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Last updated: July 21, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Smartphones and Mobile Tech

Samsung is reportedly preparing the Galaxy Z Fold8 with new renders surfacing ahead of its Unpacked event. The company has also called Robotics eXperience (RX) to consolidate its robotic research and development efforts. Meanwhile, the Indian smartphone market of 13% in shipments during the second quarter, according to Omdia. vivo is rumored to be restarting its S series in India with the upcoming S2, which will follow the 2019 S1. Xiaomi is reportedly increasing its yearly smartphone sales target, anticipating a normalization in the memory market, and the Redmi Note 17 series is tipped for an India launch, with the Xiaomi 18 series also expected to arrive early in India without an Ultra variant. iQOO's 16T has had its key specifications leaked, though its launch timing remains uncertain.

VR, Gaming, and Entertainment

Meta Horizon Plus is welcoming Xbox Game Pass, offering Quest VR users access to a larger library of games. Amazon rolled out its Adaptive Display accessibility feature for Fire TVs. Netflix is expanding its accessibility options by bringing American Sign Language (ASL) interpretations to dozens of children's shows and movies. Amazon has also greenlit a full TV show based on the Robocop pilot it previously committed to. Lego unveiled a 1,500-piece X-Files set, complete with Mulder, Scully, and a grey alien, priced at $200 and set for an August release.

Wearables and Health Tech

Garmin has launched its first screenless fitness tracker, the Cirqa Smart Band, aiming to compete with devices like Whoop and Fitbit Air. Samsung is introducing a new AI-powered Health Assistant chatbot, currently in beta for eligible US users, to help make sense of health data.

Smart Home and Productivity

Ring doorbell camera users can now easily connect their devices to their smart TVs to see who is at the door without needing their phone. Halliday's G2 smart glasses aim to improve meetings with live AI insights, though privacy concerns may arise due to its always-listening microphone. Last year's poorly reviewed smart glasses are being addressed with Halliday's second-generation model, aiming to.

Computing and Accessories

Best Buy's Black Friday in July sale significant discounts, up to 60% off on Lenovo, HP, and Acer Chromebooks. The "stunning, behemoth" Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is currently available with a $350 discount during the same sale event. Google is reportedly working on a substantial accessibility feature for Gboard that would support sign language communication for users.

Sustainability and Regulations

The UK plug-in solar panels on August 27, marking a step towards more accessible renewable energy. The first UL 3700-compliant plug-in solar microinverter in the US, making alternative energy more accessible on a smaller scale. The EU's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive is marked by a specific trash can icon on electronics, indicating proper disposal guidelines for consumers. The FCC companies from selling DJI products under their own brands in the US.

AI and Legal Proceedings

A federal judge has approved Anthropic's record-breaking $1.5 billion settlement in a copyright lawsuit concerning the use of authors' work to train its Claude AI. Sony has filed another lawsuit against AI music generator Udio, as it is the only major music label yet to reach a licensing agreement.

Other Tech News

Spotify's DJ-inspired tools can make music playback feel more like a curated mix. Tesla has teased its Cybercab design, featuring an integrated SpaceX Starlink V5 antenna. The minimalist Light Flip phone, a hybrid of the Light Phone III and an old-school flip phone, has been released to offer a distraction-free mobile experience. Android 17 QPR2 Beta 1 is available, addressing Bluetooth issues and Gemini crashes, though Pixel 6 users are nearing the end of their beta support. Best Buy significant discounts on Chromebooks as part of its Black Friday in July sale. Your CD and Blu-Ray collections may not last forever due to disc rot, though there's no immediate cause for alarm. Android users can with simple, non-intrusive steps. Amazon has committed to a Robocop TV show.