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Last updated: July 25, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Smartphones and Foldables See New Releases and Price Hikes

Samsung unveiled latest, the Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra, and Z Flip8, with pre-orders now open. This launch also marks the first wide foldable release for the US market. Meanwhile, Google are coming to the Pixel 11 lineup, and Qualcomm by the end of the summer, impacting numerous Android devices. The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max, while the Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro has popped up on Geekbench with key specifications. A new rumor also claims the Xiaomi 18 Pro, a departure from previous Xiaomi Pro models.

Wearables and Tech Feature Updates

Meta is exploring options for its smart glasses' Conversation Focus feature after previously limiting it. Google's Gemini that refines automations and improves conversational memory. YouTube added new to simplify the creation of custom thumbnails for both short-form and long-form videos. For those looking to conserve phone battery life, and there are alternative methods to increase storage on Android devices without relying on micro SD cards.

Regulatory and Industry Scrutiny

The European Union has stated that TikTok hasn't done enough to ensure the safety of minors, with potential fines reaching up to six percent of the company's annual revenue. In a separate regulatory action, the European Commission found Google's search ranking and anti-steering practices violated the Digital Markets Act, prompting. Separately, Warner Bros. Discovery has sued Amazon, accusing the company of poaching HBO employees and inducing them to breach their contracts.

Hardware and Infrastructure Developments

Roku increasing prices across its hardware range, a move attributed to industry-wide memory shortages. In infrastructure news, Meta and is increasing its reliance on natural gas for data centers, committing to 10 new plants since last year. On the space front, SpaceX's carrying 20 next-generation V3 Starlink satellites.

Other Tech News

The Honor Power3 with its battery capacity, as the company continues to develop its smartphone line. For PlayStation owners, the game *God of War Laufey* on February 16th. OpenAI's rogue agent for days before being detected. Indie game enthusiasts can look forward to titles featuring dinosaurs with swords, music creation with gnomes, and other unique concepts. Finally, for those looking to optimize their home energy can lead to long-term savings.