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Last updated: June 23, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Mobile Devices & Tech

Nothing has confirmed its next smartphone will be the Phone (4b), with a launch date set for July 7th, and teasers suggest a single rear camera design unveiled the Phone (4b). Meanwhile, Samsung is preparing to launch its UFS 5.0 storage standard, promising double the performance of UFS 4.1 and potentially appearing in future devices announced UFS 5.0 storage. Realme has quietly released the Realme P4x 4G, featuring an 8,000mAh battery and a refreshed design, distinct from its 5G counterpart launched the P4x 4G. Motorola's Edge 70 series is set to expand with leaked renders of the Edge 70 Max, hinting at a new addition to the lineup emerges in leaked renders. The Honor X80 Pro Max has officially launched in China, boasting the brand's largest battery to date at 11,000 mAh launched the X80 Pro Max.

Amazon's Prime Day sales are offering significant discounts on smartphones, including the Galaxy S26 Ultra for $950 and refurbished iPhone 17 Pro models for $935, running from June 23rd to June 26th featured early Prime Day dealsdiscounted S25 FE. Google's Pixel 10 is also seeing a notable Prime Day price reduction, making it an attractive option for early back-to-school shoppers highlighted Pixel 10 deal.

Samsung's Galaxy A15 4G and Galaxy A24 4G are now receiving the stable One UI 8.5 update, following its rollout to the A15 5G received One UI 8.5 update. The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has reappeared on Geekbench, with the latest listing believed to be for the global variant spotted on Geekbench. Rumors suggest the Galaxy S27 Pro may feature Samsung's Privacy Display technology tipped to offer Privacy Display. Samsung Display has reportedly begun OLED panel production for Apple's anticipated foldable iPhone, expected to launch as the iPhone Ultra in September kicked off OLED panel production.

Google's Pixel phones might soon gain an "Audio Memory" feature, designed to continuously listen for "important" conversations poised to remember what you've heard. Android 17 is bringing significant improvements to wireless audio with support for the LHDC v5 codec, enhancing sound quality for wireless earbuds big upgrade for wireless earbuds. However, Android 17 is reportedly causing touchscreen issues on some Pixel phones, prompting users to consider delaying the update until a fix is released off to a rough start. Despite some initial issues, Android 17's Bubbles feature is proving to be a valuable tool for multitasking on Pixel devices made me love multitasking, and new home screen customization options can simplify app organization made my home screen cleaner.

Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro is rumored to receive a significant main camera upgrade, according to tipsters camera upgrade confirmed. Further supply chain reports indicate that the iPhone Ultra will launch as scheduled, countering earlier rumors of a delay unveiled as scheduled. iOS 27 beta 2 is now available, with a focus on Siri enhancements iOS 27 beta 2 released, though user sentiment for iOS 27 is mixed, with many finding it merely adequate iOS 27 is okay, just okay.

The Steam Machine gaming PC is finally available for purchase, with the 512GB version priced at $1,049 and the 2TB model at $1,349, excluding a controller goes on sale at eye-watering price. Red Magic is preparing to launch a new gaming tablet, the Gaming Tablet 5 Pro, which will feature upgraded cooling systems another beast gaming tablet on the way.

Consumer Cellular has launched Speak Easy, a new brand tailored for individuals over, offering two specially designed phones launched SpeakEasy for seniors. Tecno has introduced the Camon Slim, a stylish smartphone with a remarkably thin 6.39mm profile introduces pretty Camon Slim. A new affordable smartphone brand, Fire-Boltt, is reportedly preparing to enter the Indian market affordable smartphone brand coming to India. Motorola has increased storage options for the Edge 70 Fusion, now offering a variant with 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage bumps up storage on Fusion.

AI & Enterprise

Oracle has reduced its workforce by approximately 21,000 employees over the past year, citing artificial intelligence as one of the contributing factors in its restructuring efforts laid off 21,000 employees. OpenAI has launched "Patch the Planet" as part of its Daybreak cybersecurity initiative, aiming to assist open-source projects in identifying and mitigating bugs launched Patch the Planet initiative. The company has also entered into a significant enterprise agreement with Samsung Electronics, positioning Samsung as a key supplier for OpenAI's AI chip manufacturing needs signs large enterprise deal. Furthermore, OpenAI has secured a deal with Getty Images to incorporate the photo agency's content library into Chat GPT and its AI search functionalities signs deal to show Getty images.

Meta's Oversight Board has recommended that the company enhance its reporting mechanisms for sexualized AI deepfakes, making it easier for users to flag such content needs to do more on deepfakes. The social media giant has also announced it is pausing an employee tracking program after sensitive data was inadvertently exposed to the entire company pausing employee tracking program. In a philanthropic effort, Meta is donating Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses to legally blind veterans in partnership with various organizations donating Ray-Ban glasses to veterans.

A24 is set to receive $75 million in funding from Google to develop AI tools specifically for movie production takes on Google money for AI tools.

Retail & Deals

Amazon's Prime Day event, running from June 23rd to June 26th, features substantial discounts across various tech categories. Early deals include the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and S25 Ultra, alongside price cuts on the Poco F8 Ultra and X8 Pro Max early Prime Day deals. Beyond smartphones, Prime Day is also offering significant savings on network-attached storage (NAS) devices, with UGREEN's DXP4800 Pro and DH2300/DH4300 Plus models highlighted as excellent options for building personal media libraries ultimate Plex NAS at low price.

Walmart is countering Amazon's Prime Day with its own sale event, featuring deals on the Meta Quest 3S and various other tech items Meta Quest 3S deal at Walmart. Best Buy has also launched a major "Tech Fest" sale, presenting numerous Android device deals intended to compete directly with Amazon's Prime Day offerings launches massive anti-Prime Day sale. Topdon's automotive diagnostic tools are available at discounted prices for Prime Day, offering professional-grade equipment at a reduced cost Prime Day deals on diagnostic tools.

The Ultrahuman Ring Air is available at a discount, with special promo codes offering additional savings beyond standard Amazon discounts Ultrahuman Ring Air on sale.

Supercomputing & Gaming

China has reclaimed the top position in the latest supercomputer rankings by utilizing CPUs rather than GPUs, a strategy distinct from many other leading models takes back supercomputer crown. Valve has announced a price for its Steam Machine gaming PC, with the 512GB version costing $1,049 and the 2TB model priced at $1,349, though these figures do not include a controller Steam Machine sale price.

Other News

Meta's Oversight Board has urged the company to improve its systems for protecting ordinary individuals from sexualized deepfakes Meta needs to do more. Amazon has been ordered by a judge to engage in bargaining with the Teamsters union, a ruling that could have broader implications for union progress ordered to bargain with Teamsters. Uber faces a lawsuit from its shareholders, who allege the company's board failed to provide adequate oversight, contributing to instances of sexual abuse against passengers Uber's board sued.

NASA's Perseverance rover has successfully traversed the distance of a marathon on Mars, achieving this milestone in just five years traveled marathon distance on Mars. The space agency is also testing a new prototype rover named Ernest, designed for faster driving and enhanced obstacle traversal capabilities testing faster rover. NASA's Swift Boost mission is scheduled to launch later this month with the objective of rescuing a falling space telescope Swift Boost mission to launch.

Gareth Martin's RPG "Signet City" is noted for its distinctive and politically charged themes, drawing inspiration from a wide range of sources including horror manga and a musical by Sting RPG Signet City isn't afraid to be weird. Claude Guillemot, one of Ubisoft's co-founders, passed away in a plane crash near the western coast of France on June 19th co-founder died in plane crash. Amazon is reportedly being ordered to bargain with the Teamsters union, a legal decision that could impact future unionization efforts Amazon ordered to bargain.