Tech News Roundup: March 2025

This is a collection of some of the most important tech stories that have broken recently.

Siri Struggles: A leaked Apple meeting revealed significant concerns regarding Apple’s Siri. Despite years of investment, the virtual assistant continues to fall short of expectations.
AI Copyright Concerns: A recent analysis highlights the problematic use of open-access materials by AI companies for training. Molly White’s newsletter points out how these practices could stifle free knowledge repositories like Wikipedia.
AI’s Impact: Reports show how artificial Intelligence is reshaping the internet, from the way content is produced to the platforms that deliver it.
Amazon Echo Privacy Change: Amazon will end the option to prevent sending Echo voice recordings to the cloud. This change will impact users’ privacy options for their smart speakers.
TikTok Deal Deadline Looms: A potential deal to save TikTok in the US is expected to be finalized by the April 5th deadline. The deal could involve Oracle, according to reports, to assuage national security concerns.

Samsung’s Crisis: Samsung’s CEO, Lee Jae-yong, has issued a ‘do-or-die’ message to executives, according to reports. The company faces challenges in the AI semiconductor market, as well as declining market shares for its smartphones, TVs, and DRAM.
iPhone 17 Air Speculation: There are leaks that show Apple is working on slimmer, port-free versions of the iPhone 17, potentially named the “Air.”
Apple’s New Displays: Bloomberg reports that Apple is working on two new external displays, which could be released at the end of this year or the beginning of next.
Anbernic RG 34XX: A handheld gaming device that allows users to play Game Boy games, but the new RixelHK app also lets people use the handheld’s built-in Wi-Fi to browse a huge catalog of games for free.
SwitchBot Smart Hub: SwitchBot is releasing a smart hub with a control knob, which should make it easier to adjust smart home devices.
Upcoming Light Phone 3: The minimalist Light Phone 3 is scheduled to start shipping on March 27th, 2025. This phone is designed to minimize distractions and features an OLED display, and a rear camera. Orders placed now are estimated to ship in June.
New Gaming Mouse: A new gaming mouse from keyboard maker, Angry Miao, that features a striking skeletonized design and hot-swap batteries is getting great early reviews.

Alphabet’s Taara: Alphabet has spun off its Starlink competitor Taara, which focuses on providing high-speed internet access via wireless links.
5G Disappointment: Many articles continue to address the letdown that has followed years of industry promises for 5G.

This is just a snapshot of today’s tech headlines—check back for the latest news from The Verge.

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