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Last updated: July 5, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Mobile & Wearable Tech

WhatsApp has begun testing a green dot indicator on iOS to signal when a contact is online, mirroring a feature previously rolled out to Android users green dot indicator. This move by the Meta-owned company aims to provide real-time presence information to users. Meanwhile, Samsung is offering a limited-time discount on its Galaxy S26 Ultra in India, reducing the INR139,999 launch price on its official website. Additional deals are available on other Samsung models, including the Galaxy A57 and A37, as well as the Galaxy Z Flip7 FE and Moto Razr 2026, amidst ongoing global events like the 4th of July celebrations and the World Cup phone deals.

Apple is set to introduce advanced AI capabilities with its new Siri this fall, though these enhancements will be exclusive to select iPhone models, leaving others behind new Siri AI. On the wearable front, the Oura Ring 5 has earned high marks for its slim design, which manages to incorporate comprehensive features and functionality without sacrificing user comfort Oura Ring 5. Smartwatches are also evolving as a tool for early illness detection, with wearables adept at identifying deviations from an individual's usual physiological patterns, which may warrant further medical investigation smartwatch illness detection.

Smartphones & Computing

The vivo X300e is reportedly on the horizon, with key specifications surfacing that suggest it will feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 SoC and a substantial battery vivo X300e specs. Samsung continues its software development, having started testing One UI, which is based on Android, for a wider range of devices as the official debut approaches One UI 9 testing. In the realm of smart home devices, the 2026 Google Home Speaker has relaunched with Gemini-powered AI capabilities, aiming to impress users with its audio performance alongside its intelligent features Google Home Speaker.

Wi-Fi standards remain a point of confusion for consumers, with some router brands potentially misrepresenting their products with the Wi-Fi 7 label Wi-Fi 7 label. In a separate development, a blind camera test pitting flagship devices like the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and iPhone 17 Pro Max against each other has been conducted, with results pending flagship camera test.

Automotive & Robotics

Tesla has expanded its robotaxi service to a small area in Miami, with plans to further extend the service to Orlando and Tampa in the future, as outlined in the company's roadmap for autonomous driving robotaxi service expansion. However, the company faces legal scrutiny, with a Tesla driver in Texas being charged with manslaughter in connection with a fatal crash that occurred while the vehicle was in Autopilot mode, an incident also under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Tesla manslaughter charge.

Science & Observatories

NASA has launched a mission to rescue the Swift observatory, which is reportedly falling out of orbit. Contact has been established with the robotic spacecraft designed for the Swift Boost mission Swift observatory rescue. In broader scientific endeavors, a decade-long sky survey has commenced, aiming to capture a comprehensive view of the cosmos, alongside other notable science stories including research into cyborg cockroaches cosmic movie sky survey.

AI & Media

AI company Midjourney is requesting that Hollywood studios, including Disney, Warner Bros., and Universal, provide evidence of their AI usage in court. This comes as these studios have previously sued Midjourney and other AI firms over copyright concerns related to AI-generated content Midjourney AI use.

Home Entertainment

Despite the conclusion of Prime Day, XGIMI's Horizon 20 Max 4K projector remains available at its lowest price point. This projector is noted for its brightness, long-throw capability, and user-friendly features such as optical zoom and lens shift XGIMI projector deal.