📈 Weekly Smart Tech News Recap – May 25 to June 1, 2025
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The tech world never sleeps, and this week was no exception. From major AI policy debates to robotaxi milestones and exciting device announcements, here are the top U.S. smart tech headlines you need to know.
🧠 AI and Innovation: Policy and Progress
U.S. vs Google: AI in the Spotlight
A major antitrust trial is placing Google’s dominance under scrutiny, with federal judge Amit Mehta questioning how artificial intelligence will affect competition in the search engine space. The Department of Justice has proposed that Google could even be forced to divest Chrome and limit its AI use to ensure fair competition. The case is a landmark for future tech policy.
🏛️ AI Regulation Moratorium Proposed
A new bill introduced by House Republicans proposes a 10-year moratorium on state-level AI regulations, centralizing oversight at the federal level. Supporters say it’s essential to avoid a patchwork of conflicting laws. Critics, however, fear it may weaken consumer protections and accountability for tech giants.
🏛️ AI Regulation Moratorium Proposed
A new bill introduced by House Republicans proposes a 10-year moratorium on state-level AI regulations, centralizing oversight at the federal level. Supporters say it’s essential to avoid a patchwork of conflicting laws. Critics, however, fear it may weaken consumer protections and accountability for tech giants.
🏛️ AI Regulation Moratorium Proposed
A new bill introduced by House Republicans proposes a 10-year moratorium on state-level AI regulations, centralizing oversight at the federal level. Supporters say it’s essential to avoid a patchwork of conflicting laws. Critics, however, fear it may weaken consumer protections and accountability for tech giants.
🚗 Mobility and Robotics: The Self-Driving Revolution
🚖 Waymo Hits 10 Million Autonomous Rides
Alphabet's Waymo announced it has surpassed 10 million self-driving rides, with projections to double that by year-end. The robotaxi service is now booming in San Francisco, Phoenix, and Los Angeles. Consumers are increasingly trusting autonomous transport as a safe and efficient option.
🤖 NY Tech Week 2025: AI and Robots Take Center Stage
With over 1,000 events and 60,000+ attendees, NY Tech Week has exploded in popularity. This year’s theme? Artificial intelligence and robotics. As innovation continues to migrate eastward, New York is making a bold claim to the future of tech innovation.
🏠 Smart Devices and Home Tech
🛎️ Meta Plans Physical Store Expansion
Meta is preparing to launch more physical retail stores to showcase its Quest headsets and Ray-Ban smart glasses. While the only current store is in Burlingame, CA, Meta sees retail as a gateway to increasing adoption and public familiarity with its devices.
🗾 Apple’s New Smart Home Hub
Apple is reportedly launching a smart home device that blends iPad and HomePod features. Expected by late 2025, the Home Hub will include a 7-inch touchscreen, FaceTime camera, and support for Apple TV, Music, and HomeKit. Designed to be portable, it's aimed at becoming the center of smart living.
🎮 Gaming & Gadgets
🚀 Nintendo Switch 2 Launches June 5
Nintendo's next-gen console, the Switch 2, is confirmed for release next week. With 4K support in docked mode and a 7.9-inch 1080p portable display, it's fully backward compatible and adds new features like GameChat for real-time voice communication.
📈 Markets & Economy
📊 Wall Street Sees Biggest Monthly Rally Since 2023
U.S. markets soared this May, with the S&P 500 up 6.2% and the Nasdaq up 9.6%. Analysts attribute the rise to trade policy easing under President Trump and temporary deals with China and the UK. Tech stocks led the rally, signaling renewed investor confidence.
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