June 22, 2025

OpenAI

• ChatGPT Projects gets major upgrades: voice mode, memory improvements, web integration

• ChatGPT’s Canvas tool now supports downloads

• OpenAI Custom GPTs get model flexibility—no longer restricted to GPT-4o

• Sam Altman confirms GPT-5 is coming “this summer”

• ChatGPT Pro gets “Record Mode” for meetings on macOS

Google

• Google now counts AI Mode link clicks in reports

• Gemini 2.5 Pro and Flash now available for developers

• Google’s new “Search Live” lets you talk to results

Meta / Facebook / Instagram / Threads

• Facebook suggests putting post links in comments for better reach

• Threads adds spoiler tags for posts

• Instagram tests reposts in the main feed

• Facebook launches passkeys for simpler logins

TikTok

• TikTok launches new “Follow Me” education hub for businesses

YouTube / YouTube TV

• YouTube may slow down videos for ad-blocker users

• YouTube TV quietly offers $10/month discount via web

• YouTube Shorts to include Google Veo 3 for AI video editing

Netflix

• Netflix’s AI “clipbot” will auto-create viral scenes from shows

Midjourney

• Midjourney launches its first AI video model (V1)

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Holidays: 6/23/25

• Let It Go Day

• International Women in Engineering Day

• National Hydration Day

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June 16, 2025

• OpenAI enhances ChatGPT Projects with new features

• Facebook advises Page managers to include links in comments, not captions

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Holidays: 6/17/25

• National Mascot Day

• National Cherry Tart Day

• National Eat Your Vegetables Day

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June 15, 2025

Apple

At WWDC 2025, Apple introduced several AI features to make your devices smarter and easier to use:

• Siri talks more naturally and understands you better.

• Typing and autocorrect get smarter with AI help.

• Photos app uses AI to recognize images and suggest edits.

• Live translation works in Messages, FaceTime, and phone calls so you can communicate across languages.

• New tools let you shop, search, and ask ChatGPT about anything on your screen.

Meta

• Meta launches new AI lab focused on superintelligence

Instagram

• Instagram launches Monthly Performance Recaps for creators

• Instagram tests profile grid rearrangement, quiet posting, and Spotify in Notes

• “Anyway” creator inspiration campaign promotes authentic sharing

Threads

• Threads begins testing a separate direct messaging inbox

YouTube

• YouTube adds integrated Promote button in Studio

• YouTube tests alternate thumbnails by region

TikTok

• TikTok Ads Manager launches AI-powered Ad Assistant

OpenAI

• OpenAI updates o3-pro model with improved reasoning

Google

• Google introduces Audio Overviews in mobile Search

• Gemini AI in Drive now summarizes PDFs and suggests actions

Microsoft

• Microsoft begins testing AI agent in Windows 11 Settings

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Holidays: 6/16/25

• Fresh Veggies Day

• World Sea Turtle Day

• National Fudge Day

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June 12, 2025

• YouTube adds an integrated Promote button and tests alternate thumbnails for different regions

• Meta is launching a new AI lab focused on superintelligence and investing $15B in Scale AI

• Amazon rolls out AI video ad generator for U.S. sellers

• OpenAI updates o3-pro model with stronger reasoning—though it runs a bit slower than previous versions

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Holidays: 6/13/25

• National Sewing Machine Day

• National Weed Your Garden Day

• National Movie Night

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June 10, 2025

• OpenAI updates ChatGPT’s voice mode with more natural-sounding speech

• Meta introduces Opportunity Score to help advertisers identify campaign improvements

• Instagram rolls out Recaps for creators to showcase highlights and boost engagement

• Apple expands Apple Intelligence with Live Translation, Visual Intelligence, AI writing tools, Genmoji, Image Playground, and improved Siri features

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Holidays: 6/11/25

• National Corn on the Cob Day

• National Making Life Beautiful Day

• National German Chocolate Cake Day

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June 9, 2025

• Google adds Scheduled Actions in Gemini to automate tasks like sending summaries or reminders

• Meta says link posts on Threads are seeing better performance thanks to improved ranking

• Instagram tests Trial Reels feature to preview Reels with non-followers before wider release

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Holidays: 6/10/25

• National Iced Tea Day

• National Ballpoint Pen Day

• National Egg Roll Day

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June 8, 2025

OpenAI

• Vision to make ChatGPT a super assistant

• Lightweight memory for free accounts

• ChatGPT adds record mode and app connectors for teams

Google

• Gemini 2.5 Pro preview

• Interactive financial charts in AI Mode (Labs)

• “Catch Me Up” AI summaries in Google Drive

Anthropic

• Claude Code + 10x Projects for Pro users

LinkedIn

• First Impression video ads and CTV ads

• Video posting best practices

Meta

• AI-powered ad optimization for business outcomes

Amazon

• Developing humanoid robots for package delivery

TikTok

• Content Preferences tool to personalize For You feed

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Holidays: 6/9/25

• National Donald Duck Day

• National Meal Prep Day

• Writers' Rights Day

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June 6, 2025

• First Impression video ads and Connected TV options launched by LinkedIn

• Humanoid robots in training for package delivery at Amazon

• AI-powered ad optimization for business value introduced by Meta

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Holidays: 6/7/25

• National Chocolate Ice Cream Day

• National VCR Day

• National Trails Day

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