Technology News for Tuesday 15th April 2025

1. Pixel 9a review: Google's cut-price Android winner

Class-leading camera, top-tier chip, very long battery life, AI and quality software dominate mid-range rivals. Samuel Gibbs Consumer technology editor. Tue 15 Apr 2025 02.00 EDT. Share. The Guardian's journalism is independent.

2. Leaders: Changing your mind is fine, but you need to communicate

Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote that “a foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.” Despite the popular image of a strong leader as one who makes bold decisions and sticks with them, great leadership actually requires adapting to changing ...

3. Ford reveals two unique project Broncos at Moab off-road event

These vehicles, built on the Bronco Badlands and two-door Bronco platforms, highlight the customization potential of the Bronco. The Arches is designed for all-around off-roading, while the Cliffhanger is ...

4. Apple MacBook Air M4 launches in Vietnam with price cut

Apple's new MacBook Air M4 debuted in Vietnam last week with some retailers offering a VND300,000 (US$12) discount on launch day. MacBook Air M4. Photo from Facebook. The base 13-inch model with 16GB of RAM and 256GB SSD is priced at VND26.7 million ...

5. Samsung Debuts 2025 Soundbars with New Designs, Improved Bass and Enhanced AI

Samsung Electronics America today introduced its 2025 audio lineup, including new soundbars in the flagship Q-series and B-series. The newest lineup is designed to amp up the audio for any living space, combining innovative hardware with adaptive, ...

6. Experts Say Your Bedroom Color Can Impact Your Sleep—Here's How

Above: A serene blue bedroom by designer Breegan Jane. There's an ongoing conversation in the health and wellness space surrounding sleep hygiene, or the practices and rituals that promote quality sleep. While sleep hygiene can include behavioral ...

7. Chrome, Edge, Firefox Warning—99% Of Browsers Now At Risk

Sometimes the most dangerous risks are those we think least about, lurking behind the scenes in the apps and platforms we use daily. While the malware attacking our phones generates headlines, that's rarely the case with the permission abuse that ...

8. Nvidia Announces RTX 5060 Graphics Cards To Be Priced From $299

Three separate models will be available, with the RTX 5060 Ti in both 16GB and 8GB flavors arriving April 16. The cheaper RTX 5060 non-Ti version will be available next month in May and will also have 8GB of video memory.

9. ASUS Launches New AI Laptop Series; Targets India's Growing SME Sector

ASUS unveiled its latest AI-powered ExpertBook P series laptops, on Tuesday, signaling a decisive move to reshape the way India's small and medium enterprises (SMEs) use technology. Rex Lee, head of ASUS APAC commercial PC business, emphasized that ...

10. Spin Photo Detector: an entirely new light detector based on magnetic elements

Built using Magnetic Tunnel Junction (MTJ)*4 technology—originally pioneered by TDK for HDD magnetic heads and TMR magnetic sensors—this novel detector enables ultra-high-speed optical detection across a broad spectrum, from infrared to visible light—a ...

11. Google Update Makes Your Android More Like An iPhone

Under Security & Privacy, it simply says that “with this feature, your device automatically restarts if locked for 3 consecutive days,” and that it applies to phones only. It's not clear if it's linked to any specific Android OS versions or requires any ...

12. Japan Fair Trade Commission orders Google to stop antitrust law violations

This is the first time that the FTC issued such an order to one of the major American IT firms, which are collectively known as GAFAM -- Google, Apple, Facebook, now known as Meta, Amazon and Microsoft.

13. Baldur's Gate 3's final patch 8 is here: 12 new subclasses, cross-play, and photo mode | All Details

With this final update, Larian's magnum opus solidifies its place among the greatest RPGs ever created—an experience now richer, more flexible, and more rewarding for all who enter its world.

14. Apple's Beats Unveils 1st-Ever USB-C Cables In New Colors And Unexpected Sizes

If you think of the brand Beats, you probably see images of headphones with the distinctive b logo. But to add to the range, Beats, owned by Apple, has today announced its first cables. Here's why you should care. CablePose_200_16x9_comp.

15. FIRST LOOK: Super Nintendo World at Universal Orlando's Epic Universe

This world brings video games to life with its attractions, dining, shopping and interactive experiences inspired by the Super Mario franchise, and for the first time in the United States, Donkey Kong Country. Guests ...

16. Report: Apple Picks Samsung as Sole OLED Supplier for First Foldable iPhone

Industry sources say Apple chose Samsung for its proven ability to reduce screen creasesa crucial issue for foldable phones. The panels will likely resemble those used in the iPad Mini, with a 7.8-inch internal screen and a 5.5-inch external display.

17. How 'South of Midnight' captured the sound of the American South

Music can change a person's entire gaming experience. That's the case with South of Midnight, now available on Xbox. Juana Summers talks to the game's composer about how his vision came to life. ... Calls to defund public media are getting louder.

18. OpenAI Reportedly Taking on X and Meta With Social Network Plans

According to that report, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has been privately seeking feedback about the project from outsiders. The efforts are still in their early stages, the report said, and it's not clear whether OpenAI would release its social platform as its ...