All articles tagged with #background tasks
OpenAI’s Codex desktop update lets it run tasks in the background across your computer using its own cursor, operate multiple terminals, and schedule work in advance, while adding an in‑app browser for feedback, image generation via gpt-image-1.5, and 90 new plugins—all signaling a path toward a broader “super app” that blends Codex with other tools like Atlas.
Perplexity has made its AI-powered Comet browser free for all users, offering a sidecar assistant to enhance browsing and productivity, with a new 'background assistant' for Max subscribers that can perform multiple tasks simultaneously. The move aims to compete with major browsers and AI-driven competitors, while offering additional tools and features for different user tiers.
iPadOS 26, arriving later this year, will enhance the iPad's capabilities for professional video editing by enabling background tasks like rendering and exporting videos, making it more comparable to a desktop experience across a wide range of iPad models. This update promises to significantly improve multitasking for creative professionals, with a public beta available in July and a full release expected in fall.