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Android users can now rejoice as Google Maps introduces an accelerated voice input feature.

Roblox, the platform known for its social metaverse experiences, steps into the world of virtual reality (VR) as it launches an open beta on Meta’s Quest VR headsets. While still in the developmental phase, users can now take their Roblox experiences to a new level of immersion.

No-code mobile website builder Universe revolutionizes digital creation with its AI-infused architect, GUS, launching in beta. GUS aims to empower end-users to construct custom websites seamlessly from their iOS gadgets.

Instagram founders' latest venture Artifact, bolsters its personalised news app with an AI-backed text-to-speech feature. In collaboration with Speechify, Artifact's new feature includes a myriad of natural tones, celebrity voices and customisable accents for users.

Sources have unveiled that Microsoft's LinkedIn is working on an AI-facilitated tool trailed as 'LinkedIn Coach.'

WhatsApp has introduced an innovative feature to the messaging scene, end-to-end encrypted short video messaging. The feature is set to improve communication, replacing the conventional text and voice messages and bringing a new layer of interactivity in chats.

Microsoft's Bing search engine finally steps into the future with a new dark mode feature for an enhanced user experience.

Samsung Electronics pursues production cut in memory chips, shifting its focus to high-performance memory chips amid the AI boom.

Adobe continues to innovate, unveiling a notable AI-infused feature known as Generative Expand.

Tinkerstellar, a Python tutorial app previously designed solely for iPad, now expands its reach to iPhone devices, enhancing Python enthusiasts' learning experience.

Amazon QuickSight, the tech giant's business intelligence tool, is set to witness an AI-driven enhancement.

Linktree, a renowned link-in-bio enterprise, is upgrading its capabilities with a valuable new feature; enabling users to blend their Threads account into their profile. This timely response to Twitter's recent shift to 'X' is set to enhance user interaction and engagement across social media platforms.

Google is set to increase scrutiny and encourage adaptation for apps on the Google Play that fully comply with full-screen support on Android tablets and foldable smartphones. The change emphasizes high-quality technical performance and a seamless user experience across a range of device screens.

Amazon broadens its healthcare services, introducing AWS HealthScribe, an AI-fuelled transcription and analysis tool designed for clinicians, and HealthImaging, focused on streamlining the storage and analysis of medical imaging data. These breakthroughs reflect the ongoing advancements in AI-driven healthcare solutions.

In an exemplary advancement in the AI space, Stability AI presents Stable Diffusion XL 1.0, the top-of-the-line image-generating model. This innovative model offers superior color vibrancy, contrast, and lighting, pushing boundaries in AI-based image generation.

Graft is set to democratize the field of AI application development with its pioneering platform, aimed at providing smaller businesses access to AI technologies.

Overture Maps Foundation, a collaborative initiative by Meta, Microsoft, Amazon and TomTom, levels the playing field against Google and Apple Maps, with the unveiling of their first open map dataset. This newly available data allows third-party creators to craft their personal global mapping or navigation tools.

Emerging startup Protect AI, dedicated to enhancing the security parameters of AI systems, has announced raising $35M in a series A round, driving their total funds to $48.5M.

Meta's Threads application steps up its game with the rollout of the Following feed feature, among other enhancements. The newly released updates promise to enrich user experience and cater to their specific needs more effectively.

OpenAI has introduced its ChatGPT for Android app to several countries, with more to follow. The mobile-optimized interface interfaces with ChatGPT in ways similar to conventional messaging apps. Users can use ChatGPT Plus as in-app purchase for further enhanced experience.

Planview's latest initiative, Digital Product Insights, employs AI and agile planning to deliver value stream management, breaking down operational barriers and offering a unified overview of key metrics and business insights.

With the Vision Pro AR headset set for an early 2024 launch, Apple is embarking on a development kit program, leasing these kits to eligible applicants. These kits offer technical support and guidance, as well as the hardware of the headset itself.

As the wave of AI infiltrates the home décor industry, Wayfair debuts its new app Decorify. Utilising a generative AI model, it enables users to remodel their interior spaces virtually, creating photorealistic 'shoppable' images.

WhatsApp adds to its global repute by expanding its Channels feature for broadcasting. The feature now extends to seven more nations including Egypt, Ukraine, Kenya, and others. Channels aim to improve connectivity and ensure updates from NGOs, authorities, and more.