Mobile News 24 Hours

Last updated: August 8, 2026, 11:51 AM ET

Smartphones & Tablets

Motorola expanded its tablet lineup with the Moto Pad 70, featuring a 12.1-inch 90Hz display, 5G connectivity, and a 10,200 mAh battery. The company also teased the upcoming Edge 70 Neo through leaked renders showing four colorways and a potential 200MP camera. Meanwhile, Samsung India raised prices on entry-level Galaxy A, F, and M-series models, blaming component cost increases. Over in Luxembourg, the Redmi 17C 5G surfaced as a rebrand of the Redmi 15C 5G, sporting a 6.9-inch 120Hz LCD. For those shopping, deals on the Galaxy S26 Ultra and iPhone 17 Pro are available on Amazon UK. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is hitting shelves with trade-in discounts and gift cards. A 1,000-photo shootout compared Samsung's latest foldables against Motorola’s Razr line. Performance testing of an Elite chip versus a base processor in Motorola’s Razr foldables showed measurable differences.

Wearables & Fitness

Apple Watch users may not realize they have an ECG feature that can monitor heart rhythm. Google is teasing the Pixel Watch 5 with a video mocking competitors ahead of its August 12 unveiling. Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra2 review highlights a thinner, tougher design with smarter features. In a brutal real-world test, four smartwatches including the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro were put through a Spartan race and sleep tracking. Meanwhile, the VR exercise app Supernatural has relaunched after leaving Meta, with its head of fitness detailing new plans.

Audio & Connectivity

Your phone’s USB-C port can do much more than charge — it handles data transfer and accessory connections. Sony appears to be reviving its 2020 flagship headphones as the WH-1000XM4C at a lower price point, according to GSM Arena. Engadget separately reports that Sony may reboot the XM4 as a cheaper alternative to current models.

Gaming & VR

A VR mod for Mario Kart 64 brings the classic racer into first-person view, though it’s not for the queasy. Several new indie games are worth checking out, including Big Walk and a retro electronics repair simulator. In the newsroom thriller Static Hour, players act as an arbiter of truth and fear. Overwatch 2 revealed a new hero, D.Mon, who combines elements of D.Va and Reinhardt.

Industry & Platforms

X is retiring its old revenue-sharing model and replacing it with an original content rewards program after September 7. SK Hynix has pledged over $38 billion to build new DRAM and NAND fabs, addressing ongoing chip shortages that could impact Apple's iPhone 18 Pro launch. Samsung is rolling out an update that lets users share Samsung Wallet items via Quick Share. Framework suffered a data breach that exposed customer information, though payment data was not compromised. Meanwhile, AI is rapidly transforming cybersecurity, with hackers finding new vulnerabilities.

Space & Exploration

NASA is repurposing technology from one of its Mars rovers to explore the moon's surface, using a twin rover design. A Korean lunar orbiter has captured the first images of the SpaceX Falcon 9 crash site on the moon, with NASA estimating the crater is about 60 feet wide.

Policy & Energy

The Trump administration has spent another $1.2 billion to cancel offshore wind farm projects, marking the fifth such deal to terminate a green energy contract.