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Last updated: June 30, 2026, 11:32 PM ET

AI & Software

Anthropic will allow users to access its Mythos and Fable AI models starting July 1, following U.S. government approval. The company also announced its new Sonnet 5 model, which has been trained to excel at agentic tasks that are reportedly driving up enterprise costs, potentially offering significant savings for businesses that rely on these operations. In a move that could reshape digital communication, Discord now runs natively on Meta Quest headsets, a feature first announced at last year's Meta Connect conference. Separately, Netflix used AI to recreate the voice of Gene Wilder for a new reality show. Google's Notebook LM has also been upgraded, using AI to generate 60-second video summaries of research documents, and Gmail's Live AI feature is now available in beta for natural language inbox searches via Gemini. Proton's Lumo chatbot has received a major update, adding image generation and editing capabilities.

Mobile Devices & Wearables

Samsung is strongly hinting at a July 22nd launch event in London for its next-generation foldables, with rumors circulating about the Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra, and Z Flip8. The company has also initiated a viral marketing campaign, wiping its Instagram accounts to build anticipation for the new devices, with leaked cases further detailing the potential designs of the foldables. The upcoming Motorola Edge 70 Max has been certified with Qi2 25W wireless charging, potentially bringing a faster charging standard to the market. In a price adjustment, the Commodore Callback 8020 flip phone is now available for pre-order at a reduced price of $399, down from its initial $499 announcement just a few weeks ago. A day-one discount code for the Callback 8020 is also live, available until the end of June 30 for early buyers. The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 earbuds are currently 50% off at Best Buy as part of their 4th of July sale, with the retailer launching a larger sale event featuring over 25 deals.

Nothing has officially confirmed the existence of its upcoming Ear (3a) TWS earbuds, announcing an official launch date for the device earlier this month. Clicks has released a hands-on video of its Communicator smartphone, which features a Blackberry-style keyboard. The Samsung Galaxy A27 has launched in India in Light Green, Light Pink, and Black color options, with configurations starting at 6GB/128GB of storage. One Plus has introduced a new smartphone series in India, the One Plus N6, distinguished by its substantial 8,000mAh battery.

Gaming & Entertainment

Xbox's layoff plans reportedly include the closure of Arkane studios and the cancellation of the Blade game, with cuts expected to begin next week. The animated film The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is set to premiere on Peacock on July 30, following its considerable box office success earlier this year. In China, Red Magic has debuted its Astra 2 gaming tablet, also known as the Gaming Tablet 5 Pro, with global users anticipating its arrival later in July as the Astra 2. The company also announced the Redmi K90 Ultra in China, featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset and a large built-in active cooling fan for enhanced performance.

Regulatory & Legal

Amazon will pay $2.25 to settle an identity theft case with the FTC, stemming from alleged violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The long-running legal battle between Apple and Epic Games will proceed to the Supreme Court, as Apple has filed an appeal against a ruling related to App Store fees where it was found in contempt. In California, a bill aimed at preserving online games, known as the Stop Killing Games campaign, has failed to pass a committee vote for this legislative session.

Other Tech News

Qualcomm has announced that its annual Snapdragon Summit will take place from September 22-24 in Maui, Hawaii later this year. The World Power Consortium is reportedly discussing a move towards 50W wireless charging for Qi2 technology, with a meeting held at Xiaomi's headquarters. Apple products are currently avoiding a price increase, though this status is not guaranteed long-term. Walmart has doubled the price of its cheapest Google TV streaming stick, with the Onn FHD model now costing $30, up from its previous $15 price point likely due to demand. Motorola has given its earbuds a luxury update and is also quietly upgrading its Android tracker, the Moto Tag 2 with new features. The Shark Power Detect Transformer, a new vacuum cleaner, has been launched with the ability to convert into three different types of vacuums for versatile cleaning. Samsung's Music Studio 7 speaker is highlighted as a strong alternative to Sonos, capable of functioning well individually or when paired with another unit.