Microsoft Unveils DragonV2.1: AI Speech Synthesis Gets More Natural with 12.8% WER Drop and 100+ Language Support
July 31, 2025 – In a recent blog post, tech media outlet NeoWin unveiled that Microsoft has rolled out its DragonV2.1Neural Zero-Shot Learning model. This innovative text-to-speech (TTS) model stands out for its ability to generate highly natural and expressive voices using just a minimal amount of data, and it supports an impressive range of…
BMW Group’s H1 2025 Net Profit Plummets 29% to €4 Billion
July 31, 2025 – BMW Group has just released its financial results for the first half of 2025, revealing a mixed performance. The German automotive giant reported sales revenue of €67.7 billion in the first six months of the year, marking an 8% decline compared to the same period last year. Net profit after tax…
OpenAI Unveils Stargate Norway: 100,000 GPUs Set for Deployment Next Year in Europe’s First AI Data Center
July 31, 2025 – OpenAI, in collaboration with its partners Nscale and Aker, has unveiled plans to establish the Stargate Norway data center project in Norway. This marks OpenAI’s inaugural AI data center initiative in Europe and its second non – U.S. sovereign AI facility under the OpenAI for Countries program, following the one in…
GM Alerts U.S. Drivers: No Warranty Coverage for Faults from Missed OTA Updates
July 31, 2025 – According to a report from GM Authority on the 27th, General Motors (GM) is stepping up its digital transformation efforts, with a key focus on the new-generation electronic architecture known as Global B, also branded as the “Vehicle Intelligence Platform (VIP).” This system enables GM vehicles to receive over-the-air (OTA) updates,…
Mercedes-Benz Halts U.S. Orders for EQS/EQE EVs Amid Market Uncertainty
July 31, 2025 – German luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz has quietly halted new orders for several of its popular electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S. market, citing shifting demand dynamics. According to a report by Automotive News, the company has discontinued accepting reservations for its electric EQS sedan, EQS SUV, EQE sedan, and EQE SUV, leaving…
Microsoft Appoints Johnson Qing to Lead Partner Business in Greater China Region
July 31, 2025 – Last week, Microsoft made a significant announcement regarding its leadership in the Greater China region. The tech giant has appointed Johnson Qing, also known as Qing Xuehui, as its new Chief Partner Officer for Greater China. In this crucial role, Qing will be in charge of overseeing the enterprise ecosystem strategy…
Maserati Quattroporte to Embrace Plug – in Hybrid, Pure Electric Launch Postponed
July 31, 2025 – According to a recent report from Autocar, Maserati is seriously evaluating the introduction of plug – in hybrid powertrains into its vehicle lineup as a transitional step from traditional fuel – powered cars to fully electric vehicles. The new – generation plug – in hybrid version of the Quattroporte sedan is…
Arm’s Bold Leap: From IP Licensing to Physical Chip Manufacturing with First Self – Developed Chip Investment
July 31, 2025 – Today, Arm unveiled its financial results for the first quarter of the 2026 fiscal year, which ended on June 30, 2025. Alongside these figures, the company disclosed its strategic plan to allocate a portion of its profits towards the development of its own chips and other components. In an interview with…
Wedbush Analysts: Apple’s AI Conundrum Unresolved, Cook Urged to Splurge on Perplexity
July 31, 2025 – As Apple prepares to release its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 later today, analysts from Wedbush have shared their insights and predictions. While they expect the tech giant to show an overall strong performance, they believe there’s still untapped potential within the company. Wall Street analysts generally…
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold7 Clinches Thinnest Foldable Title After Rigorous KCEA Evaluation
July 31, 2025 – In the highly competitive realm of foldable smartphones, device thickness has emerged as a key battleground for manufacturers. A recent independent study by the Korean Consumer-Centered Enterprise Association (KCEA) has sparked fresh debate by revealing new insights into the world’s thinnest large-format foldable devices. Contrary to initial manufacturer claims, KCEA’s comprehensive…