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Last updated: June 28, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Mobile Devices & Software Updates

Samsung is offering discounts on the Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57 in the UK, with reduced prices available on the company's official website until July 14 discounted price. The company has also confirmed the Galaxy M47 5G will launch in India on June 29, featuring a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, a Snapdragon chipset, a 6,000mAh battery with 45W charging, and a 50MP main camera M47 key specs. In software development, Samsung has begun working on One UI 9 for the Galaxy A24 4G, following the recent release of the stable One UI 8.5 update for the device working One UI 9. Meanwhile, Oppo has launched its first semi-in-ear earbuds, the Enco Air5s, available in Lunar White, Midnight Black, and Starlight Purple Oppo Enco Air5s.

Deals & Digital Ownership

Several Poco smartphones are currently on sale, including the Poco F8 Ultra and F8 Pro, alongside the Poco X8 Pro and X8 Pro Max, available outside of the recent Prime Day event Poco phones on sale. In a reminder about digital content ownership, users in Europe are set to lose access to Studio Canal movies purchased on the PlayStation Store, underscoring the precarious nature of digital purchases don't own digital content.

Smart Home & Connectivity

The ongoing debate about the cost-effectiveness of smart bulbs continues, with questions raised about whether features like dimming and scheduling justify the constant energy consumption required for connectivity compared to standard LEDs smart bulbs expensive.

Automotive & Emerging Tech

Google Wallet is expanding its functionality to include package tracking, offering a new integration for users to monitor their deliveries track your packages. Android 17 is set to introduce a dedicated foldable gaming mode, a feature that signifies a growing focus on optimizing the mobile experience for foldable devices foldable gaming mode. In automotive news, Tesla has settled a lawsuit stemming from a fatal pedestrian crash involving its Full Self-Driving technology in Arizona in 2023 Tesla settles lawsuit.

Infrastructure & Surveillance

The rapid proliferation of Flock cameras, which record more than just license plates, is raising privacy concerns as their deployment expands. These systems are increasingly being used by law enforcement agencies across various jurisdictions Flock cameras spreading. In a separate development, SpaceX reportedly planning to construct an 8-mile natural gas pipeline in Texas to supply fuel for its Starship program at its Starbase facility.