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Apple Vision Pro Companion App Expands to iPad with iPadOS 26.1 Release

Apple is expanding the Vision Pro companion app to iPad users with the upcoming iPadOS 26.1 release, according to company announcements. The expansion marks the first time iPad owners can manage spatial content and explore Vision Pro experiences without wearing the headset. The move follows the app’s initial launch on iPhone earlier this year.

Vision Pro App Expansion to iPad Platform

Apple will bring the Vision Pro companion mobile app to the iPad with the release of iPadOS 26.1, according to reports from the company’s recent announcements. This expansion marks the first time iPad users can manage and explore spatial content for the Vision Pro headset directly from their devices, creating what analysts suggest could function as an enhanced second screen experience.

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Google Veo 3.1 Video Model Launches with Enhanced AI Editing in Flow Platform

Google has unveiled Veo 3.1, its latest AI video generation model with significant audio enhancements and advanced editing capabilities. The upgraded model reportedly produces more realistic clips and better prompt adherence while introducing new object manipulation features.

Google’s Latest AI Video Model Enhancement

Google has launched Veo 3.1, its upgraded video generation model featuring improved audio output, granular editing controls, and enhanced image-to-video capabilities, according to reports from TechCrunch. Sources indicate the new model builds upon May’s Veo 3 release and generates more realistic clips while demonstrating better adherence to user prompts.

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Microsoft Launches 365 Copilot for Education at $18 Monthly, Introduces AI Teaching Assistants

Microsoft is bringing its 365 Copilot AI assistant to educational institutions starting December 2025 at $18 per user monthly. The company has also unveiled specialized AI teaching tools including lesson planning assistants and study aids designed specifically for academic environments, according to the announcement.

Microsoft Expands AI Assistant to Education Sector

Microsoft is extending its Microsoft 365 Copilot artificial intelligence platform to educational institutions with a new academic offering priced at $18 per user monthly, according to reports from the company’s recent announcement. The education version of the popular virtual assistant will become available starting December 2025 for educators, staff, and students aged 13 and older, sources indicate.

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Google Flow AI Video Creator Outshines Sora with Advanced Creative Controls

Google has significantly upgraded its Flow AI video creation platform with the Veo 3.1 model, introducing unprecedented creative controls that surpass OpenAI’s Sora. The new features include multi-image composition, frame-based scene creation, and seamless video extension tools that give creators granular control over their content.

In a major advancement for artificial intelligence video generation, Google has unveiled substantial upgrades to its Flow platform that position it ahead of competing solutions. The timing is particularly strategic, coming just days after OpenAI’s Sora 2 release gained attention for what some described as viral phenomenon status due to controversial content generation capabilities.

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Google Nano Banana AI Image Editing Comes to Search, NotebookLM and Photos

Google is integrating its Nano Banana AI image editing technology across multiple platforms including Search, NotebookLM, and Google Photos. The update brings new creative styles, contextual illustrations, and AI-powered editing tools to enhance user creativity and productivity across Google’s ecosystem.

Google’s Nano Banana AI image editing technology is expanding across the company’s product ecosystem, bringing advanced creative capabilities to Search, NotebookLM, and Google Photos. This strategic integration represents Google’s continued push into AI-powered creative tools that enhance how users interact with visual content across platforms. The rollout begins this week with Pro users gaining access first, followed by broader availability in the coming weeks.

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