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ModelsSep 283 min read
Anthropic says new Sonnet 5.5 model is faster and cheaper for everyday work
If your tools use Claude, Anthropic says this update is faster and costs less to run. Check whether your tools have switched to it.
Act nowTodayMonday, Sep 28
16:41ToolsWorth watchingGoogle turns Gemini’s Gems into ‘skills’ from Nov 17Any custom Gem you built in Gemini will auto-convert to a ‘skill’ starting November 17, 2026, but using it will need a new slash-command step.16:41ToolsAct nowShopify opens checkout to AI shopping agentsAI agents shopping for a buyer can now finish checkout, including Shop Pay, on eligible Shopify stores. Orders on your store may start coming from agents.