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Work tools aren’t just getting smarter—they’re learning how you work.

This week, Microsoft gave Windows a new kind of AI memory, Meta made smart glasses that speak your language (even offline), and Alibaba dropped a model fluent enough to challenge OpenAI on its home turf. Over in Rapid Recaps, Kling makes global video edits a one-click job, Firefly boosts design speed with new third-party AI, and Llama just became the ISS’s go-to assistant.

You'll also get a better way to actually retain AI skills (no more YouTube tutorial chaos), 7 new tools for hiring, selling & searching faster, and three Deep Dives—from coding with agents to launching polished videos in minutes.

In This Issue:

• 💥 Big News: Windows gets new AI memory, Meta glasses translate offline, Alibaba targets GPT

• ✨ Weekly Spotlight: Structured AI learning that actually sticks

• 🔥 Hot Tools: 7 new AI drops—from recruitment to real-time insights

• 🛠️ Deep Dives: Smarter code, faster content, instant brand design

💥 Big News

Alibaba Qwen 3 Challenges OpenAI in Native Fluency

You’re onboarding a global team and your AI assistant switches languages as smoothly as a seasoned diplomat. That’s the pitch with Alibaba’s Qwen 3—its new open-source model family now rivals OpenAI’s o-series models in understanding & reasoning across languages.

It’s already outperforming top models in Mandarin, and businesses eyeing multilingual markets finally have a serious alternative that won’t trade nuance for reach.

Career Upside

• Enhanced language fluency unlocks regional markets & customer bases

• Open-source model invites faster fine-tuning & deployment

• Competitive with other reasoning models makes it viable beyond translation tasks

Meta Ray-Bans: Translate the World Offline

You’re lost in Tokyo, but your glasses are whispering directions—in English. That’s now real with Meta’s new Ray-Ban smart glasses, which offer live, offline translation in multiple languages.

Paired with on-glasses messaging & Meta AI integration, the product signals a pivot toward wearables that are more than novelty—tools that could streamline communication on factory floors, in airports, or across remote teams.

Real-World Utility

• Offline translation removes dependency on a mobile signal or Wi-Fi

• Built-in AI assistant brings real utility to wearables

• Strong use case for enterprise travel & field work

Microsoft Recall Makes PCs Think Like You

Imagine prepping for a meeting, but instead of digging through folders, your PC recalls the exact slide deck you used six weeks ago. Microsoft’s Recall does just that—an AI memory layer rolling out on new Windows machines that retrieves past documents, emails & screenshots with just a few words. No tagging, no sorting, just ask & retrieve.

Next-Day ROI

• Cuts time spent searching for files & past work

• Lets teams focus on insights instead of admin tasks

• Builds AI utility directly into the Windows experience

⚡ Rapid Recaps

🖌️ Firefly Gets Freaky Fast

Designers can now spin up moodboards & edit images with new third-party AI models in Adobe’s Firefly. The upgrade boosts output quality & adds tools that help remote teams jam visually.

🎬 Reshoot? Nah, Just Kling It

Kling 2.0’s generative video tool now swaps objects or text on command—no actors or cameras needed. It's saving marketers time & money by keeping creative fresh across regions & campaigns.

📈 AI Teammates Crush It

Microsoft’s latest report highlights “frontier firms” treating AI as team members, not tools—seeing up to 70% productivity gains. These orgs give AI actual tasks, not just dashboards to decorate.

🎧 Lyria Drops the Beat

Google’s Lyria 2 lets musicians remix or rewrite songs via text prompts inside its AI music sandbox. It’s not just vibes—pros can tweak tempo, style & melody without starting from scratch.

📊 Grok Does the Reading

Grok now interprets charts like a human, alerting teams when key metrics shift. It’s giving analysts a head start on decisions instead of drowning in dashboards.

🧑‍🚀 No Google in Orbit

Meta’s Llama is now assisting astronauts on the ISS by surfacing relevant procedures & knowledge in real time. It’s helping crews cut cognitive load where Wi-Fi isn’t an option.

💫 Check out all of the 124 AI products, features, & news Big Tech released this week.

✨ Weekly Spotlight

Learn AI Skills That Actually Stick—with Skill Leap

Tired of chasing random YouTube tutorials? Skill Leap gives you structured, expert-led courses on everything from ChatGPT and Midjourney to building your own chatbot—made for real-world use at work.

Why professionals love it:

🎓 20+ curated AI courses, built for business use

🧠 Over 500 lessons and downloadable guides

💬 A private, supportive community of AI learners

🔁 Fresh content added weekly, always up to date

Start your 7-day free trial and unlock every course, tool, and community resource—no strings attached.

🔥 Hot Tools

7 Top & Trending AI Tool Releases This Week

• Recruit CRM: Streamlines recruitment with AI-driven automation and insights**

• CometAPI: Access 500+ AI models through one API**

• Ztalk.ai: Enables multilingual communication with real-time translations

• Kotae: Automates inquiries and analyzes visitor behavior

• Exa Websets: Simplify precise data search and enrichment with AI Agents

• Salespeak AI Website Grader: Enhances website performance through AI-driven analysis

• Breaktime Buddy: Optimize breaks and boost productivity with personalized schedules

**Featured

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🛠️ Deep Dives

1. Windsurf: The First Agentic IDE

Why It’s Worth Your Time

• Combine AI copilots and autonomous agents to accelerate coding and debugging

• Build smarter workflows with Flows, ensuring AI and developers work in sync

• Use the Cascade agent for deep code understanding, refactoring, and generation

• Develop directly in the browser with a terminal, previews, and deploy tools

• Cut repetitive tasks with Supercomplete and intelligent logs

Pricing

• Free: Includes 25 prompt credits/month and 1 app deploy/day

• Pro: $15/month – 500 credits, 5 app deploys/day, and add-on packs

• Teams: $30/user/month – admin tools, analytics, and centralized billing

• Enterprise: Starts at $60/user/month – 1,000 credits, RBAC, SSO, and custom support

2. Hour One: AI Video Creation Simplified

Why It’s Worth Your Time

• Convert any text into video with lifelike avatars and voiceovers

• Choose from 100+ avatars and over 60 languages for global reach

• Customize branding, add logos, and collaborate with team members

• Access 2D, 3D, and premium templates for elevated visuals

• Ideal for training, marketing, and internal comms at scale

Pricing

• Free Trial: $0/month – Includes 3 minutes and basic features

• Lite: $30/month – 10 minutes/month, watermark-free, with 2D templates

• Business: $112/month – 20 minutes/month, 3D templates, collaboration tools

• Enterprise: Custom pricing – Unlimited minutes, cinematic avatars, full API access

3. LogoFast: Instant AI Logo Design

Why It’s Worth Your Time

• Generate clean, professional logos in seconds with zero design skills needed

• Customize layouts, icons, and colors to match your brand vision

• Download high-res files ready for websites, packaging, or print

• Perfect for startups needing a fast brand presence without the cost

• Everything happens in-browser—no sign-up required

Pricing

• Free: Create and download logos at no cost