The Hottest Tech Stories of the Summer
This August, the tech world got even more exciting with new AI, smarter operating systems, and next-generation hardware. The month was full of innovative ideas that changed the way we work, create, and remain safe. These included Google’s improved image editor, Microsoft’s latest Windows update, Nvidia’s new robotic brain, and AI-driven stocks that went through the roof.
New AI Image Editor from Google Makes Gemini Better
Google has added Gemini 2.5 Flash image, a powerful AI picture tool that lets you make exact changes to images based on text prompts without changing faces or other characteristics. This is happening as Google is trying to catch up with OpenAI’s GPT-4o and Meta’s Midjourney agreement. Gemini’s editor is different from those of its competitors since it focuses on clean, realistic changes for everyday projects. It also has protections and watermarks to stop people from using it wrong.
Windows 11 25H2 Update Enters Testing
Microsoft has released the Windows 11 25H2 upgrade for testing in the Release Preview Channel. The upgrade goes rapidly because most of the features were already included in earlier updates.
PowerShell 2.0 and WMIC are no longer available, and IT managers now have additional options to delete preloaded Microsoft Store programs on enterprise devices. For most people, the update mostly adds functionality that are present in version 24H2 and just needs one restart to work.
AI Impersonation Scams Rise Quickly in 2025
Security experts warn that AI frauds are on the rise, with 148% more occurrences this year. Criminals can now employ voice cloning and deepfake video to effectively pretend to be friends, family, or coworkers in calls, video meetings, and messaging.
To keep yourself safe, experts advise adopting multi-factor authentication and independently confirming identities. Fraudsters can replicate an individual’s voice utilizing merely a brief audio excerpt from social media.
Coming soon: PCIe 6.0 SSDs with 512TB of Storage and Speeds of 28GB/s
FADU in South Korea is working on next-generation SSD controllers that can handle up to 512TB of storage and speeds of up to 28GB/s. The business has already made supply deals with two big cloud providers and is in talks with a third.
Meta is thought to be an early adopter because they were observed having FADU at a recent industry event. The new controllers, codenamed Sierra, are slated to power future data centers with quicker, more efficient storage for the AI era.
Anthropic Prevents Hackers from Exploiting Claude AI
Anthropic reports that it prevented attempts by hackers to utilize its Claude AI for composing phishing emails, generating harmful code, and bypassing safety measures. The company prohibited the implicated accounts and enhanced security measures. According to experts, the risk of cybercriminals abusing AI is increasing as it becomes more potent, which is why governments and businesses are stepping up their security measures.
Nvidia Introduces Jetson Thor: A Robotic Supercomputer
Nvidia has launched Jetson Thor, a cutting-edge AI chip designed to enhance advanced robotics and “physical AI.” The Blackwell GPU provides 2,070 FP4 teraflops within a 130-watt framework, equipped with 128GB of memory, enabling the simultaneous execution of several AI models in real time. Nvidia claims to provide 7.5 times greater computational power and three times enhanced efficiency compared to its prior Jetson Orin series.
Large companies like Amazon Robotics, Boston Dynamics, Caterpillar, and Meta are already evaluating it to see if it can be used in manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, and other areas.
AI Boom Boosts Autodesk, MongoDB, Pure Storage, and Snowflake
The euphoria around AI made for a great week for corporate tech stocks. MongoDB had its best week ever, with a 44% increase, after announcing robust growth and a record 5,000 new customers this year. Pure Storage’s stock jumped 33% after it signed a deal with Meta for AI storage. The demand for Snowflake’s AI data cloud, which is currently employed by more than 6,100 enterprises, went up, and the stock price went up 21%. Autodesk’s stock was up 8% because the company said AI is making design tools easier to use.
The results show that the benefits of AI are spreading beyond Nvidia and the big cloud providers to software and storage companies as well. “AI may eat software, but it’s not going to eat Autodesk,” said the CEO of Autodesk.
Summary
August demonstrated that AI is no longer merely a trend; it is revolutionizing industries ranging from cybersecurity and robotics to data storage and design.
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