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Last updated: June 23, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Mobile Tech & Wearables

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Watch9 and Watch Ultra 2 have been detailed in new leaks, revealing design changes and more features for the next generation of wearables Galaxy Watch9 renders leak. The leaks suggest a potential shift in Samsung's smartwatch lineup, possibly with a redesigned Ultra 2 model taking precedence over a classic Watch 9 variant Watch Ultra 2 leak. Meanwhile, Samsung is also gearing up for its next Unpacked event, rumored for July 22nd in London, where the Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra, and Flip8 are expected to be unveiled alongside the Watch Ultra Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra, and Flip8 colors.

In internal component advancements, Samsung has announced its UFS 5.0 storage standard, promising significantly faster read/write speeds that could enable major AI upgrades on future smartphones UFS 5.0 storage. This new storage technology is slated for production in the fourth quarter, potentially appearing in devices like the Galaxy S27 Pro, which is rumored to feature Samsung's Privacy Display technology Galaxy S27 Pro tipped. Samsung Display is also reportedly commencing production of OLED panels for Apple's anticipated foldable iPhone, expected to launch as the iPhone Ultra in September OLED panel production.

Beyond Samsung, Nothing has offered a glimpse of its upcoming Phone 4b through a sketch teaser, with a July reveal planned for the device Phone 4b sketch teaser. The company has confirmed the handset will be called the Phone (4b) and will launch on July 7th, hinting at a single rear camera design Phone (4b) design teaser. In the budget segment, the Nothing Phone 4a Pro is available at its lowest price ever, offering a significant discount as an alternative to iPhones Nothing Phone 4a Pro deal.

Prime Day & Consumer Deals

This Prime Day event has brought substantial discounts across a wide range of tech products. Amazon is offering up to 45% off various Kindle e-readers, including the popular Paperwhite and Scribe models Prime Day Kindle deals. For VR enthusiasts, deals are available on Meta Quest accessories and headsets, with the Quest 3S seeing a 15% discount at Amazon Quest 3S deal. Walmart is also competing with its own sale event, offering discounts on Android devices and the Meta Quest 3S Quest 3S deal at Walmart.

Samsung devices are heavily featured in Prime Day sales, with record discounts on the Galaxy S26 series and other products like SSDs Prime Day Samsung Galaxy deals. The Galaxy Tab S11, a compelling laptop alternative, is available for $535, a reduction of $265 from its original price Galaxy Tab S11 discount. Wearable tech is also seeing significant price drops, with Garmin smartwatches up to 50% off Prime Day Garmin watch deals, and Samsung's best smartwatch available for $200 less Samsung's best smartwatch deal.

Audio equipment is also on sale, with deals on headphones and earbuds starting at $33 Prime Day headphone deals. Sony's WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones are available for $198, a new low price for the popular model Sony WH-1000XM5 deal. For those looking to upgrade their home entertainment, Xreal's smart glasses are at their best price thanks to Prime Day promotions Prime Day Xreal deal.

Smartphones & Foldables

The foldable phone market continues to expand with new leaks and rumors. Samsung's next-generation foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra, and Flip8, are expected to be announced on July 22nd Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra, and Flip8 colors. Meanwhile, the vivo X Fold6 is set to launch in China on June 26th, with pre-orders already open and hints of a significant price increase over its predecessor vivo X Fold6 price leak.

Google's Pixel lineup is also seeing attention, with the Pixel 10 and Pixel Watch available with discounts of up to 25% during Prime Day Prime Day Google Pixel deals. The Pixel, in particular, is highlighted as a strong contender for back-to-school shopping Pixel 10 deal. Google is also reportedly working on an "Audio Memory" feature for Pixels that could record important conversations, a feature that has raised privacy concerns Leaked Google Pixel 'Audio Memory'. Pixel phones are also receiving support for the LHDC v5 codec with the Android 17 update, improving wireless audio quality Android 17 wireless earbuds. However, some Pixel users are experiencing touchscreen issues with the Android 17 update, prompting caution for those considering an immediate upgrade Android 17 touchscreen complaints.

In other smartphone news, Honor is reportedly developing a Privacy Display feature for its upcoming flagships, a technology that Samsung Display may also offer to competitors Honor is working on Privacy Display. Xiaomi's 18 Pro is also rumored to receive a similar privacy display feature Xiaomi 18 Pro privacy display. Samsung's own Privacy Display technology, first seen on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, could also make its way to the smaller Galaxy S27 Pro next year Privacy Display tech.

AI, Software & Emerging Tech

Meta is reportedly exploring the prediction market space, with Mark Zuckerberg directing the company to build its own platform Meta prediction market. The company has also launched three new AI glasses models, including one in partnership with Kylie Jenner, which are priced at $299 Meta AI glasses launch. These new glasses are a departure from the Ray-Ban branding, though Meta is donating Ray-Ban AI smart glasses to legally blind veterans Meta donating Ray-Ban glasses. Meta's Oversight Board has called for more robust measures to protect users from sexualized deepfakes, particularly in light of the company's AI training endeavors Meta deepfakes protection.

OpenAI has launched a new initiative called "Patch the Planet" as part of its Daybreak cybersecurity program, aimed at helping open-source projects combat bugs OpenAI initiative. In a significant enterprise deal, OpenAI has partnered with Samsung Electronics, with Samsung acting as a supplier for OpenAI's AI chips OpenAI signs enterprise deal. OpenAI has also reached an agreement with Getty Images to incorporate Getty's image library into Chat GPT and its AI search results OpenAI deal with Getty.

On the software front, Apple's iOS 27 beta 2 has been released, introducing features like "Write with Siri" and inline reply support for RCS messages iOS 27 beta 2 adds features. Early user sentiment for iOS 27 appears to be lukewarm, with many finding it merely "okay" iOS 27 poll results. Meanwhile, Google's Android 17 is improving wireless audio with support for the LHDC v5 codec Android 17 wireless earbuds. However, the Android 17 rollout has been met with some user complaints regarding touchscreen issues on Pixel phones Android 17 touchscreen complaints.

Gaming & Computing

Intel and MSI have collaborated on the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+, a powerful handheld gaming PC that commands a premium price MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ review. Valve has finally released pricing details for its Steam Machine gaming PC, with the 512GB version starting at $1,049 and the 2TB model at $1,349, notably without a controller included Steam Machine price. Red Magic is preparing to launch its next gaming tablet, the Gaming Tablet 5 Pro, which will feature upgraded cooling systems and an official launch date has been confirmed RedMagic gaming tablet launch.

Meta Quest gamers can take advantage of several deals, including gift card discounts that offer significant savings Meta Quest gift card deal. Accessory kits for the Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S are also available, aiming to enhance the virtual reality experience Quest 3 accessory kit. Amazon is offering discounts on the Quest 3S, with Walmart also featuring deals on the headset Quest 3S deal.

In PC hardware, prices for Thunderbolt 4 and 5 cables remain high due to their complex internal technology, despite their USB-C appearance Thunderbolt cable costs. China has reclaimed the top spot in supercomputer rankings, achieving this feat by prioritizing CPUs over GPUs China supercomputer ranking.