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Last updated: June 24, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Mobile Devices & Wearables

Samsung is preparing to launch its next generation of foldables, with leaks indicating the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Flip8 will arrive with expanded color options and storage up to 1TB. The company is also rumored to be holding its Unpacked event in London on July 22, potentially unveiling the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 alongside the new foldables. Meanwhile, renders of the Galaxy Watch 9 have also surfaced, suggesting a summer release. Rival vivo is also gearing up for a foldable launch, with the X Fold6 expected to see a significant price increase over its predecessor. On the budget front, Redmi is set to announce the K90 Ultra next week, with its design and key specifications already revealed.

In the smart glasses arena, Meta has unveiled new AI-powered glasses, developed in partnership with Essilor Luxottica. These are available in three frame styles, including a special edition created in collaboration with Kylie Jenner, marking a shift from the previous Ray-Ban partnership. These new Meta Glasses will retail for $299. For those seeking audio upgrades, Samsung's Galaxy Buds 4 Pro have hit their lowest price ever, addressing their previous high cost. Portable audio options are also plentiful with Marshall's Emberton III speaker on sale for $99, and the Sony ULT Field 1 available for under $80.

For gamers, Rockstar has finally revealed pricing for Grand Theft Auto 6, setting the pre-order cost at $80. The game's pre-orders are slated to open on June 25th at midnight. Meanwhile, Meta Quest gamers can benefit from a gift card deal, described as a "money duplication glitch," and accessory kits for the Quest 3 and Quest 3S are available to enhance the VR experience .

Smartphones & Storage

Samsung is pushing the boundaries of mobile storage with its new UFS 5.0 technology, aiming for Q4 production and promising significant AI performance gains on phones. The company's flagship Galaxy Tab S11 is also seeing a substantial price reduction, dropping to $535, making it a compelling laptop alternative. For those considering a switch from iPhone, Google's Pixel 10 Pro XL is available with a $315 discount, boasting improved cameras and AI features. The Nothing Phone 4b has been spotted on Geekbench ahead of its July 7th launch in India and select global markets, while the Nothing Phone 4a Pro is on sale at its lowest price ever.

Prime Day is driving significant discounts on storage solutions, with Samsung's portable T9 SSDs seeing price drops of up to 39%, and general SSD deals aiming to counter rising tech prices. UGREEN has launched an 8GB NAS drive with dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, now available at a 20% discount. In other smartphone news, Oppo is reportedly working on the Find X10 Ultra, with early camera details emerging, and Samsung's Galaxy M47 5G specifications and launch date have been revealed. Honor is developing a 'Privacy Display' feature for its next flagships, which Samsung may offer to competitors.

Software & Services

Google Chrome is expanding its autofill capabilities on both Android and iOS, offering deeper integration with Google Wallet to streamline tasks like flight check-ins and payment processing. In the AI space, Tecno's EllaClaw AI agent is gaining new features, including cross-app automation and system-level device optimization. Google has also settled an early test case concerning social media harm to children. Anthropic has introduced @Claude for Slack, positioning its AI assistant as an alternative to Slackbot. Meta is reportedly exploring the prediction market space under the direction of Mark Zuckerberg.

Netflix is leveraging smartphone technology for deeper immersion in its new horror game, using the device to control in-game character actions. Smart home management is also getting an upgrade, with Cozyla's Calendar+ 2 offering a smart family calendar solution for managing schedules and to-do lists. Meanwhile, Apple's iOS 27 beta 2 now includes features like 'Write with Siri' and inline reply support for RCS messages.

Home Entertainment & Gaming

For those looking to enhance their home viewing experience, Sony's OLED TV is available at a record low price for Prime Day. The FIFA World Cup can be enjoyed on a massive 200-inch screen with a Google TV projector, also on sale for Prime Day. Streaming services are also seeing activity, with Amazon slashing prices on Kindle e-readers, including Paperwhite and Scribe models. The Wii M Pro Plus is positioned as a successor to Chromecast Audio, now at a new low price.

Gaming accessories are also subject to Prime Day deals, with Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S accessory kits and a highly-rated headstrap for the Quest 3 seeing discounts. In handheld gaming, the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is positioned as a powerful PC gaming device. For Star Wars fans, Galactic Racer is shaping up to be an enjoyable experience.

Travel & Lifestyle Tech

This Prime Day is offering numerous deals for travelers and those looking to upgrade their lifestyle tech. Portable power solutions are heavily featured, with discounts on INIU power banks and Anker chargers with displays and retractable cables. For audio on the go, Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones are available for $198, and various other headphone and earbud deals start at $33. Protecting travel essentials is made easier with three universal tracker cards on sale. Smart glasses are also seeing significant price drops, with Xreal's wearable TV smart glasses and Ray Neo Air 4 Pro available at reduced prices.