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Last updated: July 22, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Samsung's Latest Innovations and Leaks

Samsung's One UI 9 beta for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, making it harder for onlookers to view the screen from an angle. The company is also preparing for its Galaxy Unpacked event in London, where new foldables and wearables are expected. Leaked specifications and pricing suggest an imminent reveal. Additionally, Samsung has to consolidate its robotics research and development efforts, led by CEO TM Roh. The tech giant is also rolling out an AI-powered Health Assistant chatbot in beta for eligible US users, aiming to help them.

Foldable Phone Developments and Certifications

Xiaomi is reportedly working on its next foldable, the Mix Fold 5, which has allegedly received certification for sale in China. Meanwhile, the Indian smartphone market experienced a 13% drop in shipments during the second quarter, according to Omdia's latest report. Xiaomi is also said to be as it anticipates a normalization in the memory market. OnePlus has for its upcoming N-series smartphone, the One Plus N6x, in India.

Gaming and Entertainment Updates

Meta Horizon Plus for its Quest VR users, offering access to a wider library of games. PlayStation Plus is set to remove several titles in August 2026, including Dead Island 2 and Harold Halibut. In television news, Amazon has greenlit a full TV show for Robocop, with the showrunner from Lodge 49 attached. LG's 2026 OLED evo TVs, developed in collaboration with Prime Video.

Smartphone Features and Reviews

The Xteink X4 Pro has been reviewed as a for DRM-free books. Meanwhile, the Light Flip by forgoing distracting apps, blending features from the Light Phone III and a traditional flip phone. A limited edition version of the Honor 600 Pro is available in China for a short promotional period. The vivo S2 has also had its specs and a teaser image leaked, marking a potential restart for the S series in India.

Accessibility and Smart Devices

Google is reportedly that would support sign language users. Garmin has launched the CIRQA, a screenless fitness band that. Halliday is attempting a comeback with its second-generation smart glasses, the G2, which, though its always-listening microphone may raise privacy concerns.

Consumer Tech and Industry Trends

Substack is partnering with Pangram to introduce an AI detection feature on its platform. The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive's symbol, a trash can with an X in the EU. The UK has set August 27th as the date for legalizing plug-in solar panels. Consumers looking for laptops can find deals of up to 60% off Chromebooks during Best Buy's Black Friday in July sale, with. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is also during the same sale.

Miscellaneous Tech News

Tesla has, which includes a built-in SpaceX Starlink V5 antenna. Spotify's DJ-inspired tools. Sony has. Lego has unveiled a $200 X-Files set, complete with Mulder, Scully, and a grey alien, which. Asus has decided to, meaning there will be no ROG Phone.