Weekly Tech Digest | 20 Jul 2025

Weekly Tech Digest – 20-07-2025

Welcome to this week’s tech digest, where we bring you the latest discussions and insights from the world of technology. In this post, we will explore a variety of topics that have captured the attention of tech enthusiasts and professionals alike.

From AI advancements to supply chain issues, these posts highlight the evolving landscape of technology and its impact on our daily lives. Let’s dive into the top discussions from the last week!

Tariffs and Supply Chain Issues

The ongoing impact of tariffs on technology companies and their supply chains, particularly laptop manufacturers like Dell and Lenovo.

• Trump’s tariffs force laptop makers like Dell and Lenovo to halt US shipmentsAs tariffs continue to disrupt the tech industry, major laptop manufacturers face significant challenges in their supply chains.

Criticism of Tesla’s Technology

Steve Wozniak’s remarks on Tesla’s technology and its improvement for drivers.

• Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak says Tesla ‘is the worst in the world’ at improving its technology for driversWozniak’s critique raises questions about Tesla’s approach to technological advancements in the automotive industry.

AI and the Entertainment Industry

Nicolas Cage’s warnings to young actors about the risks of AI encroaching on their profession.

• Nicolas Cage Urges Young Actors To Protect Themselves From AI: “This Technology Wants To Take Your Instrument”Cage’s insights highlight the potential threats AI poses to the future of acting and creativity.

Thorium Reactor Development

China’s advancements in thorium reactor technology and its implications for energy.

• China Just Powered Up the World’s First Thorium Reactor — and Reloaded It Mid-RunThis breakthrough could change the landscape of energy production and nuclear technology.

Taiwan’s Tech Export Policies

Taiwan’s stance on not exporting its most advanced technology to the US under a recent deal.

• Taiwan vows most advanced tech will not go to US under $100bn Trump dealThis decision reflects Taiwan’s strategic positioning in the global tech market.

Nintendo’s Business Strategy

Nintendo’s shift away from focusing solely on technical specifications and its effect on their popularity.

• Nintendo has moved beyond specsNintendo’s approach emphasizes creativity over technical specifications, impacting its market presence.

Facial Recognition in Vending Machines

A college’s decision to remove vending machines using facial recognition technology after student backlash.

• A college is removing its vending machines after a student discovered they were using facial recognition technologyThis move highlights the growing concerns over privacy and surveillance in everyday technology.

AI Voice Scams

A case where scammers used AI voice technology to deceive an elderly man.

• Scammers swindle elderly California man out of $25K by using AI voice technology to claim his son was in ‘horrible accident,’ needed money for bail: ‘Absolutely his voice’This incident raises alarms about the misuse of AI technology for fraudulent purposes.

ICE’s Technology Acquisition

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s $30 million order for technology from Palantir.

• ICE just ordered $30 million worth of new technology from Palantir to track immigrantsThis acquisition has sparked debate about the ethical implications of surveillance technology.

Critique of ChatGPT

A post discussing the ethical implications of ChatGPT and AI technologies.

• ChatGPT is bullshitThis critique delves into the broader ethical concerns surrounding AI and its applications.

Thank you for reading this week’s tech digest! We encourage you to engage with these topics and share your thoughts in the comments below.