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Welcome to the second episode of 2025 on Tech Focus News! This week, we explore the exciting integration of AI into daily life with Google's Gemini AI enhancing Google Assistant, enabling natural and fluid interactions. We also discuss AI’s duality—its potential for collaboration with humans versus concerns over job displacement, supported by a study from Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence.

Privacy continues to dominate discussions, with the EFF raising concerns over Meta’s content moderation policies and the invasive nature of Real-Time Bidding (RTB). Telegram’s compliance with over 900 U.S. government data requests further highlights the tension between privacy and security.

In cybersecurity, we examine Baymark Health Services' data breach and researchers' efforts to shut down 4,000 abandoned web backdoors, showcasing both vulnerabilities and victories in the ongoing digital battlefield.

On the gadget front, we celebrate Thunderbolt 5 SSDs, LG's innovative projectors, NVIDIA’s RTX 50 GPUs, and Moonbird’s delightful MoonBuddy relaxation device for kids. NVIDIA’s Project Digits, a personal AI supercomputer, takes centre stage with its potential to democratise AI development.

Gaming enthusiasts will be intrigued by PUBG's AI-powered NPCs and Crunchyroll’s new manga app, while the delay of Assassin's Creed Shadows adds to the anticipation for 2025’s most awaited game.

Join us for an insightful dive into the intersection of technology, society, and innovation. Stay informed and inspired with Tech Focus News!