Mobile News 3 Days

Last updated: June 24, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Mobile Devices & Deals

Prime Day has significantly impacted the mobile device market, with substantial discounts across various brands and categories. TCL's NXTPAPER tablets are now available for under $200, making them an attractive option for budget-conscious consumers TCL NXTPAPER tablets. Motorola is offering a $150 discount on its Razr 2025 FIFA World Cup 26 Edition, which also features exclusive software for World Cup fans Motorola Razr 2025 FIFA. Infinix has launched the Note 60 Pro Pininfarina Limited Edition in India, offering a more accessible nod to automotive design Infinix Note 60 Pro. For those considering a switch to Android, the Pixel 10 Pro XL is available with a $315 discount, touting improved cameras and AI features Pixel 10 Pro XL. Further underscoring the competitive Android market, the Nothing Phone 4a Pro is on sale for $90 off its usual price, positioning it as an appealing iPhone alternative Nothing Phone 4a Pro. Samsung's foldable lineup is also seeing attention, with leaks detailing color and storage options for the 2026 Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra, and Flip8 series Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8. The company's flagship Galaxy Tab S11 is also available as a laptop alternative for $535, a $265 reduction Galaxy Tab S11.

Smartwatches & Wearables

The smartwatch and wearable sector has seen significant price adjustments during Prime Day. Spigen's Pixel Watch 4 bands are up to 67% off, offering a certified fit for Google's device Pixel Watch 4 bands. The Oura Ring 4 is available with discounts of up to 51%, presenting a compelling entry point into smart ring technology Oura Ring 4. For fitness enthusiasts, Amazfit's Active 3 Premium is available at a 19% discount, offering a strong alternative to pricier options Amazfit Active 3 Premium. Samsung's smartwatches are also heavily discounted, with its top-tier model available for $200 off, encouraging fitness goal pursuits Samsung best smartwatch. Leaks continue to surface for upcoming Samsung wearables, with the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 expected to feature thinner bezels and a redesigned, boxier look, potentially replacing a Classic model Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. Further details on the Galaxy Watch9 and Watch Ultra 2 suggest new band designs, colors, and watch faces Galaxy Watch9 and Ultra 2. Garmin's extensive range of smartwatches, including Epix, Venu, and Forerunner models, are on sale with discounts up to 50% Garmin watch deals.

Computing & Storage

Prime Day has brought notable price drops on computing hardware and storage solutions. Apple's M4 MacBook Air, MacBook Neo, and iPad Air (2025) are discounted on Amazon UK, though availability is subject to stock Apple Mac Books and iPads. For those seeking portable storage, Samsung T9 SSDs are up to 39% off, addressing recent price hikes with deals as low as $0.18 per GB Samsung T9 SSDs. Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices are also seeing reductions, with UGREEN's DXP4800 GT, featuring 8GB RAM and dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports, available at a 20% discount UGREEN DXP4800 GT. UGREEN's DXP4800 Pro NAS is also at an all-time low price, positioning it as a solution for building personal media libraries UGREEN DXP4800 Pro. For aspiring digital organizers, UGREEN's DH2300 and DH4300 Plus beginner NAS models are featured in Prime Day deals UGREEN beginner NAS.

VR & Gaming

Virtual reality gaming continues to gain traction, with significant discounts on Meta Quest hardware and accessories available. Meta Quest gift cards are heavily discounted for Prime Day, offering a "money duplication glitch" for gamers Meta Quest gift cards. The Meta Quest 3S is also available at a 15% discount, with additional bundled extras Meta Quest 3S deal. For an enhanced VR experience, Bobo VR headstraps for the Quest 3 and Quest 3S are available at a discounted price Quest 3 headstraps. The VR Games Showcase event coincides with Prime Day, further incentivizing purchases of discounted Meta Quest gift cards VR Games Showcase. Additionally, a Prime Day deal offers a discount on the best-rated headstrap for the Meta Quest, promising improved comfort Meta Quest 3 comfort. Valve's Steam Machine gaming PC is launching at prices starting at $1,049 for the 512GB model, with the 2TB version costing $1,349, though these prices exclude controllers Steam Machine price.

Audio & Entertainment

Prime Day has delivered substantial savings on audio equipment and entertainment devices. Marshall's Emberton III portable Bluetooth speaker is available for $99, down from its usual $129, making it a strong summer travel option Marshall Emberton III. Sony's ULT Field 1 Bluetooth speaker is priced under $80, offering a compact and portable audio solution Sony ULT Field 1. For premium audio experiences, Sony's WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones are at a new low of $198 for Prime Day, ideal for travelers Sony WH-1000XM5. Headphone and earbud deals are abundant, with over 20 options starting at just $33 Headphone and earbud deals. Samsung's Galaxy Buds 4 Pro, previously criticized for their price, are now at their lowest price ever for Prime Day Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro. The Tribit Quiet Plus 81 over-ear headphones are priced at $50, offering a budget-friendly audio choice Tribit QuietPlus 81. For home entertainment, a Sony OLED TV with a near-perfect Amazon rating has reached a record low price for Prime Day Sony OLED TV. A Google TV projector paired with a 200-inch screen is also on sale for Prime Day, providing an immersive viewing experience for events like the FIFA World Cup Google TV projector.

Smart Home & Connectivity

Google's smart home ecosystem is seeing updates and new hardware. The Google Home Speaker receives a modest update, with its effectiveness as a smart home assistant tied to Gemini's capabilities Google Home Speaker. Google Chrome is enhancing its autofill features on Android and iOS, with deeper integration into Google Wallet for streamlined check-ins and payments Google Chrome autofill. For those looking to digitize their media, the Wii M Pro Plus is positioned as a Chromecast Audio successor and has reached a new low price Wii M Pro Plus.

AI & Software

Artificial intelligence continues to be a driving force across the tech industry. Google is reportedly urging Meta to share its AI models for review amidst growing security and safety concerns Meta AI models. OpenAI has launched Patch the Planet, a cybersecurity initiative aimed at helping open-source projects identify and mitigate bugs OpenAI Patch the Planet. OpenAI has also signed a significant enterprise deal with Samsung Electronics, with Samsung acting as a supplier for OpenAI's AI chips OpenAI Samsung deal. Getty Images will allow OpenAI to use its content library within Chat GPT and AI search results Getty Images OpenAI. Meta is reportedly building its own prediction market, a move directed by Mark Zuckerberg Meta prediction market. Meta is also pausing an employee tracking program after it inadvertently exposed sensitive data to the entire company Meta employee tracking. Superhuman has acquired AI authenticity service GPTZero, a move that raises questions given Superhuman's focus on AI writing assistance Superhuman acquires GPTZero. Tecno's Ella Claw AI agent is gaining cross-app automation and system-level device optimization features Tecno EllaClaw AI. Amazon's Alexa+ AI chatbot is expanding to India, offering Hindi language support Amazon Alexa+ AI chatbot.

Emerging Tech & Industry News

Several other developments are shaping the technology landscape. Wireless charging is noted to be significantly less efficient than wired charging, despite its convenience Wireless charging inefficiency. Thunderbolt 4 and 5 cables are explained to be costly due to their complex internal technology, despite their USB-C appearance Thunderbolt cable costs. China has reclaimed the top spot in supercomputer rankings, utilizing CPUs rather than GPUs China supercomputer ranking. Oracle has reduced its workforce by 21,000 employees over the past year, citing AI as a contributing factor Oracle layoffs. Alibaba is pursuing legal action against the US government to be removed from a list of firms linked to the Chinese military Alibaba sues US government. YouTube has settled an early test case concerning social media's harmful effects on children YouTube settles lawsuit. Meta has unveiled its new AI-powered Meta Glasses in partnership with Essilor Luxottica, available in three frame styles, including a collaboration with Kylie Jenner Meta Glasses. Meta is also donating Ray-Ban AI smart glasses to legally blind veterans Meta donates smart glasses. Netflix is developing a horror game that utilizes smartphones for enhanced immersion Netflix horror game. A24 is investing $75 million in Google funding to develop AI tools for film production A24 Google AI tools.