Tech News Ep‑2 [25‑08‑2025] Recharge Updates, Festive Sales, AI Rollouts, Smartphones.


Intro

A quick daily digest covering India tech headlines, mobile launches, platform updates, AI moves, e‑commerce, and policy items from verified outlets as of 25/08/2025.

Telecom, Policy, Economy

  • India will start sourcing e‑commerce price data directly from Amazon and Flipkart to revamp its inflation gauge, according to the statistics ministry, highlighting tech’s growing role in official indices.

  • India and Japan agreed to deepen energy cooperation in areas like carbon capture, biofuels, and green technologies, signaling continued clean‑tech collaboration.

  • Smart glasses shipments grew rapidly in H1 2025 per market coverage, reflecting consumer interest in wearable tech experiences.

Mobiles and Gadgets

  • Oppo Find X9 Ultra is tipped to feature a 2K display and four rear cameras, continuing the premium imaging race in Android flagships.

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Lite launched with Exynos 1380 and an 8,000 mAh battery, expanding Samsung’s mid‑range tablet lineup.

  • Vivo Y500’s launch timing and an 8,200 mAh battery were confirmed by the company, pointing to battery‑focused mid‑range competition.

  • Xiaomi 15T series designs leaked with a 5,500 mAh battery expected, adding to late‑year refresh cycles.

  • Honor X7d surfaced with Snapdragon 685 and a 6,500 mAh battery ahead of debut, targeting budget buyers.

  • Realme teased a phone with a 15,000 mAh battery for an August 27 reveal, underscoring extreme battery capacity marketing.

Platforms, Apps, and Services

  • Flipkart launched a Black Membership in India that includes a one‑year YouTube Premium subscription, bundling video perks with retail loyalty.

  • Spotify is preparing price rises as it introduces new services, per FT reporting cited by Reuters, reflecting monetization shifts in streaming.

  • Google Vids now allows editing videos directly from Google Drive on the web, expanding lightweight creation workflows.

  • Slack introduced a project‑management feature to organize workflows, positioning against dedicated PM tools.

  • YouTube confirmed it is “running an experiment” after creators reported AI edits to Shorts without consent, highlighting evolving creator‑platform dynamics.

AI and Big Tech

  • Apple is in talks to use Google’s Gemini AI to revamp Siri, indicating cross‑ecosystem AI integrations under discussion.

  • Meta partnered with Midjourney to license its generative “aesthetic technology” for future models and products, blending social platforms with third‑party creative AI.

  • xAI open‑sourced Grok 2.5 and plans the same for Grok 3 within about six months, pointing to increasing openness in foundation models.

Crypto and Finance Tech

  • Ethereum reached an all‑time high while Bitcoin steadied around $113,000, signaling continued crypto market momentum.

  • Australia’s AUSTRAC said Binance Australia must conduct an audit over anti‑money‑laundering concerns, underscoring compliance scrutiny.

Space and Science

  • SpaceX rescheduled a planned Starship test flight due to an equipment issue, illustrating the iterative nature of flight testing.

Enterprise and Industry

  • Global exchanges urged regulators to crack down on tokenised stocks over investor‑protection risks and market integrity concerns.

  • Databricks agreed to acquire Tecton to expand AI agent offerings, continuing consolidation in the enterprise AI tooling stack.

  • Reports noted AI‑related pressures and investments across IT and semiconductor ecosystems, including spending outlooks and strategic shifts.

E‑commerce and Deals Watch

  • With the festive season approaching, expect early teasers and bank tie‑ups to surface gradually; watch membership bundles like Flipkart Black for stacking value.

Quick Buyer Tip

  • Prioritize devices with multi‑year OS and security update commitments and verify bank‑offer stacking during sale periods for the best net price.

Disclosure

  • This information summarizes from Reuters and NDTV’s Gadgets 360, with additional items from Economic Times Tech; no affiliation or endorsement implied.

                                                        

 


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