tech news as of Monday, June 23, 2025, with a focus on key developments:

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Artificial Intelligence (AI):

  • Apple’s AI Ambitions and Perplexity AI: Apple is reportedly in early-stage talks to acquire AI startup Perplexity AI. This potential acquisition could significantly enhance Apple’s AI offerings, potentially integrating Perplexity’s conversational search capabilities into Siri and Safari, and addressing Apple’s need for a stronger AI search layer. This move is also seen as Apple preparing for a future without its lucrative search deal with Google.
  • New AI Chips for Chromebooks: Lenovo has unveiled the new Lenovo Chromebook Plus (14”, 10), featuring the MediaTek Kompanio Ultra processor. It’s touted as the world’s first Chromebook with this chip and exclusive Google AI features for “hybrid AI functionality,” combining on-device and cloud AI.
  • AI for Enterprise – Botpress Funding: Botpress, a platform for building and deploying AI agents, has raised $25 million in Series B funding. This investment aims to scale AI agent infrastructure for enterprises, indicating a strong move towards practical, production-ready AI solutions in businesses.
  • AI Outperforming in Clinical Trials: NetraMark’s AI platform, NetraAI, has shown significant outperformance compared to ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and traditional machine learning models in discovering clinical trial subpopulations. This highlights AI’s growing role in complex scientific research and drug discovery.
  • World Economic Forum’s 2025 Technology Pioneers: Several AI-focused companies, including LightSolver(laser-based computing), BforeAI (predictive attack intelligence for cybersecurity), and illumex (transforming agentic AI adoption for enterprises), have been named 2025 Technology Pioneers by the World Economic Forum, recognizing their potential to significantly impact the world.
  • Google’s Layered Defenses for GenAI: Google has detailed its multi-layered defense strategy to secure its generative AI systems from evolving threats like indirect prompt injection attacks, emphasizing model hardening and user confirmation frameworks.

Mobile & Devices:

  • Future All-Screen iPhone by 2027: Apple reportedly plans a phased rollout of an all-screen iPhone, with a full debut, including under-display cameras and Face ID, expected by 2027. This signifies a major design shift for the iconic smartphone.
  • Nothing Phone 3 Leaks: Key specifications for the Nothing Phone 3 have leaked ahead of its expected July 1st launch, suggesting a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chip, 50MP triple cameras, and a 5150mAh battery.
  • New Samsung Appliances with AI: Samsung is set to launch its 2025 range of Bespoke AI home appliances in India on June 25, focusing on advanced smart home features and AI integration.
  • New Gaming Hardware: Samsung Odyssey 3D (G90XF) 3D gaming monitor has launched, and ASUS has unveiled its 2025 TUF and ROG gaming laptops in India with new processors and NVIDIA RTX 50 series GPUs.
  • Smartphones Under ₹30,000: Several new budget-friendly smartphones have hit the Indian market, including the Realme GT 6T 5G, iQOO Neo 10R 5G, Vivo V30e 5G, and Samsung Galaxy A35 5G, offering competitive features and performance.

Cybersecurity:

  • India’s Quantum Cybersecurity Push: India’s QNu Labs has launched a Quantum Training Academy to build a talent pipeline in quantum cybersecurity, focusing on Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), Quantum Random Number Generation (QRNG), and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) – crucial for future digital sovereignty.
  • New Cybersecurity Threats: Reports highlight new threats, including a malicious WordPress plugin creating backdoors, a resurgence of the Prometei Botnet targeting Linux servers, and a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Teleport.
  • Record DDoS Attack: A record-breaking DDoS attack peaking at an unprecedented 7.3 Tbps was reported, lasting 45 seconds and designed to overwhelm target infrastructure.
  • Healthcare and Financial Data Breaches: Healthcare services firm Episource reported a data breach impacting over 5.4 million people, while Krispy Kreme confirmed a November 2024 breach affecting over 160,000 individuals, underscoring ongoing risks to sensitive data.