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.
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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Google launched Gemini API Docs MCP and Agent Skills to stop coding agents from writing outdated Gemini API code.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
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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.
OpenAI Turns the Responses API Into a Full Agent Runtime
OpenAI has equipped its Responses API with a shell tool and hosted containers, turning it into a full agent runtime. Here’s what that means for developers.
Best AI Coding Tools in 2026: Cursor, Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, and More Compared
AI coding tools in 2026 are no longer autocomplete plugins — they’re autonomous agents that understand entire codebases, reason about architecture, and execute multi-file changes. With 84% of developers already using or planning to adopt AI coding tools, and 51% using them daily, choosing the right one matters. We tested the top contenders head to…