Google's latest Gemini experimental model (1121) just reclaimedthe top spot in the LM Arena AI performance leaderboard, marking the third change between OpenAI and Google in just the past week. The details: - Google's new Gemini-exp-1121 shows major gains across key metrics, taking first place in coding, math, creative writing, and hard prompts categories. - The rapid-fire releases began with Google's 1114 version taking the lead on Nov. 14th, followed by the ‘anonymous-chatbot’ (updated GPT-4o) days later. - Gemini's newest iteration improves by 20 points over its predecessor, solidifying its position in vision tasks while improving reasoning capabilities. - OpenAI’s update prioritized creative writing and file-use capabilities, though new analysis shows a speed boost in certain benchmarks.

Reader by ElevenLabs lets you turn written content into high-quality audiobooks using AI voices that match your specific needs and preferences. Step-by-step: 1. Download the Reader app and create an account. 2. Visit the Voices section and use filters (language, age, gender) to find your perfect voice. 3. Import your content through text, link, file, or scan. 4. Customize playback with speed controls and track progress. Preview voices with a short text sample before converting your entire document to find the perfect match.

BlackForestLabs just unveiled FLUX.1 Tools, four new AI image manipulation features that allow for seamless and precise editing and control of AI-generated images using the company’s FLUX models. The details: - Fill enables state-of-the-art image inpainting, editing, and expansion capabilities surpassing Ideogram and open alternatives on benchmarks. - Depth preserves image structure through depth maps while allowing complete style transformation, outperforming Midjourney’s retexture. - Canny provides edge-based control for image editing, while Redux allows users to mix and recreate images using text prompts. - Each tool has two versions: open-access [Dev] that beat current paid solutions and [Pro] versions that set new heights across benchmarks. Just as Photoshop transformed digital art decades ago, releases like FLUX.1 Tools could completely reshape creative workflows — but this time without the steep learning curve or price tag. With FLUX’s integration with xAI’s Grok, millions may soon have access to these easy-to-use, professional-grade image tools.

Transform short video clips into longer content using AI to generate seamless extensions of your footage. Step-by-step: 1. Take a screenshot of your video's last frame as a reference image. 2. Upload the screenshot to the Kling AI video generator in the "Image to Video" section. 3. Write a descriptive prompt for how you want the video to continue. 4. Join your original video with the AI-generated extension using a video editor like CapCut. For the most natural results, make sure your reference screenshot is high-quality, and your prompt clearly describes the intended motion or action.

Newly discovered code in ChatGPT's latest beta suggests OpenAI may be preparing to roll out its long-awaited live camera features, potentially integrating visual capabilities into the assistant’s Advanced Voice Mode. The details: - The beta code revealed a "Live Camera" feature that allows ChatGPT to analyze and discuss users' surroundings in real-time. - First demoed in May, the tech showed impressive capabilities, such as recognizing objects and engaging in natural conversations about visual input. - The feature previously appeared in limited alpha testing, with some users reporting brief access during Advanced Voice Mode trials. - OpenAI’s potential release comes ahead of Google's similar Project Astra, which was showcased at Google I/O, continuing the AI giants' competitive release pattern.