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Last updated: August 22, 2026, 11:35 AM ET

Smartphone Announcements and Leaks

Honor Robot Phone costs were revealed alongside its gimbal camera, while Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 review details emerged; Samsung Galaxy S26 FE unboxing leaks appeared ahead of its August 27 launch. RayNeo unveils productivity-focused iO glasses and multimedia GT glasses, expanding its AR portfolio with new hardware lines. Tesla and others recall over 4 million vehicles in China over hidden door handles, affecting multiple brands.

Platforms, Payments, and Retail

Google Pay and Apple Pay are finally coming to Walmart tap-to-pay will roll out from August 24, reaching all U.S. stores by 2026. Walmart will finally accept tap to pay in stores via Samsung and Google wallets by 2026. Mint Mobile will basically give you a FREE year of wireless when buying the Google Pixel, a new carrier deal.

Apps, Services, and Privacy

TikTok will pay $400 million to settle Justice Department lawsuit over child privacy concerns. LinkedIn says its AI slop button is working in reducing low-quality AI posts. Meta patent might solve privacy concerns on smart glasses with a proposed hardware lock. Take-Two subpoenas Discord and Microsoft in the hunt for a GTA VI leaker ahead of November release.

Extended Reality and Entertainment

RayNeo smart glasses with transparent HUD focus on productivity and media, led by iO and GT series. Season two of Netflix's Cyberpunk 2077 anime streams on October 20, advancing the Edgerunners story. Here's how much you'll pay if you break the Honor Robot Phone's gimbal camera highlights repair costs for its modular design. We have more details on Apple's camera-equipped AirPods and their synchronized Visual Intelligence features. Epic Games thinks that Apple's new EU app store rules still violate the Digital Markets Act, per the Fortnite developer.