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Last updated: July 9, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Smartphones and Wearables

Huawei is teasing new devices ahead of its Pura 90s series launch, including the Mate Pad Air and FreeClip 2 S. The Realme Narzo 100x is set to launch on July 15 with an 8,000 mAh battery. Xiaomi's Redmi Note 17 Pro will feature a 9,000mAh battery and a five-year replacement guarantee. A Geekbench listing suggests the Redmi Note 17 could feature a new chipset and RAM configuration. The iQOO Z11 Lite 5G will launch in India soon. Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 will receive a significant silicon upgrade with a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip. The Galaxy Z Fold 7 is available for $500 off, despite the Fold 8's expected launch. The Samsung Galaxy M67 has appeared on Geekbench with an older Exynos chip. nubia plans to unveil the world's first AI agent smartphone later this month. The HMD Arc 2 has been announced with an updated chipset, though significant upgrades are not apparent. Lava has introduced its new Virat smartphone series in partnership with Flipkart. Google's Wear OS 7 is now available for eligible Pixel Watch models has dropped. The Pixel Watch 5 may come with a higher price tag according to recent leaks.

AI and Computing

Space XAI has released Grok 4.5, its first model trained with assistance from Cursor. Meta automatically enrolled public accounts into its Muse Image AI, allowing it to use Instagram pictures for training. Claude's new Reflect dashboard aims to help users manage their time on the platform by logging usage statistics. Amazon is reportedly developing a more advanced agentic Alexa assistant under the codename 'Moonraker' to handle complex tasks.

Cameras and Displays

Sony has finally released the RX10 V superzoom camera, featuring a 24-600mm lens and a 20.1-megapixel 1-inch sensor. The Alienware 34 QD-OLED gaming monitor offers enhanced brightness and improved text clarity due to Samsung's latest display technology. A 77-inch LG OLED TV is currently available at Best Buy with a 50% discount, saving customers $1,500.

Smart Home and Services

New York is the first US state to ban smart glasses in all its courthouses, affecting all 1,240 state, county, city, town, and village courts. Meta's smart glasses include a blinking LED to indicate when the camera is recording, though user concerns about its visibility have been raised. Memo Mind's camera-free smart glasses, the One, are now available and offer notification display, sound, and AI features. The BBC and Channel 4 are reportedly in discussions again to merge their streaming services. Roku remains a popular streaming device, but it lags behind competitors in several key areas. Google Photos is rolling out a "Video Remix" feature that uses AI to alter videos. Google is developing a feature for automatic backups from Android devices to Windows PCs over Wi-Fi, though it will exclude Samsung devices. The first post-Android 17 update is rolling out for Pixel phones, providing security and bug fixes.

Automotive and Miscellaneous

The Lego Hubble Telescope set, priced at $140 with 1,252 pieces, will be available starting August 1. Slate's barebones EV trucks are getting a touch of color through a collaboration with Crayola. Volkswagen is utilizing 100 sheep for vegetation management at a solar farm in Poland as part of an arrangement. Elon Musk stated that X will send direct messages regarding posts that have received a Community Note to make corrections more noticeable. A judge approved a $1.5 million settlement between the SEC and Elon Musk concerning his past investment in Twitter. Microsoft has reportedly canceled the sequel to Avowed as developer Obsidian focuses on a Fallout game, following Xbox layoffs. The Valve Steam Machine is available, but its value proposition is questionable compared to its launch price five years ago. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified a pattern of autonomous vehicles interfering with first responders and is requesting solutions from AV manufacturers. Waymo plans to transition to fully autonomous operations in San Diego, Las Vegas, Tampa, and Denver, removing human supervisors.