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Last updated: May 17, 2026, 11:35 PM ET

Software Glitches

Pixel Watch users are grappling with a recurring sleep tracking failure where nightly stats vanish from the watch face despite syncing correctly to the Fitbit app, marking the second such bug in months. Meanwhile, One Plus has halted its latest Oxygen OS rollout after a small number of devices encountered boot loop errors, prompting the company to advise users they are "better off" without the problematic update.

Wearable & Foldable Tech

Huawei’s Watch Fit 5 Pro continues its series’ winning formula, combining a compact rectangular display with robust health tracking in a colorful, band-swappable design that has cemented the line’s popularity. On the foldable front, Motorola’s Razr Fold display upgrade delivers a key advantage, switching to Extreme AMOLED panels while retaining superior eye-care settings that mitigate blue light fatigue, a feature the company claims outperforms both Google and Samsung’s current foldable screens.

Social Media Updates

WhatsApp is expanding its ephemeral messaging test to iOS users, following a prior Android trial for its "View Once" feature that lets photos and videos disappear after a single viewing without leaving a trace in chat history. The feature, which has been in development for over a year, represents Meta’s latest push into privacy-centric communication tools.

Gaming & Entertainment

Epic Games is offering Fortnite players an early Mandalorian sneak peek on May 19, a three-day prelude to the franchise film’s May 22 theatrical debut, blending gaming with blockbuster marketing. In other gaming news, Terraria’s developer Re-Logic has confirmed cross-play is coming and teased special 15th-anniversary collector’s items for the sandbox title that has sold over 70 million copies. Meanwhile, 1047 Games—the studio behind Splitgate—is reportedly developing a Titanfall spiritual successor codenamed Empulse, though the movement shooter remains in pre-alpha with no release window.

Legal & Regulatory

Amazon is facing a significant class-action lawsuit alleging the retailer failed to pass along "hundreds of millions" in tariff-related savings to customers, a claim that could force the e-commerce giant to issue widespread refunds if the court finds its pricing practices unlawful. Separately, Apple is planning new privacy controls for Siri, with a Bloomberg report indicating users will soon be able to auto-delete voice assistant conversations after 30 days, one year, or never, enhancing data management options.

Device Launches & Rumors

Sony has unveiled the Xperia 1 VIII, its latest flagship smartphone that maintains the series’ core design ethos while introducing a dramatically larger 1/1.56-inch telephoto sensor with four times the resolution of its predecessor. Xiaomi is teasing the imminent arrival of its 17 Max model, suggesting a broader refresh of its premium lineup is on the horizon.

Security & Productivity

Google is bolstering its Android Password Manager with upcoming support for importing and exporting passkeys, a move that will simplify migration to the phishing-resistant authentication standard and align with broader industry shifts away from traditional passwords.

Deals & Accessories

Ahead of Memorial Day, Best Buy has slashed $1,300 off a 77-inch Samsung Smart TV, dropping the price of the Tizen-powered set to $3,500—a steep discount on a premium display. For mobile accessory makers, Rolling Square’s Edge Pro Core mount offers a minimalist solution, using an ultra-thin magnetic plate to invisibly attach phones or tablets to monitors or car dashboards.

Smart Glasses & Laptops

Meta’s Ray-Ban Stories are getting a significant AI interaction upgrade with new air gesture controls that allow users to type messages or control music through subtle finger movements, enhancing the wearable’s utility as a hands-free device. In laptops, Honor’s MagicBook Pro 14 (2026) targets creative professionals with cutting-edge components and a high-resolution display, continuing the brand’s push into the premium Windows laptop market.

Market Sentiment & Pricing

A recent poll indicates strong consumer resistance to Motorola’s Razr 70/2026 pricing, with the majority of voters deeming the new flip foldable series overpriced and in need of more frequent software updates—a potential warning sign for the company’s high-end strategy. Meanwhile, weekly deals are heavily featuring next-gen flagships, with the Galaxy S26 Ultra, Pixel 10 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Ultra all appearing at discounted rates, suggesting retailers are already clearing inventory for imminent successors.