Good morning, tech fam; here are some quick tech updates for you to catch up to!
What’s New Today: Samsung Galaxy S25: AI-Powered & Qualcomm Exclusive
Fast-Track Insights: Ati Motors Secures $20M Series B for Industrial Robotics
Here’s a quick rundown of the biggest tech headlines making waves today. From the Samsung Galaxy S25 to BCG Hiring Graduates, let’s dive into the top tech stories of the day.
Samsung unveiled its Galaxy S25 series, powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon chips and Google’s Gemini AI engine, aiming to boost sales amid stiff competition from Apple and Chinese brands. Priced between $799 and $1,299, the phones feature enhanced AI capabilities, including personalized recommendations via the “Now Brief” service and upgraded Bixby voice assistant integration. Samsung dropped its in-house Exynos chips for flagship models but may use them in upcoming foldable phones. Despite challenges in the premium and foldable segments, Samsung highlights its AI features to create a competitive edge. The Galaxy S25 Edge is set to launch later this year.
Ati Motors, a Bengaluru-based industrial robotics startup, has raised $20 million in Series B funding led by Walden Catalyst Ventures with participation from existing investors like True Ventures and Blume Ventures. The funds will accelerate product development and global expansion, targeting markets like the US, Mexico, India, Thailand, and Singapore. Ati Motors has deployed hundreds of Sherpa Tug robots across 40 manufacturers, including Hyundai, handling payloads up to three tonnes and covering over 500,000 kilometers. Integrating AI and robotics, the company focuses on the automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing sectors, addressing labor shortages with autonomous solutions for dynamic factory environments.
Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is hiring for the Enterprise Services Operational Excellence Senior Analyst role in Gurgaon, Haryana, India. Responsibilities include designing KPIs, collaborating on data collection and reporting with BI teams, analyzing trends to improve operations, preparing service performance reports, and supporting service improvement projects. Candidates will identify process optimization opportunities and ensure best practices in service delivery. Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or Analytics, have 2–4+ years of experience in data analysis or service management, and be proficient in tools like Excel, Power BI, or Tableau, with a strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
The SEC Acting Chairman Mark Uyeda has launched a crypto task force led by Commissioner Hester Peirce to establish a clear regulatory framework for digital assets. The task force will collaborate with Congress, federal agencies, and international counterparts to create practical registration procedures, precise disclosure requirements, and strategic enforcement actions. This move marks a shift from former Chair Gary Gensler’s enforcement-heavy approach. The task force seeks public input and aims to address compliance uncertainties that stifle innovation and enable fraud. With a global crypto market value of $3.75 trillion, the initiative reflects a growing focus on fostering innovation while protecting investors.
Innovative advancements have always shaped the music industry, and the most recent frontier is man-made brainpower or simulated intelligence. Computer-based intelligence-generated music disrupts the creative sector, where algorithms create tunes, verses, and even entire tracks. This development has sparked discussions about its potential benefits and risks, raising questions about creativity's role in craftsmanship and human creativity's ultimate destiny.