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NASA Leadership Shakeup & Budget Cuts, Massive ASUS Router Backdoor Alert, AI’s Rapid Evolution, and Ongoing Antitrust Battles: Weekly Tech Roundup

Sam Greenwood

This week in the tech world was marked by significant developments across various fronts. Leadership uncertainties and budgetary concerns cast a shadow over NASA, while a critical cybersecurity alert put thousands of ASUS router users on notice. The artificial intelligence landscape continued its dynamic evolution, with major players like OpenAI and Anthropic making headlines for new capabilities and policy engagements, alongside a notable AI content deal between Amazon and The New York Times. Antitrust scrutiny remained a persistent theme, highlighted by Meta’s ongoing trial and new U.S. restrictions on technology sales to China. In the software realm, the popular Arc browser announced a surprising halt to its development, and regulators on both sides of the Atlantic advanced new rules aimed at bolstering online safety and platform accountability.

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Beyond AI and XR: Key Innovations from Google I/O 2025

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA (Reporting from Toronto, ON) – May 26, 2025 – While artificial intelligence and the new Android XR platform took center stage at Google I/O 2025, the developer conference also delivered a host of other notable advancements. These include the futuristic Google Beam telepresence system, significant design and AI upgrades across the Android ecosystem, and new intelligent features for widely used applications like Gmail and Google Docs. Google Beam: “3D FaceTime” Nears Reality Google unveiled Google Beam, an AI-first video communication platform born from its “Project Starline” research. Beam aims to create a highly realistic sense of co-presence … Continue reading Beyond AI and XR: Key Innovations from Google I/O 2025

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Google I/O 2025 Recap: AI Unleashed, XR Horizons Broaden, and a Smarter Ecosystem Emerges

Sam Greenwood

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA – May 26, 2025 – Google’s annual I/O developer conference concluded today, painting a vivid picture of a future deeply intertwined with artificial intelligence and immersive experiences. The event showcased a sweeping array of innovations, from foundational AI model breakthroughs and a radical new vision for Google Search, to the official launch of the Android XR platform and significant enhancements across the entire Android ecosystem. Here’s a consolidated look at the major developments from Google I/O 2025, with links to our detailed coverage: The AI Revolution Accelerates Google I/O 2025 was unequivocally dominated by AI. The company … Continue reading Google I/O 2025 Recap: AI Unleashed, XR Horizons Broaden, and a Smarter Ecosystem Emerges

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Android XR Launched, Bringing Gemini AI to Smart Glasses and Headsets

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MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA (Reporting from Toronto, ON) – May 26, 2025) – Google today took a significant step into the future of immersive computing with the announcement of Android XR, a new platform designed to power smart glasses and headsets, … Continue reading Android XR Launched, Bringing Gemini AI to Smart Glasses and Headsets

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AI Dominates with New Models, Search Overhaul, and Deep Ecosystem Integration

Sam Greenwood

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA (Reporting from Toronto, ON) – May 26, 2025) – Google’s annual developer conference, I/O 2025, concluded today, firmly establishing artificial intelligence as the central pillar of the company’s future. A torrent of announcements revealed next-generation multimodal AI models, a fundamental reimagining of Google Search with “AI Mode,” and the pervasive embedding of its Gemini AI across its vast ecosystem of products and services. “What all this progress means is that we’re in a new phase of the AI platform shift,” stated CEO Sundar Pichai, emphasizing that “decades of research are now becoming reality.” New AI Powerhouses Unveiled … Continue reading AI Dominates with New Models, Search Overhaul, and Deep Ecosystem Integration

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Microsoft Build 2025: Developer Focus with Key Announcements in Web Interaction and AI-Driven Science

Sam Greenwood

Microsoft’s Build 2025 conference concluded this week. Observers noted that the event was much more developer-focused than usual. While there were some major announcements, the general sentiment was that there were not as many as in some previous years. Among the technical sessions and platform updates, two initiatives, NLWeb and Microsoft Discovery, drew particular attention for their potential applications. NLWeb: A New Approach to Web Interaction Microsoft introduced NLWeb (Natural Language Web), an open project aimed at simplifying the creation of natural language interfaces for websites. The goal is to allow users to query website content directly using natural language, … Continue reading Microsoft Build 2025: Developer Focus with Key Announcements in Web Interaction and AI-Driven Science

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Nintendo Switch Gets Serious Power: Switch 2 Details Revealed for June 2025 Launch

Sam Greenwood

Nintendo has officially pulled back the curtain on its next-generation console, the Nintendo Switch 2, the successor to the phenomenally successful original Nintendo Switch. Promising to deliver “new and unprecedented gameplay experiences,” this enhanced hardware is officially scheduled for launch on Thursday, June 5th, 2025. While the price point is perhaps a bit higher than initially anticipated $449.99 USD/$629.99 CAD, on reflection, the significant upgrades might justify the cost. A Leap Forward in Hardware The Nintendo Switch 2 represents a significant upgrade. At its heart is a more powerful processor, enabling demanding games and offering greater creative freedom. The console … Continue reading Nintendo Switch Gets Serious Power: Switch 2 Details Revealed for June 2025 Launch

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Moon Landers, Quantum Computing, and the End of Skype: Weekly Tech Roundup

Sam Greenwood

It’s been another busy week in the tech world, from lunar landers making their way to the moon to quantum computing breakthroughs, the end of an era for a video calling pioneer, and Amazon’s latest move to compete with ultra-cheap e-commerce giants. Let’s dive into the biggest stories. Lunar Landers Galore: The Artemis Era is Here The race to the moon is intensifying as the Artemis era takes shape, with a surge of activity from private companies. Astroscale is making strides in satellite servicing and space junk removal, highlighted by their ADRAS-J mission’s successful rendezvous with a derelict rocket stage … Continue reading Moon Landers, Quantum Computing, and the End of Skype: Weekly Tech Roundup

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This Weeks Tech Events: Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Kia’s Electric Future, and Amazon’s AI Push (TWT Special)

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This week was jam-packed with exciting announcements from the world of tech! To make sure you didn’t miss a thing, we’ve put together this supplemental edition of This Week in Tech, focusing on all the major events and reveals. From new Pokémon adventures and innovative electric vehicles to AI-powered assistants and cutting-edge indie games, there’s something for everyone in this roundup. Let’s dive in! Pokémon Presents 2025 Pokémon fans had a lot to celebrate this week with a jam-packed Pokémon Presents presentation delivering exciting news and updates. A new action RPG, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, is coming in late 2025, featuring … Continue reading This Weeks Tech Events: Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Kia’s Electric Future, and Amazon’s AI Push (TWT Special)