News News: 26 July 2025

October 22, 2025, 12:20 AM EDT. Samsung's Galaxy XR, launched Oct. 21 for $1,800, is Samsung and Google's bold bet in mixed reality. The headset runs Android apps on a larger virtual screen while Gemini is embedded throughout the OS, answering questions about what you see. Aimed at productivity and entertainment, it supports 3D viewing of Google Photos, and uses gesture and speech controls plus a Gemini summon button and touchpad. Samsung positions it as a major rival to Apple Vision Pro, signaling a new PC era where an AI-powered assistant behaves like a pocket Jarvis, helping you explore maps, learn about landmarks, or pull up context as you look around.

October 22, 2025, 12:16 AM EDT. Rigetti Computing's stock (NASDAQ: RGTI) has rallied and corrected as investors chase a nascent quantum computing industry. Over the past month, the shares dropped about 23% from roughly $56 to $43, with the broader sector pulling back after a speculative run. The article argues the stock remains unattractive based on current fundamentals and acknowledges the possibility of further downside, potentially near $30, given recent trading ranges. It notes that traditional financial metrics offer limited guidance for a quantum stock whose value hinges on long-term technology development and commercialization timelines. For diversified exposure, Trefis highlights a HQ Portfolio approach in partnership with Empirical Asset Management to reduce risk while pursuing upside.

October 22, 2025, 12:14 AM EDT. After trying Samsung's Galaxy XR at launch, the author frames it as a potential rival to Apple's Vision Pro. Built as part of Google's Android XR platform with Samsung as a key partner (Project Moohan), the Galaxy XR aims to define a new category of AI-native devices for immersive, multimodal experiences. In hands-on notes, the headset is noticeably lighter than the Vision Pro-19.2 ounces vs. 26.4-thanks to a different front-weight balance. The included strap, reminiscent of the Meta Quest Elite design, distributes weight with a cushioned back ring and an easy-adjust wheel, reducing wobble during wear. The pass-through view aligns with ordinary vision, keeping awareness intact, though it may reduce immersion compared with the Vision Pro. Clip-on light blockers will be included to improve comfort and visibility.

October 22, 2025, 12:12 AM EDT. Two years after Suzanne Somers' death, her husband Alan Hamel says he's helping develop an AI clone, dubbed the Suzanne AI Twin, to answer fans' questions. In an interview with People, Hamel described training the AI with Somers' 27 books and hundreds of interviews so it can respond in her voice. He envisions a 24/7 AI chatbot on SuzanneSomers.com that could guide fans on health topics, with answers sourced from medical professionals. Somers reportedly expressed interest in the project during her life, and Hamel says the goal is to honor her wish to provide information to readers and followers. The project blends technology, celebrity legacy, and digital interaction, and has elicited reaction about authenticity and consent.

October 22, 2025, 12:10 AM EDT. New York Times reports that Amazon is ramping up its robot fleet to replace human workers, potentially eliminating up to 600,000 jobs by 2033. Internal documents suggest a shift toward automation to meet rising demand, while Amazon says it remains a major job creator and plans to hire 250,000 for the holiday season. The company reportedly aims to frame the move as advancing technology rather than automation or AI, even using terms like cobot to imply collaboration. Amazon emphasizes upskilling and investment in new roles, and says the leaked materials reflect one team's perspective rather than the company-wide strategy. If realized, the changes would reshape the size of its US workforce, which totals about 1.5 million employees, across warehouses and delivery.