April 29, 2025 • By Roland Hutchinson

Apple has released iOS 18.5 developer beta 4, focusing on performance, stability, and battery life. This update is part of a comprehensive ecosystem update, including iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, homeOS, VisionOS, and macOS. The beta is available for developers, with public beta testers gaining access within 24-48 hours. Improvements include faster app launches, smoother navigation, and better energy efficiency. Although no major new features are introduced, subtle updates provide insight into potential future changes. The release candidate is expected on May 5, 2025, with the general public release likely on May 12, 2025. This update demonstrates Apple's commitment to enhancing the user experience and polishing its software ahead of the final release.

April 29, 2025 • By Ali Salman

Apple's Vision Pro headset has not sold well due to its high price. The company is working on a cheaper version, called Vision Air, to boost sales. According to analyst Mark Gurman, Vision Air will be released by the end of this year or in the first half of 2026. The new headset is expected to be a lighter and more affordable alternative to the Vision Pro, with a price competitive with Meta's offerings. However, the exact pricing is unclear, with speculations suggesting it may be above $1,500. Apple's goal is to make a dent in the industry with the Vision Air, and its development is in full flow.

April 29, 2025 • By Sourabh

The article discusses how AI is revolutionizing brand storytelling in 2025. With tools like GPT-4 and Sora, brands can create hyper-personalized, scalable, and data-driven content. AI enables marketers to produce immersive narratives, brainstorm ideas, and visualize content faster. It also allows for predictive storytelling, where customer journeys are mapped in advance and content is served proactively. Brands like Nike, Coca-Cola, and L'Oréal have used AI to develop personalized stories, combining customer data and motivational messaging. However, brands must navigate ethical concerns, such as misuse of synthetic media or over-personalization. To ensure ethical AI use, brands must maintain authenticity and transparency. As AI continues to evolve, it will define brand storytelling, making narratives adaptive, responsive, and alive. The most successful brands will be those that embrace AI-generated content and hyper-personalized storytelling, using tools like Sora and GPT-4 to enhance human creativity.

April 29, 2025 • By Julian Horsey

Palmer Luckey, founder of Anduril, discusses how AI-driven defense systems can reshape modern warfare. He believes this "AI arsenal" could prevent World War III. The global semiconductor supply chain, with Taiwan at its center, is crucial, and a disruption could trigger economic instability. The US defense sector faces scrutiny for its outdated technologies, while China has rapidly expanded its military capabilities. AI and autonomous systems can bridge the gap, allowing nations to counter sophisticated threats without requiring equivalent resources. The primary goal of integrating AI into defense strategies is deterrence, making aggression costly for adversaries. However, ethical considerations must be integrated into the development and deployment of AI systems to ensure responsible use and minimize collateral damage. By investing in innovation and leading in AI, democratic nations can uphold shared values and prevent authoritarian regimes from gaining a technological edge.

April 29, 2025 • By Umesh Kumar Sharma, Forbes Councils Member, Umesh Kumar Sharma, Forbes Councils Member https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/people/umeshkumarsharma/

The article discusses the transformative power of digital twins in supply chain management. Digital twins are virtual replicas of physical assets, processes, and systems that leverage real-time data, AI, and predictive analytics to optimize operations. They provide a dynamic, data-driven approach to help businesses anticipate disruptions, streamline logistics, and improve overall performance. According to McKinsey, digital-twin technologies can drive a revenue increase of up to 10%, accelerate time to market by as much as 50%, and improve product quality by up to 25%. The adoption of digital twins is revolutionizing supply chain efficiency by offering unprecedented visibility and predictive capabilities. Digital twins can track inventory levels, production schedules, and logistics operations in real-time, allowing businesses to quickly identify and resolve bottlenecks. Predictive analytics plays a crucial role in forecasting demand fluctuations, potential supply chain delays, and equipment failures, enabling companies to implement proactive strategies. The fusion of AI and digital twins is driving even greater advancements in supply chain management. AI-powered demand forecasting models analyze historical data alongside external market trends to improve prediction accuracy, aligning production and inventory strategies more effectively. Digital twins are also being used in various industries, such as automotive, warehouse management, logistics, healthcare, and aerospace and defense. However, the adoption of digital twins presents several challenges, including high initial investment, integration of diverse data sources, cybersecurity risks, and workforce training and change management. As emerging technologies continue to advance, digital twins will become even more integral to supply chain operations, enabling organizations to transform their supply chains into agile, data-driven ecosystems ready for the challenges of tomorrow.

April 29, 2025 • By Research and Markets

The "Online Gambling - Market Share Analysis, Industry Trends & Statistics, Growth Forecasts (2025-2030)" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com. The online gambling market is expected to grow from $103 billion in 2025 to $169.22 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 10.44%. Increasing internet penetration, smartphone usage, and convenient payment options are driving the industry. The market is highly fragmented, with major players like Bet365, Entain PLC, and Kindred Group PLC competing on factors like offerings, quality, and user experience. North America is the fastest-growing market, with the US and Canada expected to drive growth due to increasing regularization of online gambling. Technological advancements like AR and VR are also expected to increase player engagement. The report covers market dynamics, segmentation, and competitive landscape, providing insights into the industry's trends and future opportunities.

April 29, 2025 • By Shannon Carroll

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is set to report its first-quarter 2025 earnings. Analysts are cautiously optimistic, expecting an 11% increase in earnings per share to $5.21 and a 13% rise in revenue to $41.2 billion. However, recent estimate revisions suggest caution, and investors will be watching for signs of ad-revenue turmoil and overspending. Key areas to watch include advertising revenue, particularly from China-based advertisers, and the company's generative AI initiatives, including its open-source Llama family of large-language models. Meta's Reality Labs division, which has been a financial drag, and the company's capital expenditures, expected to remain at $60-65 billion for 2025, will also be closely monitored. Additionally, the company's antitrust challenges, including a potential spin-off of Instagram and WhatsApp, will be a factor in evaluating its long-term risk profile. Despite some bullishness from analysts, others have expressed caution, warning of downward revisions to full-year earnings and rising capital expenditures.

April 29, 2025 • By Scholarly Pursuit

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April 29, 2025 • By CMI MARKET RESEARCH PRIVATE LIMITED

A new research report by Custom Market Insights titled "K12 Education Market Size, Trends and Insights" has been published. The report states that the global K12 education market size was valued at approximately $153.39 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $172.03 billion in 2025, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.47% from 2025 to 2034, reaching $732.94 billion by 2034. The market growth is driven by the adoption of digital learning technologies, education infrastructure investments, and integration of EdTech solutions. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market, including regional analysis, key players, and growth factors. It is available for purchase on the Custom Market Insights website.

April 29, 2025 • By South China Morning Post

DreamSmart Group, owned by Chinese auto giant Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, will soon enable mobile payments via smart glasses. The company is working with Chinese fintech giant Ant Group to allow AI smart glass users to make payments on its StarV Air2 eyewear, available in the third quarter. This feature will allow users to complete payments by tapping a button and confirming via voice command. DreamSmart's AI glasses currently offer real-time translation, navigation, and a teleprompter. The company plans to launch a new model with a camera, enabling features like AI object recognition, and will expand its sales to Southeast Asia, Europe, and North America. Global smart glass shipments surged 210% in 2024, and the market is expected to see increased competition among vendors.

April 29, 2025 • By Research and Markets

A report on "Active and Passive Protection Systems for Land Vehicles" forecasts the market to 2033. The modern battlefield has increased in intensity, with various threats contributing to high attrition rates and lethality. Protecting troops and assets is crucial, and active and passive protection systems are vital in this aspect. Despite technological challenges, the market is expected to grow due to lessons learned from recent conflicts. The report covers developments in active and passive protection systems, technologies, and market trends, including key competitors and drivers. It also analyzes the market by region, platform, and protection system, providing insights into the future of land vehicle protection.

April 29, 2025 • By MarketBeat News

Geode Capital Management LLC increased its holdings in Vuzix Co. (NASDAQ:VUZI) by 7.8% during the 4th quarter, owning 725,827 shares worth $2,860,000. Other institutional investors, including Sprott Inc., Kellett Wealth Advisors LLC, and Stonebridge Financial Group LLC, also purchased new positions in Vuzix during the quarter. Currently, 35.87% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and institutional investors. Vuzix Co. designs and markets smart glasses and augmented reality technologies for various markets, with a market cap of $148.67 million and a price-to-earnings ratio of -1.57.

April 29, 2025 • By Emily Burns

The founder and CEO of Perfect Corp has navigated changes in the AI landscape, which have accelerated from gradual to rapid.

April 28, 2025 • By Denise Brehm | MIT Morningside Academy for Design

Alexander Htet Kyaw, an MIT MAD Fellow, is a graduate student pursuing dual master's degrees in architectural studies and electrical engineering. He combines technologies like AI, AR, and robotics to create human-AI workflows that interact with the built environment. One of his innovations, Curator AI, streamlines online furniture shopping by providing context-aware product recommendations using AI and AR. The platform uses AR to take room dimensions and users can speak to the software to describe desired furnishings. Kyaw and his team won $26,000 in the MIT AI Conference's hackathon for Curator AI. Another project, Estimate, uses AR and object-recognition AI to generate detailed cost estimates for renovations and paint jobs. Kyaw's work also includes Unlog, a software that maps building component dimensions using gesture recognition, and a system that integrates physics simulation, gesture recognition, and AR to design active bending structures with bamboo poles. Kyaw has founded BendShelters to build prefabricated, modular bamboo shelters for refugees in Myanmar. His work has been recognized by MIT Sandbox and the Amazon Robotics' Prize for Social Good. Kyaw is collaborating with Professor Neil Gershenfeld to create a workflow that builds objects in an accessible and sustainable way using speech recognition, 3D generative AI, and robotic arms. He aims to design systems that enable natural interactions between humans, machines, and the environment.

April 28, 2025 • By Fahad Saleem

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April 28, 2025 • By Aleksandra Bal, Contributor, Aleksandra Bal, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/aleksandrabal/

The article discusses the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in product classification for tax purposes. Product classification is a crucial task that ensures the right tax rates, duties, and exemptions are applied to goods and services. However, it can be a complex and nuanced process, prone to human error. AI systems can analyze vast amounts of product data to suggest accurate tax classifications, but they may struggle with subtle, context-dependent reasoning. Recent studies have shown that AI can process millions of data points, but it still struggles with ambiguous or domain-specific product categories. While AI can automate routine tasks, it cannot replace human expertise in complex legal interpretations. The future of product classification is likely to involve collaboration between humans and machines, with AI handling volume and humans handling nuance. The article also raises the question of whether the complexity of tax classification systems is the root of the problem. Simplifying and standardizing these systems could reduce the need for technological aids. Ultimately, the article concludes that AI can be a valuable tool in product classification, but it should be used in conjunction with human expertise and judgment.

April 28, 2025 • By Andrew Williams, Contributor, Andrew Williams, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewwilliams/

According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is working on smart glasses, codenamed "N50", but they are not close to being ready. The initial version will be similar to Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses, with no in-vision display and audio-based interaction. The glasses will use a camera and AI chat interface to analyze the surroundings and provide information. However, Apple is facing delays and privacy concerns, which may impact the product's attractiveness, especially since Meta is already working on more advanced smart glasses with a display. Apple's AI technology, Apple Intelligence, has also been delayed, with the next-generation Siri not expected until 2026.

April 28, 2025 • By J.R. Zambrano

The upcoming Starfinder 2E Galaxy Guide is set to release soon, offering tools for GMs to explore various campaign types. A preview of the guide reveals the "High-Tech Adventures" campaign type, which focuses on magitech and high-octane adventure. The guide will provide tools for different modes of play, including Encounter, Exploration, and Downtime, as well as new planets and hotspots. It will also feature classes like the technomancer and mechanic, and allow for characters with cybernetic enhancements. The Galaxy Guide will be available at Gen Con 2025, and is expected to offer a range of new content, including new gods, mysteries, and genres to investigate.