Welcome to today’s tech briefing!
Your daily dose of innovation, launches, and industry shifts—designed to keep you in the loop with the fast-evolving tech world. Let's dive into the top stories shaping today's landscape.
Top Headlines
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Samsung Unpacked Unfolds in IndiaSamsung’s second Unpacked event of 2025 goes live today, debuting the Galaxy S25 FE and Galaxy Tab S11 series. The virtual showcase is streamed from India, spotlighting Samsung’s latest hardware offerings.
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White House Hosts Tech EliteIn a high-profile event at the newly renovated Rose Garden, U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host a dinner with leading tech figures—including Apple’s Tim Cook, Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg, Bill Gates, and OpenAI’s Sam Altman. Notably, Elon Musk is absent.
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IT Hiring Slows in IndiaAugust saw a 10% drop in hiring demand across India’s IT services sector. The slowdown reflects global economic uncertainties, rising U.S. tariffs, and lowered discretionary spending.
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Rise of “Downloadable Employees”A new wave of agentic AI—automated AI assistants capable of tasks like customer service and scheduling—is gaining traction. Already adopted by 78% of UK C-suite executives, these systems promise efficiency boosts and a £4.5 trillion labor opportunity, though they raise questions about new human roles in AI oversight.
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New Free Games on PlayStation PlusSony’s September PlayStation Plus lineup is here: Psychonauts 2, Stardew Valley (both PS4), and Viewfinder (PS4 & PS5) are now available to subscribers.
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DeepTech Bharat 2025 Kicks OffIndia’s inaugural DeepTech conference at IIT Kanpur – under the banner DeepTech Bharat 2025 – spotlights AI and quantum tech. The UP government highlighted plans to position the state as a leader in deep-tech innovation.
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Daily Gaming HighlightHollow Knight: Silksong officially launches today, marking the kick-off of an exciting month for PC gamers. Other anticipated titles include Borderlands 4 (September 12), Dying Light: The Beast (September 19), and several more through the end of the month.
What to Watch
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Samsung’s Launch ReactionKeep an eye out for reviews and specs of the Galaxy S25 FE and Tab S11 series as they hit the market and media reviewers.
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AI Agents Shaping WorkplacesAs “downloadable employees” become more mainstream, the implications for human roles, governance, and ethics are growing. This trend bears close monitoring.
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Slowing IT Hiring TrendsIf global macroeconomic conditions don’t improve, recruitment in India’s tech sector may see continued restraint—impacting everything from startups to big consultancies.
TL;DR Summary
| Theme | What’s Happening Today |
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| Hardware Launch | Samsung unveils Galaxy S25 FE & Tab S11 in India |
| Politics & Tech | Trump hosts major tech dinner; Musk absent |
| Employment | India's IT hiring drops 10% in August |
| AI Innovation | Agentic AI (“downloadable employees”) gaining ground |
| Gaming | New PS Plus titles; Silksong PC launch today |
| DeepTech Event | IIT-K hosts DeepTech conference focused on AI & quantum |
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