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Last updated: July 23, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Mobile Devices and Wearables

Samsung's latest wearables, the Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra through 2031. Amazon is already offering a $50 gift card for preordering the upcoming Galaxy Watch 9 from the retailer. T-Mobile and AT&T are offering the new Galaxy Z Fold8 for free and the Z Fold8 Ultra for $200, though the Fold8 and Flip8 models are seeing a $100 price increase over their predecessors as noted by GSMArena. T-Mobile specifically is offering the Galaxy Z Flip 8 for just $100 with a preorder deal, allowing customers to. Rumors persist about the future of Samsung's foldables, with speculation surrounding whether the Galaxy Z Flip 8 will indeed be the last of its kind and what the Galaxy Z Fold 9 might introduce.

Leaked renders have revealed all the color options for the upcoming Google Pixel 11 lineup, with the series expected to launch soon as reported by GSMArena. Key specifications for the Google Pixel Watch 5 have also surfaced via a Google Play Console listing, and it is expected to launch alongside the Pixel 11 series on August 12, appearing visually identical to the Pixel Watch 4 according to leaks. Meanwhile, nubia's Navi X Ultra, which was recently unveiled in China without hardware details, has had its key specifications leaked via a tipster. vivo is also reportedly preparing to launch the S2 in India on August 6, succeeding the vivo S1, with leaks revealing its launch date, sale date, and design as detailed by GSMArena. One Plus has announced the launch date and revealed the design for the N6x, the next device in its new N Series according to reports.

Semiconductors and Performance

Qualcomm is reportedly working on a new iteration of its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, slated for release later this year. Google has made significant improvements to Chrome on Android, with behind-the-scenes engineering efforts reducing scroll stutters by 48% since 2023, making the browser. Oppo is currently testing its upcoming Find X10 family, including the Pro and Pro Max variants, against the iPhone 17 Pro, presumably for camera performance comparisons as indicated by new information.

Gaming and Entertainment

Xbox is testing a free, ad-supported cloud gaming service, mirroring a strategy seen with Nvidia's GeForce Now as reported by Engadget. Amazon is integrating its Luna game streaming service into the Prime Video app, with availability initially on Fire TV devices in the US and UK according to the company. Lego's latest collaboration with Nintendo features a playable Donkey Kong arcade machine. The latest trailer for the new Resident Evil movie, directed by Zach Cregger, is packed with nods to the games and is set to hit theaters on September 18 as detailed by Engadget.

Software and Services

Qobuz has overhauled its music player, introducing real-time lyrics to enhance its offering as an alternative to Spotify according to Engadget. Ultrahuman has revamped its app, bringing all analysis on-device to offer better advice even without an internet connection as detailed by the company. Steam has added updates to its gifting and wishlist features, allowing users to gift games without a Steam account and categorize their wishlists according to Engadget. Google announced an upgraded Android Switch iOS migration tool for Android 17 during the "Android Show I/O Edition 2026," and new details about its availability have now been released as reported by GSMArena.

Industry and Technology News

The European Union has given antitrust approval to the Saudi-led $55 billion takeover of EA, moving the deal closer to completion as reported by Engadget. In a move towards AI integration, Uber has laid off 10 percent of its customer service team in favor of artificial intelligence. The US has outlined its $5 billion Genesis Mission, a collaborative effort involving several federal agencies to boost scientific research through AI according to Engadget. The EU has also given the go-ahead for Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros., provided Paramount ends its distribution business with Universal in Europe as noted by Engadget. It has been confirmed that no consumer Wi-Fi router is currently 100% American-made according to Engadget.

Other Tech News

Charging a phone in a car technically uses energy, but the amount is negligible and not enough to warrant concern about wasting gas as explained by Engadget. Sony has unveiled its new FX5 cinema camera, which features open gate and RAW 5K recording, potentially foreshadowing future features in its consumer mirrorless lineup according to Engadget. GoPro's Wireless Mic System offers an audio upgrade but comes with some fixable flaws as noted in a review. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket's upper stage, which has been drifting in space for over a year, is expected to crash into the moon this August as reported by Engadget. A new 3D game demo for the Playdate device has been showcased, adding new dimensions to the handheld console according to Engadget.