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Apple Prepares iOS 18.4 for April Launch with Major Siri and AI Upgrades

With significant improvements to Siri and Apple Intelligence, Apple is preparing to release iOS 18.4 in April. Mark Gurman of Bloomberg reports that t

With significant improvements to Siri and Apple Intelligence, Apple is preparing to release iOS 18.4 in April. Mark Gurman of Bloomberg reports that the upgrade will make Siri more responsive and intuitive by introducing personal context, onscreen awareness, and enhanced app integration. Additionally, Apple Intelligence will support Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and other languages. Seven additional emojis, such as a fingerprint, a face with bags under the eyes, and a harp, will also be included in iOS 18.4. Expectations are high for Apples upcoming major update, which intends to improve user experience through greater integration across applications and devices and more intelligent AI, even if the beta cycle hasnt started yet. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 8 days ago      

DeepSeek Unveils JanusPro, an AI Image Model Rivaling DALLE 3 and Stable Diffusion

JanusPro, a sophisticated texttoimage model unveiled by Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, performs better than Stability AIs Stable Diffusion and OpenAIs D

JanusPro, a sophisticated texttoimage model unveiled by Chinese AI startup DeepSeek, performs better than Stability AIs Stable Diffusion and OpenAIs DALLE 3. With a 7billionparameter architecture and enhanced training methods, JanusPro improves image stability and detail using 72 million highquality simulated and realworld images. The models success comes after R1, DeepSeeks chatbot, rose to the top of the US App Stores free app ratings. The performance of JanusPro challenges wellknown firms like OpenAI and increases competition in AI image production. Tech markets have been affected by the revelation, as increased investor interest in upandcoming AI companies has caused stocks like Nvidia and Oracle to decline. DeepSeeks quick ascent indicates Chinas increasing impact on the global AI market. Read More..

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Microsoft Confirms Widespread Windows 11, 10 Audio Bug After January Update

Microsoft has confirmed that consumers who installed the January 2025 cumulative update are impacted by a broad audio fault in Windows 11 and 10. Alth

Microsoft has confirmed that consumers who installed the January 2025 cumulative update are impacted by a broad audio fault in Windows 11 and 10. Although it can interfere with other audio configurations, the problem mainly affects USBconnected DACs digitaltoanalogue converters, especially those that use USB 1.0 audio drivers. Microsoft advises customers to connect audio devices to their PCs to avoid using external DACs, as they have not yet released a remedy. This pervasive problem affects several Windows versions, including 24H2, 23H2, 22H2, and Windows 10. Rumour has it that changes to a fundamental component of the Windows codebase cause the problem, even as Microsoft strives to find a solution. There should be a remedy in a future update. Read More..

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Google Expands Deep Research AI Agent to Gemini Android App for Paid Users

Previously exclusively accessible online, Google is now integrating its Deep Research AI agent into the Gemini Android app. Deep Research, a research

Previously exclusively accessible online, Google is now integrating its Deep Research AI agent into the Gemini Android app. Deep Research, a research assistant introduced in December 2024, generates multistep research plans, conducts web searches, and generates comprehensive reports on intricate subjects. The functionality, which is currently exclusively accessible by paying Gemini customers, is being rolled out gradually and is accessible through the Gemini Advanced dropdown menu. It uses Gemini 1.5 Pro to analyse research papers, articles, trends, and future outlooks and supports 45 languages. Users can change the method at any point. Additionally, the AI agent creates thorough reports and does extra searches for context, enabling users to improve findings through followup prompts. Read More..

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World Economic Forum 2025 Concludes with Emphasis on Global Collaboration Amid Uncertainty

The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025, which included 500 sessions and over 3,000 leaders from 130 nations covering politics, economy, environm

The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2025, which included 500 sessions and over 3,000 leaders from 130 nations covering politics, economy, environment, and conflicts, ended with a call for cooperation in the face of global uncertainty. With five union ministers and two pavilions, India demonstrated a high level of participation. The subjects focus, "Collaboration for the Intelligent Age," was promoting global security, strengthening resilience, and opening up new technologies. WEF founder Klaus Schwab emphasised that it takes a group effort to shape the future. Calls for peace in conflict areas were part of the discussions, and prominent world leaders like US President Donald Trump, UN SecretaryGeneral Antonio Guterres, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made significant contributions by emphasising the value of cooperation, understanding, and hope in tackling global issues. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 9 days ago      

Ghana’s Central Bank Holds Interest Rate Steady at 27.00% Amid Rising Inflation

Following an increase in inflation last month, Ghanas central bank has kept its primary interest rate at 27.00% for the second consecutive meeting. Wi

Following an increase in inflation last month, Ghanas central bank has kept its primary interest rate at 27.00% for the second consecutive meeting. With the help of a $3 billion loan package from the International Monetary Fund, the West African country, which has defaulted on most of its external debt since December 2022, is slowly returning from the worst economic crisis in decades. Ernest Addison, governor of the Bank of Ghana, said that rising food costs, especially in the last quarter of the year, are the leading cause of the high inflation rate. With a two percentage point cushion, Ghanas consumer inflation hit 23.8% in December, the highest level in eight months and much beyond the central banks target of 8%. Read More..

B2B Tech News | 9 days ago      

Indian PM Modi Halts Privatization Efforts, Funds Struggling StateOwned Companies

Following unsuccessful privatisation attempts, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reversing his ambitious divestment plans by investing billions i

Following unsuccessful privatisation attempts, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reversing his ambitious divestment plans by investing billions in staterun companies that are suffering. The privatisation of nine stateowned enterprises was halted in January 2025 due to ministry resistance, and New Delhi announced approximately $1.5 billion in rescue packages for two of them. Following failed attempts to sell, helicopter operator Pawan Hans is one recipient of government funding, receiving $230 million for fleet modernisation. The government is also dealing with other companies financial difficulties, like Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd. Only three sales have been completed since the policys introduction four years ago, indicating a substantial shift in the governments economic strategy. This move reflects growing political pressure and difficulties in accomplishing privatisation aims. Read More..

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UMG and Spotify Forge MultiYear Agreement to Revolutionize Music Streaming

A multiyear partnership for recorded music and music publishing has been announced by Spotify and Universal Music Group UMG. Spotifys product range in

A multiyear partnership for recorded music and music publishing has been announced by Spotify and Universal Music Group UMG. Spotifys product range in the United States and several other countries is covered by the direct license established by this new publishing deal between UMG and Spotify. By adding additional premium subscription levels, combining music with nonmusic content, and growing the audio and visual content catalogue, the collaboration seeks to improve services for artists, songwriters, and consumers. Daniel Ek, CEO of Spotify, highlighted that this partnership will encourage ongoing innovation, increasing the appeal of music subscriptions to a larger demographic. In light of these changes, Spotify recently increased the cost of its U.S. plans and reduced marketing and workforce to increase profitability. Read More..

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