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Tech Updates

This Week in AI Tools: ElevenLabs SFX v3, Gemini File Editing, Gems Retire (2 Nov 2026)

Six updates that matter this week — new sound effects for videos, Gemini editing your files, a Gemini deadline you shouldn't miss, and a warning for anyone relying on Google traffic.

2 November 2026 · 4 min read
Tool Guides

QuillBot in 2026: Paraphraser, Grammar Checker and Pricing Explained

Tool Guides

Make in 2026: Visual Automation, AI Agents, Credits and Pricing Explained

Tool Guides

HeyGen in 2026: AI Avatar Videos, Pricing, Pros and Cons — Is It Worth It?

Tool Guides

ElevenLabs in 2026: Pricing, Features, Pros and Cons — Is It Worth It?

This week in AI tools

What changed, and what it means for you. Updated every week.

All updates
  1. 01ElevenLabs launches SFX v3 for richer sound effects
  2. 02Gemini can now create, preview and edit files inside the chat
  3. 03Deadline: Gemini Gems turn into Skills on 17 November
  4. 04Google DeepMind unveils Genie 4, an interactive world generator
  5. 05Mistral releases open weights for Mistral Large 4
  6. 06Reddit says Google's AI Mode "does not drive traffic"

AI tool guides

Verdict, best use, free plan and price — at a glance.

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QuillBotWriting

Cheap, handy rewriting and summarising for everyday writing.

Best for
Rewording and polishing writing
Free plan
Yes, 100 words per rewrite
Paid from
$8.33 a month (yearly)
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MakeAutomation

Best-value no-code automation for multi-step workflows.

Best for
Automating work between apps
Free plan
Yes, 1,000 credits a month
Paid from
$9 a month (yearly)
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HeyGenAI video

Lifelike AI presenters and translation into 175+ languages.

Best for
Presenter videos and translation
Free plan
Yes, 3 short videos a month
Paid from
$24 a month (yearly)
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ElevenLabsAI voice

The most natural AI voices you can get. Credits go fast.

Best for
Narration and voiceovers
Free plan
Yes, about 10 min a month
Paid from
$6 a month
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DescriptAI video

Edit talking videos and podcasts by editing the text.

Best for
Talking-head videos and podcasts
Free plan
Yes, 1 hour a month
Paid from
$16 a month (yearly)
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CanvaDesign

The easiest all-round design tool. Pro is good value.

Best for
Thumbnails and social graphics
Free plan
Yes, generous
Paid from
$144 a year
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