Gemini trip planning, WeatherNext 2 forecasts, and Vercel agent plugins roll out

Google and Vercel pushed agent features forward while OpenAI expanded free ChatGPT access and new models appeared on gateways and hubs for builders testing responsive agents.

On 6 August 2026 several vendors released updates that move AI from chat interfaces toward agents that handle tasks like trip planning, approvals, and tool use. Google highlighted Gemini capabilities for itineraries and weather prediction while Vercel added skills, plugins, and trace exports. OpenAI widened free access…