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

AI & SOFTWARE

OpenAI rolled out GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra, and Luna to the public on July 9. Meanwhile, the U.S. government is reportedly seeking to restrict American companies from using Chinese-made AI models due to cost-cutting measures by these firms CNBC reports. Meta has developed an AI detection tool to identify images and videos created with its own models, though it implements rate limits for certain uses Meta announced. The company also stated it will disable the camera on its smart glasses if users tamper with the recording indicator light, in response to privacy concerns Engadget reports.

SMARTPHONES & MOBILE DEVICES

Samsung confirmed its next Galaxy Unpacked event for July 22, with expectations for new foldable devices. Pre-reservations for the Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra, and Z Flip8, alongside new Galaxy Watches, may begin as early as July 8 GSMArena reports. These upcoming foldables will be powered by a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy chip Samsung confirmed. Rumors also suggest Honor is preparing a foldable competitor, codenamed "Wide," which may feature a large battery and displays similar to Huawei's current offerings Android Central reports.

In other mobile news, Google has officially announced its next Pixel event for August 12 in New York, where the Pixel 11 series is expected to be unveiled Google confirmed. Leaked information suggests the Pixel 11 may double its base storage to 256GB, but at a higher price point than its predecessor Android Central reports. Motorola has unveiled the Moto G77 Power in India, featuring a 7,000mAh battery and a 6.72-inch 120Hz LCD, powered by the Dimensity 6400 chipset GSMArena reports. The company is also teasing the Motorola Edge 70 Max, which will support 25W wireless charging GSMArena reports.

Redmi is reportedly working on a successor to the Redmi Turbo 5 Max, dubbed the Turbo 6 Max, with details about its screen and chipset beginning to emerge GSMArena reports. The Redmi Note 17 series has an official launch date in China this month, with the company revealing its design and key specifications GSMArena reports. vivo India has also teased the upcoming vivo T5 Lite 5G, highlighting its 6,500mAh battery capacity GSMArena reports.

Apple is reportedly testing DRAM chips from Chinese manufacturer CXMT, a company with alleged ties to the People's Liberation Army Engadget reports. Separately, Apple has lost its legal challenge against EU regulations mandating the opening of its App Store to third-party developers for its "gatekeeper" status in Europe Engadget reports. Leaked dummy units suggest the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models will be thicker than their predecessors GSMArena reports.

TABLETS & COMPUTING

Huawei is developing a smaller version of its Mate Pad Pro Max tablet, addressing concerns about the current model's 13.2-inch display size.

GAMING & ENTERTAINMENT

Nintendo is equipping new units of the Switch 2 sold in Europe with user-replaceable batteries, a change starting this autumn. Amidst shakeups at Xbox, Doom developer id Software is reportedly experiencing significant staff departures, with up to half of its workforce potentially leaving Engadget reports. The animated series "Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender" has received a trailer and a July 25 release date Engadget reports.

OTHER TECHNOLOGY & TRENDS

iRobot has launched a new floor cleaner that does not utilize robotic technology. Samsung's rumored bone conduction earbuds may be named "Galaxy Buds On," according to recent tipster information following a significant app discovery Android Central reports. The CE mark on electronics signifies compliance with European health, safety, and environmental protection standards Engadget explains. Solos is offering two new smart glasses models: the camera-free Air Go A6 with an optional privacy shield, and the feature-packed Air Go V2, which starts at $299 globally Android Central reports.

Budget smartphone sales are projected to face challenges in 2026 due to rising memory prices, impacting companies' ability to maintain profitability Android Central reports. Google's backup service for Android phones will now count against Google storage limits, though the impact is expected to be less significant than initially feared Android Central reports. X (formerly has integrated a built-in video editor for its iOS application Engadget reports. Developers have found a way to turn Sony's headphones into real-time head trackers for PC simulators, utilizing the accelerometers and gyroscopes typically used for spatial audio GSMArena reports.