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You know that feeling that time has passed and you haven’t even seen it? Just like when you finally learn how to use a new app and the next version is out? Well, with tech news and updates, this happens all the time. In fact, almost every second.
We are so immersed in news that, if you fool around, your cell phone is already outdated while you read this sentence. But calm down! This is not a panic alert. It’s just the relaxed way of saying that yes, technology is making great strides, and keeping up with this pace has become almost an endurance sport.
So, if you like to stay on top of tech news and updates, this article was tailor-made. Grab a coffee and take 10 minutes to understand everything that has happened new in the technology sector.
Top Tech News and Updates of the Week
1. Tesla in the dock (Tech News and Updates)
In 2019, a Tesla Model S ran over two pedestrians, one died and the other was left with permanent sequelae. Tragic, no doubt.
However, the biggest problem came later, the car had Autopilot activated, the company’s driving assistance system. And it generated doubt, who is to blame?
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A jury in Florida ruled that Tesla is partly to blame, even if the person behind the wheel was a human being. The decision was central to the fact that Autopilot should have braked. That is, he should have alerted the driver. I should have done something.
Tesla, as expected, disagreed. He said it was the fault of the driver, George McGee, who was distracted by dropping his cell phone. And it says it will appeal the decision.
Do you think when a company promises that its technology drives “better than humans”, as Elon Musk once said, shouldn’t it be responsible if something goes wrong? Or is it always the fault of those behind the wheel?
2. Cambridge United starts using AI in signing players
Cambridge United, a team in the English third division, has decided that it will use artificial intelligence to manage player contracts. That’s right. AI to write, review, and speed up processes that normally rely on lawyers.
The club has teamed up with Genie AI, a Cambridge-based startup that develops automated legal tools. The idea is to save time and money and to be able to sign faster before the transfer window closes.
3. WindRunner the world’s largest sight
The person responsible for this plane is Radia, a company based in Colorado, USA, which has the plan to build the largest plane in the world, the WindRunner.
In principle, its use is not for tourism or traditional cargo transport. It is to be used thinking about the transport of heavy devices.
Mark Lundstrom, the CEO, sees the new vision as an opportunity. He believes that, with WindRunner, it will be possible to install larger turbines on dry land, doubling (or even tripling) the energy capacity of wind farms.
4. Apple releases iOS 18.6 (Tech News and Updates)
Apple has released iOS 18.6, an update focused on fixing security vulnerabilities. Apple’s focus is on WebKit, the system behind Safari, as well as the CoreAudio and CoreMedia frameworks, the gears behind sound and video on your iPhone. Everything is very simple, just download the update in a few minutes to your smartphone.
5. Nintendo Switch 2 raises price from $30 to $80
Nintendo decided to increase the price of the Switch 2 by US$ 50. In a scenario where many people are trying to save money, the new console arrives at an even higher price.
What caused the revolt of gamers was not only the increase, but the timing. That’s because Nintendo announced that it will readjust the price of accessories, making the cost even higher.
Another problem is trade tariffs. The game company had already shifted some production from China to Vietnam, evading taxes imposed by Donald Trump. But now, products from Vietnam will also be tariffed. Therefore, the cost goes up, and the consumer feels it.
Of course, there are those who say that the Switch 2 will be worth it. Improved performance, backward compatibility, and a library of nostalgic games. Others wonder, is it worth $50 more after all? Or are we paying for affective memory?
6. AI drives mass layoffs
We’ve all heard the phrase “technology takes away jobs, but creates new ones”. In theory it is like this, but the reality is different. According to data from Challenger, Gray & Christmas, in July of this year alone, more than 5,000 layoffs in the U.S. were directly linked to AI.
Yes, tech innovations, which until yesterday seemed like a productivity tool, are now becoming a reason for mass termination. What is the reason for this? Machines are learning to program, write, review contracts, pitch sales, and even analyze data. This is the biggest cause of dismissal.
Everything gets even more complicated for Generation Z. Those fresh out of college are facing an extremely difficult market. The reason is that they have to compete against artificial intelligences that learn everything with extreme agility.
7. UK creates age verification system (Tech News and Updates)
At the end of July, the United Kingdom began to apply a rule that seems simple on paper, but is chaos in practice: They intend to verify the age of users on sites with content considered “harmful”.
This includes platforms like Reddit, Discord, Grindr, X (formerly Twitter), and even Bluesky. The idea is to protect minors. However, in practice it is a mess.
Some sites preferred to leave the country rather than deal with the procedure. Others implemented the system, but users soon figured out how to circumvent it. The biggest problem is the collection and storage of ultra-sensitive data, documents, selfies, cards, account connections, all going through third-party services.
The future is worrying. Similar laws are emerging in the US, Europe and Australia. Age verification is spreading and with the same potential to annoy everyone.
Conclusion
Tech news and updates are worrying: cars that don’t brake on their own when they should. Robots taking over jobs even before the employee understands the briefing. Cell phones that become a gateway for hackers.
Still, it’s hard to put down. Because there are great advances made by technology. One thing is for sure, pretending that none of this is happening is no longer an option.