Google Vids Adds Personalized AI Avatars

Google has announced a new feature for its Vids platform that allows users to create videos starring a digital version of themselves. According to TechCrunch, the update introduces personalized AI avatars alongside Gemini Omni-powered tools that enable video generation and editing from text prompts and reference images. The addition marks a significant expansion of Google Vids' AI-driven production capabilities, giving users the ability to appear in video content without traditional recording setups.

Roblox Launches AI-Powered Game Creation on Mobile

Roblox has introduced a new feature called "Build" in its mobile app, enabling users to generate basic games using a single text prompt. TechCrunch reports that the feature brings AI-assisted game creation to mobile for the first time on the platform, lowering the barrier to entry for users who want to develop experiences within the Roblox ecosystem without requiring desktop tools or prior development experience.

Google AI Mode Expands to Third-Party App Integrations

Google has updated its AI Mode to support linking and interaction with select third-party applications. According to TechCrunch, the update moves AI Mode beyond its original question-answering functionality and into task completion across apps that users connect to the service. The expansion represents a step toward Google's AI operating as a more active agent within a user's existing software environment, rather than functioning solely as a search and information tool.

DoorDash Opens Beta for Command-Line Ordering Tool

DoorDash has launched a limited beta of a new command-line interface called dd-cli, which allows developers and AI agents to search stores, build carts, and place orders directly from the terminal. TechCrunch reports that the tool is positioned as part of a broader industry trend toward software interfaces designed to be operated by AI agents rather than exclusively by human users. The beta is currently limited in availability as DoorDash tests the capability with a select group of developers.

This week's updates reflect continued momentum across the industry in AI-powered content creation, platform tooling, and agent-oriented software design. Additional developments from Google, Roblox, and DoorDash are expected as these features move from beta or early release toward broader availability.