🚀 This Week in Technology
Your Weekly Dose of Tech News & Updates
🔥 Top Stories This Week
Major updates from AI companies, Apple's new M5 chip launch, exciting smartphone releases, and more!
🤖Artificial Intelligence Updates
OpenAI ChatGPT Major Changes
App Store Launch: OpenAI introduced a new app store inside ChatGPT on October 6, 2025. Users can now chat with different apps directly through ChatGPT, making it compete with Apple and Google's app stores.
Memory Management: Starting October 15, ChatGPT now automatically manages saved memories. It can remember important information from your conversations better.
Content Policy Changes: OpenAI announced that starting December 2025, verified adult users will be able to create mature content with relaxed restrictions. Users will also be able to customize the chatbot's tone and personality.
Deleted Chats: From October 10, OpenAI stopped saving most users' deleted chats, giving more privacy to users.
ChatGPT AI Updates🧠AI Industry News
Ant Group's Trillion-Parameter AI Model
Chinese company Ant Group released a massive AI model on October 16, 2025. This model has over one trillion parameters, making it one of the most powerful AI systems for reasoning tasks.
Big Tech Training Teachers on AI
Major tech companies are paying millions of dollars to train teachers on how to use AI in classrooms. This push aims to bring AI chatbots and tools into schools to help students learn better.
AI Bubble Concerns
Experts are discussing whether AI investments have created a bubble after billions of dollars have been invested in AI companies. Some believe AI is overhyped, while others think it's just getting started.
AI Industry Education Investment🍎Apple's Big M5 Chip Launch
New M5 Chip Announced
On October 16, 2025, Apple unleashed its new M5 chip, calling it "the next big leap in AI performance for Apple silicon." This chip is faster and more powerful than the M4 chip, especially for AI tasks.
Products Getting M5 Chip
- 14-inch MacBook Pro: The new MacBook Pro with M5 chip was announced on October 15, 2025. It's now available for pre-order and offers amazing AI performance.
- iPad Pro: Apple upgraded the iPad Pro with the M5 chip, making it faster for creative work and AI applications.
- Vision Pro: Apple's mixed reality headset Vision Pro also got the M5 chip upgrade for better performance.
All these devices are available for pre-order now and will be in stores soon.
OpenAI Plans Custom Chips
In related news, OpenAI announced on October 13 that after signing huge agreements with Nvidia and AMD, they plan to use their own custom-designed chips starting next year.
Apple M5 Chip MacBook iPad📱New Smartphone Launches
OnePlus 15
OnePlus will launch the OnePlus 15 on October 27, 2025. The company teased the phone's design and color options. It will be powered by the new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and comes in three different colors.
OPPO Find X9 Series
OPPO announced that the Find X9 series will launch globally on October 28, 2025, at an event in Barcelona. This is OPPO's flagship phone with cutting-edge specs and camera technology.
Realme 15 Pro Game of Thrones Edition
Realme launched a special Game of Thrones Limited Edition of the Realme 15 Pro on October 10, 2025. It's available in Malaysia for RM2,499 at official stores.
Other Expected Launches
- Vivo V60e
- Motorola Moto G06 Power
- Google Pixel updates
- Realme GT 8 Pro
💡Other Technology News
Microsoft October 2025 Update
Microsoft released its October 2025 update for Windows 11, bringing new AI features to PCs. The update includes better AI integration and improved performance.
New Cancer Therapy Research
Scientists created a new cancer therapy on October 16, 2025, that works like a Trojan Horse. It hides viruses inside special particles to get past the body's immune system and attack cancer cells.
Robot Maker ABB
Swiss engineering company ABB said on October 16 that it's doing well in the market despite global trade issues. The robot maker is protected from tariffs and seeing strong demand.
Alibaba AI Spending
Chinese tech giant Alibaba announced it will increase spending on AI technology to boost its cloud business and compete better in the AI market.
Microsoft Healthcare Robotics Cloud Computing🤖OpenAI ChatGPT Updates
App Store Launch (October 6)
OpenAI introduced apps in ChatGPT, creating a new generation of apps you can chat with. This new app store challenges Apple and Google's dominance.
Memory Management (October 15)
ChatGPT can now automatically manage saved memories, making it smarter about remembering what's important to you.
Policy Changes (Coming December)
Verified adult users will be able to create mature content with relaxed restrictions. Users will also get more control over the chatbot's personality and tone.
Privacy Update (October 10)
OpenAI stopped saving most users' deleted chats, giving users better privacy control.
Visit OpenAI →🧠AI Industry Developments
Ant Group's Trillion-Parameter Model
Released October 16, 2025 - A massive AI model targeting reasoning benchmarks with dual release strategy.
AI in Education
Big Tech companies are investing millions to train teachers on AI, preparing classrooms for the AI revolution.
AI Investment Debate
After billions invested in AI, experts debate whether we're in an AI bubble or just at the beginning of a technological revolution.
MIT-MBZUAI Collaboration
MIT Schwarzman College of Computing and MBZUAI launched an international collaboration to shape the future of AI research.
🍎Apple M5 Chip Revolution
The M5 Chip
Announced October 16, 2025 - Apple's M5 chip represents the next big leap in AI performance for Apple silicon. It offers significantly better AI processing power compared to the M4 chip.
Products with M5 Chip
14-inch MacBook Pro
Announced October 15, 2025. The new MacBook Pro delivers incredible AI performance, perfect for developers, creators, and professionals. Available for pre-order now.
iPad Pro
The iPad Pro now comes with M5 chip, making it the most powerful tablet ever created. Perfect for creative professionals and designers.
Vision Pro
Apple's mixed reality headset Vision Pro got the M5 upgrade, improving performance for AR/VR experiences.
Future Products Expected
- Entry-level iPad with new chip
- iPad Air updates
- New MacBook Air models
- Studio Display updates
- iPhone 17e (early 2026)
💻What Makes M5 Special?
Better AI Performance: The M5 chip is designed specifically for AI tasks, making apps that use AI run much faster.
More Power Efficient: Despite being more powerful, the M5 uses less battery, giving you longer usage time.
Professional Workloads: Perfect for video editing, 3D rendering, coding, and other heavy tasks.
Future Ready: Built to handle upcoming AI applications and software for years to come.
📱October 2025 Smartphone Launches
OnePlus 15 - Launching October 27
Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (latest and most powerful)
Design: Three color options teased by company
Expected Features: Fast charging, great cameras, and smooth display
Status: Launching October 27, 2025
OPPO Find X9 Series - Launching October 28
Event: Global launch in Barcelona on October 28, 2025
Expected: Flagship specs, advanced camera system with professional-grade features
Series: Multiple models expected (Find X9, Find X9 Pro)
Realme 15 Pro Game of Thrones Edition
Released: October 10, 2025 in Malaysia
Price: RM2,499
Special: Limited edition with Game of Thrones theme and design
Where: Realme Brand Stores and authorized dealers
🔜More Phones Coming Soon
Vivo V60e
Expected to launch soon with good camera features and mid-range specs.
Motorola Moto G06 Power
Budget-friendly phone with large battery (Power series focuses on battery life).
Realme GT 8 Pro
High-end gaming phone with cutting-edge specifications and cooling system.
Google Pixel Updates
Google is expected to announce updates to its Pixel lineup soon with better AI features.
Tip: October is a great month for smartphone launches as companies prepare for holiday shopping season!
🪟Microsoft Windows 11 October Update
Microsoft released its October 2025 update for Windows 11, bringing several new AI features to PCs.
New Features Include:
- Better AI integration in Windows
- Improved performance and stability
- New AI-powered tools for productivity
- Security updates and bug fixes
The update is rolling out to all Windows 11 users automatically.
🔬Medical & Scientific Breakthroughs
New Cancer Therapy (October 16)
Scientists created a Trojan Horse-style cancer therapy that hides viruses inside special particles. This helps the treatment get past the body's immune system to attack cancer cells directly.
Why it matters: This could lead to more effective cancer treatments with fewer side effects.
Robot Manufacturing
ABB, a Swiss robot maker, reported strong market performance. The company is seeing robust demand for industrial robots despite global economic challenges.
☁️Cloud & Enterprise Tech
Alibaba AI Investment
Chinese tech giant Alibaba announced increased spending on AI to boost its cloud computing business. This shows how important AI has become for cloud services.
OpenAI Custom Chips
OpenAI (makers of ChatGPT) announced they will deploy their own custom-designed chips next year, despite having agreements with Nvidia and AMD. This shows companies want control over their AI hardware.
Broadcom's OpenAI Deal
Broadcom announced a partnership with OpenAI, showing how chip makers are working closely with AI companies.
🎮Gaming & Entertainment
New Handheld Consoles
Several new gaming handheld devices are expected to launch before the holiday season, giving gamers more portable options.
Streaming Services Updates
Major streaming platforms are testing new AI features to recommend content better and improve video quality automatically.