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Last updated: July 2, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Mobile & Wearable Tech

Apple is reportedly targeting a production run of 10 million units for its rumored foldable iPhone Ultra, slated to launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro series this September foldable iPhone Ultra production. The company is also navigating a memory chip crisis by considering risky alternative RAM suppliers considering risky alternative RAM. Meanwhile, iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max models are expected to feature a complex modem setup using two different chips, a situation exacerbated by a cyberattack on supplier Tata Electronics iPhone 18 Pro. In other Apple news, a vulnerability in the Hide My Email service could potentially link anonymous addresses back to real ones Apple's Hide My Email, and the Supreme Court will hear an appeal in the ongoing case between Apple and Epic Games regarding App Store fees Supreme Court will hear.

Google has released Beta 6 for Android 17 QPR1, signaling its readiness for the full quarterly update on Pixel devices Platform Stability reached: Android. Pixel users have also reported issues with not receiving calls, which may stem from a problem within Google's phone app Pixel users aren't receiving. On the AI front, Gemini Omni is now capable of generating video from various media inputs on Pixel phones Gemini Omni is 'like, and the Gemini mac OS app now includes the Spark agentic AI assistant Gemini Spark comes. Gmail is also rolling out its Live AI feature in beta, allowing natural language searches within the inbox Google's Gmail Live AI.

Samsung is preparing for a busy launch season with strong hints pointing to a July 22 Unpacked event in London for the Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra, and Z Flip8 Galaxy Z Fold8, Z. Leaks of cases for these upcoming foldables have begun to surface online Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, and detailed specifications for the wider Galaxy Z Fold8 variant have also emerged Samsung's wide foldable just. The company is also teasing the design of its new wide-screen foldable Samsung teases wide-as-hell new and has launched a new social media campaign ahead of the Fold 8 and Flip 8 releases viral marketing campaign ahead. In wearables, Samsung is reportedly replacing its Vascular Load heart feature on Galaxy Watches in the U.S. with a blood pressure trend option Your Galaxy Watch will, and leaks of bands for the upcoming Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Watch9 have appeared Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. Samsung also confirmed the Galaxy Ring 2 is in development for an early 2027 release Samsung confirms the Galaxy. The Galaxy A37 is currently discounted on Amazon Deal: Samsung Galaxy A37, while the Galaxy A27 has launched in India with multiple memory configurations Samsung Galaxy A27 launched. Samsung will skip Exynos chips for the upcoming Galaxy A18 4G and 5G models, opting for Media Tek and other solutions Samsung to skip Exynos.

The era of bulky laptop chargers may be nearing its end, thanks to advancements in charging technology Why bulky laptop chargers. In the realm of smart glasses, Samsung's Galaxy Glasses have appeared in a new unofficial video, offering a clear look at the device Samsung Galaxy Glasses emerge, and the company's Galaxy Glasses Manager app has also showcased the upcoming wearables their case showcased inside. Xreal's ROG R1 smart glasses are positioned as a premium wearable monitor, though with a significant price tag Xreal ROG R1. Meta's AI glasses are integrating golf features with partners like 18Birdies and Arccos Meta's AI Glasses golf, but the company is now paywalling an offline feature that was previously included, limiting free usage to three hours per month and charging $20 for additional access offline smart glasses feature. Discord has also become available on the Meta Quest App Store, allowing VR users to connect with friends Meta Quest brings your, and the app now runs natively on Meta Quest headsets Discord now runs natively.

Nothing has officially revealed the design of its upcoming Phone (4b) RCB Edition, a special collaboration with the Royal Challengers Nothing Phone (4b) RCB. The company also confirmed the Phone (4b) will feature a Snapdragon chipset Nothing Phone (4b) will and live images have shown its design and confirmed key specifications Nothing Phone (4b) live. Nothing also announced an official launch date for its Ear (3a) TWS earbuds Nothing unveils Ear (3a). Motorola is preparing to launch the Moto G77 Power on July 8, with details revealed on Flipkart Motorola Moto G77 Power's. The company is also reportedly working on a new Motorola Edge 70 Max with Qi2 25W wireless charging certification Motorola Edge 70 Max.

Semiconductors & Industry

Samsung is detailing its future semiconductor node plans, including upcoming 1.4nm nodes expected in 2029 Samsung details upcoming 2nm. The company, however, is reportedly refusing to use panels from BOE for the upcoming Galaxy S27, seeking cheaper alternatives Samsung ultimately refuses BOE. Meanwhile, the ongoing memory chip crisis continues to affect procurement, prompting Apple to explore alternative suppliers considering risky alternative RAM.

In the AI sector, OpenAI is reportedly proposing that major AI companies grant U.S. sovereign funds a 5% equity stake in their businesses OpenAI reportedly wants all. A UN report indicates that policymakers are struggling to keep pace with AI development and are calling for better safeguards UN report says policymakers. Anthropic has received U.S. government approval to redeploy its Mythos and Fable AI models starting July 1 US government allows Anthropic, and its new Sonnet 5 model is designed to improve performance on tasks that are costly for enterprises Anthropic's new Sonnet 5. Proton's privacy-focused Lumo chatbot now includes image generation and editing capabilities Proton's privacy-focused Lumo chatbot. Netflix has utilized AI to replicate Gene Wilder's voice for a new reality show put Gene Wilder's voice.

Amazon is preparing to launch its Leo satellite broadband service, though its constellation remains significantly smaller than Starlink's deploy the Leo satellite. The company has also agreed to pay $2.25 million to settle an FTC identity theft case concerning alleged Fair Credit Reporting Act violations Amazon will pay $2.25. Qualcomm has announced its Snapdragon Summit will take place from September 22-24 in Maui, Hawaii, with expectations of a new flagship Snapdragon chip being unveiled Qualcomm announces Snapdragon Summit.

Gaming & Entertainment

Sony plans to cease physical disc production for PlayStation games starting in 2028, a move that follows Grand Theft Auto VI's announcement as a digital-only release permanently stop physical disc. Xbox is reportedly exploring a method to digitize disc-based games, aiming to preserve physical purchases in an increasingly digital market Xbox is reportedly testing. In a surprising turn of events, Xbox's layoff plans may include closing Arkane and canceling the Blade project Xbox layoff plans reportedly. Capcom has moved up the release date for "Onimusha: Way of the Sword" to avoid the crowded fall gaming calendar leading up to Grand Theft Auto VI the Sword's release date. The animated Super Mario Galaxy Movie is set to premiere on Peacock on July 30 Super Mario Galaxy Movie. A California bill intended to preserve online games failed to pass a committee vote preserve online games fails.

Telecommunications & Services

T-Mobile is set to shut down its 2G network on August 3, making it the last U.S. carrier to do so T-Mobile is finally shutting. The carrier is also phasing out older plans, forcing some loyal customers onto more expensive new plans T-Mobile customers' woes continue. Separately, T-Mobile's latest Member Month perk, a $60 Umbro jersey, has drawn criticism for its perceived lack of value T-Mobile caps off. Verizon is offering numerous phone deals in July, with significant savings available for trade-ins or new lines July 2026 — so. Mint Mobile is running