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Last updated: July 9, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Smartphones and Wearables

Samsung is preparing its next generation of foldable phones, with the set to receive a significant processor upgrade, packing a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip. The company has also opened reservations for the ahead of their official unveiling on July 22nd. Meanwhile, the has been confirmed to feature a substantial 9,000mAh battery, and teaser videos show the device enduring rugged conditions. Earlier leaks suggested the could feature a specific chipset and RAM configuration based on Geekbench listings. In the wearable space, the may come with a higher price tag than anticipated, while Wear OS 7 has begun rolling out to eligible Pixel Watch models, bringing. Indian manufacturer Lava has partnered with Flipkart to introduce its new, and HMD has quietly announced the Arc 2, a successor to its Arc model with minor upgrades. nubia plans to unveil what it claims is the AI and Smart Devices

Space XAI has launched Grok 4.5, its first AI model trained with the assistance of Cursor. Amazon is reportedly working on a more advanced AI assistant, codenamed 'Moonraker', aiming to enable. Meta is addressing privacy concerns with its smart glasses by rolling out a mandatory update that if the privacy light is tampered with. Previously, the glasses featured a blinking LED to indicate recording, but user feedback prompted the change. In a different smart glasses approach, MemoMind's is now available, offering notifications via waveguides and AI features. Rollme has introduced the AirCam, open-ear earbuds with a built-in 8MP camera.

Autonomous Vehicles and Infrastructure

The NHTSA has identified a 'pattern of driverless AVs' interfering with first responders and is demanding solutions from autonomous vehicle manufacturers. Waymo is expanding its fully autonomous operations, planning to in four additional cities: San Diego, Las Vegas, Tampa, and Denver.

Media and Technology

The BBC and Channel 4 are