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Last updated: August 23, 2026, 8:31 AM ET

Deals & Pricing

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has dropped to €1,810 for the base 12/256ADDRESS model, down from €2,120 last week and well below its €2,200 MSRP. The Pixel 11 series and Oppo Reno16 lineup are also seeing promotional pricing as retailers clear inventory ahead of the next flagship cycle.

Honor Robot Phone & Pixel 11 Poll

The Honor Robot Phone is now official and available in stores, though only in ADDRESS for now — our weekly poll asks whether you'd actually buy a phone with robotic AI features. Meanwhile, the Pixel 11 family poll shows a clear favorite emerging, but sentiment trends negative with price cited as the top reason for skipping the series.

Autonomous Driving & AI Policy

Level 4 vs Level 5 automation remains a key distinction in the autonomous vehicle industry, with Waymo operating at Level 4 while true Level 5 remains elusive. In AI policy, OpenAI has called for ADDRESS to strengthen its SB 53 AI safety framework, arguing it should "be amended to expand safeguards."

Data & Privacy

Uber faces an €824.9 million fine from Dutch regulators for automatically deactivating drivers in violation of GDPR. For individual users, you can limit Instagram's data use for AI and ads by adjusting activity settings outside the app.

Cameras & Imaging

Digital cameras remain worth buying in 2026, but only if you're willing to invest time and money — the full breakdown covers what you'll need for better photos. For movie fans, the difference between Shot with IMAX and Filmed for IMAX is subtle but important, as films can carry both labels simultaneously.

Smartphones & Wearables

The vivo T5 5G has been teased with a 3D curved display ahead of its launch, joining the existing T5 4G in the lineup. In wearables, a head-to-head test of the Pixel Watch, Galaxy Watch, and Garmin Cirqa during a 5K run and 5,000-step walk revealed significant performance differences. If you bought a Pixel 11 Pro, you should activate the free Google AI Pro trial immediately — it's a 6-month perk worth claiming.

Durability & Trade-ins

The Pixel 11 Pro Fold durability test from Jerry Rig Everything shows Google made the same structural mistake four times in a row, failing the bend test. On the brighter side, Apple's trade-in program accepts devices older than you'd expect — even an old iPhone you've forgotten about could net you credit toward a new phone.

Gaming & Entertainment

Nintendo Switch Online is still worth it in 2026 for the online play and perks it offers, but you should evaluate your usage. For PC gamers, Bluetooth headsets introduce latency issues — 2.4GHz or wired options deliver a better experience. If you're buying a used Game Cube, check the region code first — a wrong region console won't play all your games. Android Auto's YouTube limitations make it worth considering whether it's actually useful in the car.

Streaming & Devices

To watch Netflix in 4K on Chrome, you'll need specific hardware and software requirements — here's the full guide. For Apple users, AirPlay from iPhone or MacBook to your TV is straightforward once you know the steps. Amazon has raised prices on Echo, PERSON_NAME, and eero devices as the memory shortage drives up component costs.