top tech news as of Monday, July 14, 2025
top tech news as of Monday, July 14, 2025
today’s top tech news as of Monday, July 14, 2025:
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Continues its Rapid Advance and Faces Scrutiny:1
Google’s AI Acquisitions & Challenges: Google is reportedly paying $2.4 billion to license the technology of AI-assisted coding tool Windsurf and has hired its CEO and co-founder.2 This aggressive move aims to boost Google’s Gemini AI project.3 However, Google is also facing an antitrust complaint in the EU from independent publishers, who claim Google’s AI Overviews feature is misusing web content and harming their revenue.4
China’s Moonshot AI Releases Open-Source Model: Chinese AI startup Moonshot AI has launched a new open-source AI model, Kimi K2, with enhanced coding capabilities and general agent tasks.5 This signals a trend among Chinese companies to open-source AI models to expand their influence and technological capabilities.6
Meta Acquires Voice Tech Startup PlayAI: Facebook-parent Meta has acquired PlayAI, a voice technology startup, to further bolster its AI capabilities. This follows its previous acquisition of ScaleAI, as Meta aggressively invests in building advanced AI systems and recruiting top talent.
AI in Everyday Devices: Google’s Gemini AI is becoming more integrated, with mentions of it running on robots without internet connectivity and being a key feature in the recently launched Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 series.7
Cryptocurrency Hits New Highs:
Bitcoin Tops $120,000: For the first time, Bitcoin has crossed the $120,000 mark, reaching a record high of $121,207.55 in Asian trading.8 This surge is fueled by investor optimism surrounding impending debates in the U.S. House of Representatives regarding a regulatory framework for the digital asset industry.9
Smartphone and Device Launches/Updates:
Vivo X Fold 5 and X200 FE Launch in India: Vivo is officially launching its new X Fold 5 foldable smartphone and the X200 FE in India today, featuring cameras co-developed with Zeiss.10
Samsung’s Image Sensor Push: Samsung is supplying its newest nanoprism image sensors to Xiaomi, aiming to challenge Sony’s dominance in the fast-growing image sensor market.11 This technology allows for clearer photos in challenging lighting without increasing sensor size.
iPhone 17 Trial Production: Foxconn, Apple’s manufacturing partner, has reportedly begun importing parts from China to its Indian facility for the trial production of the upcoming iPhone 17, indicating Apple’s continued focus on manufacturing in India.12
Tech Industry Financials and Other News:
Q1 Earnings Season Kicks Off: Several tech and related companies are releasing their Q1 FY26 earnings today, including Tata Technologies, HCL Technologies, and Ola Electric Mobility.13Investors are closely watching these reports for insights into performance and future outlook.
Indian IT Hiring in Smaller Cities: A jobs twist sees a 50% H1 rise in IT hiring in smaller Indian cities, indicating a decentralization of the IT workforce.14
Amazon Prime Day: The major e-commerce event is currently underway, with significant discounts on various electronics and gadgets.