Morning Brief

• Xiaomi releases the MiMo-V2-Flash model
• Adobe Firefly updates its video editing features
• Baidu Mind Map announces the specific shutdown date
• Leica to support the Capture One tethered workflow
• Let’s Encrypt introduces a Generation Y certificate hierarchy
• FIFA to jointly launch a new game with Netflix

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Xiaomi releases the MiMo-V2-Flash model

On December 16, Xiaomi released the open-source MoE model Xiaomi MiMo-V2-Flash. The model has a total of 309B parameters, with 15B active parameters, and is designed specifically for agentic AI with a strong focus on speed.

According to Xiaomi, MiMo-V2-Flash ranks in the global Top 2 among open-source models across multiple agent benchmarks. Its coding capabilities surpass those of all other open-source models and are on par with the flagship closed-source model Claude 4.5 Sonnet, while its inference cost is only 2.5% of that model’s and its generation speed is doubled.

The model adopts a hybrid architecture combining Global Attention and Sliding Window Attention (SWA) at a 1:5 ratio, with a window size of 128, a native context length of 32K, and extended training up to 256K.

Xiaomi also launched an online AI chat service, Xiaomi MiMo Studio (https://aistudio.xiaomimimo.com), where users can experience Xiaomi MiMo-V2-Flash. The service supports deep reasoning and web-connected search. Source

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Adobe Firefly updates its video editing features

On December 17, Adobe rolled out an update to Adobe Firefly, introducing a new video editor that supports precise, text-prompt–based editing. The update also brings in multiple third-party models for image and video generation, including Black Forest Labs’ FLUX.2 and Topaz Labs’ Astra.

With the new editor, users can modify video elements, colors, and camera angles using text prompts. A timeline view has also been added, making it easier to adjust frames, audio, and other video properties.

In addition, Topaz Labs’ Astra model can be used to upscale video resolution to 1080p or 4K. Black Forest Labs’ FLUX.2 image generation model is set to arrive in the app as well, alongside a newly launched collaborative canvas feature.

Adobe stated that the FLUX.2 model is available starting today across all Firefly apps, while Adobe Express users will gain access to the model beginning in January next year. Source

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Baidu Mind Map announces the specific shutdown date

On December 16, Baidu Mind Map announced via an official notice that, due to product adjustments, the service will be officially discontinued on March 31, 2026. Baidu also reminded users to export and save important data locally in advance to avoid potential data loss. Source

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Leica to support the Capture One tethered workflow

On December 11, Leica announced a partnership with Phase One to bring tethered shooting workflow support to Leica cameras and the Capture One photo editing software.

When a Leica camera is connected to a computer running Capture One, photos can be transferred directly, and the camera can be remotely controlled from the computer, allowing photographers to shoot and edit simultaneously. Since Capture One also has an iPad version, this workflow can be used in on-location shooting scenarios as well.

However, at present, Leica cameras do not support wireless tethered shooting. Only the SL3, SL3-S, M-EV1, M11-P, and Q3 models can display a live view feed while shooting. In addition, Phase One is offering a benefit to Leica users: all registered Leica members who own eligible camera models can receive a free three-month trial of Capture One Pro. Source

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Let’s Encrypt introduces a Generation Y certificate hierarchy

On December 17, the free digital certificate provider Let’s Encrypt announced via its blog that it is transitioning from the X-generation root certificate system to the Y-generation certificate hierarchy. This change involves issuing two new root certificates (ROOT CAs) and six intermediate certificates. The new certificates will be cross-signed by the existing X-generation root certificates X1 and X2.

ACME profiles are currently undergoing transitional adjustments. By May 13, 2026, the default profile will switch to the new Y-generation certificate hierarchy. However, due to upcoming root program requirements, the new intermediate certificates do not include the TLS client authentication extended key usage. As a result, starting in February 2026, Let’s Encrypt will discontinue support for TLS client authentication. Users who encounter issues or need more time to migrate to the Y-generation certificates may continue using the tlsclient profile until May 2026, after which the new profile must be enabled.

In addition, beginning this week, some users may start seeing newly issued Y-generation certificates. This also marks the official rollout of Let’s Encrypt’s short-lived certificates, including support for issuing short-lived TLS certificates to IP addresses—meaning TLS certificates can now be issued without relying on domain names.

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FIFA to jointly launch a new game with Netflix

On December 18, the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) announced that it will collaborate with Netflix to launch a new FIFA football game. The game will be led in development by the Delphi Interactive team, with Netflix Games handling publishing, and will be closely themed around the 2026 World Cup. However, neither party disclosed concrete details about the game’s content or development progress, stating only that information related to the gameplay experience will be revealed in 2026. Source