All articles tagged with #plugins
Lifehacker notes that the macOS ChatGPT desktop app now includes an Apple Messages plug-in that runs on-device, enabling AI-assisted messaging: query your iMessages, draft replies, and even send messages with your approval, plus analyze your chat history for quick summaries; while useful, it raises privacy concerns about letting AI access sensitive conversations.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT update for macOS adds a native Apple Messages plugin that can read and search iMessage, SMS, and RCS chats on your Mac and prepare or send messages from within ChatGPT. Available on all plans (including ChatGPT Work and Codex), messages are sent only after user approval by default, with guidance on revocation and privacy considerations. The release also syncs pinned chats across Mac and iPhone, and introduces read-only Codex snapshot sharing, among other improvements; for now, the feature works only on Apple Silicon Macs, not Intel.
Adobe launches a single, unified ChatGPT plugin that taps more than 70 tools across its Creative Cloud apps (Photoshop, Firefly, Premiere, Acrobat, Lightroom, Illustrator, InDesign, Express, Stock, etc.) to handle image edits, video creation, design tasks, and PDF generation directly inside the chat. Available across ChatGPT, ChatGPT Work, and Codex, the plugin saves assets to Creative Cloud and lets users pick up work in Adobe apps later. Install by adding Adobe in ChatGPT’s plugins directory and signing in to unlock generative features; Slack and Gemini integrations are planned for later this month.
Steinberg marks 30 years of VST by offering free updated 64-bit, VST3-ready versions of Neon, VB-1, CS-40, Karlette, and LM7 (plus a tape delay), letting these early plugins run on modern Macs (Intel and Apple Silicon) and Windows with a new license system; older Steinberg Classics collections are also available.
Companies are turning to caveman-style prompts to force concise responses from large language models like Claude, Codex, and Gemini, in a bid to curb soaring token-based costs. Reported by 404 Media, the trend has involvement from OpenAI, Nvidia, and GitHub developers, reflecting a broader scramble to reduce expenses from tasks such as converting PDFs to presentations.
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’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.
Apple has acquired MotionVFX, a leading Final Cut Pro plugin and VFX developer, absorbing its 70-person team to strengthen Final Cut Pro’s graphics tools as Apple expands its Creator Studio. MotionVFX products remain available for now.
WordPress.org unveiled my.WordPress.net, an in-browser workspace that lets users build a private website without signing up, hosting, or a domain. The private sites run entirely in your browser (roughly 100MB of storage) and aren’t optimized for traffic or discovery, making it ideal for drafts, journaling, and experimenting with plugins, themes, and features—the data never leaves your device and is stored locally.
ON1 is offering its Effects 2025 photo editing software and plugin for free until January 12, allowing users to try it without payment or sign-up, with features like presets, filters, AI tools, and compatibility with major photo apps.
Microsoft is rolling out upgrades to its AI assistant, Copilot, for Windows 11, including support for plugins from services like OpenTable and Instacart. Users will be able to access system settings and Windows 11 features directly from the Copilot chat view. Additionally, Windows 11 apps like Photos and Clipchamp are receiving AI enhancements. These upgrades will be available for users running Windows 11 with the 22H2 and 23H2 year-end updates, with most features expected to launch in the optional March 2024 non-security preview update.
Microsoft has added three new plugins, Adobe Express, MathSolver, and Spotify, to Bing Chat's pane on Microsoft Edge. The feature is currently limited to Edge Canary users and is still in A/B testing. Plugin support for Bing Chat was announced during Build 2023, allowing developers to create plugins that work with various Microsoft platforms. Users can use up to three plugins simultaneously in a conversation, but cannot change the plugins once engaged in a conversation until the topic is changed.
OpenAI's ChatGPT, a generative AI tool, offers plugin support for ChatGPT Plus subscribers, allowing users to enhance its functionality with third-party applications. These plugins, similar to Chrome extensions, add new features to ChatGPT, such as language tutoring, hotel booking, and better prompts. However, users must exercise caution as OpenAI does not control these plugins and warns users to do their due diligence before installing them. ChatGPT Plus subscribers can access over 750 plugins, with a maximum of three active at a time. Some popular plugins include Wolfram for math queries, Prompt Perfect for more accurate prompts, Speak for language translation, Instacart for grocery ordering, and Kayak for trip planning. Other plugins like Video Insights and Link Reader provide summaries and information about videos, articles, and PDFs.
ChatGPT, an AI-powered tool, can revolutionize ecommerce strategy by generating human-like text and providing valuable insights. Writing clear and specific prompts is crucial for ChatGPT to provide accurate and helpful output. The article provides the best ChatGPT prompts and plugins for digital marketing, including Link Reader, Zapier, Speak, Show Me, World News, and Keyword Explorer. These tools can optimize marketing strategies, improve website performance, and connect more effectively with the target audience.
Apple has released Final Cut Pro on iPad, but it lacks full roundtrip support with Mac, third-party plugins, and advanced features like object tracking. The app is compatible only with the latest-generation iPad Air or the 5th and 6th-generation iPad Pro models. However, it has some tablet-specific features like Apple Pencil support and a pro camera mode. Apple has promised third-party content from leading developers is coming soon.