Technology News 26 August 2025 - 30 November 2025

Valtes T-DASH Pro Launch Puts AI Software Testing Race in Focus
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Valtes T-DASH Pro Launch Puts AI Software Testing Race in Focus

On Tuesday, Valtes Holdings’ software testing arm rolled out an early-access release of “T-DASH Pro,” layering in analysis tools, visualizations, and support for parallel execution. The additions expand its no-code test automation line, as Japanese quality-assurance firms sharpen their focus on AI-driven testing. Timing here is key. Just a day before, Valtes announced it rolled out scenario-test support for “TestScape,” its in-house AI-driven tool for test design. The company is pushing harder to automate test creation and execution as software teams race through quicker release cycles and handle more AI-generated code.
May 12, 2026
POCO F8 Pro leak points to ‘Sound by Bose’ audio and no in‑box charger; NBTC & IMDA listings hint at imminent global launch (Nov 8, 2025)
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POCO F8 Pro leak points to ‘Sound by Bose’ audio and no in‑box charger; NBTC & IMDA listings hint at imminent global launch (Nov 8, 2025)

A fresh wave of reports has reinforced two big talking points about POCO’s next performance phone: Bose‑tuned audio and the likelihood that no charger will be included in the retail package. A leaked image of the POCO F8 Pro box—shared by tipster Abhishek Yadav—clearly shows the “Sound by Bose” badge, while multiple outlets now echo the claim that buyers may have to use an existing power brick or buy one separately. Gadgets 360+1 The paper trail is getting longer. The F8 Pro has been spotted on NBTC with model number 2510DPC44G, and the F8 Ultra previously appeared as 25102PCBEG, typical milestones that precede a commercial debut. Separately, IMDA listings in Singapore point to imminent global variants for Xiaomi 17, POCO
November 8, 2025
Google and Epic Games Settlement Caps Play Store Fees, Opens Android to Competition
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Google and Epic Games Settlement Caps Play Store Fees, Opens Android to Competition

In a major development on Nov. 4, 2025, Google and Epic Games jointly proposed a “comprehensive” settlement to end Epic’s five-year antitrust lawsuit against Google’s Play Store. The court filing outlines a deal that would slash Google’s in-app fees and open Android to approved third-party app stores and payment methods. Google says these reforms will maintain security while giving developers and users more choice, but they still require approval by U.S. District Judge James Donato. The agreement has already drawn praise for its potential to reshape the Android ecosystem. Android users could soon see greater flexibility on their devices under this proposal. Google would allow users to download and install third-party Android app stores that meet new security and safety
November 6, 2025
Mobile Networks Mayhem: Afghanistan Blackout, India’s DIY 4G Stack, UK’s £11bn 5G Blitz & Satellite Boom
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Mobile Networks Mayhem: Afghanistan Blackout, India’s DIY 4G Stack, UK’s £11bn 5G Blitz & Satellite Boom

The period saw dramatic disruptions alongside progressive policies. In Afghanistan, the Taliban’s shock shutdown of 3G/4G on Sept 30 left most citizens offline and disrupted banking, flights, and even earthquake relief reuters.com. In contrast, some governments are opening up. Ghana’s new communications minister highlighted infrastructure wins but warned that high costs and rural exclusion persist bez-kabli.pl. In Liberia, regulators held meetings with U.S. diplomats to streamline telecom laws – they granted Starlink a provisional license and are inviting new entrants to diversify service bez-kabli.pl. In Asia, Pakistan’s government finally approved a long-delayed 5G auction. The plan will free up 606 MHz across multiple bands and hold the auction by Dec 2025 bez-kabli.pl, clearing the way for operators to launch 5G
October 2, 2025
Mobile Mayhem: Foldable iPhone Rumors, Pixel AI Phones & More – All the Big Smartphone News (Aug 25–26, 2025)
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Mobile Mayhem: Foldable iPhone Rumors, Pixel AI Phones & More – All the Big Smartphone News (Aug 25–26, 2025)

On Google’s strategy: “There has been a lot of hype about AI in phones – and frankly a lot of broken promises too – but [Google’s new AI model] Gemini is the real deal,” Google’s Rick Osterloh claimed on stage, asserting that the Pixel 10’s AI features will meaningfully improve user experience reuters.com. Independent analysts were mixed: “A lot of what they showed would run almost exactly the same on last year’s hardware… their point is it’s not about hardware anymore,” observed Bob O’Donnell of Technalysis Research, who nonetheless noted Google’s lack of market share gains so far reuters.com reuters.com. Another analyst, Carolina Milanesi, saw the flashy Pixel event as Google trying to broaden Pixel’s appeal beyond tech enthusiasts: “Last
August 26, 2025
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