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Last updated: July 20, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Foldable Futures and Smartphone Surges

Samsung is expected to produce more units of its standard Galaxy Z Fold 8 model than the Fold 8 Ultra and Flip, ahead of its July 22nd Galaxy Unpacked event. The company is poised to launch the new Z Fold 8 Ultra, Z Fold, and Z Flip, with other devices potentially joining the lineup as reported. Meanwhile, Google's upcoming Pixel 11 Pro Fold from devices like the Motorola Razr Fold, which is considered one of the best foldables currently available.

New Devices and Charging Innovations

The vivo X300 E is set to debut next week in China, featuring a substantial 7,200mAh battery and a Zeiss Telephoto lens. Xiaomi has also officially unveiled the Redmi Note 17 and Redmi Note 17 Pro in China, with the standard Note 17 packing an impressive 8,000mAh battery, while the Pro model further enhances this. On the charging front, Satechi has released a compact 140W GaN charger with four ports and a built-in display showing real-time charging details, making it a desk essential.

Tech Deals and Nostalgic Gadgets

Deals are currently available on several smartphones, with the iPhone Air, alongside sales on Poco and Nothing phones. For those interested in analog photography, Kodak has introduced the EC35, a pocketable and beginner-friendly 35mm film camera priced at $35 and available in seven colors with a slide cover.

Under the Hood: TV Remotes and AI Assistants

Infrared technology continues to dominate most TV remotes, despite being decades old, with Bluetooth not yet universally adopted for this purpose. AI assistants are also evolving, with Claude's Reflect dashboard offering break reminders to encourage users to disconnect.

Under the Hood: Smartphone Features and Display Debates

Android users can by utilizing an often-overlooked feature on their keyboard. In display technology, the question of whether OLED TVs are still worth the premium in 2026 remains relevant, as older technologies can sometimes offer compelling advantages. Motorola's Edge 70 Max, with its powerful chipset and a cleared software update policy, stands out as an intriguing device.