OpenAI’s Codex-Max: Extending AI in Development This morning, I couldn’t help but notice the buzz around OpenAI’s new Codex-Max upgrade – an exciting leap for those of us collaborating closely with digital product design and engineering. By using innovative “compaction” techniques, Codex-Max can manage over 24 hours of continuous coding tasks with 30% fewer tokens, making it a real game-changer for intensive development sessions. For anyone interested in how AI tools are reshaping technical workflows, you can check out the full details here. In our line of work, efficiency and performance are everything. With Codex-Max bridging long-session coding tests and improved reasoning efficiency, it’s clear that AI is fast becoming an indispensable partner in digital product design. Building Digital Simulations with Gemini 3 Another intriguing update comes from a recent tutorial that dives into using Gemini 3 to create interactive simulations and educational tools. If you’ve ever fancied building prototypes or ‘what-if’ scenarios without starting from scratch, this is definitely worth a look. The step-by-step guide walks you through selecting between Gemini 3 Pro and DeepThink (depending on your region), entering creative prompts, and then experimenting until you catch that perfect blend of functionality and visual appeal. More on this exciting process is available here, a must-read for UX designers keen on rapid prototyping and visual storytelling. This kind of AI-powered simulation is not only a tool for education but also serves as a creative catalyst in iterative design – a practical reminder of how design and tech continue to evolve hand in hand. Meta’s 3D Vision and the Future of 3D Modelling Finally, Meta is stirring up the design space with its new computer vision models – SAM 3 and SAM 3D. These models can transform a flat photo into dynamic 3D models with impressive precision, effectively breaking down barriers in creative and product design workflows. For designers who often need to visualise products or scenes in three dimensions, Meta’s open-source innovation is both inspiring and accessible. The models are fully available on the Segment Anything Playground, providing an interactive way to experiment and refine designs with AI. Integrating such advanced computer vision tools into our creative processes could potentially streamline product design, offering a fresh perspective for reimagining digital user experiences. All in all, these updates underscore how AI is rapidly permeating the realms of coding, simulation, and design visualisation—and it’s thrilling to see how these innovations empower us as digital product designers. I’m excited to experiment with these tools and explore how they might shape our next project.