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Google Maps Update Adds AI Conversational Search and Redesigned 3D Navigation
Google Maps update introduces Ask Maps, a Gemini-powered conversational search tool, and Immersive Navigation, a redesigned 3D driving interface rolling out in the U.S. and India from March 12, 2026.
Developer Reverse-Engineers Claude Generative UI and Builds Open-Source Terminal Implementation
Developer Michael Livs reverse-engineered Anthropic’s Claude generative UI feature, documenting the tool-call architecture, DOM injection method, and internal design guidelines — then built an open-source terminal implementation.
Microsoft Copilot Agents Drive Workplace Transformation Across Enterprises
Microsoft detailed the expansion of Copilot agents within Microsoft 365 on March 9, 2026, outlining how enterprises are deploying AI agents to automate complex workflows and drive operational transformation.
X Money Early Public Access Set to Launch Next Month, Musk Says
X Money is set to enter early public access next month, according to Elon Musk. The feature is part of X Corp.’s push to add payments to its social platform.
Claude for Excel and PowerPoint Gains Shared Context and Repeatable Workflow Skills
Anthropic updated its Claude for Excel and PowerPoint add-ins on March 11, 2026, adding shared context across both apps and a new Skills feature for repeatable workflows.
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Cursor Marketplace Adds 30+ New Plugins from Atlassian, GitLab, Datadog, and More
Cursor added more than 30 new plugins to its marketplace, including integrations from Atlassian, Datadog, GitLab, and PlanetScale, expanding AI agent capabilities across the development workflow.
AI Agents Guide: How Non-Technical Users Can Build Practical Workflows
Venture capitalist James Wang published a step-by-step guide on March 11, 2026, showing non-technical users how to build AI agent workflows using Projects, morning briefings, and a 38-subagent meeting pipeline.
Perplexity Personal Computer Brings AI Agents to Mac Mini Files
Perplexity Personal Computer allows AI agents to access files on a Mac mini by coordinating multiple AI models to complete user tasks. The product is currently available via waitlist only.
Cursor AI Startup in Talks for $50 Billion Valuation, Nearly Double Its Previous Worth
Cursor, the AI-powered coding tool, is in preliminary talks for a funding round at a $50 billion valuation — nearly double its November 2025 figure of $29.3 billion.
Speechmatics Launches Arabic-English Bilingual Model with First-Ever Medical Variant for MENA
Speechmatics has launched an Arabic-English bilingual model achieving 6.3% Word Error Rate on mixed-speech benchmarks, alongside the first Arabic-English bilingual medical model designed for clinical settings across MENA.
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Apple Smart Home Display Delayed to September as Siri AI Struggles Continue
Apple has delayed the launch of its J490 smart home display to September 2026, as the company’s revamped Siri AI assistant continues to face development setbacks.
AuditBoard Rebrand Optro: GRC Platform Adopts New Identity as AI Reshapes Risk Management
AuditBoard formally rebranded as Optro on March 10, 2026, signaling a strategic shift toward agentic AI-powered risk management. The announcement came during the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Great Audit Minds conference in Las Vegas.
Google Workspace CLI Launches with 100+ Skills for AI Agent Automation
Google has released a Rust-built command line interface for Workspace that crossed 10,000 GitHub stars in its first week. The tool offers over 100 downloadable skills for AI agent automation across Gmail, Drive, Slides, and more.
Yalla Group Revenues Hit Record AED 1.256 Billion in 2025 as Users Reach 44.8 Million
Yalla Group revenues hit a record AED 1.256 billion in 2025, with net income rising 10.4% and monthly active users reaching 44.8 million in Q4.
Google Play Store Adds Battery Drain Warnings for Android Apps
Google Play Store now shows battery drain warnings on app pages with high background activity, starting March 2026. The feature aims to help Android users make informed download decisions.
OpenAI Releases GPT-5.4 With Native Computer-Use Capabilities and Improved Reasoning
OpenAI released GPT-5.4 on February 12, 2026, introducing native computer-use capabilities and a 1-million-token context window. The model achieves an 83.0% win rate against industry professionals on the GDPval benchmark.
Software Escrow Saudi Arabia: How Organisations Can Move from Policy to Practice
Escode’s Middle East director outlines practical steps for organisations in Saudi Arabia to implement software escrow following the CST guideline, covering verification, governance, and SaaS considerations.
Loyalty Programs Ramadan 2026: GCC Market Set for Record Engagement as Spending Peaks
The GCC loyalty market is projected to reach $3.27 billion in 2025, with Ramadan 2026 expected to drive record engagement across retail, travel, and banking sectors.
Apple Launches MacBook Neo at SAR 2,799 Starting Price with A18 Pro Chip and 16-Hour Battery Life
Apple launched MacBook Neo on March 4, 2026, starting at $599, powered by the A18 Pro chip with up to 16 hours of battery life. The laptop goes on sale March 11.
Google Launches Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite for High-Volume Developer Workloads
Google launched Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite on March 3, 2026, offering developers a cost-efficient model priced at $0.25 per million input tokens with 2.5x faster response speeds than its predecessor.