Cohere has introduced Command R+, a powerful, scalable LLM designed for enterprise use cases, featuring advanced retrieval augmented generation with citation, multilingual coverage in 10 key languages, and tool use capabilities.

Block, formerly Square, has launched a self-custodial Bitcoin wallet called Bitkey. The device enables users to control their private keys, offering direct custody of their assets. Integrations with Coinbase and Cash App allow users to purchase Bitcoin directly using the wallet. Tools are in place to recover funds even if users lose their devices.

Apple's invite for its May 7th event features an Apple Pencil, making this the first time an actual product has been part of an invite. In addition to the likely Apple Pencil 3, rumors suggest the company will introduce new iPads, including an updated iPad Pro with an OLED display.

Stability AI has introduced Stable Artisan, a system combining all of its models that can be run from Discord. This is likely a play to compete directly with Midjourney.

Command R fine-tuning offers industry-leading performance at a fraction of the cost. Command R with fine-tuning consistently outperforms larger models across key performance metrics that matter most for businesses. Command R fine-tuning is immediately available for businesses and developers on Cohere's platform and Amazon Sagemaker.

Amazon's Bedrock Studio is a web-based platform within Amazon's Bedrock generative AI environment designed to help developers experiment with, fine-tune, and deploy AI models.

Tori, launched by the Utopia Labs team, aims to simplify DeFi access by offering a user-friendly, self-custody wallet with FaceID, instant bank connections, and high APYs (via Aave). People based in the US can currently get access to the app by invite.

Spark, the first SubDAO under MakerDAO, is set to launch along with its native token SPK, SparkLend, and Spark Cash & Savings as part of its suite of DeFi products. The initiative aims to decentralize banking-like features through the Dai Savings Rate. Users have a chance to pre-farm SPK tokens ahead of its launch. Spark's governance model and phased token distribution strategy encourages long-term stability and community engagement.

Figma has launched Figma Slides in beta. Figma Slides integrates with Figma's existing suite. Emphasizing intuitive design features and collaboration, it includes AI functionalities to enhance presentations. Despite the competition from established players like PowerPoint and Google Slides, Figma Slides aims to stand out by focusing on creativity and user participation to combat the dullness often associated with traditional presentation tools.

Google is rolling out its new features, Gems and Imagen 3, to Gemini Advanced subscribers. Gems allows users to create custom versions of Gemini tailored to specific tasks, offering premade options like learning coaches and coding partners, while Imagen 3 is Google's latest image generation model, now available to generate detailed and artistic images.