Google Gemini API Gets Prepay Billing for Tighter Spend Control
Google now offers prepay billing for the Gemini API in AI Studio. Here’s what it means for developers managing costs and scaling AI projects in 2026.
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OpenAI’s Agents SDK update adds native sandbox execution and a model-native harness. Here’s what that means for developers building long-running AI agents.
Google Colab’s Learn Mode Turns Gemini Into a Coding Tutor
Google Colab’s new Learn Mode uses Gemini AI to teach coding step-by-step instead of just writing code for you. Here’s what changed and why it matters.
OpenAI Codex Gets Pay-As-You-Go Pricing for Teams
OpenAI’s Codex now offers pay-as-you-go pricing for ChatGPT Business and Enterprise teams. Here’s what changed, what it costs, and why it matters.
Google Adds Flex and Priority Tiers to Gemini API
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Veo 3.1 Lite: Google’s Cheapest Video AI Yet Opens for Builders
Google’s Veo 3.1 Lite is now in paid preview via the Gemini API. Here’s what it costs, what it can do, and who should actually care.
Google Fixes Stale API Code With Gemini MCP and Agent Skills
Google launched Gemini API Docs MCP and Agent Skills to stop coding agents from writing outdated Gemini API code. Here’s what developers need to know.
Build Real-Time Voice Agents With Gemini 3.1 Flash Live
Google’s Gemini 3.1 Flash Live is now in Google AI Studio via the Live API — here’s what developers need to know about building real-time voice and vision agents.
OpenAI Gives Developers a Teen Safety Toolkit for AI Apps
OpenAI releases prompt-based teen safety policies via gpt-oss-safeguard, giving developers a practical way to moderate age-specific risks in AI apps.
OpenAI Acquires Astral to Supercharge Python Dev Tools
OpenAI is acquiring Astral, the team behind Ruff and uv, to accelerate Codex and build the next generation of Python developer tools. Here’s what it means.
Google Gemini API Now Lets You Mix Tools in One Call
Google’s Gemini API now supports combining function calling with built-in tools like Search in a single call. Here’s what that means for developers building agents.
Google Adds Spend Caps to Gemini API in AI Studio
Google AI Studio now lets developers set monthly spend caps on the Gemini API. Here’s what changed, why it matters, and what it means for your next build.