The artificial intelligence company behind GPT-4, the world’s most powerful language model, is opening up its technology to a wider audience. OpenAI is launching the GPT Store, a platform where users can browse, create, and share custom GPT models for various applications. The GPT Store aims to democratize access to natural language generation and foster…
Pakistan automobile sales hit by multiple factors in Dec’23, PAMA reports
KARACHI: The Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) released its monthly data for Dec’23, revealing a dismal performance of the automotive industry. According to PAMA, the total sales of passenger vehicles dropped to 5.8K units, showing a 10% decrease from the previous month and a massive 66% decline from the same month last year. The first…
Kalamazoo Resources appoints Dr Luke Mortimer as new CEO to lead exploration projects
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Kalamazoo Resources Limited (ASX: KZR), a company with major gold and lithium assets in Australia, has announced the appointment of Dr Luke Mortimer as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 11 January 2024. Dr Mortimer has been with Kalamazoo since 2019 as Exploration Manager, and has been instrumental in expanding the company’s exploration…
Green Critical Minerals appoints Clinton Booth as new CEO
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Green Critical Minerals (ASX: GCM), a company focused on developing green energy projects, has announced the appointment of Mr Clinton Booth as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr Booth has over 20 years of experience in the mining and energy sectors, having worked in various senior roles at Pioneer Lithium Limited, Fortescue…
FCA pauses motor finance complaints amid legal dispute
LONDON: The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced a temporary pause on the deadline for motor finance firms to respond to customer complaints about commission arrangements. The pause will last for 37 weeks, or about nine months, starting from today. The FCA said the move was necessary to avoid “disorderly, inconsistent and inefficient outcomes” for…
LondonMetric Property to acquire LXi REIT in a £1.9 billion deal
LONDON: LondonMetric Property and LXi REIT have reached agreement on the terms of a recommended all-share merger. The terms of a proposed all-share merger between LondonMetric Property and LXi REIT have been agreed upon. As per the agreement, LondonMetric Property will take over all the existing and future ordinary shares of LXi at a ratio…
Informa Plc and TechTarget join forces to create New TechTarget, a US-listed B2B data giant
LONDON, UK: Informa Plc, a UK-based information services company, has announced a deal to merge its digital businesses with TechTarget, a US-based provider of data-driven B2B products for the technology sector. The deal will create a new entity called New TechTarget, which will be listed on the Nasdaq stock exchange and have a majority ownership…
Al Moammar Information Systems to invest 40 million riyals in AI sector
RIYADH: Al Moammar Information Systems Company, a leading provider of IT solutions and services in Saudi Arabia, has decided to allocate 40 million Saudi riyals ($10.7 million) to create an investment portfolio that will target international companies in the field of artificial intelligence (AI). The company said in a statement that the Board of Directors…
Lenovo unveils self-powered mouse and keyboard at CES 2024
At the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 in Las Vegas, Lenovo has revealed a new concept for a mouse and keyboard combo that does not require any external power source. The Mechanical Energy Harvesting Combo, as it is called, uses the motion of typing and solar energy to generate electricity for both devices. The mouse…
Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid hands-on: A laptop and a tablet in one
Lenovo has unveiled a new product that aims to combine the best of both worlds: a Windows 2-in-1 laptop that turns into a fully-fledged Android tablet when you detach the screen. The Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 5 Hybrid is a mouthful of a name, but it’s also a fascinating device that offers a lot of…
Zenbook Duo (2024): A dual-screen laptop with a detachable keyboard
Asus has been experimenting with dual-screen laptops for a while, and its latest offering is the Zenbook Duo (2024), a 14-inch laptop with two OLED touchscreens and a detachable keyboard. The Zenbook Duo is a unique device that aims to offer more productivity and creativity options for users who want to multitask and work on…
PayPal appoints Simon Bladon as new UK CEO
PayPal, the leading payments company, has announced the appointment of Simon Bladon as its new UK CEO. He is the former managing director of customer and digital at Barclays, where he worked for more than two decades. According to a repot, Bladon joined Barclays in 2004 as the head of legal for EMEA and later…