Samsung is accelerating its festive-season outreach in India’s Tier-2 and Tier-3 markets, combining AI-driven products—from smartphones to home appliances—with enhanced affordability via Samsung Finance+, expanded store networks, and powerful promotions, positioning smart tech as accessible to more consumers across smaller cities.

Ocado, the UK-based online grocer and tech innovator, aims to achieve positive cash flow by 2025/26 and full-year profitability by 2026/27. The company is doubling down on its AI-powered warehouse automation systems to drive sustainable growth and long-term financial stability.

A research team at UC Riverside has unveiled a solid-state battery prototype that charges in just 3 minutes and lasts significantly longer than traditional lithium-ion batteries. This technological leap could revolutionize electric vehicles (EVs) and consumer electronics, addressing two of the most critical pain points—charging time and battery longevity.

Germany has declared its intention to become a global leader in quantum computing, committing over $5 billion in public funding and launching the Quantum Technology and Application Consortium (QUTAC). The move marks a pivotal effort to industrialize quantum technologies across key sectors like logistics, finance, and pharmaceuticals.

China’s private space industry achieved two major milestones: Space Epoch launched its reusable Yuanxingzhe‑1 VTVL rocket, and SJ-series satellites reportedly performed the world’s first in-orbit satellite refueling. These breakthroughs signal China’s rapid progress in reusable launch tech and orbital servicing, challenging global leaders like SpaceX in space innovation.

Samsung Electronics has issued a stark warning: its Q2 2025 operating profit is expected to plunge by 56% year-on-year, as U.S. export restrictions on AI chips to China ripple through the global tech landscape. This sharp decline underscores the growing vulnerability of the semiconductor sector to geopolitical tensions.

Google Fiber and Nokia have partnered to test network slicing for home broadband, an innovation that allows households to allocate separate high-priority bandwidth lanes for different use cases—like online gaming, video streaming, and secure banking. The move signals a significant leap toward customized, AI-optimized consumer internet.