SVGKING
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Nano Banana 2 available on Google AI Studio
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Nano Banana 2 is now available on Google AI Studio, along with a new "Image Search" tool! "The model pulls from Gemini’s real-world knowledge base, and is powered by real-time information and images from web search to more accurately render specific subjects."
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Google announces Nano Banana 2, SOTA image model
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BREAKING: GOOGLE HAS ANNOUNCED NANO BANANA 2, A SOTA IMAGE GENERATION MODEL BASED ON THE LATEST GEMINI FLASH! "Our latest image generation model offers advanced world knowledge, production-ready specs, subject consistency, and more, all at Flash speed."
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Google deploys Nano Banana 2 in its apps
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BREAKING : Google is gradually rolling out Nano Banana 2 across Gemini apps! NB2 is based on Gemini 3.1 Flash and is set for the today’s release. Did you get it already?
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Google launches Android task automation with Gemini
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Google has launched task automation on Android with Gemini, which can take over the user's screen and control a set of selected apps.
— 🚨 AI News | TestingCatalog (@testingcatalog) 25 février 2026
Ride-sharing and food delivery are among the first use cases. Available on Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 series. https://t.co/OQEckD2VCP pic.twitter.com/XOelXoHX6OGoogle has launched task automation on Android with Gemini, which can take over the user's screen and control a set of selected apps. Ride-sharing and food delivery are among the first use cases. Available on Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10 series.
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Anthropic acquires Vercept for AI
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Anthropic acquired @Vercept_ai to work on computer use features for Claude. “Vercept was built around a clear thesis: making AI genuinely useful for completing complex tasks requires solving hard perception and interaction problems.”
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Google transforms Flow into AI creative studio
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BREAKING 🚨: Google is transforming Flow into a full-featured AI Creative Studio. Whisk and ImageFX experiments are moving directly into Flow!
— 🚨 AI News | TestingCatalog (@testingcatalog) 25 février 2026
– New editing tools, styles
– Flexible asset management
– Natural editing and precision controls pic.twitter.com/0xpmUDWztDBREAKING : Google is transforming Flow into a full-featured AI Creative Studio. Whisk and ImageFX experiments are moving directly into Flow! – New editing tools, styles – Flexible asset management – Natural editing and precision controls