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China is speeding up its technology race just as Trump and Xi Jinping prepare for high-stakes calls in Busan, South Korea. From semiconductors to AI, Beijing’s new tech surge isn’t just about innovation—it’s about global positioning.  The message is clear: China wants to enter negotiations, showing it no longer depends on Western technology. China’s Five-Year Plan: A Blueprint for Tech Independence On October 23, 2025, China unveiled its 15th Five-Year Plan, kicking off in 2026. The contents were laser-focused on tech self-reliance.  The goal of the 15th Five-Year Plan? Consolidating the foundation to achieve socialist modernization by 2035. This entails…

Google Fi rolled out fresh AI tools last week. They target everyday headaches like noisy calls and clunky web chats. These new tools would enable clearer voices during windy walks. They also enable sharing high-res pics from your laptop without fuss.  In this quick rundown, we’ll hit the main upgrades: AI noise filtering for calls, RCS boosts for messaging, and smart bill help. We’ll then discuss how it all fits into Google Fi’s push for seamless service and how these tweaks aim to keep users connected without the usual gripes. AI-Enhanced Audio: Banishing Background Noise for Good This feature kicks…

On October 21, 2025, YouTube launched its new likeness detection tool to give creators and internet enthusiasts more control over their online identity. With the surge of deepfakes, AI clones, and digital impersonations, the threat to digital safety is at an all-time high. Let’s take a look at why this tool feels downright empowering. What Exactly Is YouTube’s Likeness-Detection Tool? Imagine you’re a musician, vlogger, or even a casual commenter who’s built a following on YouTube. Suddenly, you see a video you don’t recall making, maybe you’re ranting about politics or endorsing a shady product. Creepy, right? That demonstrates the…

Signifying a major boost for Europe’s fast-growing AI landscape, Nexos AI has raised €30M in a Series A funding round in a bid to accelerate enterprise AI adoption.  Evantic Capital and existing investor Index Ventures co-led the round, joined by Creandum, Dig Ventures, and other angel investors. This marks a significant milestone for the start-up that is rapidly becoming a key figure in Europe’s enterprise AI movement. A Little Detour: Meet Nexos AI Founded in 2024 by Tomas Okmanas (CEO), (also co-founder of cybersecurity unicorn Nord Security and Oxylabs) and Elimantas Sabaliauskas, Nexos AI is an all-in-one platform that helps…

Anthropic’s Claude AI has taken a giant leap in software development which has got developers around the world buzzing. Enter Claude Code on the web – a game-changing, browser-based AI coding assistant that is turning heads and rewriting work flows. Let’s take a deep dive into what it signifies for the AI community, developers and the future of coding. Claude Code on The Web Currently in a beta research preview, this AI coding breakthrough is a long-awaited relief designed to simplify developers’ lives. Why is it such a big deal? Until now, using powerful AI coding tools meant installing separate…

Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, recently made headlines during an interview at DevDay 2025 when he stated that jobs displaced by AI might not qualify as “real work.” His remark has sparked widespread discussion and debate across the tech and labor sectors, raising questions about what real work means in an AI-driven world. So, what exactly did Altman mean and why is his statement stirring such a reaction? Let’s dive into it. The Context Behind Altman’s Claim Sam Altman, the visionary behind OpenAI (the parent company of ChatGPT), has long been outspoken about AI’s transformative power. During a public interview,…

In a bold move against rising cyberthreats, Microsoft has launched a new Security Store for AI agents, marking one of its most aggressive pushes into AI-powered defense automation. Let’s take a deep dive into how it works and what it could mean for the future of cybersecurity. Starting Off: What Is Microsoft’s AI Security Store? Microsoft’s new AI Security Store acts as a digital marketplace where organizations can discover, purchase, and deploy both Microsoft-built and partner-built security agents. These task-oriented, autonomous AI models can handle real-world defense operations, including: Think of it as an app store for cybersecurity AI assistants.…

On September 15, China announced that a preliminary probe held by its State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) found Nvidia guilty of violating China’s anti-monopoly laws. This involves its acquisition of Mellanox Technologies in 2020. The US-China trade war escalates, placing Nvidia, America’s tech dominace poster child in the crosshairs over a deal from five years back. The Backstory: How a 2020 Deal Sparked a Firestorm Back in 2020, Nvidia, with the go-ahead of China, purchased an Israeli firm, Mellanox Technologies, for $6.9B. The firm was a leading supplier of end-to-end InfiniBand and Ethernet interconnect solutions and services for data…

On September 14, US lawmakers began an inquiry into Futurewei, a subsidiary of Chinese firm Huawei Technologies, over its shared physical space with Nvidia at its Santa Clara, California campus. As tensions escalate in the AI chip industry between China and the US, lawmakers are becoming increasingly concerned about potential espionage risks. Let’s take a deep dive into the details behind this story, why it’s raising red flags, and what this means for the future of tech security. Meet Futurewei. Futurewei Technologies, a Huawei subsidiary in the US, drives research and development of next-generation technologies, especially in ICT, since its…

Beyond leading social media, communication, and AI innovation, Meta actively pursues groundbreaking wearable tech to revolutionize digital interaction. This dedication was put on full display during the Meta 2025 Connect event, which came with jaw-dropping and awe-inspiring innovations. Let’s take a look at the products and services showcased during the event and what it means for the future and AI. Connect 2025 Kicking off with a keynote speech from Meta’s very own Mark Zuckerberg, the event, which took place on September 17-18, was one filled with marvels only thought possible in sci-fi movies. The overarching theme of the event was…