&w=3840&q=100)
Tech Wrap May 20: Google I/O 2025, Nothing Phone 3 launch, NotebookLM app
Google I/O starts tonight. Nothing to launch Phone 3 in July. Google launches NotebookLM app. Microsoft Build 2025 conference. MSI unveils Claw A8. HP expands OmniBook 5 series
BS Tech New Delhi
Google I/O starts today: Will it be all AI, or will hardware share stage?
Google is kicking off its annual developer conference, Google I/O, on May 20 with a keynote address. Although 'The Android Show: I/O Edition' has already detailed changes in Android 16, the main event is likely to emphasize enhancements to Gemini and its integration throughout Google's product range. Still, the possibility of an unexpected hardware announcement remains.
Nothing's 'true flagship' Phone 3 is set to launch in July
UK-based tech brand Nothing has officially announced that its upcoming smartphone, the Nothing Phone 3, will make its global debut in July 2025. Described by the company as its first genuine flagship device, the Phone 3 is expected to feature high-end materials, improved performance, and a software experience that 'genuinely levels things up.'
Google has brought its NotebookLM app to Android and iOS, broadening access to its AI-enhanced note-taking and research tool. Previously exclusive to desktop since its 2023 release, the mobile version now enables users to generate summaries, analyze documents, and ask questions directly on their smartphones.
At its Build 2025 developer conference held on May 19, Microsoft introduced a wave of AI-based enhancements across its ecosystem. Though many of the new features target developers, several reveal how AI will soon influence daily user interactions with Microsoft services and web browsing.
At Computex 2025, MSI introduced a new version of its Claw A8 handheld gaming device, now powered by AMD's Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip. This model supports up to 24GB of DDR5 RAM, slightly less than the 32GB included in the Intel-powered version. HP expands OmniBook 5 series with Snapdragon chip-powered AI PCs
HP has added new models to its OmniBook 5 series, this time featuring AI-enabled PCs powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X-series processors. This follows a previous release in the same line-up that used AMD chips, and the latest additions include Snapdragon X and X Plus-based Copilot Plus PCs.
Google is introducing an update to its Translate app, allowing iPhone users to designate it as their default translation service—replacing Apple's built-in Translate. This update comes following iOS 18.4, which added support for setting default apps for tasks like navigation, music playback, and translation.
Huawei has unveiled its latest device, the MateBook Fold, in China—a foldable laptop featuring an all-screen design. The laptop is just 7.3mm thick when open and 14.9mm when closed. It includes an 18-inch flexible OLED display in the footprint of a 13-inch laptop, runs on HarmonyOS 5, and offers 32GB RAM with 2TB SSD storage. The base model is priced at CNY 23,999.
Google is said to be introducing a new feature in its Gemini app, allowing users to search through previous chats by keyword or topic. As per a report from 9to5Google, the 'Search for chats' feature will make it easier for users to revisit earlier questions and interactions.
Apple is reportedly developing its own AI chatbot to keep pace with advancements in artificial intelligence. As cited by 9To5Mac via Bloomberg, internal testing has shown major progress in the chatbot's capabilities over the past six months. Some Apple insiders now consider the tool to be 'on par with recent versions of ChatGPT.'
MediaTek plans to begin manufacturing its smallest chip yet—based on 2-nanometer technology—starting this September, a company executive said. At present, the smallest chips in production use a 3-nanometer process. 'We are now moving into 2 nanometers. We will be taking out our first 2 nanometers device in September this year. Of course, this is a high-volume chip,' said MediaTek Vice Chairman and CEO Rick Tsai at Computex.
Qualcomm, the American chipmaker, has officially announced that it will unveil its next-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite processor along with other new products by the end of September 2025. This marks an earlier reveal compared to last year, when the company's annual event took place in October. The updated timeline was shared during Qualcomm's presentation at Computex 2025.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
3 hours ago
- Time of India
Facebook parent Meta becomes the latest American company to 'go nuclear' for AI
Meta has signed a 20-year agreement to secure nuclear power to meet the growing energy demands for artificial intelligence and other computing needs at Facebook's parent company. According to a report by Associated Press, the deal will also boost the output of Constellation Energy's Clinton Clean Energy Center in Illinois. Announced on June 3, the agreement is part of a broader trend of tech companies partnering with nuclear energy providers as AI usage surges. Financial terms were not disclosed. The Clinton plant, originally set to close in 2017 due to financial losses, was sustained by Illinois' zero-emission credit program, which expires in 2027, as per the report. The Meta deal, effective from June 2027, will increase the plant's clean energy output by 30 megawatts, preserve 1,100 local jobs, and generate $13.5 million in annual tax revenue, the companies said. 'Securing clean, reliable energy is necessary to continue advancing our AI ambitions,' Meta's head of global energy, Urvi Parekh, said. The report notes that tech giants face dual pressures: increasing energy supplies for AI and data centers while meeting ambitious greenhouse gas reduction goals. Constellation, which owns the shuttered Three Mile Island plant, announced in September a plan to restart it to supply Microsoft's data centers, the AP reports. The Pennsylvania plant was the site of the U.S.' worst commercial nuclear accident in 1979. Amazon and Google have also invested in small nuclear reactors, with Amazon announcing plans two days after Google last fall, and Google investing in three advanced nuclear projects with Elementl Power last month, according to the report. The AP report adds that 25 states passed legislation supporting advanced nuclear energy last year, with over 200 nuclear-friendly bills introduced this year, per the Nuclear Energy Institute. However, the U.S. faces challenges in scaling nuclear production, with no next-generation reactors operating commercially and only two new large reactors built in nearly 50 years, completed significantly over budget and behind schedule in Georgia, the AP states. Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are also investing in solar and wind energy, which produce no greenhouse gas emissions, the AP adds. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Time of India
Two arrested for conning women through job scams
Chennai: The cyber crime unit of Greater Chennai Police arrested fraudsters involved in deceiving women through online part-time job scams and the "Google reviews" fraud at Washermenpet and Virugambakkam on Tuesday. The North Zone cyber crime unit arrested 39-year-old S Veeraraghavan from Thirunindravur based on a complaint from 27-year-old K Mohanapriya, a resident of New Washermenpet, who lost more than 4.5 lakh after investing in the scam. Mohanapriya was initially promised 200 for each screenshot she sent of YouTube videos shared in a Telegram group created for this purpose. Gradually, she invested more, paying a total of 4.5 lakh in 49 instalments. When she requested to withdraw her money along with the promised profits, she was asked to invest even more, which led her to file a police complaint. Tracing the bank accounts linked to Mohanapriya's payments, police arrested Veeraraghavan. Explaining the modus operandi, a police official said that in these online part-time job scams, the tasks appear simple such as promoting YouTube videos or posting five-star reviews for hotels in other states on Google. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Victims are asked to take screenshots as proof and send them back to the scammers, who then pay a small amount per task. However, to receive more assignments, victims are pressured to invest money with promises of high returns. In another case registered with the West Zone cyber crime unit, 27-year-old V Nagananthini of Virugambakkam lost 3.61 lakh from her savings after falling victim to a similar online part-time job scam. Police arrested P Selvam, 28, and S Saravanan, 29, from Thiruvannamalai for luring Nagananthini into the scam and cheating her. The accused in both cases were produced before a magistrate and remanded in judicial custody.
Time of India
6 hours ago
- Time of India
Meta becomes latest big tech company turning to nuclear power for its AI needs
Washington: Meta has cut a 20-year deal to secure nuclear power to help meet surging demand for artificial intelligence and other computing needs at Facebook's parent company. The investment with Meta will also expand the output of a Constellation Energy Illinois nuclear plant. The agreement announced Tuesday is just the latest in a string of tech-nuclear partnerships as the use of AI expands. Financial details of the agreement were not disclosed. Constellation's Clinton Clean Energy Centre was actually slated to close in 2017 after years of financial losses but was saved by legislation in Illinois establishing a zero-emission credit program to support the plant into 2027. The Meta-Constellation deal takes effect in June of 2027, when the state's taxpayer funded zero-emission credit programme expires. With the arrival of Meta, Clinton's clean energy output will expand by 30 megawatts, preserve 1,100 local jobs and bring in $13.5 million in annual tax revenue, according to the companies. "Securing clean, reliable energy is necessary to continue advancing our AI ambitions," said Urvi Parekh, Meta's head of global energy. Constellation, the owner of the shuttered Three Mile Island nuclear power plant, said in September that it planned to restart the reactor so tech giant Microsoft could secure power to supply its data centres. Three Mile Island, located on the Susquehanna River just outside Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was the site of the nation's worst commercial nuclear power accident in 1979. Also last fall, Amazon said it was investing in small nuclear reactors, two days after a similar announcement by Google. Additionally, Google announced last month that it was investing in three advanced nuclear energy projects with Elementl Power. US states have been positioning themselves to meet the tech industry's power needs as policymakers consider expanding subsidies and gutting regulatory obstacles. Last year, 25 states passed legislation to support advanced nuclear energy, and lawmakers this year have introduced over 200 bills supportive of nuclear energy, according to the trade association Nuclear Energy Institute. Advanced reactor designs from competing firms are filling up the federal government's regulatory pipeline as the industry touts them as a reliable, climate-friendly way to meet electricity demands from tech giants desperate to power their fast-growing artificial intelligence platforms. Amazon, Google and Microsoft also have been investing in solar and wind technologies, which make electricity without producing greenhouse gas emissions.
