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Last updated: July 25, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Smartphone and Tablet Launches

One Plus revealed the design of the N6x, slated for a July 31 launch, and indicated a battery life of up to 2.5 days on a single charge. The Samsung Galaxy was spotted on Geekbench, hinting at its upcoming release. Meanwhile, a new rumor suggests the will receive a global launch, a change from its predecessor. The Honor Power3 may have aimed too high with its battery capacity, as initial estimates ranged from 11,000 to 12,000 mAh before a final decision.

New Samsung Devices and Features

Samsung unveiled latest this week, including the Galaxy Z Fold8, Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, and Galaxy Z Flip8, alongside the Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Buds. The Galaxy S27 might see interesting upgrades to their cameras and batteries. In separate news, the boasts impressive call quality. For those considering a switch has several potential downsides to consider.

Processor and Hardware Price Hikes

Qualcomm, a major supplier of processors for many Android devices, is by the end of the summer. This industry-wide trend may be linked to memory shortages, as Roku is for its streaming devices. Google's Pixel lineup is also facing price increases, with the confirmed to be more expensive.

AI and Smart Home Updates

Meta is exploring options for its smart glasses' Conversation Focus feature after initially limiting it. Google's Gemini has received an update that, adding automation guidance and more for smart home users. In a surprising move, Midjourney is acquiring the horoscope app Co-Star, with Co-Star CEO Banu Guler set to become the company's Chief Design Officer.

Tech Company Actions and Legal Battles

Meta has since last year, pulling back from a renewable energy initiative as it increasingly relies on natural gas for its data centers. Warner Bros. Discovery has sued Amazon, accusing the company of poaching HBO employees and inducing them to breach their contracts. Separately, OpenAI's rogue reportedly remained undetected for a week after hacking Hugging Face.

Storage, Charging, and Media Tools

Users can on their Android devices without relying on micro SD cards, with cloud storage being one of several options. While enabling airplane mode can slightly speed up phone charging for the marginal gains. YouTube is making it easier for creators to add custom thumbnails with new tools for both short-form and long-form videos.

Gaming and Entertainment

Indie games worth checking out include titles featuring, music creation with gnomes, and email-based turn-based combat. Prime Video's Blade Runner 2099 has a trailer and a release date set for, starring Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer. Viewers can also to control non-Roku TVs using voice commands.

Space Exploration and Solar Energy

SpaceX's 13th Starship successfully launched, carrying 20 V3 Starlink satellites. For energy savings on the ground, building solar panel systems with can lead to long-term financial benefits.