Tech News Ep-8 [02‑09‑2025] Gmail alert drama, Microsoft’s AI leap, festive phone launches, Dolby Vision 2.

Intro

The second day of September brought headline shifts across security, AI, devices, and TV tech. Google responded to Gmail security rumors, Microsoft launched its first homegrown AI models, festive gadgets rolled into showrooms, and Dolby redefined TV picture quality. Here are the top tech stories everyone is talking about today.

Big story: Gmail Security Buzz and Microsoft’s AI Leap

Google addressed widely-shared warnings about a “Gmail security breach” impacting billions of users. The company reassured everyone there was no breach, urging people to follow account hygiene best practices and ignore misinformation. Meanwhile, Microsoft debuted MAI-1 and MAI-Voice-1 AI models, signaling a big step in developing its own technology for Office and Windows Copilot—reducing reliance on OpenAI and targeting faster, more resource-efficient AI.

Phones & Devices to Watch

• Samsung Galaxy S25 FE debuts in India this week, with top-tier cameras and AMOLED, kicking off the festival-device season.

• Apple iPhone 17 pre-launch buzz is heating up, with new camera features and chip leaks.

• Also watch for Lava Agni 4, Vivo T series, and the latest Moto foldables rolling into the mid-tier and premium segments.

Consumer Tech Highlights

• Dolby Vision 2 launches as the next-gen TV HDR standard, promising even better picture quality. Hisense is first to adopt, and CANAL+ will broadcast with Dolby Vision 2 in France.

• The Nothing Phone (2) is set for its September security patch, adding new camera presets and privacy features.

Tech Industry Moves & Policy

India’s semiconductor ambitions ramp up as the first Made-in-India chip rollout date is teased. The Online Gaming Bill reshapes the mobile app space, while TCS hands out pay hikes to a vast workforce. Kerala’s Technopark reports 10% annual export growth—a strong signal for regional tech jobs.

Why it’s Trending

Security, festive launches, and policy—today’s news marks September as both a season for innovation and for tightening digital trust. Homegrown tech, global partnerships, and lifestyle upgrades are all moving the market this week.

Disclosure

Whether taming viral panic or unveiling next-gen tech, September’s tech news sets the stage for an eventful festive quarter in India and beyond.