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Last updated: July 23, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Smartphones and Foldables Take Center Stage

Samsung's latest foldable is facing stiff competition, with Honor with its new Magic V6. Meanwhile, details are emerging about Samsung's upcoming devices, including the, with carriers like T-Mobile and AT&T offering deals on the new foldables and the Z Flip. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is priced at $100 more than its predecessor, while the Z Flip 8 is available for $100 with a T-Mobile preorder. Samsung is also for its Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 to five major Wear OS upgrades. The Oppo Find X10 family is also undergoing testing, suggesting a potential showdown in camera performance. Leaked renders have also for the upcoming Google Pixel 11 series.

Wearables and Health Tech Advance

The wearable tech market is seeing significant updates, with the Ultrahuman app that introduces its "decision engine." Amazon is already for preorders of the unreleased Samsung Galaxy Watch. On the health monitoring front, scientists have developed a for measuring acetone in breath to detect ketosis. Meanwhile, Chinese smartwatches like the Oppo Watch X3 are due to business rather than technical limitations. Google's Pixel Watch 5 is also expected to launch on August 12, with leaked specs suggesting it will retain a similar design to its predecessor.

AI, Cloud Gaming, and Content Streaming Evolve

AI continues to be a major talking point, with Meta's drawing scrutiny for its lack of AI specifics. Uber is of its customer service team in favor of AI, while Patreon is also amidst evolving business dynamics influenced by AI. In cloud gaming, Xbox is into the Prime Video app. On the content front, Peacock has achieved profitability, bolstered by viewership from the World Cup and Love Island.

Under the Hood: Software and Hardware Developments

Google has been for years, resulting in nearly 50% smoother performance. Claude's voice mode has also received an update to improve its reliability. In hardware, Qualcomm is reportedly for later this year. Sony has unveiled its FX5 cinema camera, which, potentially hinting at future consumer mirrorless camera capabilities. A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket is also in August after drifting in space.

Gaming, Media Rights, and Layoff Fallout

Universal Pictures has secured rights for film adaptations of 10 Atari games, paving the way for an Atari Cinematic Universe. The fallout from layoffs continues, with Bethesda accused of in Montreal. The EU has to the Saudi-led $55 billion takeover of EA, bringing the deal closer to completion. Qobuz has and added real-time lyrics, enhancing its appeal as a Spotify alternative. GoPro's Wireless Mic System has been reviewed with some fixable flaws. Lego's latest Nintendo collaboration is a.

Miscellaneous Tech News

Meta is finally who harass and record individuals with its smart glasses. Charging a phone in a car, but the impact on fuel consumption is negligible. It has been revealed that is 100% American-made.