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Ep 768: Microsoft Outlook Goes Agentic, Gemini Gets File Creation, Manus brings Cloud computer and More. 7 New Practical AI Upgrades
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Everyday AI host Jordan Wilson covers seven new practical AI upgrades in episode 768. This week's roundup highlights agentic features in Microsoft Outlook and Gemini's new file creation capabilities. Other updates include cloud computing tools, presentation software, and open-source model releases, offering users immediate AI enhancements.
This episode explains new AI features that make apps like Outlook smarter, acting more like assistants. It also covers tools that let AI create files and build presentations, making technology easier to use for everyone.
This episode is for anyone wanting to leverage the latest AI tools. It showcases how major tech players like Microsoft and Google are integrating advanced AI into everyday applications, moving beyond theoretical research. Listeners will learn about practical upgrades that enhance productivity and creative workflows, reflecting the current industry push towards accessible, agentic AI.
- HostJordan Wilson
- Episode Title: Ep 768: Microsoft Outlook Goes Agentic, Gemini Gets File Creation, Manus brings Cloud computer and More. 7 New Practical AI Upgrades
- Show: Everyday AI
- Host: Jordan Wilson
- Length: 33 minutes
- New Features: 7
"Not a creative"? 🧑🎨
That's no longer an excuse.
OpenAI and Anthropic were kinda silent this week. 🤫
Google and Microsoft made up for it.
In case you missed it, this week we said a bevy of new AI features roll out to millions, even though the AI startups were a lil silent in terms of big releases.
What's new?
Agentic inboxes, chat interfaces that can finally create files, a new vibe slide deck platform, an OpenClaw competitor from a big name and a whole lot more.
Miss it? Just tune in to our new segment, Friday Features, to get caught up on the latest AI you can use today.
Microsoft Outlook Goes Agentic, Gemini Gets File Creation, Manus brings Cloud computer and More. 7 New Practical AI Upgrades -- An Everyday AI Chat with Jordan Wilson
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Topics Covered in This Episode:
- Gemini Adds Direct File Creation Feature
- Microsoft Outlook Copilot Agentic Mode Launch
- Amazon Quick Desktop App for AI Integration
- Replit Slides: AI-Powered Presentation Tool
- DeepSeek v4 Pro & Flash Open Source Release
- Manus Cloud Computer Persistent Virtual Machine
- Microsoft Copilot Studio Real-Time Voice Agents
Timestamps:
00:00 AI updates and new features
05:05 Saving files to Google Drive
09:16 Desktop agents and enterprise use
12:58 Amazon's desktop productivity tool
16:41 Replit AI for non-coders
17:36 AI tools for design optimization
23:11 Manus cloud computer launch
25:17 Cloud-based persistent computing
29:05 Improving AI chat bot integration
31:00 Upcoming AI Features Discussion
Keywords:
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- Agentic
- Jordan Wilson
- AI that can act autonomously to complete tasks.
- Open Source
- Jordan Wilson
- Software whose code is publicly available for anyone to use or modify.
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Questions people ask
- What are the main AI upgrades discussed?
- The episode covers agentic features in Microsoft Outlook, Gemini's file creation, cloud computing tools, presentation software, and open-source model releases.
- Which companies released new AI features?
- Microsoft and Google are highlighted for their recent AI advancements, while OpenAI and Anthropic were noted as being quieter this week.
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