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OpenAI announced it is sunsetting ChatGPT Atlas, its standalone desktop browser, in favor of a new ChatGPT desktop app that includes robust built-in browsing and a ChatGPT Work agent alongside Codex. Atlas, which arrived on Mac previously, will be deprecated with a target date of August 9, 2026; the move also follows the addition of a Chrome desktop browser plugin to extend ChatGPT capabilities across browsers.
OpenAI has secured a broad rollout of GPT-5.6 after regulatory clearance and introduced ChatGPT Work, a ChatGPT–Codex hybrid that lets non-technical users generate documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and web apps by pulling context from apps, files, and workflows and connecting to tools via a unified plugins directory. Access starts on desktop for most users with mobile/web rollout in stages; the move aims to outpace rivals in the AI agent space and offers a lower-cost option within the GPT-5.6 lineup (Sol, Terra, Luna).
OpenAI and Work Louder teased a July 15 release of a Codex-enhanced macro-pad that turns common Codex shortcuts into illuminated button presses, a tactile accessory designed to boost coding efficiency through sensory feedback.
OpenAI teased a Codex-branded hardware collaboration launching in July, reportedly with Work Louder to create a Codex-specific version of its Creator Micro 2 keyboard; a July 15 teaser suggests upgraded Codex shortcuts and hints at other OpenAI hardware projects tied to partners like Jony Ive and LoveFrom.
OpenAI released a teaser for a Codex-focused device created with Work Louder. The square macro-pad-like gadget features programmable shortcuts (and a joystick) intended to upgrade Codex workflows, with a July 15 launch date and no further details yet about whether it’s tied to the Jony Ive project.
OpenAI is reportedly weighing price reductions for developers and enterprises to counter Anthropic’s expected cuts as both rush toward IPOs and operate without profits. The move comes amid pressure from a negative Q1 operating margin and a shift toward metered API pricing, while Anthropic’s Claude Code drives a rapid revenue rise and open‑source rivals push the pricing floor lower.
OpenAI's Codex can now run on a Mac while the screen is locked via a new Locked use feature and an Apple authorization plug-in. Codex can be controlled from a phone to operate Mac apps even when the display is off, but it isn’t a general unlock path; safeguards include a short‑lived authorization window, Codex-only access, and coverage across all connected displays, plus it won’t work if the MacBook lid is closed.
OpenAI updated Codex in ChatGPT for iPhone/iPad with push notifications for turn completion, fixed Sign in with Apple linking issues, and introduced new slash commands (with /fork coming). The update also improves the iOS/desktop experience, hints at more features rolling out to the Mac app, and notes Codex Mac can run tasks without taking over the cursor, alongside broader GPT-5.5 and subscription moves.
OpenAI's Codex for Mac gains Appshots, which attaches a window to a Codex thread to capture a screenshot and text for instant chat context, plus faster in-app browsing, upgraded goal mode, and shared plugins with analytics enhancements.
OpenAI generated about $5.7 billion in revenue in the first quarter, led by Codex and enterprise ChatGPT sales, roughly $1 billion more than rival Anthropic; growth also came from selling to businesses and testing ads on ChatGPT, though Anthropic’s momentum could narrow the gap later this year.
MacStories founder Federico Viticci unveils Shortcuts Playground, a free open-source plugin for Claude Code and Codex that converts natural-language prompts into functioning Apple Shortcuts by generating and signing .shortcut files on macOS; it supports build and remix commands, runs validation loops to fix errors, and showcases the potential of AI-assisted automation while noting that outputs should be checked, with a future prospect of an official Apple integration.
Two AI coding assistants, Claude Code and OpenAI Codex, were put to the test building three real apps: a subscription tracker, a grocery‑price comparison tool, and a big‑purchases financing calculator. Claude Code delivered a production‑ready app quickly with an intuitive UI and flexible entry methods, while Codex favored deeper analytics and feature‑rich dashboards but required more setup. Verdict: Codex wins on long‑term capability and analytical depth, though Claude Code feels more approachable for fast, beginner‑friendly builds.
OpenAI unveils Daybreak, a multi-model security initiative that maps potential attack paths in code using Codex Security AI and higher‑risk-vulnerability detection with GPT‑5.5 variants, aiming to patch flaws before attackers exploit them and signaling a strategy that follows Anthropic's Claude Mythos while collaborating with industry and government partners.
OpenAI today launched Codex for Chrome, a Chrome extension that lets Codex run directly in the browser on Macs and PCs, enabling it to test web apps, share context across tabs, use DevTools, and more without taking over the browser; the extension is installable via the Codex Plugins menu and adds to OpenAI's growing Codex user base of over 4 million weekly active users.
OpenAI released a Chrome extension for Codex that enables testing web apps, gathering context across open tabs, and parallel use of Chrome DevTools, broadening Codex's appeal beyond developers; the company plans eventual unification with ChatGPT and Atlas, and the extension works on Windows and Mac.