Here is your detailed Tech News Update for 5 May 2025, curated to keep you informed on the latest advancements, product launches, policy changes, and global tech developments. These updates are especially useful for students, tech professionals, and content creators looking to stay ahead in the fast-evolving digital world.
🔹 1. Google Announces “Gemini Office Suite” – AI-Powered Productivity Apps
Google has launched its new AI-integrated office platform called “Gemini Office Suite”, designed to rival Microsoft 365 Copilot. It includes Gemini Sheets, Docs, Mail, and Present, all powered by the latest Gemini 2.5 Pro model. Features include AI-assisted email writing, automated data charts, real-time meeting summaries, and smart scheduling.
👉 Available for Workspace users starting today in the US and rolling out globally by mid-May.
🔹 2. Elon Musk’s xAI Releases Open-Source “Grok-1.5 Chatbot” with Multimodal Capability
Elon Musk’s startup xAI has officially open-sourced the Grok-1.5 chatbot model, now capable of handling both text and image inputs. It rivals OpenAI’s GPT-4 and Google’s Gemini with improved math solving, diagram understanding, and voice processing features. Grok will now also be integrated natively into X (formerly Twitter) for all premium users.
🔹 3. India’s MeitY Proposes Draft Rules for Regulating AI Models in India
The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has released draft guidelines for the ethical deployment of AI models, especially LLMs and generative AI tools. Key rules include:
- Mandatory watermarking of AI-generated content
- Transparency about training data
- Approval for deploying frontier models (like GPT or Gemini)
👉 Startups and public comments are invited till 25 May 2025.
🔹 4. Apple Confirms Launch Event for May 7 – Focus Likely on iPad Pro with M4 Chip
Apple has officially announced a “Let Loose” event on 7 May 2025, expected to unveil the next-gen iPad Pro featuring the M4 chip, marking the start of Apple’s AI-ready chip lineup. Reports suggest new Apple Pencil 3 and iPad Air models may also be revealed.
👉 The event will be livestreamed on Apple’s official website and YouTube channel.
🔹 5. WhatsApp Rolls Out “Username-Based Contact” Feature Globally
Meta has begun global rollout of username-based messaging on WhatsApp, allowing users to connect without sharing their phone number. This privacy-friendly feature is end-to-end encrypted and will be especially useful for businesses, influencers, and public accounts.
👉 Users can create unique usernames from the Settings tab.
🔹 6. OpenAI Expands GPT Store Globally with Monetization Tools for Developers
The GPT Store, which allows users to build and monetize their own GPT apps, is now live worldwide. OpenAI also launched new tools like usage analytics, subscription options, and in-app payments to help developers generate income directly from custom GPTs.
👉 You can explore the store via chat.openai.com.
🔹 7. Samsung to Begin Mass Production of 3nm Chips for NVIDIA’s Next-Gen GPUs
Samsung Foundry has started mass production of 3nm chips using its GAA (Gate-All-Around) architecture for NVIDIA's upcoming Blackwell-series GPUs, aimed at AI data centers. This marks a major step in the global chip war against TSMC and Intel.
🔹 8. ISRO Collaborates with Google Cloud for Space Data Analytics
ISRO has partnered with Google Cloud to process its vast earth observation satellite data using AI and cloud computing. The alliance will help Indian scientists and startups work on climate, disaster prediction, and agriculture using AI-ready satellite datasets.
🔹 9. ChatGPT iOS App Gets “Memory” Feature and Multilingual Voice Mode
OpenAI has rolled out “Memory” for ChatGPT iOS users worldwide. This allows ChatGPT to remember preferences, tone, name, and past chats across sessions. A multilingual voice mode with real-time translation is also live, useful for travelers and educators.
🔹 10. HapticTech Launches India’s First AR Smart Glasses with Built-In ChatGPT Assistant
Mumbai-based startup HapticTech has launched “ARVision One”, India’s first consumer-level AR smart glasses powered by ChatGPT API. It includes gesture controls, live translation, and visual assistance for the visually impaired.
👉 Priced at ₹39,999, it will ship starting 20 May 2025.
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