Gemini Arrives on iPhone, Maps; Gemini 2.5 Surpasses Benchmarks with 2M Context Window
Key Takeaways
- Google Gemini integrates with iPhone, Maps, and can 'see' the world.
- Google's Gemini 2.5 surpasses benchmarks with a planned 2 million token context window.
- ChatGPT's $200 reasoning model is now free via Microsoft Copilot.
- Microsoft enhances Windows Search with AI on Copilot+ PCs.
- Infinite Reality acquires Napster for $207 million, planning metaverse integration.
Trending Tech
Google Gemini integrates with iPhone, Maps; 'sees' the world.
AI Everywhere
Google announces Gemini 2.5: surpasses benchmarks, 2M context.
On March 25, 2025, Google announced Gemini 2.5, a new reasoning AI model that surpasses competitors on AI benchmarks. An experimental release (Gemini 2.5 Pro) is available in Google AI Studio and for Gemini Advanced subscribers, featuring native multimodality and a planned 2 million token context window.
ChatGPT's $200 reasoning model now free via Microsoft Copilot.
Nvidia's G-Assist AI optimizes PC settings locally.
Otter.ai launches new AI agents for meetings, sales.
On March 25, 2025, Otter.ai launched three new AI agents: Otter Meeting Agent (initially on Zoom), Sales Agent (available to Otter enterprise sales customers), and Sales Development Representative (SDR) Agent (available via Otter's website). Jess Weatherbed also reported that Otter’s new AI agent can speak up in meetings.
Google Gemini may soon allow uploading 10 images.
Tech Innovations
Microsoft enhances Windows Search with AI for Copilot+ PCs.
Huawei patents new periscope camera lens system.
Yeston's Sakura Atlantis RX 9070 XT: Fragrance diffuser GPU.
Tech News
Infinite Reality acquires Napster for $207 million.
Apple may lose Google as default search, $20B annually.
Windows 11: Add more functions to apps via Settings.
U.S. Commerce Secretary urges prioritizing Starlink for rural broadband.
Microsoft preps Windows 11 25H2, Snapdragon X2 support.
Reported on March 25, 2025, Microsoft is working on a major update, likely Windows 11 25H2, and is testing new content via the Insider program in the Dev Channel for a release later this year. Microsoft is also backporting platform changes to better support Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon X2 chip, enabling devices with the chip to run Germanium-based Windows 11.
Apple Ecosystem
Apple confirms WWDC 2025: June 9, 2025.
iOS 19 Messages, camera app mock-ups reveal subtle changes.
watchOS 11.4: Alarm sounds even in silent mode.
Product Releases
Samsung releases its Galaxy AI update.
Oura Ring 4 vs. RingConn Gen 2 Air comparison.
Sony releases WF-C710N budget noise-canceling earbuds for $120.
On March 25, 2025, Sony released the WF-C710N, a budget-friendly noise-canceling wireless earbuds priced at $120. The earbuds feature touch controls, 5mm dynamic drivers, optional DSEE audio upscaling, ANC and transparency modes, IPX4 protection, and Bluetooth Multipoint, with improved battery life and AI-enhanced voice pickup.
Hisense releases new Canvas TVs designed for artwork.
Gaming Updates
Microsoft tests AI chatbot for Xbox, handheld with Asus.
Discord's updated Game Overlay: Pinnable video chats, improved performance.
On March 25, 2025, Discord released an update to its Game Overlay, enabling users to pin video chats to their screen without impacting game performance. The new overlay features movable, resizable, and pinnable widgets for voice/webcam controls, voice channels, notifications, and video calls, supporting up to 25 simultaneous video feeds.
SteamOS on Windows handhelds offers console-like experience.
On March 25, 2025, it was reported that SteamOS on Windows handhelds is offering a console-like experience for handheld PCs. Valve promised that SteamOS 3.8 will support non-Valve handhelds. YouTuber Phawx ran SteamOS Holo on the unsupported Asus ROG Ally, and YouTuber ETA Prime showcased the SteamOS 3.8 beta running on a Windows-based Lenovo Legion Go S.