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Vercel Adds New AI Model for Complex Code
Vercel's AI Gateway now supports Moonshot AI's Kimi K2.7 Code model. This gives developers a new tool for complex programming tasks, accessible through the same API they already use for other models.
Neeraj Dhiman ·
Infra
Your AI Coding Assistant Just Got a Vercel Upgrade
Vercel has launched a new plugin for the AI coding assistant Grok. The tool now uses real-time context from your project, like file edits, to provide more accurate coding help based on Vercel's latest standards.
Ashish Kale ·
Infra
Next.js 16.2 offers major speed boosts
Vercel has released Next.js 16.2, a major update focused on performance. It delivers a 400% faster development startup and up to 60% quicker rendering. The release also introduces AI-assisted development tools, enhances Turbopack efficiency, and improves error reporting for a smoother developer experience.
Ashish Kale ·
AI
xAI Video Model Available on Vercel
xAI has released Grok Imagine Video 1.5, now available on Vercel's AI Gateway. The model generates video with synchronized audio from a single image. This version features improved audio quality, better prompt adherence, enhanced photorealism, and more consistent characters in longer sequences.
Neeraj Dhiman ·
Infra
Vercel Introduces Secure Signed URLs
Vercel has introduced signed URLs for its Blob storage service. This feature allows developers to generate temporary, secure links for specific files. Each URL is scoped to a single action like uploading or downloading and has a configurable expiry of up to seven days, enhancing security.
Ashish Kale ·
AI
Vercel AI Gateway Adds Qwen
Alibaba's new multimodal AI model, Qwen 3.7 Plus, is now available on the Vercel AI Gateway. The model combines vision and language capabilities, allowing developers to build advanced agentic applications for tasks like coding, visual reasoning, and operating graphical user interfaces directly through the platform.
Neeraj Dhiman ·
Infra
Vercel now prevents memory build failures
Vercel has introduced Elastic Build Machines, a new feature that automatically monitors memory usage during deployments. It dynamically adjusts compute resources to prevent common out-of-memory (OOM) failures, improving deployment reliability and developer productivity by reducing the need for manual intervention.
Ashish Kale ·
Infra
Vercel Simplifies Microfrontend Alias Routing
Vercel has rolled out an update for microfrontend deployments. Alias and branch-assigned domains now fully inherit the routing configuration from the source deployment. This change simplifies the process of creating preview environments, ensuring aliased URLs behave exactly like the original deployment for developers.
Ashish Kale ·
Infra
Netlify CLI Upgrade Breaks Next.js Deploys
A recent update to the Netlify CLI, from version 24 to 26, is causing deployment failures for some developers. The issue appears to affect Next.js projects, where a key server handler file exceeds the platform's 250 MB size limit, breaking previously working CI/CD pipelines.
Ashish Kale ·
AI
Vercel Adds 1M-Token MiniMax Model
Vercel has integrated the MiniMax M3 model into its AI Gateway. This is MiniMax's first model with a 1-million-token context window and native multimodal capabilities, designed for complex tasks like software engineering, agentic web browsing, and multi-turn collaboration for developers using the platform.
Neeraj Dhiman ·
AI
Google launches efficient Gemini 3.5 Flash
Google has announced Gemini 3.5 Flash, a new AI model designed for speed and efficiency. The company claims it offers high-level intelligence comparable to larger models but at a lower cost. It is now available for developers through platforms like the Vercel AI Gateway and across Google products.
Neeraj Dhiman ·
Infra
Vercel simplifies GitHub commit statuses
Vercel has introduced a consolidated commit status for GitHub monorepos. Instead of receiving a separate status for each project in a pull request, teams can now opt-in to a single, unified status. This simplifies branch protection rules and streamlines the code review and merge process.
Ashish Kale ·