Tom Warren

GitHub launches Agent HQ, enabling developers to choose between Claude, Codex, Copilot, and custom AI coding agents within a unified development environment, with plans to integrate agents from Google, xAI, and Cognition.

“Author of "GitHub Adds Claude and Codex AI Coding Agents" in The Verge”

Microsoft is launching Mico, an AI character for Copilot's voice mode that displays real-time facial expressions and emotional reactions, aiming to make conversational AI more engaging and personal.

“Author of "Meet Mico, Microsoft's AI Version of Clippy" in The Verge”

Anthropic is integrating Claude with Microsoft 365 services to access Word documents, Teams messages, and Outlook emails, while Microsoft increasingly relies on Anthropic models to power Copilot products.

“Author of "Claude's in your Word docs, literally"”

Microsoft launches Microsoft 365 Premium at $19.99/month, bundling Copilot Pro with Office subscriptions to directly compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT Plus at parity pricing while offering integrated productivity tools.

“Author of "Microsoft 365 Premium Takes A Swing At ChatGPT Plus"”

Microsoft is rolling out lightweight Microsoft 365 companion apps for Windows 11 taskbar that provide quick access to contacts, file search, and calendar for business users.

“Author of "Microsoft releases lightweight Office taskbar apps for Windows 11" in The Verge”

OpenAI is accelerating the release of GPT-5.2 within weeks following a 'code red' declaration in response to Google's competitive Gemini 3 model launch.

“Reports on OpenAI's plan to release GPT-5.2 on December 9 and its focus on speed, reliability, and customizability”