Mercedes-Benz Launches MB.OS Operating System for a Smarter Driving Experience


Mercedes-Benz (China) Investment Co., Ltd. has recently signed a strategic cooperation memorandum with Beijing Volcano Engine Technology Co., Ltd., announcing in-depth collaboration and exploration in the fields of large models, generative artificial intelligence, and big data technology. This strategic partnership marks a further acceleration of Mercedes-Benz's digital innovation in China, aiming to enhance the smart cockpit experience through AI technology and provide Chinese customers with a more convenient and personalized digital luxury experience.
Mercedes-Benz will unveil the MBUX Virtual Assistant, integrated with artificial intelligence technology, at CES 2024, providing drivers with a personalized control and interaction experience. The new virtual assistant uses natural language interaction, allowing drivers to communicate with their vehicles in a human-like manner. This technology will be gradually applied to Mercedes-Benz's passenger car lineup, defining the future of digital luxury experience. The MBUX Virtual Assistant is regarded as the next generation of Mercedes-Benz's multimedia system, aiming to deliver unprecedented personalized services. Mercedes-Benz stated that the launch of this feature is a step towards achieving a smart MBUX virtual assistant.
At Apsara Conference 2026, Shokz debuted its first AI earphones OpenFit2AI, launching "AI Lab" with Guangfan Technology, showcasing Qwen large model integration in audio wearables. Featuring long-duration recording and intelligent capabilities, it marks Shokz's entry into smart audio.....
Anthropic officially made Claude Opus 5.5 the default Opus model in Claude Code v2.1.280, confirming the surprise launch. The new flagship supports 1M token context, priced at $4/M input, $20/M output, and $0.20/M cache read, matching leaked beta pricing.....
Volcano Engine introduces Draft mode for Seedance2.5 API: generate low-cost 480P drafts to check scene, composition, motion, dialogue/audio and pacing; after refining prompts and assets, generate 1080P final via draft ID. Model reuses prompts, refs, seed, ratio, duration for consistency.....