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AI Spending Across Tech Exceeds Government Budgets

In 2025, leading tech giants Meta, Amazon, Alphabet (Google), and Microsoft collectively invested $155 billion in AI-related infrastructure, exceeding the U.S. government’s combined budgets for educat...

Aug 11, 2025

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Google’s June 2025 Core Update Explained: What SEO Experts Need to Know

Rollout Timeline Google officially rolled out its June 2025 Core Update on June 30, 2025, and it is expected to complete within 2–3 weeks (around mid-July). This is Google's second major core update o...

Jul 15, 2025

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YouTube’s July 15, 2025 Update: Ending Monetization for Mass‑Produced & AI‑Generated Videos

What’s Changing & When Effective date: July 15, 2025 YouTube is updating its YouTube Partner Program (YPP) monetization rules to better define and curb “mass-produced” or “repetitive” videos—especiall...

Jul 11, 2025

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Microsoft Reassesses Data Center Expansion

Microsoft is pausing data center projects in the UK, US, and Indonesia to reassess its AI and cloud strategy. This move reflects the company's efforts to align its infrastructure with evolving technol...

Apr 5, 2025

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Microsoft, turning 50, dials up Copilot actions to stay in AI game

On its 50th anniversary, Microsoft unveiled enhancements to its AI assistant, Copilot. The assistant now offers more proactive and personalized support, including tailored reminders and task assistanc...

Apr 5, 2025

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Tech Hardware Giants Face Significant Tariff Impacts

U.S. computer hardware companies, notably Apple, Dell Technologies, and HP Inc., are confronting substantial financial challenges due to newly announced tariffs by President Donald Trump. These tariff...

Apr 4, 2025

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Apple and Amazon Delay Promised AI Upgrades for Siri and Alexa

Apple and Amazon have recently announced delays in the rollout of their anticipated AI enhancements for their respective voice assistants, Siri and Alexa. Despite significant hype from Apple and Ama...

Apr 4, 2025

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Onyx Steps in to Assist Businesses Transitioning from Microsoft Enterprise Networks

In early 2025, Microsoft transitioned its large enterprise clients from third-party resellers to a direct sales model, leaving many businesses without the independent guidance they previously relied u...

Mar 10, 2025

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Teleperformance rolls out AI software that ‘neutralizes’ Indian call agents’ accents

Teleperformance, the world's largest call center operator, has introduced an AI-driven accent translation technology developed by Sanas to neutralize the accents of its Indian customer service agents....

Mar 7, 2025

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Amazon Introduces 'Ocelot' Quantum Chip, Marking Its Entry into Quantum Computing

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has officially entered the quantum computing arena with the introduction of its new chip, named "Ocelot." This development signifies AWS's commitment to advancing quantum com...

Mar 6, 2025

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Meta Unveils Llama 3.2: A Free AI Model Enhancing Visual and Voice Interactions

Meta has announced Llama 3.2, its latest open-source AI model designed to facilitate visual and voice interactions, making AI more accessible to users. Llama 3.2 represents a significant advancement i...

Mar 5, 2025

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