• Tech Times
  • Posts
  • Catch Up on Xbox's Latest Moves, ChatGPT-5's Arrival, Samsung's New Design, Starlink's Global Glitch, and Intel's Crucial Chip Race.

Catch Up on Xbox's Latest Moves, ChatGPT-5's Arrival, Samsung's New Design, Starlink's Global Glitch, and Intel's Crucial Chip Race.

Author

Justin Nam
July 25, 2025

Game On! Xbox Game Pass Unleashes Three Must-Play Titles This July

(Photo: Deep Field Games/Playstack/Steam)

Xbox Game Pass is adding three notable titles in July, offering a diverse gaming experience. These include "Abiotic Factor," a sci-fi co-op survival game; "Wuchang: Fallen Feathers," a challenging Soulslike set in Ming Dynasty China; and "Wheel World," a relaxing exploration game. The additions aim to cater to various gaming preferences, from intense action to serene journeys.

Beyond Chatbots: What to Expect from OpenAI's Game-Changing GPT-5

(Photo: Levart_Photographer/Unsplash)

OpenAI's highly anticipated ChatGPT-5 is expected to launch in August, promising significant advancements in AI capabilities. CEO Sam Altman has hinted at major upgrades, including enhanced intelligence, speed, and versatility. The new model is anticipated to offer improved reasoning, programming skills, a larger context window, and integrated multimodal features like image creation and web Browse, transforming it into a powerful productivity platform.

READ MORE →

Sleek and Speedy: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Leaks Hint at Design & Charging Boost

(Photo: Amaz/Unsplash)

Leaks suggest the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will feature a slimmer design (under 8mm thick) but will retain the same 5,000mAh battery as its predecessors. A significant upgrade is expected in wired charging, increasing to 60W from 45W, for faster power-ups. The phone is also rumored to include a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 'For Galaxy' chip, emphasizing Samsung's focus on user experience, design consistency, and AI integration over solely raw specifications.

READ MORE →

When Satellites Go Silent: Starlink Outage Sparks Global Meme Fest

(Photo: Evgeny Opanasenko/Unsplash)

A global Starlink outage on July 24, 2025, left approximately six million customers in over 120 countries without internet for about three hours. SpaceX attributed the disruption to a "failure of primary internal software services." While the service was quickly restored, the incident highlighted concerns about network resilience and prompted an online "meme frenzy" as users reacted with humor to the widespread connectivity loss.

READ MORE →

Chip Crisis: Intel's 14A Project Faces Uncertainty, US Tech Dominance at Stake

(Photo: Slejven Djurakovic/Unsplash)

Intel has issued a warning that its ambitious 14A chip project, crucial for catching up with competitors like TSMC, could be delayed or canceled without a major external customer. This potential setback raises significant concerns for the U.S., as it could undermine its leadership in advanced chip manufacturing and increase reliance on foreign foundries. Experts fear the discontinuation of the 14A node could mark the decline of American-made leading-edge semiconductors and lead to a TSMC monopoly.

READ MORE →

Until next time,

AI EXPLAINED team