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Last updated: July 8, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Mobile AI & Assistants

OpenAI's GPT-5.6 is set for a public rollout on July 9, with Sol, Terra, and Luna models becoming widely available. This comes as new 'Video Remix' feature for its AI subscribers, allowing users to reimagine videos in Google Photos using Gemini Omni. Meanwhile, more powerful, agentic Alexa under the codename 'Moonraker,' aiming to improve its ability to handle multi-step tasks. In a move to address privacy concerns, Meta will disable if the privacy light is tampered with, a feature detailed in a recent FAQ. Meta has also developed an AI detection tool capable of identifying images and videos created with its own generative models, though it includes rate limits.

Smartphone Launches & Leaks

Samsung officially confirmed its next Galaxy Unpacked event for July 22 in London, hinting at a new wide foldable form factor, likely the Galaxy Z Fold. Official renders of