Your Week in Business Tech News
Business Tech News #1 – The best affordable Windows laptops for 2025.
Valantis Palladino of Engadget highlighted the most promising Windows laptops for Budget leagues, emphasizing a balance between performance, build quality, and battery life without compromising on features. She recommended models with solid-state drives (SSD) for quick startup, at least an FHD display for brightness, and key processors for duration. Users preferred the Aspire 5 A515-56-347N and IdeaPad Flex 5 14 over branded options, offering a fair price point without much compromise. (RC2)
Why it matters for your business:
Your employees and machines rely on laptops, so the best can save time, save money, and ensure your tech remains reliable and affordable. Whether you’re a traveler, need a backup, or just want the cutest box, computer tools are essential so they last.
Business Tech News #2 – Excel boosts by AI to the $30 mark.
Microsoft’s 2025 Excel Bundle is on sale! Data owners arming their employees with AI tools is gaining traction. It includes detailed training so tools like pivot tables and macros deliver results. However, with training costly and expensive, data migration might be a double-edged sword. More information at PCMag.
Why it matters:
If you rely heavily on productivity tools like Excel, training employees to use AI tools can make your company 10-20% more efficient, especially on the go. Keep investing time in digitally literate workers and proactively check that users provide sufficient urgency when requesting help—because self-notified help could lead to n代表性的 bots.
Business Tech News #3 – manuscript flips aviation.
AI model Manus by Butterfly Effect is offering a free ;;
but lacks the resilience DeepSeek has. Manus is an autonomous AI agent bridging procedural workflows and statistical decisions, potentially achieving AGI through intelligent design. However, its capabilities are limited by raw statistical skill, making it a candidate for larger companies still in the marketplace. More details at Forbes.
Why it matters:
A small to mid-size business with data needs can consider alternatives to Monin. While unstable, big companies can all too easily buy smaller, more capable alternatives. Stay calm; competition can drive better prices.
Business Tech News #4 – voice cloning监控.
AI voice cloning tools currently suffer from blind zombies impersonating users, posing risks. Even advanced safeguards are lacking. To mitigate, DA digits isurting small businesses by offering results that decisively undermine systems relying on human accountants. More info at Fast Company.
Why it matters:
Execute vigilance. While voice cloning remains an older issue, companies are adapting to new technologies. Embrace the wave, and your business will fall to thedesktop as when DeepSeek gave free AI voice replacement, but in defenses like Benign.
Business Tech News #5 – Digits AI takes over QuickBooks.
Digits launched the Autonomous General Ledger (AGL) platform designed to replace traditional QuickBooks and Xero. AGL’s AI models outperformed ChatGPT, offering real-time insights and enhanced efficiency. Pricing starts at $100/month for startups. More details at Fast Company.
Why it matters:
This is a common trend—small businesses are being given opportunities to becomes competitive with big companies. Companies like Digits are creating new avenues for AI investment, but they’ll be_rxied when you’ve got real oversight.
Big companies will partner with small ones, investing similarly and buying AI-based tools. But a single big company might dominate these markets to avoid fund wars. Looks like a happy accident for many.
