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Technology news archive · May 2025

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Apple, OnePlus, Samsung Announce Major Updates

Apple plans a major WWDC announcement: a year-based operating system naming convention (iOS 26, watchOS 26, etc.) and a cohesive UI redesign across all platforms. Meanwhile, OnePlus integrates an AI button ('Plus Key') o…

DualSense Edge Controller at All-Time Low Price

Sony's Days of Play sale offers the DualSense Edge controller for an all-time low of $169 until June 11th. This customizable controller features adjustable stick sensitivity, rear button controls, and swappable stick mod…

Meta Shifts to AI for Risk Assessment, Sparking Concerns

Meta plans to automate up to 90% of its privacy and integrity risk assessments, shifting from human reviewers to AI. This change, aimed at faster product launches, concerns current and former employees who fear reduced s…

Real People Mimic AI Videos for Viral Success

Google's new AI video generator, Veo 3, is creating a buzz on TikTok. Users are producing realistic 8-second clips, leading to a surprising trend: real people mimicking AI-generated content. The indie band Kongos cleverl…

Twitch Upgrades: Vertical Streams, 1440p, Rewind

Twitch announced several updates at TwitchCon Europe. These include the ability to host vertical livestreams, initially testing with a small group of channels before wider rollout. A higher-quality 1440p streaming option…

Trickbot Leader Identified, Wiles Impersonation Investigated

German authorities identified Vitaly Nikolayevich Kovalev, a 36-year-old Russian, as the suspected leader of the Trickbot ransomware gang. Separately, WIRED reported on Customs and Border Protection's DNA collection from…

Gmail Automates AI Email Summaries

Google is automatically adding AI-generated email summaries to Gmail for Android and iOS. Previously, users had to manually request summaries. This new feature, powered by Gemini, provides bullet-point summaries for long…

Google Pixel 10 Sneak Peek for Superfans

Google is hosting an exclusive pre-launch event in London on June 27th for 25 UK Pixel Superfans. Attendees will get a sneak peek at the upcoming Pixel 10 series, Pixel Watch 4, and other devices. The event, dubbed "Pixe…

SpaceX Launches GPS III-7 Mission Successfully

SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying the GPS III-7 mission into medium-Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The launch occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m. from Space Launch Complex 40. This marked…

Apple's WWDC, AI's Rise, and the Web's Transformation

The Vergecast discusses the future of tech, focusing on Apple's potential WWDC announcements, including a software redesign. The podcast also covers Google CEO Sundar Pichai's interview, the evolving web landscape impact…

AI-Generated Paragliding Video Removed by NBC News

NBC News removed a video purportedly showing a Chinese paraglider's dramatic 8,500m ascent, citing concerns it may be AI-generated. The footage, initially from CCTV and distributed by Reuters, was widely shared internati…

Gemini AI Auto-Summarizes Emails in Gmail

Google's Gemini AI will now automatically summarize emails in Gmail's inbox, displaying key points at the top. This feature, previously optional, is now active by default in some regions but can be toggled on/off in sett…

Ukraine Deploys AI Mothership Drones for Deep Strikes

Ukraine is leveraging autonomous "mothership" drones, developed by Strategy Force Solutions, to conduct deep-strike missions against Russian targets. These AI-enhanced GOGOL-M drones, each carrying two FPV attack drones,…

Google's AI Flubs: Year 2024 Error Corrected

Google's AI Overviews feature, used by 1.5 billion users, experienced a significant bug. Users reported that the AI incorrectly stated the current year as 2024, despite it being 2025. This follows previous instances of t…

FBI warns against using vulnerable routers

The FBI warns against using 13 older Linksys and Cisco routers due to vulnerabilities exploited by the TheMoon malware. These end-of-life models, no longer receiving updates, are susceptible to remote control and malicio…

Gemini AI to Summarize Drive Videos

Google's Gemini AI is expanding its capabilities within Google Drive. Soon, Gemini will be able to analyze videos stored in Drive, summarizing their content and saving users time. Currently, Gemini summarizes documents a…

Berkeley Lab's New Supercomputer: AI and Science Merge

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory will receive a new supercomputer in 2026, built by Dell Technologies and powered by Nvidia AI chips. This system, named after Nobel laureate Jennifer Doudna, is expected to be over t…

Elden Ring Nightreign: PC Framerate Issues Reported

FromSoftware warns PC players of Elden Ring Nightreign framerate drops on latest graphics cards. The developer suggests lowering graphics settings and installing updated drivers as a temporary fix while investigating the…

Apple to Revamp OS Naming at WWDC

Apple will reportedly change its operating system naming convention, moving from version numbers (e.g., iOS 18) to year-based naming (e.g., iOS 26). This change, to be announced at WWDC on June 9th, aims for clearer bran…

Apple's New Modem Lags Behind Qualcomm in Speed Tests

Apple's iPhone 16e, featuring the company's first in-house C1 cellular modem, has been found to lag behind Qualcomm modems in speed and connectivity tests. A Qualcomm-commissioned study compared the iPhone 16e to Android…

GeForce Now on Steam Deck: Cloud Gaming Revolution?

The Verge's Sean Hollister reviews Nvidia's GeForce Now on the Steam Deck, praising its ability to play high-end games at near-max settings with impressive battery life. While requiring a strong internet connection and n…

US Chip Restrictions Spur Modified AI GPU Sales in China

NVIDIA and AMD will begin selling modified AI GPUs in China to comply with US export restrictions. NVIDIA's 'B20' and AMD's Radeon AI PRO R9700 will be offered, likely starting in July. These chips are lower-spec version…

SpaceX Launches Advanced GPS Satellite Early

SpaceX will launch a GPS III SV-08 satellite for the U.S. military on May 30th from Cape Canaveral. Originally assigned to United Launch Alliance (ULA), the mission shifted to SpaceX to expedite deployment of advanced an…

Apple to Revamp OS Naming System in 2026

Apple is reportedly changing its operating system naming convention. Instead of sequential numbers (like iOS 18, 19, etc.), future updates will use the last two digits of the upcoming year. This means iOS 18 will become …

Thousands of Asus Routers Infected with Stealthy Backdoor

Security researchers at GreyNoise have discovered a sophisticated attack targeting thousands of Asus routers globally. A nation-state or highly-resourced actor exploited unpatched vulnerabilities to install a backdoor, g…

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