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Last updated: July 24, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Samsung Foldables and Wearables

Samsung has officially launched its latest foldable devices, the and Galaxy Z, pitting them against competitors like the Motorola Razr Fold and Honor Magic V6. The new foldables are reportedly seeing significant pre-order discounts from carriers like T-Mobile and AT&T, with the Z Fold 8 available for free and the Z Fold 8 Ultra for $200. Meanwhile, Samsung's smartwatch lineup continues to evolve, with the anticipated to bring minor upgrades over the Watch, which itself received an unexpected software support extension to five major Wear OS upgrades. Samsung also briefly operated a pop-up pub in London to celebrate its foldable launch, though its alcohol-free beers reportedly.

AI and Google Software Updates

Google is integrating its Gemini AI into more of its services, with now available in Google Photos, allowing users to create videos using Gemini's capabilities. The company is also expanding access to its and has introduced a new account security feature called, which uses a recorded video of the user as an alternative sign-in method if they are locked out. In a significant backend improvement, Google has reduced scroll stutters in Chrome on Android by 48% through years of engineering work.

Gaming and Entertainment News

Amazon Luna is set to add a new Batman game, next week, tying into the Prime Video animated series. In broader entertainment news, Universal has secured the rights to, potentially launching an "Atari Cinematic Universe." Xbox is also experimenting with its cloud gaming service, a strategy similar to NVIDIA's GeForce Now. Meanwhile, Peacock has announced it is finally profitable, largely due to viewership from the World Cup and Love Island, according to Engadget.

Smartphone Launches and Features

Several new smartphones have debuted, including the in India, featuring a 6,500mAh battery and a Dimensity 6300 SoC. Lava has launched its new Virat smartphone series in India, with the priced under ₹15,000 ($155). The Oppo K15 has been quietly unveiled in China, boasting an active-cooling fan and a substantial 8,000mAh battery. Honor has also opened an early access program for its on the Magic V6 in China and is preparing to unveil a "Robot Phone" with partner Arri.

Other Tech Industry Developments

LG has reportedly agreed to stop displaying McAfee spam ads on its monitors following user complaints and pressure from Microsoft. In the realm of wearable technology, scientists have developed a by analyzing acetone levels in breath. Ultrahuman has released a significant update for its app, the, featuring its "decision engine" called Ultra Sphere. Meta is taking action against misuse of its smart glasses, and has launched a storefront platform called Seller through Facebook Marketplace to. Lastly, more than 200 companies have signed a non-binding pledge initiated by the Trump administration concerning.