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Product Launch

DeepSeek V4 Rumors vs Reality: What Actually Shipped

A dated fact check of the DeepSeek V4 pre-release story, updated for Flash 0731 and Pro 0813.

DeepSeek V4 Pro agent workflow connecting code files, tools, validation, and fallback routes

Product Launch

DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813 Is Live: Agent and Codex Changes

DeepSeek V4 Pro has moved to the 0813 API build without changing its callable model name. Here is what changed for agents, Responses API, Codex, and production validation.

GPT Image 2.5 Release Date and Current Status: Released September 8, 2026

Is GPT Image 2.5 out? Yes, since September 8, 2026. This page records what OpenAI released, what changed from GPT Image 2, what the pre-release signals turned out to be, and how to run Flare and Sunburst through EvoLink.

ChatGPT Image 2 Release Date and Official Status: What Developers Need to Know

Clarifying the ChatGPT Image 2 naming confusion: official model name, release timeline, what changed from GPT Image 1.5, key capabilities, and where to go next.

MiniMax H3 Max Is Live: Features, Specs, and API Access

MiniMax H3 Max is officially listed by MiniMax and live on EvoLink. See its 480p/768p routes, 5-15s limits, first/last-frame support, and production fit.

Gemini Omni Flash GA Migration: Move Preview Calls to 1.1

Gemini Omni Flash is GA. See the stable model ID, September 30 preview deprecation, channel-specific IDs, migration steps, and the real meaning of 40-second extension.

One Gateway for 3 Coding CLIs (2026): Setup & Troubleshooting — Gemini CLI, Codex CLI, Claude Code

Run Gemini CLI, Codex CLI, and Claude Code through one gateway host. Includes config file locations, env vars, minimal verification commands, and a practical troubleshooting checklist for 401/403/429/stream problems—with links to dedicated integration guides.

Seedance 2.5 Opens to Developers August 7, With EvoLink Access

Seedance 2.5 API launched August 7, 2026. EvoLink now provides five production routes with verified 1080p output.

Seedream 5.0 Pro Layerize Is Live on EvoLink: Flat Images In, Editable Layers Out

What shipped with Seedream 5.0 Pro Layerize, how it differs from the standard Pro model, what it costs on EvoLink, and which workflows it actually changes.

Grok Imagine Image 2.0 Release: Confirmed Features and What to Test

Grok Imagine Image 2.0 is live on EvoLink. Review its confirmed generation and editing workflow, evidence limits, production use cases, and rollout checks.

Claude Opus 5 Released: What Changed on July 24

Claude Opus 5 is officially released. See what changed, where it is available, and how to read Anthropic's launch claims.

Seedance 2.0 Mini API Launch History: From Watch Item to EvoLink Route

A historical status note for teams that tracked Seedance 2.0 Mini before launch, with a current pointer to the EvoLink model page.

Seedance 2.1 Status: Was It Released? What to Use Now

A fact-checked explanation of Seedance 2.1, the separate Seed2.1 model family, and the current Seedance video routes to use on EvoLink.

MiniMax H3 Is Now Live: July 31 Release and API Access

MiniMax H3 officially launched on July 31, 2026, and is now available on EvoLink for online generation and API access.

MiniMax-M3 Launch Status: Availability, Endpoints & Timeline

Track MiniMax-M3 availability on EvoLink, confirmed OpenAI and Anthropic endpoints, rollout status, ~1M context, and links to live pricing.

HappyHorse Release Watch: Availability, API Access, and What Is Confirmed

A release-watch guide to HappyHorse-1.0 covering EvoLink availability, confirmed signals, and which claims still need careful attribution.

Veo 4 Release Date (2026): What Google Has Confirmed So Far

No official Veo 4 launch has been announced by Google as of April 6, 2026. See what is confirmed, what is still rumor, and whether developers should build on Veo 3.1 now or wait.

What China’s 2026 Spring Festival Gala Revealed About ByteDance’s AI Video Stack

China's 2026 Spring Festival Gala was more than a robotics spectacle. It showed how ByteDance's AI stack was being positioned across video generation, language, and live production infrastructure.

Claude Opus 4.6: Redefining the Boundaries of Enterprise AI

An in-depth analysis of Claude Opus 4.6's breakthroughs: context window, Agent Teams multi-agent collaboration, adaptive thinking, and their impact on enterprise workflows.

Alibaba Unveils Qwen3-Max-Thinking: A Trillion-Parameter Giant Coming Soon to evolink.ai

Alibaba Cloud's Qwen team launches the trillion-parameter flagship model Qwen3-Max-Thinking, rivaling GPT-5.2 and Claude Opus 4.5. evolink.ai will soon offer stable, affordable API access.

OpenCode Integration Guide: How to Access Claude 4.5, GPT-5.2 & Gemini 3 Pro Through EvoLink API (2026)

Access Claude 4.5, GPT-5.2 and Gemini 3 Pro in your terminal through OpenCode and EvoLink’s unified API. Boost coding speed, cut AI costs and simplify multi-model workflows.

A Developer's Guide to the Load Balancer Router

Master load balancer routers for AI applications. Learn core algorithms, intelligent routing strategies, and how to optimize cost and performance with smart traffic distribution.