Top Tech Updates – February 2025
1. High-End Laptop with 128GB RAM Launches
A $4,299 laptop featuring 128GB RAM and an AMD Ryzen AI 9 APU has entered the market. Targeted at AI developers, data analysts, and content creators, it sets a new benchmark in high-performance computing.
2. SOT-MRAM Advances, but Not Ready Yet
Spin-Orbit Torque Magnetoresistive RAM (SOT-MRAM) is being tested as a faster, non-volatile alternative to DRAM and NAND. Adoption is still years away due to technical challenges.
3. Marvel’s 2025 Movie Drops Hulk
“Captain America: Brave New World” will exclude Bruce Banner and The Hulk to focus entirely on Captain America’s storyline.
4. Asus Mini PC Uses Motion Detection
A new Asus Mini PC features AI-powered motion sensors, automatically powering on when it detects movement.
5. AMD RX 9070 GPUs to Launch March 6
Following Nvidia’s RTX 5070 release, AMD’s RX 9070 GPUs are set for March 6. 900W PSU rumors are false—standard configurations will work.
6. Old Smartphones Repurposed as Routers
A major European telecom company is turning old smartphones into budget routers, cutting e-waste and improving connectivity.
7. Starlink Offers Free Satellite Internet via T-Mobile
A Starlink-T-Mobile partnership will provide free satellite internet for mobile users, improving rural connectivity.
8. PDF-Based Linux Exploit Raises Security Alarms
A high school student ran Linux inside a PDF in Google Chrome, exposing a major security vulnerability.
9. AI-Generated Videos Flooding YouTube Shorts
AI tools are making realistic videos at scale, raising concerns over content authenticity and quality control on YouTube Shorts.
10. Talon Tool Removes Windows 11 Bloatware in Two Clicks
A new Windows 11 tool, Talon, can remove system bloatware instantly, boosting performance.
