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Last updated: July 9, 2026, 8:32 PM ET

Samsung Gears Up for AI and Foldable Future

Samsung is reportedly developing an AI accelerator chip for PCs, codenamed Gaia, which utilizes a 4nm process. The company is also rumored to be working on a successor to the Galaxy Z Flip, potentially named the Galaxy Z Flip, which may be the last in the series. Meanwhile, teasers suggest the Galaxy Z Fold 8 will feature a "brand new shape" and is expected to adopt camera features from the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The Fold 8 will also receive a significant internal upgrade with a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip. The Galaxy S26 series has already achieved a sales milestone in South Korea, selling 3 million units in under four months.

New Handhelds and Gaming Tech Emerge

The HMD Skyline is slated for a successor, with images and specifications of the new model leaking online. Retroid Pocket 5 and Flip 2 handhelds are receiving spec bumps, with a price increase of $10 after July 14. On the PC gaming front, the Alienware 34 QD-OLED monitor is reviewed as an ultrawide display that handles text without fringing and is brighter than previous models. Sony has also launched new $120 in-ear monitors, the IER-M500, designed for professional stage use.

Smart Glasses and AI Integration Expand

Meta's new smart AI glasses are considered an impressive budget-friendly option, though they come with a significant limitation. New York has become the first US state to ban smart glasses in all courthouses, affecting 1,240 state, county, city, town, and village courts. Users can now block Meta from using their Instagram pictures for its AI, as the company automatically opted public accounts into its Muse Image AI. The Memo Mind One, a camera-free smart glasses device, is now available and offers notifications via waveguides, onboard sound, and AI features.

Google's AI and Health Updates Roll Out

Google is planning to implement disclosures for AI-generated ads, which will be noted in its My Ad Center if its AI tools are used. Google Health is rolling out a large update for Android, bringing more health stats to its main tab and increasing focus on naps. Additionally, Gemini's performance in Google Home has improved, making it a better listener and speaker, and an aid for users watching the FIFA World Cup.

Diverse Device News from Around the Globe

The Playdate handheld gaming device is being used to help keep Big Ben on time. Huawei is teasing new devices, the Mate Pad Air and Free Clip 2 S, ahead of its Pura 90s series global launch event. Sony has unveiled the RX10 V superzoom camera, featuring a 24-600mm zoom lens and a 20.1-megapixel sensor, capable of 4K 120p video. Realme is set to launch the Narzo 100x on July 15, highlighted by its 8,000 mAh battery. The Redmi Note 17 Pro is offering a five-year battery replacement guarantee alongside its 9,000mAh battery. A new HMD Arc 2 has been announced with an updated chipset. India's Lava has introduced its new Virat smartphone series in partnership with Flipkart. iQOO has confirmed the India launch date for the iQOO Z11 Lite 5G. nubia plans to unveil what it claims is the world's first AI agent smartphone later this month. A Samsung Galaxy M-series phone, speculated to be the Galaxy M67, appeared on Geekbench with an Exynos chip.

Industry Notes and Other Tech Tidbits

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has been appointed to advise the Federal Reserve on jobs, days after the company announced mass layoffs. A DIY tutorial has been published by the individual who captured a photo of Jupiter using a Game Boy Camera and a large telescope. A Lego Hubble Telescope set, consisting of 1,252 pieces, will go on sale August 1. The NHTSA has identified a pattern of autonomous vehicles interfering with first responders and is demanding solutions from AV makers. Verizon is offering a free Google Pixel 10a with the addition of a line on select unlimited plans. Slate is collaborating with Crayola to add color options to its barebones EV trucks. A Garmin watch sale offers up to 44% off various models, including epix and Vivoactive.