Looking Ahead: The Biggest Tech Trends We’re Watching for August 2025
Of course. A forward-looking piece on upcoming trends is a perfect way to keep the Cruntrix audience ahead of the curve. Here is the blog post, looking ahead to August 2025.
Looking Ahead: The Biggest Tech Trends We’re Watching for August 2025
July has been a month of major software updates and a surprisingly busy news cycle. But as we head into the final, hottest month of summer, the tech industry isn’t slowing down. August is shaping up to be a pivotal month, setting the stage for the massive product launches of the fall season.
It’s a time of back-to-school preparations, final software betas, and the first major hardware leaks for the holiday season. From the next evolution of AI to the battle for the connected car, the trends taking shape now will define the rest of the year.
Here are the three biggest tech trends we’re watching for August 2025.
1. The “Back to School” AI Arms Race
Forget new backpacks and pencils. The biggest battle for the back-to-school season in 2025 is over which AI-powered learning platform will dominate the classroom and the dorm room. While companies like Google and Microsoft have been integrating AI into their core productivity suites, a new wave of specialized “AI Tutors” and research assistants is set to launch this month, just in time for the new semester.
- What to watch for: Expect major updates to AI-powered study tools like Quizlet and Chegg, incorporating generative AI for creating flashcards and practice tests. We’re also anticipating the launch of at least one major new AI research platform designed to be a “super-powered search engine” for students, helping them find, synthesize, and cite academic sources. The big question will be how universities and schools respond to these powerful new tools and the inevitable concerns around academic integrity.
2. The Next-Gen Foldable Front Lines
August has become the traditional launch window for Samsung’s next generation of foldable phones. All eyes will be on the launch of the (expected) Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7. This year, the stakes are higher than ever.
- What to watch for: The key focus will be on durability and price. Leaks suggest Samsung has developed a new hinge mechanism and stronger ultra-thin glass that could make the display crease, the biggest complaint for years, nearly invisible. We are also expecting to see Google potentially tease its second-generation Pixel Fold. August will be a critical test for the foldable market: can these new devices finally move beyond a niche enthusiast category and become mainstream contenders, especially if they can bring the price down even slightly?
3. The Satellite Internet Showdown Heats Up
For the past few years, SpaceX’s Starlink has had the Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite internet market all to itself. That’s about to change.
- What to watch for: Amazon’s Project Kuiper, after a long period of satellite deployment, is expected to announce its first commercial availability in select regions of the United States this month. This will mark the first real, large-scale competition for Starlink. Expect aggressive introductory pricing from Amazon as it tries to gain market share. This showdown will be fantastic for consumers, especially in rural areas, as the two giants battle it out on price, performance, and hardware, finally bringing real competition to the satellite internet space.
