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Last updated: July 9, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

AI and Smart Devices Evolve

Space XAI has rolled out Grok 4.5, its first model trained with Cursor's assistance rolled out. Meta's smart glasses will now disable the camera if the privacy light is tampered with, a response to user concerns about recording notifications. Separately, Memo Mind's One smart glasses are available, featuring a camera-free design with waveguides for notifications and reliable AI features are available. Rollme's Air Cam earbuds combine an open-ear design with an 8MP camera, utilizing a Sony sensor combine. Solos is offering its Air Go A6 camera-free smart glasses alongside the feature-packed Air Go V2, which starts at $299 and includes a clip-on shield for privacy are offering. Amazon is reportedly developing a more capable AI assistant, codenamed 'Moonraker,' to handle multi-step tasks is developing. Meta has also introduced an AI detection tool capable of identifying images and video created with its new models, though it has rate limits has introduced. Reddit plans to combat AI-generated content using its own AI tools plans to combat.

Smartphone Releases and Upgrades

The Redmi Note 17 Pro will feature a 9,000mAh battery and a five-year replacement guarantee will feature. Samsung is equipping the Galaxy Z Fold 8 with a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip is equipping, and confirmed this processor will power the upcoming foldables will power. The iQOO Z11 Lite 5G's India launch date has been confirmed has been confirmed. Lava introduced its new Virat smartphone series in partnership with Flipkart. HMD announced the Arc, a successor to its HMD Arc, which includes an updated chipset but few other significant upgrades announced. Motorola unveiled the Moto G77 Power in India, featuring a 7,000mAh battery, a 6.72-inch 120Hz LCD, and a Dimensity 6400 chipset unveiled. Motorola is also teasing the Edge 70 Max, which will support 25W wireless charging is teasing. nubia will unveil what it claims is the world's first AI agent smartphone later this month will unveil. The Huawei Pura 90 series will launch globally with gradient backs will launch. The Nothing Phone 4b, a budget device with promises of flagship software, has been released has been released. The Nothing Ear 3a earbuds can record calls and save audio content thanks to onboard storage. The global Redmi Note 17 has received certification alongside its Poco-branded counterpart has received. The vivo Y500 4G is official, boasting an 8,100 mAh battery. The vivo T5 Lite 5G is teased to launch with a 6,500mAh battery is teased. Honor's "Wide" foldable rumors persist, suggesting a large battery and displays similar to Huawei's model persist. The Honor Robot Phone is expected to launch in the third quarter of this year is expected. Huawei is reportedly developing a smaller Mate Pad Pro Max tablet is developing.

Upcoming Tech and Software Updates

Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event is scheduled for July 22 in London, where the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 are anticipated is scheduled. Reservations for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 series have opened have opened. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is expected to feature a significant display upgrade, potentially addressing the crease issue is expected. Samsung also confirmed the Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Ultra, and Galaxy Able as upcoming wearable names confirmed. A revamped Samsung Wearables app has leaked, indicating new watches are on the way has leaked. Google's next Pixel event is set for August 12 in New York, with the Pixel 11 series expected to be unveiled is set. The Pixel 11 could double its base storage to 256GB but may come with a higher price tag could double. T-Mobile is offering a free Google Pixel 10 with "most plans" is offering. Wear OS 7 is now available for eligible Pixel Watch models is available. Google is rolling out its first Android 17 update for Pixel phones, focusing on security and bug fixes. Android's upcoming automatic backup to PC feature will not include Samsung devices will not include.

Industry and Regulatory News

The NHTSA has identified a pattern of autonomous vehicles interfering with first responders and is demanding solutions from AV makers has identified. Waymo will soon operate fully autonomously in San Diego, Las Vegas, Tampa, and Denver, removing human supervisors will operate. The BBC and Channel 4 are reportedly in discussions again to merge their streaming services are reportedly. OpenAI received permission to roll out GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra, and Luna to the public on July 9 received permission. The US government is reportedly looking to restrict corporate use of Chinese AI models due to cost-saving measures by US companies is looking. A judge approved a $1.5 million SEC-Musk settlement regarding Twitter investments approved. Elon Musk stated that X will send direct messages about posts receiving a Community Note to encourage engagement with corrections stated. A bug in Discord's safety systems may have led to approximately 8,200 erroneous bans since May may have led. Nintendo will stop selling the Switch 1 in Europe in 2027 to comply with battery regulations. A USB-C port does not guarantee high speeds due to varying specifications does not guarantee. The CE mark on electronics indicates compliance with safety standards indicates.

Deals and Reviews

A 77-inch LG OLED TV is available at Best Buy with a 50% discount, equating to a $1,500 saving is available. Amazon is offering discounts on Samsung portable SSDs, with 1TB storage available for as little as $0.20 per gig is offering. The Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is still priced at a record low after Prime Day, with a 33% discount is still priced. The Valve Steam Machine is not considered worth its asking price in a recent review is not considered. Roku is the most popular streaming device but lacks features found in competitors. A late-night viewing feature on Roku, Fire Stick, and Google TV is highlighted as a useful tool is highlighted. The Nothing Phone (4b) and Ear (3a) were announced today were announced.

Other Tech and Gaming News

Microsoft reportedly canceled the Avowed sequel, with Obsidian focusing on a Fallout game reportedly canceled. Doom developer id Software is reportedly losing half its staff amid Xbox shakeups. Fi's Ultra pet tracker will use T-Mobile's Starlink satellite service for coverage in rural areas will use. Duck Duck Go Browser now blocks video ads, including those on YouTube, by default now blocks. Google Photos is rolling out "Video Remix" to reimagine videos with AI. Google now uses uploaded search media to train its AI, but users can opt out via settings now uses. Google Maps may soon allow Gemini to order takeout, potentially replacing delivery apps. Marshall launched its next-generation Acton IV and Stanmore IV speakers with customizable buttons launched. The Nintendo Switch 2 will feature a user-replaceable battery starting this autumn in Europe will feature. iRobot has released a floor cleaner that is not a robot has released. Orbitals, a split-screen platformer with puzzles and '90s anime aesthetics, is available is available. Hasbro and Scooby Doo have collaborated on a Transformers toy have collaborated. NASA released detailed images of the Centaurus A galaxy captured by the James Webb telescope, celebrating its fourth anniversary released. A feature film starring an AI character named Tilly Norwood is reportedly in the works.