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Last updated: July 8, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Mobile Device Launches & Previews

Samsung confirmed its next Galaxy Unpacked event for July 22, with expectations high for the Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra, and Z Flip8. Pre-reservations for these new foldables, along with Galaxy Watches, may begin as early as July 8, according to tipster Abhishek Yadav Samsung will kick off. The upcoming foldables are confirmed to feature a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy processor Samsung confirmed. Meanwhile, Honor's "Wide" foldable is rumored to boast a substantial battery and display technology similar to Huawei's offerings.

Smartphone Teasers & Reveals

Redmi officially revealed the design and launch date for its new Note 17 series, set to debut in China this month. vivo India teased the upcoming vivo T5 Lite 5G, confirming a large 6,500mAh battery. Motorola has begun teasing the Edge 70 Max in India, following leaks and WPC certification that indicated support for 25W wireless charging Motorola starts teasing.

Google & Apple Product Developments

Google has officially set August 12 for its next Pixel event, where the Pixel 11 series is expected to be unveiled Google officially reveals. Leaks suggest the Pixel 11 may double its base storage to 256GB, though this upgrade is anticipated to come with a price increase Pixel 11 leak. Dummy units for the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max indicate a slight increase in thickness compared to their predecessors iPhone 18 Pro thicker.

Meta's AI & Smart Glasses

Meta announced it has developed an AI detection tool capable of identifying images and videos created with its generative AI models. The company also addressed privacy concerns regarding its smart glasses, stating that the camera will be disabled if users attempt to tamper with the recording LED indicator Meta says will disable.

Gaming & Hardware Updates

Nintendo is reportedly making the battery in the upcoming Switch 2 user-replaceable, a change that will be implemented in new units sold across Europe starting this autumn Nintendo giving. Doom developer id Software is reportedly facing significant staff departures amid broader shakeups at Xbox Doom developer id Software.

Consumer Tech & Accessories

Nothing's new $99 Ear 3a earbuds include an on-device storage feature allowing them to record calls and save audio content Nothing's new Ear 3a. Marshall has launched its next-generation Acton IV and Stanmore IV speakers, now featuring customizable buttons Marshall's Acton IV. A developer has successfully repurposed Sony's headphones to function as real-time head trackers for PC simulators, leveraging their built-in accelerometers and gyroscopes Developer turns Sony's headphones.

Storage & Budget Market Trends

Samsung's portable SSDs are currently available at significant discounts on Amazon, with 1TB models priced as low as $0.20 per gigabyte These two portable Samsung. However, the budget smartphone market is projected to face challenges due to rising memory prices, impacting profitability for manufacturers in 2026 Budget phones projected.

Metaverse & AI Privacy

Solos is releasing new AI glasses, the Air Go A6, which include a detachable plastic shield to physically block the camera for enhanced privacy. The company is also launching the feature-rich Air Go V2 globally starting at $299 Solos' new smart glasses.

Other Notable Developments

X's iOS app has integrated a built-in video editor. iRobot has introduced a new floor cleaner that is not a robot iRobot made a non-robot. The CE mark on electronics signifies compliance with European Union standards Here's what CE mark. NASA has released highly detailed images of the Centaurus A galaxy captured by the James Webb telescope, marking its fourth anniversary NASA celebrates James Webb's.