Top Technology Highlights: May 2025 Press Release Roundup

## May in Review: 12 Top Technology Press Releases

A summary of the most noteworthy technology announcements from PR Newswire, including national security and nuclear projects, XREAL’s innovative optical device, and PepsiCo’s plans for digital transformation.

NEW YORK, June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With thousands of press releases published each month, staying updated on the latest from PR Newswire can be challenging. To assist tech journalists and consumers in keeping track of the most popular releases and significant trends from the past month, we present a recap of some of the most read and engaged stories. Below is a list of headlines (with links to the full text) and excerpts from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access multimedia assets available for download.

### PR Newswire Monthly Technology Press Release Roundup, May 2025

**Elementl Power and Google Sign Strategic Agreement to Develop Locations for Advanced Nuclear Projects**
“Innovative partnerships like this are necessary to mobilize the capital required to build new nuclear projects, which are critical to deliver safe, affordable and clean baseload power and help companies advance their long-term net zero goals,” said Elementl Power Chairman and CEO Chris Colbert.

**IgniteTech Acquires Khoros to Transform Customer Connections in the AI Answer Engine Era**
IgniteTech plans to integrate its established artificial intelligence technology into the Khoros platform. This strategic move comes as businesses lacking AI-enhanced capabilities may see engagement drop by as much as 40%.

**Bain & Company Forms Global Partnership with Palantir to Deliver High Impact, End-to-End AI Transformations for Clients**
This partnership combines Palantir’s cutting-edge AI Operating Systems with Bain’s extensive industry expertise, enabling faster adoption of AI technology for clients.

**York Space Systems Selected by U.S. Space Force to Deliver Small Satellites for National Security Missions**
York received a $237 million Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to procure small satellites for various national security missions, allowing for quicker and more flexible spacecraft acquisition.

**Fortune Reveals the 2025 100 Most Powerful Women in Business List**
“This definitive ranking of the women at the top of the global business world… tells us both who wields power today and who is poised to climb even higher tomorrow,” writes Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune senior writer and editor of the 2025 list.

**Fannie Mae Launches AI Fraud Detection Technology Partnership with Palantir**
This partnership expands Fannie Mae’s fraud detection capabilities with advanced AI technology, establishing a platform aimed at detecting and preventing mortgage fraud with unprecedented speed and accuracy.

**Pudgy Penguins Expands into Blockchain Gaming with Launch of Pengu Clash on TON**
Pudgy Penguins, a leading NFT brand, has launched Pengu Clash, a new blockchain-based game on the TON blockchain, providing fans with an engaging way to interact with the Pudgy Penguins IP.

**PepsiCo and AWS Collaborate to Accelerate Digital Transformation**
By leveraging AWS’s infrastructure and services, PepsiCo is enhancing its AI innovation speed, transforming its supply chain and market strategies, and creating more personalized consumer experiences.

**XREAL Unveils ‘Project Aura’ at Google I/O — An Optical See-Through XR Device for Android XR**
This lightweight, tethered device, powered by Gemini AI, offers a cinematic experience with a large field-of-view, setting a new standard for immersive, wearable technology.

**PhaseV Lands $50M Series A to Supercharge AI for Clinical Development, Backed by Top VCs and Trusted by Leading Pharma Clients**
The funding will allow PhaseV to expand its AI platform, which has rapidly gained adoption among over 30 global pharmaceutical companies for clinical development.

**Palantir and Divergent Form Partnership to Revolutionize On-Demand Advanced Manufacturing**
With access to Divergent’s Adaptive Production System (DAPS™) through Palantir’s software, customers will quickly identify and address supply chain vulnerabilities through on-demand manufacturing.

**Chainlink, Kinexys by J.P. Morgan, and Ondo Finance Team Up to Bring Bank Payment Rails to Tokenized Asset Markets**
This collaboration highlights a scalable solution for Kinexys Digital Payments to support the growing Real-World Asset market across public blockchains.

### Trending Topics

Among the technology news distributed in May, several larger stories emerged that highlight the trends shaping the industry.

**Intersolar Europe 2025**: Held from May 7-9 in Munich, Germany, Intersolar served as a key platform for showcasing advancements in solar energy, energy storage, and smart grid technologies. Notable presenters included Shanghai Electric and Sungrow, who unveiled innovative solutions aimed at driving the global energy transition.

**Automate 2025**: From May 12-15 in Detroit, Michigan, Automate showcased the latest advancements in robotics, AI, and industrial automation, featuring over 800 exhibitors and attracting more than 40,000 attendees. Highlights included Vention’s AI-powered bin-picking robot and Schneider Electric’s innovations for American manufacturing.

### Coming Up

In June, we will continue to monitor major tech headlines, anticipating new AI integrations across industries. Events like InfoComm and Cisco Live are already generating press releases, and we will keep track of the trends.

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