The Morning After: Our verdict on the Galaxy S25 Ultra and Galaxy S25

Samsung released three S25 phones, ranging from $800 to $1300, with the S25 Ultra as the flagship. The S25 Ultra features a refined design and upgraded camera, powered by a 3nm Snapdragon processor. While a powerful phone, the S25 Ultra's similarity to its predecessor makes it a less compelling upgrade. The base S25 model offers incremental improvements at the same price as previous models, boasting a great screen and battery life but lacking significant upgrades. OpenAI criticized Chinese AI startups for allegedly copying its technology, particularly mentioning DeepSeek AI's success and low computational needs. DeepSeek's rapid growth caused a temporary dip in the stock prices of AI-related companies. CVS is piloting a phone-based unlocking system for locked store items in a few locations for its loyalty program members. A new project, Incention, aims to create Hollywood IP using AI, blockchain, and fan input, raising concerns about its viability. Engadget relaunched its "Ask Engadget" column, inviting readers to submit questions.