Tech on Turbo: Google Antitrust, OpenAI Safety, Tesla’s Bold AI Moves & More

Welcome to Tech on Turbo, your trusted source for breakthrough tech industry news on Techtember 3rd! With IFA 2025 set to launch in Berlin September 5–9, our editorial team is flying out to bring you front-row coverage of the world’s biggest consumer electronics event. Let’s dive into today’s tech news, featuring future-shaping updates across artificial intelligence, gaming, mobility, and more.

Google Chrome Survives Antitrust Showdown

In a pivotal antitrust ruling, Google successfully defended its grip on the Chrome browser, dodging demands to break up its core product. The judge’s order, however, tells Google to overhaul practices around default search and exclusive deals with device makers—opening the digital gates for competitors. While Google can now appeal, the case reshapes how big tech must operate in a landscape favoring consumer choice and fair competition.

OpenAI Makes ChatGPT Safer for Families

As concerns about youth safety grow, OpenAI announced new parental controls for ChatGPT. Parents can now connect their accounts to their teens’ and restrict features as needed, setting a new standard in family-friendly AI. This move comes as more platforms face scrutiny over how they handle children’s online interactions—a timely update as AI’s role in households continues to evolve.

Tesla’s Master Plan 4: AI, Robots, and Big Ambitions

Tesla’s latest manifesto details sweeping visions for the future of transportation, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Dubbed “Master Plan 4,” the document hints at a world powered by autonomy and scalable tech, focusing on driverless cars, humanoid robots, and sustainable energy. Analysts say the plan is high on aspiration but light on specifics, a classic Elon Musk play. Yet Tesla’s position at the intersection of AI innovation and mobility remains uncontested—and the industry’s eyes are fixed on what comes next.

Google Pixel 10, Dolby Vision 2, and Gaming Giants Make Waves

Google’s Pixel 10 series continues to draw rave reviews, praised for its “smart in smartphone” AI features and photography upgrades that challenge Apple and Samsung’s best. In entertainment tech, Dolby Vision 2 is raising the bar in home viewing, delivering enhanced HDR and superior picture quality to new and existing TVs. Meanwhile, Hollow Knight: Silksong joins Game Pass, delighting fans and cementing September as a blockbuster for gamers and device shoppers alike.

Amazon Redesigns Prime Shipping for Modern Shoppers

Amazon is pulling plug on its Prime Invitee program, ending shared free shipping between accounts outside the same household. The move tightens membership rules going into peak shopping season and signals a major shift in e-commerce strategy, impacting both user habits and Prime signups. Shoppers are rethinking their subscriptions as Amazon focuses on retention and fulfillment control.

Waymo Robotaxis Hit New Cities—Denver and Seattle

Waymo is accelerating robotaxi expansion, rolling out test fleets in Denver and Seattle using new Zeekr vehicles equipped with sixth-gen hardware. Safety drivers remain for now, but the development marks another leap toward autonomous mobility in American cities. Local regulators and passengers alike are watching for safety, convenience, and the long-awaited reality of driverless rides.

Audi Concept C Signals EV Power and Style

Audi’s Concept C all-electric sports car has stunned the auto world with its style-forward curves and forward-thinking tech. The vehicle previews Audi’s vision for zero-emission luxury, fusing classic design with the latest battery and performance innovation—and revealing how European automakers are staking their ground in next-gen EV competition.

Hollow Knight: Silksong Dominates Game Pass

Hollow Knight: Silksong, the highly anticipated sequel, made its debut on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Critically acclaimed for its design, depth, and playability, Silksong instantly shot to the top of most-played lists—proving indie games are still defining the narrative in gaming’s modern landscape.

Disney Pays Up in Privacy Settlement

Disney will pay $10 million after an FTC investigation found it collected children’s data on YouTube without proper parental consent. The case underscores growing enforcement of COPPA privacy regulations and raises the stakes for children’s protection in digital media. For content creators and parents, it’s more proof privacy remains a moving (and expensive) target in streaming and entertainment.

Switzerland’s Open-Source AI Sets Global Trend

Switzerland made headlines by launching Apertus, a national open-source language model built as an alternative to US-based AIs like OpenAI. The move signals a push for “AI sovereignty,” enabling local control and security for sectors ranging from education to health—and paving the way for other nations to follow suit with custom, homegrown AI.

On the edge of IFA 2025, trending topics hit full throttle:

AI gambling agents are reshaping sports betting with powerful predictive models.
Spiritual AI influencers offer algorithm-driven life advice and wellness coaching.
Climate tech research warns that extreme summer heat may physically accelerate aging, challenging designers of health and smart home systems.
China’s military tech is about to take the spotlight at the Victory Day parade, with advances expected in smart weapons and command systems.