Another Crazy Day in AI: The Coding Model That Thinks Like a Senior Dev
- Wowza Team
- May 7
- 3 min read
Hello, AI Enthusiasts.
You made it to midweek—and Gemini 2.5 Pro made it to developers. Google’s latest drop sharpens code performance for more complex builds and media inputs. Think: turning video into working UI.
Also smart? Fifth-grade teacher using AI to streamline his day and empower students. The tools may be new, but the impact is already real.
And Apple thinks AI search could dethrone Google... which may explain why Alphabet's stock took a tumble.
Buckle up, it’s only Wednesday.
Here's another crazy day in AI:
Gemini 2.5 pro preview delivers next-level coding power
Teacher-tested tools that work
Apple exec forecasts AI disruption in search market
Some AI tools to try out
TODAY'S FEATURED ITEM: What’s Inside the Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview
Image Credit: Wowza (created with Ideogram)
Curious about what’s new in Google’s Gemini update—and why developers are paying close attention?
Google has just released a preview version of Gemini 2.5 Pro, slightly ahead of its official I/O launch. Logan Kilpatrick, Senior Product Manager for Gemini API and Google AI Studio, introduced this early release to give developers a head start exploring its new capabilities. This version puts particular focus on improving how developers handle front-end work and build agent-based applications. With improved reasoning and a better grasp of design tasks, it’s beginning to find its place in workflows where detail, clarity, and iteration speed matter.
What the preview version offers:
Improved handling of layout, styling, and overall front-end tasks
Higher scores in usability and design within WebDev Arena benchmarks
Better structure and logic in converting ideas into working code
More consistent performance across multi-step debugging processes
Smoother integration with platforms like Replit and Devin
Ability to create simple applications based on YouTube videos
Available in both Google AI Studio and Vertex AI for immediate access
It’s too early to say how this release will shift everyday development practices, but it’s clear that Google is working toward practical refinement. The focus isn’t on sweeping changes, but on making existing tools more consistent and capable. This kind of steady improvement tends to matter most for people who are building regularly—especially when time and clarity are priorities.
Whether this version of Gemini ends up replacing something in your toolkit or simply makes certain parts of your process smoother, it offers something worth exploring. Sometimes, progress comes not from bold leaps, but from sharpening the tools already in your hand. Gemini 2.5 Pro seems to be moving in that direction.
Read the full article here.
OTHER INTERESTING AI HIGHLIGHTS:
Teacher-Tested Tools That Work
/Joe Ackerman, 5th Grade Teacher, on The Journal
Fifth-grade teacher and AI School Champion Joe Ackerman shares how AI is reshaping his classroom and supporting both student learning and teacher growth. In his district, teachers are exploring tools like SchoolAI, Canva, and Edthena's AI Coach to provide personalized student support, generate visual content, and reflect on their instruction. These tools save time, promote deeper engagement, and make differentiated instruction more accessible. Ackerman encourages educators to start small and explore AI with the support of like-minded peers.
Read more here.
Apple Exec Forecasts AI Disruption in Search Market
/Kif Leswing, Technology Reporter, on CNBC
In a striking statement during a federal antitrust trial, Apple services chief Eddy Cue said he believes AI-powered search tools will ultimately replace traditional engines like Google. His testimony caused Alphabet’s stock to drop by more than 7%, while Apple’s also dipped amid concerns over their lucrative default search deal. Cue also signaled plans to integrate OpenAI, Perplexity, and Anthropic into Safari, raising further questions about Google’s dominance. The comment could shift the search engine landscape — and billions in ad revenue — in the years ahead.
Read more here.
SOME AI TOOLS TO TRY OUT:
That’s a wrap on today’s Almost Daily craziness.
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