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Last updated: June 22, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Mobile Hardware & Features

Motorola's Edge 70 series is set to expand with the leaked renders of the Edge 70 Max, suggesting at least one more device will join the existing five models. Meanwhile, the Honor X80 Pro Max has officially launched in China, boasting the brand's largest battery to date at 11,000 mAh, a capacity unmatched in mainstream smartphones. In a move to enhance user experience, Oura is finally rolling out its Locate feature for Android users, allowing them to find misplaced rings, a tool previously exclusive to iPhone owners.

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S27 Pro is rumored to feature a privacy display, a hardware-level privacy screen technology that could prevent onlookers from seeing the content on the phone. This feature, which Samsung is reportedly testing for the S26 Ultra, may also arrive on the smaller S27 Pro, signaling a broader rollout of enhanced display security. Xiaomi's rumored 18 Pro may also adopt a similar privacy display, according to tipster Digital Chat Station, indicating a growing trend in smartphone privacy hardware.

The foldable market continues to heat up as Oppo's Find N7 wide foldable sees design details leak, potentially competing with anticipated releases from Apple and Samsung. Nothing is also teasing a new product, the Phone (4b), with a design that hints at a single rear camera, following confirmation that no new CMF phone would launch this year. In the audio space, upcoming Android 17 will bring a significant upgrade for wireless earbuds by supporting the LHDC v5 codec, promising improved audio quality. Google has also enhanced Pixel home screen customization with Android, allowing for a cleaner app display.

Wearables & Accessories

Samsung's wearable lineup may see a redesign with leaks of the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, which reportedly features thinner bezels and a boxier aesthetic, potentially replacing a Classic model. On the budget end, the Tribit QuietPlus 81 over-ear headphones are entering a competitive market at a $50 price point, raising questions about their value proposition.

Software & Services

Instagram's dedicated TV app is now available on Samsung TVs in the United States, six months after its debut on Amazon Fire TV devices. OpenAI has secured a significant content deal with Getty Images, allowing the AI company to use Getty's image library in its AI search and Chat GPT offerings. On the gaming front, the "Fungalpunk" RPG Signet City is set to launch, drawing inspiration from diverse sources including horror manga and a Sting musical.

Automotive & Infrastructure

European heavy truck transport is set to see the introduction of a network of battery swap stations, with Octopus and CATL pledging deployment of Chinese-style infrastructure.

Space & Exploration

NASA's Perseverance rover has achieved a significant milestone, traveling the distance of a marathon on the surface of Mars in just five years.

Miscellaneous

A former CIA officer addressed concerns about government surveillance, explaining capabilities and limitations of modern mobile devices. In a separate development, Polymarket is reportedly facing scrutiny for allegedly paying creators to post fake betting videos, according to a review of creator guidance and over a thousand videos.