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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)

Sam Greenwood

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)

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Tech Turmoil: Apple’s EV Project Cancellation, Meta’s News Tab Shutdown, SpaceX Challenges and OpenAI Legal Battles: Weekly Tech Roundup

Sam Greenwood

This week, explore the latest in tech news. From Apple pausing its electric car project to Meta’s closure of Facebook’s news tab, there’s much to uncover. Also, there is lots of space news and legal battles with OpenAI and Elon Musk. Don’t miss our Interesting Thing of the Week and more in the Other News section. Events this Week At Pokémon Presents, major announcements included Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon TCG Pocket, alongside minor mobile game reveals. At MWC, highlights comprised HMD Fusion’s introduction and media’s first hands-on experience with Samsung’s Galaxy Ring, along with several intriguing concept unveilings. For … Continue reading Tech Turmoil: Apple’s EV Project Cancellation, Meta’s News Tab Shutdown, SpaceX Challenges and OpenAI Legal Battles: Weekly Tech Roundup

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From Smartphones to Pocket Monsters: Key Takeaways from Mobile World Congress and Pokémon Presents (Weekly Tech Roundup Appendix)

Sam Greenwood

Kicking off the week, the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona set the stage for technological innovation, while The Pokémon Company International (TPCI) celebrated Pokémon Day with a special Pokémon Presents event. Let’s dive into the highlights from both events and their potential implications. MWC This week’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona featured Samsung’s unveiling of the Galaxy Ring, a ring-shaped wearable focused on health tracking. HMD Global also introduced HMD Fusion, an innovative smartphone platform allowing users to easily attach and program their own hardware accessories via six pogo pins. Alongside, Lenovo displayed a concept transparent laptop, generating curiosity despite … Continue reading From Smartphones to Pocket Monsters: Key Takeaways from Mobile World Congress and Pokémon Presents (Weekly Tech Roundup Appendix)