Claude 4 Is Out—But That’s Not Even the Wildest Thing This Week

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AI’s getting weird. In the best way.

We’ve got a model that can think for hours without getting bored, another that builds storefronts from a single sentence, and a voice AI that sounds more human than your last Zoom call. Big Tech’s playing leapfrog with each other, and somewhere in the middle, a French startup quietly dropped a coding model that might just replace your favorite dev tool.

Meanwhile, Google’s helping filmmakers go Hollywood from home, NVIDIA’s doing some international acrobatics, and Oracle just wrote a check so big it comes with its own data center.

Oh—and if you thought LinkedIn growth was all cold DMs and content calendars, we’ve got a tool that’ll change your tune (and maybe your follower count).

Bottom line? This week wasn’t just busy—it was stacked. And the best part? We did the sifting so you don’t have to.

In This Issue:

• 💥 Big News: Claude 4 flexes its autonomous muscles, Devstral gets cozy with your code, and Shopify gives Sidekick a voice (and a vision for your next storefront)

• ⚡ Rapid Recaps: Video tools that rival Hollywood, GPUs made for China, eerily realistic TTS models, and a $40B chip bet from Oracle

• ✨ Weekly Spotlight: Grow faster and smarter on LinkedIn with Taplio—AI content, scheduling, and leads all in one place

• 🔥 Hot Tools: 7 new launches you don’t want to miss—from sales agents and HR assistants to websites that build themselves

• 🛠️ Deep Dives: Video creation, marketing workflows, and chat-powered data analysis—each tool broken down, with pricing and features so you can dive in with confidence

💥 Big News

Claude 4: The New Brainiac on the Block

Anthropic's latest AI models, Claude Opus 4 and Claude Sonnet 4, are setting new standards in coding and reasoning tasks. Claude Opus 4, optimized for long-running tasks, has demonstrated superior performance, operating autonomously for seven hours during tests.

These models outperform competitors like Google’s Gemini 2.5 Pro and OpenAI’s GPT-4.1, especially in tasks requiring tool integration. With features like "thinking summaries" and an "extended thinking" mode, these models are designed to tackle complex tasks with enhanced accuracy and efficiency

Advanced AI Capabilities

• Claude Opus 4 excels in long-running coding tasks

• Includes "thinking summaries" for clear reasoning insights

• Available on platforms like Amazon Bedrock & Google Cloud

Your Code's New Best Friend

French startup Mistral introduces Devstral, an open-source coding model that aims to elevate software development processes. Devstral excels in understanding large codebases, identifying bugs, and facilitating app development even on high-powered local machines. This model provides developers with an efficient and robust toolset for tackling complex coding challenges.

Open-Source Coding Model

• Multi-agent orchestration boosts efficiency

• Specific training using internal data

• Enhanced security with Microsoft Entra Agent ID

Retail's New Secret Weapon

Shopify's latest AI-powered update is aimed to revolutionize e-commerce by automating and enhancing the customer experience. These tools include an automated store builder that creates complete online storefronts from simple text prompts, and an upgraded Sidekick AI assistant that now supports voice conversations and screen sharing. Additionally, new AI shopping agents are designed to boost customer engagement by offering personalized shopping experiences.

Enhanced E-Commerce Tools

• AI suite streamlines tasks & improves user experience

• Positions Shopify as a leader in AI-driven retail

• Aimed at boosting online shopping capabilities

⚡ Rapid Recaps

🎥 Lights, Camera, AI!

Google's Veo 3 model inside their new filmmaking tool, Flow, generates near-Hollywood quality videos, now accessible in 71 countries. It showcases the potential for creative professionals to produce high-quality content with ease.

🛒 GPU Goodies for China

NVIDIA plans to launch a cost-effective Blackwell GPU for China's market, adapting to U.S. trade restrictions. This strategic move aims to maintain NVIDIA’s market presence while complying with regulations.

🔊 Speak Like a Pro

Rime launches Arcana, a text-to-speech model with lifelike vocal nuances. Available via API, it’s designed to enhance interactive voice applications with realistic speech capabilities.

📈 Oracle's $40B Chip Splash

Oracle plans a $40 billion investment in NVIDIA chips for a Texas data center. This massive endeavor aims to boost infrastructure capabilities & support advanced computing projects.

💫 Check out all of the 171 AI products, features, & news Big Tech released this week.

✨ Weekly Spotlight

Grow Your LinkedIn audience with the right AI

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• Pick your hook & format

• Generate a full post with AI

• Edit, refine, and schedule—all in one place

“Taplio keeps me inspired and makes posting effortless. It’s the most complete tool for anyone serious about LinkedIn growth." 

— Justin Welsh, 700K followers & $9.1M generated on LinkedIn

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🔥 Hot Tools

9 Top & Trending AI Tool Releases This Week

• Parliant.AI: Transform feedback into engaging, insightful conversations**

• Sloneek: Automates HR tasks, enhancing employee engagement**

• Forage Mail: Organize your inbox automatically while prioritizing essential emails**

• Wireframer AI: Generates responsive website layouts with AI suggestions

• Zero: Automates email tasks, enhances productivity, saves time

• SchedX: Automates lead qualification, booking, and routing

• Skywork: Automates tasks, enhances productivity, enables real-time collaboration

• graph8: Automates sales with AI agents and personalized data

• Nanonets Resume Builder: Create tailored, professional resumes with AI assistance

**Featured

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🛠️ Deep Dives

1. inVideo AI: Effortless AI Video Creation

Why It’s Worth Your Time

• Tailored video creation lets you specify length, platform & voice accents

• Access 16M+ stock assets from iStock, Storyblocks & Shutterstock

• Realistic voiceovers with AI cloning & smooth audio transitions

• Intuitive editing tools for clip refinement, music edits & caption translation

• Mobile apps empower video creation & editing on iOS and Android

• 24/7 human support and an active Discord community for help & ideas

Pricing

• Free: $0 per month. Includes 10 minutes per week of AI generation, 10 GB storage, limited exports with watermark, and access to standard media.

• Paid plans: from $35 per month.

  • Offers expanded AI generation time, iStock access, generative credits, voice cloning, and significantly more storage and export capabilities.

2. Jasper: AI-Powered Marketing Content & Workflows

Why It’s Worth Your Time

• Embed AI workflows across marketing tech for seamless assistance

• 90+ AI marketing apps cover content, SEO, campaigns & image editing

• Tailor outputs with brand context & proprietary marketing intelligence

• Role-specific solutions boost product, content, performance & brand marketing

• Enterprise-grade security with privacy compliance & data governance

• Vibrant community of 125,000+ users plus training & live support

Pricing

• Free Trial: 7-day free trial available for all paid plans.

• Paid plans: from $49 per month per seat.

  • Offers access to Jasper Chat, SEO mode, brand voice features, and browser extension.

  • Higher tiers add support for team collaboration, AI image tools, and custom workflows.

  • Business plan includes enterprise-level customization and support with custom pricing.

3. Julius: Chat-Driven Data Analysis & Visualization

Why It’s Worth Your Time

• Ask data questions in plain English—no coding or complex menus

• Auto-clean & transform messy data for accurate analysis

• Generate visualizations like charts, graphs & animated GIFs on demand

• Build forecasting models to predict trends & inform decisions

• Automate complex calculations without technical expertise

• Secure environment keeps your sensitive data safe

Pricing

• Free: $0 per month. Includes 15 messages with access to the most capable AI to try out its core features.

• Paid plans: from $20 per month.

  • Includes 250 messages, AI custom settings, and long input support.

  • Higher tiers unlock unlimited messaging, team collaboration tools, enhanced compute, and enterprise-grade features with custom pricing.