Top tech news, July 23, 2025

Here’s a roundup of today’s top tech news, July 23, 2025:

Artificial Intelligence (AI):

• Alibaba Launches Open-Source AI Coding Model: Alibaba Group has released Qwen3-Coder, an open-source AI model designed for software development, which they claim is their most advanced coding tool to date.¹ It reportedly matches the performance of leading U.S. models like Anthropic’s Claude and OpenAI’s GPT-4 in some areas.² (The Hindu)

   
   

   

• Google AI Pro and Ultra Tiers: Google has rebranded its Google One AI Premium to “Google AI Pro” and introduced a new, higher-priced tier called “Google AI Ultra.” These tiers offer expanded access to Gemini 2.5 Flash and Pro models, deeper research capabilities, audio overviews, and spreadsheet/code analysis.³ Google AI Pro subscribers also gain access to a new “AI Mode” in Google Search for more complex “Reasoning, math & code” queries.⁴ (9to5Google)

   
   

   

• NatWest Group to Accelerate AI Transformation with Accenture and AWS:⁵ NatWest Group announced a five-year collaboration with Accenture and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate its bank-wide data and AI transformation, aiming for better, simpler, and more personalized customer experiences.⁶ (Accenture)

   
   

   

• Ongoing Discussion on AI’s Impact on IT Firms: Indian IT firms are reportedly facing margin pressures due to macroeconomic headwinds and the increasing impact of AI-driven productivity improvements. Companies are deferring pay hikes and cutting costs to maintain profitability. (The Times of India)

Mobile Technology & Devices:

• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 Pre-Orders Strong: Samsung announced that pre-orders for its new foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Fold7, Z Flip7, and Z Flip7 FE, have hit 210,000 units in the first 48 hours.⁷ The Galaxy Z Fold7 starts at ₹1,74,999 and the Z Flip7 at ₹1,09,999 in India.⁸ (The Times of India)

   
   

   

• OnePlus Pad Lite Launched in India: OnePlus has launched the OnePlus Pad Lite, a budget-friendly tablet featuring an 11-inch display, a MediaTek Helio G100 processor, and a 9,340 mAh battery.⁹ It starts at an effective price of ₹12,999. (The Hindu)

   

   

• Google Pixel 10 Series India Launch Confirmed: Google has confirmed that the Pixel 10 series will launch in India on August 21, following its global unveiling on August 20. (The Times of India)¹⁰

   

   

• iOS 26 Beta and “Liquid Glass” Design: Apple’s iOS 26 beta 4 reportedly brings back a “Liquid Glass” design and introduces AI news summaries.¹¹ (The Indian Express)

   

   

Cybersecurity:

• Critical Microsoft SharePoint Vulnerability Under Active Exploitation: Cybersecurity researchers and CISA have confirmed that a critical zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Server (CVE-2025-53770, CVE-2025-49706, and CVE-2025-49704) is being actively exploited.¹² Attackers are using this flaw for remote code execution and to gain unauthorized access to on-premise SharePoint servers.¹³Microsoft has released security patches and urged users to apply them immediately, along with other mitigation steps.¹⁴ (The Hacker News, CISA, The Indian Express)

   
   
   

   

• US Nuclear Weapons Agency Breached: A report indicates that the U.S. nuclear weapons agency was among those breached in the Microsoft SharePoint hack.¹⁵ (The Hindu)

   

   

• WhatsApp for Windows Changes: Meta is making changes to WhatsApp for Windows, with details on what’s replacing the current version.¹⁶ (The Indian Express)

   

   

Other Tech News:

• Bryan Johnson Blends AI and Biology to “Outlive Death”:¹⁷ Tech mogul Bryan Johnson is making headlines for his pursuit of blending AI and biology in an effort to extend lifespan, even planning to shut down or sell his anti-aging startup.¹⁸ (The Times of India)

   
   

   

• CM Bhupendra Patel Inaugurates Space Applications Meet: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated a regional meeting on space applications in Gandhinagar, emphasizing the use of space-based technology for administrative efficiency.¹⁹ (The Times of India)