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Meta Acquires PlayAI to Power VoiceFirst AI Across Smart Glasses, Headsets, and Assistants

To bolster its AI portfolio, Meta purchased PlayAI, a voice AI business that specialises in voice cloning and humanlike speech synthesis. Under Johan

To bolster its AI portfolio, Meta purchased PlayAI, a voice AI business that specialises in voice cloning and humanlike speech synthesis. Under Johan Schalkwyk, a former Sesame AI employee, the whole PlayAI team will join Meta and work on initiatives including wearables, AI characters, Meta AI, and audio content production. This acquisition comes after Meta invested $14.3 billion in Scale AI, whose CEO, Alexandr Wang, is now in charge of Metas Superintelligence Labs. Realtime, emotionally charged voice production is made possible by PlayAIs technology, and it may power upcoming Meta devices like Quest headsets and RayBan smart glasses. As it competes for top talent and seeks to spearhead the next wave of AIdriven user experiences, the deal highlights Metas aggressive push towards voicefirst AI interfaces. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago      

Google Confirms ChromeOS–Android Merger to Build Unified CrossDevice Platform

The goal of Googles formal announcement is to create a single operating system that would work seamlessly on laptops, tablets, and phones by combining

The goal of Googles formal announcement is to create a single operating system that would work seamlessly on laptops, tablets, and phones by combining ChromeOS with Android. Similar to Apples integrated ecosystem, Sameer Samat, President of the Android Ecosystem, said the integration will improve productivity and expedite development. With ChromeOS now built on the Android stack, app compatibility will increase and fragmentation will decrease. With a single toolchain for developers, users may anticipate an enhanced multiwindow user interface, support for external displays, and Linux app integration. According to sources, a Pixel Laptop prototype running desktop Android may further solidify Androids dominance in the market for largescreen devices. Even though the distribution can take years, this is a significant change in Googles platform strategy. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago      

Qantas Confirms Data Breach Affecting 5.7 Million Customers, Linked to Scattered Spider Hackers

After a cyberattack on a thirdparty call centre technology, Australian airline Qantas has reported a significant data breach impacting 5.7 million cus

After a cyberattack on a thirdparty call centre technology, Australian airline Qantas has reported a significant data breach impacting 5.7 million customers. Names, email addresses, frequent traveller information, and more private data, such as residences, phone numbers, birthdates, gender, and food preferences, are among the compromised data for the 1.7 million customers. Passport information, passwords, or financial information were not accessed. The Scattered Spider hacker organisation, which specialises in attacking aviation companies, is thought to be connected to the intrusion. Qantas has improved cybersecurity and is informing impacted customers. The Australian Federal Police is among the authorities conducting the investigation. Customers are advised to utilise multifactor authentication to protect their accounts and to be on the lookout for phishing and impersonation frauds. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago      

Qualcomm to Host First Snapdragon XR Day in India, Showcasing AR, VR, and Spatial Tech

On July 21, Qualcomm will hold its inaugural Snapdragon XR Day in India, presenting stateoftheart technologies in AR, VR, MR, and spatial computing. Q

On July 21, Qualcomm will hold its inaugural Snapdragon XR Day in India, presenting stateoftheart technologies in AR, VR, MR, and spatial computing. Qualcomm is holding the "Snapdragon for India" event in New Delhi, showcasing practical applications in healthcare, education, entertainment, and fitness. Qualcomm wants to establish India as a centre for immersive technology by bringing together partners, OEMs, and developers to discuss potential new partnerships. The occasion will showcase the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 platform, which powers gadgets like the Meta Quest 3, and show how Snapdragon chips make XR experiences and nextgeneration smart glasses possible. On July 30, Snapdragon Auto Day, which focuses on invehicle technologies, will take place after XR Day. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago      

Foreign Investors Repatriate Record $97.7B From India Amid FDI and Debt Gains

A record $97.7 billion was returned by foreign investors from Indian investments in FY25, up from $87.5 billion in FY24, thanks to robust FDI inflows

A record $97.7 billion was returned by foreign investors from Indian investments in FY25, up from $87.5 billion in FY24, thanks to robust FDI inflows and gains from loan instruments. Investments in overseas portfolios increased when Indian debt was added to the JPMorgan bond index. By deploying foreign exchange reserves, the RBI also made $21.7 billion, which helped close the investment income shortfall to $52.6 billion. Along with increasing overseas investments, Indian businesses balanced twoway flows. Private equity exits and dividend repatriation are major contributors to this trend, which experts say solidifies Indias position as a top international investment destination. The report shows a more balanced current account, indicating strong economic fundamentals as increased foreign revenue balances out withdrawals from foreign investors. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago      

China’s Economy to Surpass $19.5 Trillion in 2025, Says State Planner Zheng Shanjie

In 2025, Zheng Shanjie, the president of the National Development and Reform Commission NDRC, estimated that Chinas GDP will be worth more than $19.5

In 2025, Zheng Shanjie, the president of the National Development and Reform Commission NDRC, estimated that Chinas GDP will be worth more than $19.5 trillion. China maintained a 5.4% average annual growth rate between 2021 and 2024, despite obstacles like COVID19 and trade concerns with the United States. Zheng outlined the 14th FiveYear Plans accomplishments, which included developments in green transformation, innovation, and manufacturing. The plan, which expires in 2025, set this years growth objective at 5%. Chinas drive for independence has been bolstered by international tech limitations, Zheng underlined. Although the next 15th FiveYear Plan was not disclosed, officials are giving household sector contributions top priority in order to maintain growth in the face of deflationary pressures and uncertainty in the global economy. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago      

India to Assess Impact of U.S. Copper Tariff as Global Prices Surge 10%

The U.S. has slapped a 50% duty on copper imports, which India will evaluate, Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy stated. As part of President Trumps large

The U.S. has slapped a 50% duty on copper imports, which India will evaluate, Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy stated. As part of President Trumps larger reciprocal trade strategy, the levy produced a 10% increase in world copper prices, which had an impact on Indian stocks such as Vedanta and Hindustan Copper. Experts in the field, however, predict that India will not be much impacted because the nation lacks enough copper and only exports about 10,000 tonnes to the United States each year. India is still a net importer, despite growing domestic demand from industries like electric cars and renewable energy. By 2030, Reddys ministry intends to increase smelting and refining capacity in order to fulfil future demand and lessen strategic vulnerabilities. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago      

EU Scrambles to Seal U.S. Trade Deal Before August 1 Tariff Deadline

Due to President Trumps threats of sweeping new tariffs, the European Union is rushing to complete a trade agreement with the United States before the

Due to President Trumps threats of sweeping new tariffs, the European Union is rushing to complete a trade agreement with the United States before the August 1 tariff deadline. Trump sent notifications to seven more nations, alluded to penalties on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals, and indicated plans to impose 50% tariffs on copper. According to reports, Trump claims that the EU has become "much more cooperative" and that talks are moving forward. The EU wants a framework deal, maybe in a few days, but Italy cautions that talks are still "very complicated." The proposed agreement may include a baseline tariff of 10%, followed by sectorspecific relief. Over $100 billion worth of U.S. goods might be the subject of punitive actions if negotiations fail. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 1 months ago