Tech News Ep-10 [04‑09‑2025] Apple Teasers, Samsung Unpacked, Google Verdict, and Starlink’s New Record.

Intro

September 4, 2025 marked another day of rapid tech moves, with Apple’s event surprises, Samsung’s big Unpacked launches, a major win for Google in court, global fines for tech giants, and new records in satellite launches. Here’s everything making headlines in today’s tech world.

Big story: Google Dodges Breakup, Faces Fines

A U.S. judge blocked efforts to break up Google on antitrust grounds, resulting in a 9% jump in Alphabet’s stock. However, the tech giant was hit with a $425 million privacy verdict for tracking users who had opted out, and France fined Google €325 million for Gmail ad violations. Online retailer Shein was also fined €150 million over cookies compliance.

Samsung Unpacked: Galaxy S25 FE & Tab S11 Debut

At its global Unpacked event, Samsung launched the Galaxy S25 FE smartphone and Tab S11 series. The S25 FE boasts a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, triple-lens camera, Exynos 2400 chip, and a robust 4,900mAh battery. The Tab S11 series is designed to highlight Samsung’s advances in AI-powered tablets and seamless device integration.

Apple Readies Big Launches

Apple teased at least nine new product reveals for its September 9 fall event, including the iPhone 17, Apple Watch Ultra 3, AirPods Pro 3, AirTag 2, HomePod mini 2, and a refreshed Apple TV 4K. Rumors swirl around improved health-tracking, satellite connectivity, and Apple Intelligence features across multiple devices.

SpaceX Starlink: Doubling Launches, Surpassing 8,000 Satellites

SpaceX set a new bar by launching 28 Starlink satellites just 8½ hours after a major night launch from California, bringing its total to over 8,000 satellites in orbit—the world’s largest constellation. Meanwhile, Israel quietly launched the Ofek-19 spy satellite, and NASA confirmed an interstellar comet will fly by Mars next month.

AI, Crypto & Other Tech Headlines

• Meta rolls out an iPad-optimized Instagram app focused on Reels.

• China’s BYD cuts EV sales targets, signaling a cooling trend.

• Cloudflare repelled a 11.5 Tbps DDoS attack—the biggest ever recorded.

• Figma’s post-IPO performance missed expectations, leading to a stock dip.

• Venezuela’s currency exchanges adopted Tether (USDT) to cope with inflation.

• Tech Mahindra and MIT release a study on AI’s sustainability impact.

• SciTechDaily reports scientists discovered never-before-seen plasma waves in Jupiter’s auroras.

Why it’s Trending

Landmark tech launches, record-breaking space achievements, privacy battles, and AI innovation are reshaping how people connect, work, and interact with technology globally.

Disclosure

Information for this episode is compiled from leading tech news outlets including Reuters, Times of India, India Today, Economic Times, TS2 Tech, IndiaTV, and SciTechDaily.