Tech Highlights Of The Week

As we approach the end of the year, there's still time to catch up on the most significant tech developments before the holiday season kicks in for 2025.

In fact, this week has been buzzing with multiple leaks, including news about the Samsung Galaxy S25, Nintendo Switch 2, and more shaking things up in the tech arena. So, let’s explore our top picks for the week’s tech news.

Google revealed its Sora-beating AI video generator

Just last week, OpenAI rolled out the much-anticipated Sora, its new AI video generator. Not to be outdone, Google has already launched an update for its video generation tool, and Veo 2 appears to be the most impressive yet.

The Nintendo Switch 2 got leaked… again…

The Nintendo Switch 2 made headlines once again following a recent leak. While we’re still waiting for an official reveal, reports suggest that those hoping for a major redesign may need to temper their expectations. Perhaps it would have been better to stay in suspense until the final unveiling.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 also leaked

This week, Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S25 series has been the talk of the town, with a flurry of leaks regarding its design, specifications, and release date flooding the internet. The Galaxy S25 is anticipated to make its debut on January 22, and a leaked launch event poster promises the introduction of four new Galaxy phones.

ChatGPT came to WhatsApp as part of a 12-day-long event

In an exciting development during its '12 Days of OpenAI' celebration, OpenAI has introduced the ability to interact with ChatGPT via WhatsApp. Simply add ChatGPT as a contact at 1-800-CHATGPT, and you can send messages just like you would with any other WhatsApp contact. For those outside the United States, just be sure to enter the number as a US phone number, and it will work just fine.

Ray-Ban Meta smart glass

The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are good, but they could be better, and a leak from this week reveals that Meta is planning to enhance the specs with their most desired feature in 2025: a display.

DC showed the Superman trailer

Including James Gunn’s Superman film, the coming year is already shaping up to be a huge one for a host of new movies. However, the true star of the show is Superman's fluffy best friend in Krypto the Superdog. Appearing in one of the trailer everyone has

Panasonic brought back the point-and-shoot camera

In a surprising twist, Panasonic is bringing back the classic point-and-shoot camera, a trend that’s making a comeback this year. Set to launch in February 2025, the Lumix ZS99/TZ99 (known as the ZS99 in the US and TZ99 elsewhere) is sure to capture the interest of photography enthusiasts.