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Gemini 4 Hydrogen is generally available in GitHub Copilot
GitHub Copilot now offers Gemini 4 Hydrogen for Copilot Pro, Pro+, Max, Business, and Enterprise users. It is billed at provider list pricing under usage-based billing.
Why it matters
Copilot buyers and administrators need to know the new model is available and how it is billed. Admins can manage access through the model policy in Copilot settings.What to check
Confirm the model appears in the model picker in your supported IDE or client. Review your Copilot model policy if you are a Copilot Enterprise or Copilot Business administrator.02
GitHub Copilot will deprecate selected models on December 14, 2026
GitHub Copilot will deprecate Claude Fable 5, Claude Haiku 4.5, Gemini 3.8 Flash, Gemini 4 Argon, Grok 4.6, and Kimi K3 on December 14, 2026. Suggested alternatives include Claude Fable 5.2, Claude Haiku 5.5, Gemini 4 Hydrogen, Gemini 4 Carbon, and Grok 4.7, while Kimi K3 is listed as To be announced.
Why it matters
Teams need to update workflows and integrations before December 14, 2026. Copilot Enterprise and Copilot Business administrators should confirm suggested alternatives are enabled.What to check
Review the deprecation table and your model policies in Copilot settings. Individual GitHub Copilot subscribers on annual plans can keep Claude Haiku 4.5.03
ChatGPT Wallet lets OpenAI's Dots agents make purchases for you
OpenAI launched ChatGPT Wallet, letting its Dots agents complete purchases for a limited number of U.S. ChatGPT Pro subscribers, ages 18 and up. Users review the items, the total, and the payment card, then approve each purchase with a security check like Face ID or a fingerprint.
Why it matters
This affects ChatGPT Pro subscribers who want agentic shopping and merchants deciding whether to support agent checkout. Payment details are replaced with a payment token, so actual card info is not shared with the Dots agent or the merchant.What to check
Confirm whether your ChatGPT plan and card are eligible. If you run a retail site, review OpenAI's Commerce Partner Playbook for agent support.04
Connect Google Wallet to Gemini for personal finance insights
All Gemini app users in the U.S. can connect Google Wallet to get responses informed by their spending habits. Users can tag Google Wallet in Gemini to ask about spending, subscriptions, and budgets.
Why it matters
Gemini app users deciding whether to connect financial data need to know the connection is opt-in and read-only. Gemini can only read information from accounts and cannot move, manage, or invest money.What to check
Check Connected Apps in Personal Intelligence settings to connect or disconnect Google Wallet. Review Memory Summary to see and edit what Gemini remembers.