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Last updated: July 18, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Smartphone Deals and Spec Leaks

Amazon is offering a free 90W Flash Charge adapter with select vivo X300 models, with the vivo X300 Pro. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy A37. Leaked camera and battery specifications for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Z Fold 8 series suggest slim upgrades. Global memory options for the Redmi Note 17 Pro. In a surprising move, Amazon is the Google Pixel 10 Pro ahead of the Pixel 11 launch.

Smartphone Market Dynamics and Software Updates

With One Plus reportedly out of the US market, a significant smartphone dilemma faces consumers. Motorola has issued a statement clarifying its software update policy for the Edge 70 Max, a device that also boasts a large battery and Qi2.2 support. Separately, the vanilla Poco X8, despite earlier speculation. In India, Nothing is emerging as one of the fastest-growing smartphone brands, even as the overall market declined by 10% in the second quarter.

New Devices and Emerging Tech

Samsung's Freestyle+ projector is. For younger users, Pinwheel's Home series launches as a modern landline phone designed for screen-free communication. The Xreal XBX a01+ AR glasses are earning praise for their brightness and affordability at $299, while the Redmagic Astra 2 is being hailed as an even better gaming tablet thanks to liquid cooling and an OLED panel. Asus is bringing its new 12.2-inch Pad to India, with a launch.

App Updates and Cloud Services

The Google Health app on Android with the addition of "custom foods." Signal is testing a new beta feature that will allow users to. On the cloud front, a bug in AWS to billions of dollars, though Amazon stated these were display errors.

Autonomous Vehicles and Entertainment

Zoox has issued a software recall for its robotaxis due to potential confusion with smoke, a concern that follows recent NHTSA calls for improved emergency response in autonomous vehicles according to a recent report. The Prime Video "God of War" series will reshoot episodes with a new actor playing Kratos after the original sustained an injury as reported by Engadget.

Gaming and Future Tech

Bethesda has detailed future plans for its franchises, including a new Fallout game from Obsidian and remasters of Fallout 3 and New Vegas, amidst Xbox cuts. A ransomware attack on Tata Electronics, an Indian Apple partner, has led to the surfacing of internal files, providing new evidence for an iPhone 18 Pro. Rumors about the vivo X500 Ultra suggest it will be deciding between three 200MP sensors for its telephoto lens, with a global release.

Miscellaneous Tech News

An API is now available to deliver posts from high-ranking Truth Social accounts as reported by Engadget. Apple's TV 4K is under scrutiny regarding its value proposition after a price increase, with Fire TV and Roku presented as alternatives. Tesla is now selling a $225 balance bike for toddlers, recognizing. Most smart appliances, including refrigerators and dishwashers, collect data, and users can. The EU has of its climate policy, allowing for increased pollution. OpenAI is reportedly rumored to be working on an AI smart speaker as discussed on a podcast. Samsung's mobile division may experience its first quarterly loss ever, despite overall record profits for Samsung Electronics.