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

Smartphones & Wearables

The market is abuzz with new device announcements and significant Prime Day discounts. Samsung's upcoming foldables, the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Fold8 Ultra along with the Galaxy Z Flip8, are slated for a July 22nd unveiling, with leaks suggesting expanded color options and up to 1TB of storage for the Fold8 series. In the wearable space, Samsung's Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Galaxy Watch9 are also seeing leaks detailing new band designs and watch faces. For those seeking immediate upgrades, the Pixel Watch 4 has hit its lowest price ever during Prime Day, while Spigen's Pixel Watch 4 bands are available at up to 67% off. The Oura Ring 4 also sees a substantial Prime Day discount of up to 51%.

Motorola is offering a significant price cut on its Razr 2025 FIFA World Cup 26 Edition, now 21% off for Prime Day, featuring exclusive software perks. The Motorola Razr series continues to impress with its camera capabilities, particularly useful for capturing major events like the FIFA World Cup. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8's chipset has been confirmed, and the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is expected to receive a screen upgrade. Apple's iPhone Ultra production is reportedly entering mass production, with conflicting reports on its release window recently refuted by supply chain data. In budget-friendly options, the TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro is available at a drastically reduced Prime Day price, and the Redmi 17C debuts with a Helio G81 Ultra chipset at a very low cost. The Honor X80 Pro Max was recently unveiled with an 11,000mAh battery, and the company is reportedly developing a phone with an even larger 14,000mAh battery.

Consumers looking for alternatives to the latest flagships can find strong value. The Nothing Phone 4a Pro is available at $90 off, positioning it as an attractive iPhone alternative. The Nothing Phone (4b) is set for a July 7th launch, with its design teased. For those considering a switch to Android, the Pixel 10 Pro XL is heavily discounted, offering enhanced cameras and AI features. The Pixel 10 and Pixel 10a are also part of Prime Day sales, presenting compelling options. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus is available at over $300 off, addressing the rising cost of phones due to AI advancements. Samsung's upcoming Galaxy A15 4G and Galaxy A24 4G are receiving the stable One UI 8.5 update.

AI & Computing

OpenAI has partnered with Broadcom to develop "Jalapeño," its first AI chip. The company has also launched "Patch the Planet," an initiative within its Daybreak cybersecurity program aimed at assisting open-source projects with bug detection. In a significant enterprise move, OpenAI has signed one of its largest deals with Samsung Electronics, extending their existing semiconductor manufacturing collaboration. Meta is reportedly facing pressure from the US government to share its AI models for review, amidst growing concerns over technology safety and security. The company is also exploring the prediction market space and has been urged by its Oversight Board to improve protections against sexualized deepfakes.

The computing hardware landscape is seeing updates and new releases. MSI and Intel have collaborated on the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+, a powerful handheld gaming PC. China has regained the top spot in supercomputer rankings, utilizing CPUs rather than GPUs. Oracle has laid off approximately 21,000 employees over the past year, citing AI as a contributing factor. Storage solutions are also evolving, with Samsung announcing its UFS 5.0 storage standard, promising significantly faster read/write speeds and AI enhancements, with production slated for Q4. For network-attached storage, Terra Master's F8 SSD Plus is available at a new low price of $719 for Prime Day, and UGREEN has launched an 8GB NAS model at a 20% discount, alongside other UGREEN NAS deals.

Entertainment & Media

Rockstar Games has finally revealed the pricing for Grand Theft Auto 6, with pre-orders opening on June 25th at a cost of $80. The physical edition has been criticized as overpriced DRM. For those preparing for the game's November release, a Samsung OLED TV is available at a substantial $1,300 discount, and another Sony OLED TV is at a record low price for Prime Day. For home entertainment upgrades, Valerion's Vision Master Max projector is on deal for the World Cup, alongside a Google TV projector and a massive 200-inch screen. Hulu's auto-quality settings have been found to be quietly downgrading picture quality, with users advised to disable "Data Saver" if they have adequate internet. Netflix is venturing into gaming with a new horror title that utilizes a smartphone for enhanced immersion.

The European Space Agency's Euclid has captured detailed images of the Milky Way's center, with NASA planning a similar mission later this summer. VR enthusiasts can find significant savings on Meta Quest gift cards during Prime Day, making newly discounted VR games more accessible. Accessory deals for the Meta Quest 3 and Quest 3S are also available, including discounted headstraps. Apple TV+ subscribers can find ways to optimize their subscription costs.

Smart Glasses & Accessories

Meta has unveiled its new line of AI-powered smart glasses, developed in partnership with Essilor Luxottica. The lineup includes the Meta Adventurer, Meta Fury, and Meta Glasses by Kylie Jenner, retailing at $299. These new models drop the Ray-Ban branding, with Meta also announcing plans to donate Ray-Ban AI smart glasses to legally blind veterans. Rokid's AI Glasses Style are available for $249 during Prime Day, offering an alternative to Meta's offerings. Xreal's wearable TV smart glasses are also at their lowest price for Prime Day. Ray Neo Air 4 Pro smart glasses, including special editions, are heavily discounted.

Audio & Gaming

For audio enthusiasts, Bose's Quiet Comfort Ultra headset is featured in an "unbelievable" Prime Day deal, and Sony's WH-1000XM5 are available for $198. Samsung's Galaxy Buds 4 Pro have hit their lowest price ever on Prime Day. Portable speaker options include Marshall's Emberton III at $99 and Sony's ULT Field 1 for under $80. For mobile gaming, the GameSir G8 Plus MFi controller is on sale for $63. 8Bit Do has launched the Arcade Controller Pro for fighting game fans. Valve's Steam Machine gaming PC is now on sale, starting at $1,049 for the 512GB model without a controller.

Other Tech & Deals

Faraday Future, having sold over 15 cars, is now also offering a range of robots, including humanoids and quadrupeds. Google is making TSA PreCheck easier through Google Wallet integration with Touchless ID. The Commodore Callback 8020 flip phone has seen a $100 price drop, coinciding with pre-order availability. Google Chrome is enhancing autofill capabilities on Android and iOS, with deeper Google Wallet integration. Insta360's Mic Pro kit features customizable E Ink displays for creative nametags. Alibaba is suing the US government to be removed from a list of firms linked to the Chinese military. YouTube has settled an early test case regarding social media harm to children.