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Qatar’s QIA Doubles U.S. Investment Strategy, Targeting AI and Real Estate Expansion

After allocating $500 billion to the U.S. economy, Qatars sovereign wealth fund QIA intends to treble its yearly U.S. investments over the next ten ye

After allocating $500 billion to the U.S. economy, Qatars sovereign wealth fund QIA intends to treble its yearly U.S. investments over the next ten years. Investment levels may vary, with some years seeing more than double the prior pace, according to Mohammed Al Sowaidi, CEO of the fund. The expansion coincides with President Donald Trumps recent trip to Doha, where he inked $1.2 trillion in deals, including a $96 billion aircraft contract with Qatar Airways. QIA may be updating its fixed income strategy as it concentrates on data centres, real estate, and AI infrastructure. A move towards hightech investments and confidence in American markets are reflected in the funds expanding U.S. presence. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 months ago      

Google Unveils Beam, an AIPowered 3D Video Platform for Immersive Communication

Building on Project Starline, Google has introduced Beam, an AIpowered 3D video communication platform. With the use of volumetric AI models and light

Building on Project Starline, Google has introduced Beam, an AIpowered 3D video communication platform. With the use of volumetric AI models and light field displays for accurate depth perception, Beam transforms 2D video streams into captivating 3D experiences. The six camera arrays used by the technology allow for millimetreaccurate head tracking at 60 frames per second, guaranteeing natural eye contact. Beam provides enterprisegrade dependability and Google Meet compatibility with its integration with Google Cloud. For smooth international conversation, it offers realtime speech translation that maintains facial expressions and voice intonation. Earlier this year, Google and HP introduced the first Beam devices. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 months ago      

MediaTek Showcases AI Vision Strategy at Computex 2025, Expanding Hybrid Computing

By combining ondevice AI, 5G connectivity, and hybrid computing across several industries, MediaTek demonstrated their AI vision plan at Computex 2025

By combining ondevice AI, 5G connectivity, and hybrid computing across several industries, MediaTek demonstrated their AI vision plan at Computex 2025. By introducing the Dimensity Auto Cockpit CX1 chipset, the business improved incar infotainment by adding Dolby Vision HDR, AIdriven assistants, and support for 8K video. Codeveloping the GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip, dubbed the worlds smallest AI supercomputer and able to execute 200 billion parameter AI models, strengthened MediaTeks partnership with Nvidia. It also showcased its Genio IoT platform, which supports AI applications for smart homes, retail, and industry. These developments strengthen MediaTeks position as a pioneer in AIpowered nextgeneration computing and demonstrate its dedication to cuttingedge technology. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 months ago      

Microsoft Adds xAI’s Grok 3 and Grok 3 Mini to Azure AI Foundry Marketplace

Microsofts Azure AI Foundry now includes Elon Musks xAI models, such as Grok 3 and Grok 3 Mini, thereby growing its AI marketplace. This action furthe

Microsofts Azure AI Foundry now includes Elon Musks xAI models, such as Grok 3 and Grok 3 Mini, thereby growing its AI marketplace. This action further solidifies Microsofts standing as an impartial supplier of AI infrastructure, housing models from DeepSeek, OpenAI, Meta, and now xAI. Azure users can now access more than 1,900 AI models thanks to the partnership, which facilitates multimodel AI integration for business applications. In his virtual attendance at Microsofts Build 2025 conference, Musk emphasised developerdriven input for the advancement of Grok AI. Microsofts $64 billion data centre investment and its AI expansion complement each other, guaranteeing scalability for nextgeneration AI applications. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 months ago      

Microsoft Introduces NLWeb, Transforming Website Interaction With AIPowered Queries

Microsoft has announced NLWeb, an open initiative aimed at incorporating natural language interfaces into websites so that users may engage with infor

Microsoft has announced NLWeb, an open initiative aimed at incorporating natural language interfaces into websites so that users may engage with information through questions driven by artificial intelligence. NLWeb was unveiled at Build 2025 with the goal of replacing conventional search boxes with conversational interfaces powered by AI, increasing website accessibility for both AI agents and human users. AI models can effectively gather and handle web data thanks to the systems support for Model Context Protocol MCP. In the same way that HTML transformed the production of websites, Microsoft sees NLWeb as a key technology for the agentic web. The project supports numerous AI models and vector databases and is independent of technology. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 months ago      

Microsoft Unveils MagenticUI, an OpenSource Agentic Web Interface

To facilitate complex online operations while preserving user control and transparency, Microsoft has introduced MagenticUI, an opensource agentic web

To facilitate complex online operations while preserving user control and transparency, Microsoft has introduced MagenticUI, an opensource agentic web interface. The system, which was unveiled at Build 2025, has four AI agents FireSurfer file conversion, Coder code execution, WebSurfer web navigation, and Orchestrator task planning. Users may halt execution, change workflows, and give realtime feedback with MagenticUI. It is a research prototype licensed under the MIT licence and is accessible on GitHub and Azure AI Foundry Labs. It facilitates AIassisted file analysis, coding, and browsing. Microsoft wants to improve cooperative AI interactions so that agentic computing is transparent and effective. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 months ago      

Chesnara Eyes HSBC UK Life Insurance Acquisition Amid Strategic Expansion

A possible purchase of HSBCs UK life insurance division is being investigated by Chesnara, a life and pensions consolidator with headquarters in the U

A possible purchase of HSBCs UK life insurance division is being investigated by Chesnara, a life and pensions consolidator with headquarters in the UK. Chesnara was one of several suitors interested in the unit, and the deal might be worth several hundred million dollars. Following a string of asset sales in Europe and North America, HSBCs divestment is in line with its larger goal of refocusing on Asia. With 1 million policies and £14 billion in assets under management, Chesnara has established itself as a major force in the UK insurance market. There is no guarantee that a final agreement will be reached, as discussions are still ongoing. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 months ago      

South Africa’s Ramaphosa Seeks U.S. Trade Reset With Tesla and Starlink Deals

Using Elon Musks commercial endeavours as part of a trade strategy, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Washington to repair ties with the U

Using Elon Musks commercial endeavours as part of a trade strategy, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Washington to repair ties with the United States. As part of the strategy, Tesla will receive reduced charges in return for the construction of EV charging stations throughout South Africa. With the United States pressuring countries subject to tariffs to authorise satellite services, Starlink licensing is also anticipated to be debated. Ramaphosas visit comes amid efforts to renegotiate trade accords and guarantee dutyfree access for agricultural exports due to concerns over land reform policies and South Africas genocide case against Israel. On May 21, he will meet with Donald Trump to address more general bilateral matters. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 2 months ago