News 19 October 2025 - 23 October 2025

Technology News 23.10.2025
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Technology News 23.10.2025

SpaceX launched the SpainSat NG-II military communications satellite for Spain from Cape Canaveral on October 23 after a one-day delay. The Falcon 9 first stage made its 22nd flight but did not attempt a landing. The satellite, built by Airbus, will support secure defense communications for Spain and NATO. The launch marked the 88th from Florida this year.
October 23, 2025
Shocking: Students’ Test Scores Rise When Cell Phones Are Banned, New Study Finds
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Shocking: Students’ Test Scores Rise When Cell Phones Are Banned, New Study Finds

Test scores in a Florida district rose 2–3 percentile points in the second year of a strict cell phone ban, with attendance gains driving about half the increase. Suspension rates more than doubled during the first year of enforcement but returned to near-normal by year two. Nationwide, about 20 states now require school phone bans. Researchers found the academic gains were modest and uneven, with Black and female students seeing little benefit.
October 22, 2025
Apple Gives You a Tinted Fix for Its Shiny New Liquid Glass UI in iOS 26.1 Beta
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Apple Gives You a Tinted Fix for Its Shiny New Liquid Glass UI in iOS 26.1 Beta

Apple’s iOS 26.1 beta 4 adds a “Tinted” option for the Liquid Glass interface, making it less transparent after user complaints about readability and eyestrain. The setting appears under Display & Brightness and is also in iPadOS 26.1 and macOS 26.1 betas. The update introduces a toggle to disable the lock-screen camera shortcut and expands language support in Apple Intelligence. Public release is expected in late October 2025.
October 22, 2025
Samsung Galaxy XR: AI-Powered Mixed Reality Headset Launched at $1,799 – Half the Price of Apple’s Vision Pro
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Samsung Galaxy XR: AI-Powered Mixed Reality Headset Launched at $1,799 – Half the Price of Apple’s Vision Pro

Samsung’s Galaxy XR headset launched in the US on Oct. 21, 2025, priced at $1,799. The device runs Google’s new Android XR OS with Gemini AI, features dual 4K micro-OLED displays, and weighs 545g. No handheld controllers are included; users navigate via hand, eye, and voice. Early buyers receive a bundle with Google AI Pro, YouTube Premium, and other subscriptions.
October 22, 2025
Technology News 22.10.2025
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Technology News 22.10.2025

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro may launch at a higher price, as the new 2nm TSMC chip costs about 50% more to produce, according to China Times. Rising costs for storage and camera parts are also squeezing margins. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says the 2nm chip could power all iPhone 18 models due to improved yields. Apple is reportedly not receiving special discounts from TSMC.
October 22, 2025
Google’s Bold Move: 15 Superfans to Test an Unreleased Pixel Phone
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Google’s Bold Move: 15 Superfans to Test an Unreleased Pixel Phone

Google has invited 15 members of its Pixel Superfans group to test unreleased Pixel smartphones before launch, according to Bloomberg and The Verge. Participants must sign strict NDAs and use camouflaging cases in public. Testers will give feedback on design and features, likely influencing the Pixel 11 expected in 2026. This marks the first time Google has let external fans handle prototype Pixel devices.
October 21, 2025
OnePlus 15 teased: Mammoth 7,300mAh battery & 120W charging, Oct 27 launch & new purple color
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OnePlus 15 teased: Mammoth 7,300mAh battery & 120W charging, Oct 27 launch & new purple color

OnePlus has confirmed the OnePlus 15 will feature a 7,300 mAh “Glacier Battery,” a major jump from previous models, plus 120W wired and 50W wireless charging. The phone uses a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and a 6.78-inch 165 Hz OLED display. Launch is set for October 27, 2025 in China, with a global release expected mid-November. Three color options include Sand, Absolute Black, and a new purple finish.
October 21, 2025
Apple Stock Rockets to Record High as iPhone 17 Demand Explodes
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Apple Stock Rockets to Record High as iPhone 17 Demand Explodes

Apple’s iPhone 17 series is outselling last year’s models by 14% in the first 10 days after launch in China and the U.S., according to Counterpoint Research. Apple shares jumped 4% to a record high near $264 on Oct. 20, pushing its market cap close to $4 trillion. Wall Street analysts upgraded the stock, citing surging iPhone demand. The iPhone Air sold out in China but faces weaker global demand, with production cuts expected.
October 21, 2025
Amazon AWS Cloud Crash Paralyzes Global Internet – Millions Left Stranded
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Amazon AWS Cloud Crash Paralyzes Global Internet – Millions Left Stranded

Amazon Web Services suffered a major outage in its US-EAST-1 data center on Oct. 20, 2025, disrupting hundreds of websites and apps worldwide. Amazon traced the incident to a DNS error affecting DynamoDB, leaving millions unable to access services like Snapchat, Venmo, and Prime Video for hours. By 3:01pm PT, AWS reported full recovery, though some backlogs persisted. Cybersecurity experts said the cause was a configuration glitch.
October 21, 2025
Technology News 21.10.2025
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Technology News 21.10.2025

Ezee Fiber will begin a three-week construction project to expand high-speed internet in Santa Fe’s Districts 1 and 2, aiming for completion by Thanksgiving. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says the AI data-center boom will need hundreds of thousands of electricians and plumbers, not just software workers, citing major investments and a skilled trades shortage.
October 21, 2025
Huawei Mate X7 Leak: Ultra-Thin 7.95″ Foldable with 50MP Cameras & Kirin 9030 – Could It Dethrone Samsung?
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Huawei Mate X7 Leak: Ultra-Thin 7.95″ Foldable with 50MP Cameras & Kirin 9030 – Could It Dethrone Samsung?

Huawei’s Mate X7 foldable is rumored to launch in late 2025 with a nearly 8-inch OLED display, new Kirin 9030 5G chip, and a 50MP triple camera system. Leaks point to IPX8-level water resistance, HarmonyOS 5.x, and a China-first release starting at ¥13,999 ($1,900). The X7 may debut alongside the Mate 80 series. Huawei led global foldable sales in H1 2025, holding 48% market share.
October 20, 2025
This Magnetic Game Controller Snaps to Your Phone and Slides Out to Let You Play Anywhere
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This Magnetic Game Controller Snaps to Your Phone and Slides Out to Let You Play Anywhere

Ohsnap’s MCON magnetic Bluetooth controller raised $1.75 million from 16,000 Kickstarter backers and is now available for pre-order at $149.99, shipping mid-January 2026. The device attaches via MagSafe or adhesive, features slide-out Hall-effect sticks, analog triggers, and supports iOS, Android, PC, Mac, and Switch. Created by 19-year-old Josh King, it offers handheld, tabletop, and TV modes.
October 20, 2025
Apple’s iPhone 17 Hits Record Demand – Sales Soar, Stocks Rally (Foldable Hype Builds!)
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Apple’s iPhone 17 Hits Record Demand – Sales Soar, Stocks Rally (Foldable Hype Builds!)

The iPhone 17 series outsold the iPhone 16 by 14% in its first 10 days in the U.S. and China, according to Counterpoint Research. Sales of the base iPhone 17 nearly doubled last year’s model in China after hardware upgrades at the same $799 price. Apple has asked assemblers to boost production by up to 40%. JPMorgan raised its Apple price target to $280, citing strong early demand.
October 20, 2025
Technology News 20.10.2025
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Technology News 20.10.2025

Elon Musk’s $1 trillion Tesla pay package faces opposition from some investors and proxy firm ISS ahead of a shareholder vote. Samsung’s Galaxy A73 is receiving its final major update, One UI 8 based on Android 16, in parts of Asia. Opera launched Neon, an AI-powered browser with three assistants and a $19.90 monthly fee. Anker’s Nano Power Bank 10K 45W features a retractable USB-C cable and fast charging.
October 20, 2025
Apple’s iPhone 17: Unbelievable Speed, Stunning Cameras and Crazy Sales Stats
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Apple’s iPhone 17: Unbelievable Speed, Stunning Cameras and Crazy Sales Stats

Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup, including the new ultra-thin iPhone Air, features 120 Hz OLED displays and A19 chips with vapor-chamber cooling. Reviewers highlight major gains in display smoothness and battery life, with the iPhone Air outlasting Samsung’s S25 Ultra in web tests. The Pro models introduce triple 48MP cameras with 8× optical zoom. The iPhone Air sold out within minutes of launch in China.
October 19, 2025
Alphabet’s Verily Unveils ‘Verily Me’: Free AI Health App Turns Your Medical Records into Personalized Doctor Advice
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Alphabet’s Verily Unveils ‘Verily Me’: Free AI Health App Turns Your Medical Records into Personalized Doctor Advice

Verily, Alphabet’s life-sciences unit, launched the free Verily Me app at HLTH USA 2025 in Dallas on Oct. 17. The app lets patients share medical records with clinicians for tailored care advice and includes a 24/7 AI assistant called Violet. Users can log meals for nutrition feedback and opt into a research registry. Verily says the app meets HIPAA privacy standards and is available in beta nationwide.
October 19, 2025
Your Phone’s Default Apps Are Spying on You — Here’s How to Reclaim Your Privacy
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Your Phone’s Default Apps Are Spying on You — Here’s How to Reclaim Your Privacy

The EU fined Apple €500 million in April 2025 for blocking alternative app stores and browsers. Researchers at Trinity College Dublin found Google Play Store and Play Services install tracking cookies on Android phones without consent. Aalto University experts say Apple’s built-in apps collect data even when disabled. Privacy-focused projects like GrapheneOS and Murena SHIFTphone 8 are expanding.
October 19, 2025
Samsung Wallet’s New Tap-to-Transfer Feature Leaves Google Wallet in the Dust
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Samsung Wallet’s New Tap-to-Transfer Feature Leaves Google Wallet in the Dust

Samsung Wallet launched an NFC-powered “Tap to Transfer” feature in mid-2025, enabling users to send money by tapping phones or cards, including to Google Wallet users. Google ended in-app P2P payments in the U.S. in June 2024. Both wallets now support digital IDs and government-issued mobile driver’s licenses, with Arkansas accepting both. Google Wallet added pass nicknames, location-triggered passes, and new family payment controls.
October 19, 2025
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