OpenAI expands Codex Desktop from coding tool to productivity app; adds Mac computer control, in-app browser, image generation, and automation memory for developers.

OpenAI's Codex Desktop can run your computer now - and has its own browser

Image: OpenAIFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.ZDNET's key takeawaysCodex Desktop expands from coding into full productivity workflows.Automation can generate images, charts, and workflow outputs.The tool is still aimed at developers despite the broader productivity push.Today, OpenAI announced a significant update to its Codex Desktop app. Codex started as OpenAI's agentic coding tool, but Codex Desktop is now being positioned as an overall productivity tool, similar to Claud...