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Last updated: July 9, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

AI and Smart Devices

OpenAI has obtained permission to publicly roll out its GPT-5.6 models, including Sol, Terra, and Luna, on July 9th obtained permission. Space XAI, formerly xAI, has launched Grok 4.5, its first model trained with assistance from Cursor. Meta is developing an AI detection tool to identify images and videos created with its new models, and is also working on a more powerful, agentic Alexa assistant codenamed 'Moonraker' designed for multi-step tasks. Google is using uploaded search media to train its AI, though users can opt out through settings adjustments, and the company's Gemini AI may soon be able to order takeout directly through Google Maps ordering takeout. Separately, New York has banned smart glasses in all 1,240 state courthouses, while Meta's smart glasses will now disable the camera if the privacy light is tampered with.

Smartphone and Wearable Releases

Huawei is teasing the upcoming Mate Pad Air and Free Clip 2 S devices ahead of the Pura 90s series global launch. Sony has unveiled the RX10 V, a superzoom camera featuring a 24-600mm lens and a 20.1-megapixel sensor capable of 4K 120p video. Realme will launch the Narzo 100x on July 15th, notable for its 8,000 mAh battery. The Redmi Note 17 Pro will feature a 9,000mAh battery with 67W fast charging and a five-year battery replacement guarantee. Samsung is preparing for its July 22nd Galaxy Unpacked event, where it is expected to reveal the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip, both featuring a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip. The company has also opened reservations for these new foldables opened reservations. Google is set to host a Made by Google event on August 12th in New York for the Pixel 11 series, which may come with doubled base storage to 256GB but at a higher price point. Meanwhile, the Pixel Watch 5 is rumored to launch with a higher price tag.

Tech Industry and Trends

The BBC and Channel 4 are reportedly in talks to merge their streaming services again. Reddit plans to combat AI-generated content using its own AI tools. Meta has automatically opted all public accounts into its Muse Image AI, but users can block their Instagram pictures from being used for AI training. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified a pattern of driverless autonomous vehicles interfering with first responders and is demanding solutions from AV makers. Waymo plans to remove human supervisors and operate fully autonomously in San Diego, Las Vegas, Tampa, and Denver. In a surprising move, New York has banned smart glasses in all its courthouses to prevent potential privacy and security issues.