Notable Technological Developments by the End of 2025

 

Notable Technological Developments by the End of 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Cybersecurity

AI Agents and Reasoning: Gartner has highlighted agentic AI as the top technology trend for 2025. These automated agents go beyond chatbots and can perform business tasks independently.

AI for Cybersecurity: Artificial intelligence is expected to be used to combat cybercrime by detecting threats, blocking phishing attempts, and detecting counterfeits.

Risks of AI in Biological Weapons: A Microsoft study has warned that creating proteins with AI could open the door to biological weapons. Tests showed that the programs failed to detect many dangerous sequences.

Products and Devices

New Amazon Devices: New speakers and displays from the Echo line have been announced, such as the Echo Dot Max and Echo Show 11.

Sora 2 from OpenAI: OpenAI unveiled Sora 2, a TikTok-style video-generating app that could unleash a new wave of viral content.

Meta Robotics Advances: Meta has expressed interest in robotics, aiming to become the standard operating system for robots, similar to how Android is for mobile devices.

Smart Glasses: Smart glasses are reinventing themselves and are positioned as one of the biggest technological bets for 2025.

Software Development Trends

Low-Code Platforms: By 2025, low-code platforms will be even more optimized and offer better integration with advanced technologies such as AI, automation, and the cloud.

Advances in Other Sectors

Technology and Ecology (Tech for Change): VivaTech 2025 has launched an initiative to recognize startups that address social and environmental challenges, showcasing how technology can be a force for good.

Innovations in the Healthcare Sector: Major innovations are expected, such as AI-driven disease prediction, the rise of telehealth, and the development of personalized vaccines.

Highlights at the Last CES (January 2025)

CES 2025 focused on the latest technological innovations and their impact on various sectors, with key figures such as Nvidia's Jensen Huang in attendance.

Business News

Anthropic's Growth: AI company Anthropic has tripled its value in just six months.

Digital Services Act Retaliation: The European Union has requested information from US tech giants about their actions under the new law, prompting warnings of possible retaliation from former President Donald Trump.

IPhone 17 Pro

 

IPhone 17 Pro

The iPhone 17 Pro, released in September 2025, features a redesigned aluminum unibody, a 48MP triple camera system with a telephoto lens with up to 8x optical zoom, and the A19 Pro chip. The device also features a vapor chamber cooling system for sustained performance and longer battery life.

Availability and Price

The iPhone 17 Pro was announced by Apple in September 2025 and is available for purchase through the Apple Store, mobile carriers, and authorized retailers.

What's New and Key Features

A19 Pro Chip: The A19 Pro is the most powerful and efficient iPhone chip yet, with a 6-core CPU and 6-core GPU.

Thermal Management: A new vapor chamber cooling system dissipates heat from the A19 Pro chip, enabling 40% better sustained performance.

Unibody design: Features a forged unibody aluminum enclosure that maximizes battery capacity and durability, with Ceramic Shield 2 on both the front and back.

Super Retina XDR display: A 6.3-inch display with ProMotion technology up to 120Hz, a peak brightness of 3000 nits outdoors, and a new anti-reflective coating.

48MP Fusion rear cameras: iPhone 17 Pro has a triple rear camera system, with a 48-megapixel main, Ultra Wide, and Telephoto lenses.

8x Telephoto: The improved Telephoto lens features a tetraprism design with a 56% larger sensor, delivering 8x optical zoom.

18MP Center Stage front-facing camera: A new square-shaped front-facing camera delivers a wider field of view and higher resolution. AI fine-tunes the frame to keep subjects centered.

Pro Video Features: For the first time in a smartphone, iPhone 17 Pro supports ProRes RAW recording and genlock, which precisely synchronizes video capture.

Connectivity: Includes Apple's N1 wireless networking chip, enabling Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.

Battery Capacity: The internal design allows for a larger battery, delivering improved battery life.

Apple Intelligence: iPhone 17 Pro supports new Apple Intelligence features in iOS 26, such as Live Translation and writing tools.

eSIM-Only Model: In select countries, such as the United States and Mexico, iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max models are available with eSIM only, allowing for an even larger battery.