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Microsoft Unifies Consumer and Business Copilot Teams in Major Reorganization
Microsoft is merging its consumer and commercial Copilot teams under a single leadership structure. The move aims to create a unified product experience as the company works to boost adoption against rivals like ChatGPT and Gemini.
OpenAI Releases GPT-5.4 mini and nano: Faster Small Models for High-Volume Workloads
OpenAI released GPT-5.4 mini and GPT-5.4 nano on March 9, 2026, offering faster and cheaper alternatives to the full GPT-5.4 model. GPT-5.4 mini runs more than 2x faster than GPT-5 mini and costs $0.75 per 1M input tokens.
SalamAir Signs eSIM and e-Visa Partnership with UK-Based Arcube
SalamAir has partnered with UK-based Arcube to offer eSIM and e-Visa services to passengers, expanding its digital travel offerings beyond the flight.
Fractal Launches LLM Studio, an Enterprise Platform for Domain-Specific AI Models
Fractal has launched LLM Studio, an enterprise platform for building and operating domain-specific language models using NVIDIA NeMo and NIM microservices. The platform was showcased at NVIDIA GTC 2026 in California.
LG webOS Launches Ramadan and Eid Streaming Promotions Across the GCC
LG webOS has launched Ramadan and Eid streaming promotions across the GCC, offering free and discounted access to WATCH IT, OSN+, iQIYI, MBC SHAHID, and Yango Play for Smart TV users.
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AWS Transform Mainframe Modernization Relies on AI and COBOL Experts, Executive Says
AWS Transform is accelerating mainframe modernization using AI, but VP Asa Kalavade says COBOL experts remain essential for validating translated code and defining transformation scope.
Manus Desktop App Launches My Computer Feature, Bringing AI Agents to Local Machines
Manus has launched My Computer, a feature within its Desktop app that lets an AI agent execute commands and manage files directly on a user’s local machine. The feature is available now for macOS and Windows.
Mistral Small 4 Unifies Reasoning, Multimodal, and Coding in One Open-Source Model
Mistral AI has released Mistral Small 4, an open-source model combining reasoning, multimodal, and coding capabilities under the Apache 2.0 license. The model delivers a 40% reduction in completion time and three times more throughput than its predecessor.
GoHighLevel Platform Consolidates Marketing Agency Tools Into One Subscription
GoHighLevel combines CRM, email, SMS, funnels, scheduling, and AI automation into one subscription starting at $97 per month, targeting marketing agencies managing multiple clients.
Nvidia Plans Open-Source AI Agent Platform Launch
Nvidia is preparing to launch an open-source platform for AI agents, according to sources familiar with the company’s plans. The move extends Nvidia’s strategy beyond hardware into AI software infrastructure.
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A technical analysis published March 14, 2026 argues that Model Context Protocol remains the right architectural choice for enterprise AI agent deployments, despite growing CLI advocacy online.
LinkedIn Deploys LLM-Powered Ranking System to Personalize Feed for 1.3 Billion Users
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Anthropic Doubles Claude Usage Limits During Off-Peak Hours in Limited-Time Promotion
Anthropic is doubling Claude usage limits during off-peak hours from March 13 to March 27, 2026, for Free, Pro, Max, and Team plan users with no action required.
Ollama Cloud Upgrades to NVIDIA B300 Hardware for Kimi K2.5 and GLM-5 Models
Ollama cloud now runs on NVIDIA B300 data center hardware, boosting performance for Kimi K2.5 and GLM-5 models with faster throughput and fixed-price subscription tiers.
WhatsApp Launches Parent-Managed Accounts for Pre-Teens with PIN Controls and Activity Alerts
WhatsApp has begun rolling out parent-managed accounts for children under 13, giving parents PIN-protected controls over contacts, groups, and activity alerts while preserving end-to-end encryption.
Genspark AI Workspace 3.0 Launches with AI Employee Feature and $385M Series B Extension
Genspark launched AI Workspace 3.0 on March 12, 2026, introducing an AI employee called Genspark Claw and extending its Series B to $385 million after reaching a $200M annual run rate.
Google Maps Launches Ask Maps and Immersive Navigation Powered by Gemini
Google Maps launched Ask Maps and Immersive Navigation on March 12, 2026, integrating Gemini AI models to enable conversational search and a redesigned 3D driving experience.
Apple Cuts App Store Fees in China to 25% Amid Regulatory Pressure
Apple reduced its App Store commission in China from 30% to 25%, effective 15 March 2026, following a regulatory investigation by Chinese authorities into the company’s fee practices.