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Last updated: July 9, 2026, 8:32 PM ET

Foldables and Future Flagships

Samsung's foldable future is looking uncertain, with reports suggesting the in the series. Meanwhile, the company is gearing up for the and Z Fold, with leaks indicating the latter will receive the featuring a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip. Samsung has officially confirmed its next Galaxy Unpacked event for July 22nd in London, where the new foldables are expected to be unveiled, and pre-reservations for the have already begun. On the competitor front, Honor is reportedly developing a to rival Samsung and Apple, with leaked specifications pointing to a.

AI and New Chips

Samsung is reportedly developing an, codenamed Gaia and built on a 4nm process. This move signals Samsung's intent to enter a new market segment. OpenAI has received permission to to the public on July 9th, with its Sol, Terra, and Luna models becoming widely available. Meta is also making strides in AI, with its new smart glasses now designed to. The company has also developed an to identify images and video created with its own AI models. In a significant rebranding, xAI is now officially known as SpaceXAI, following its merger with SpaceX. Amazon is also working on a more powerful, agentic Alexa assistant under the codename 'Moonraker' to handle.

Handhelds and Gaming

The emulation-focused handheld market is seeing updates, with the receiving spec bumps and a slight price increase after July 14th. Sony has launched new for professionals, designed for comfort during stage wear. Elsewhere, a developer has managed to turn for PC simulators. Valve's Steam Machine is being reviewed, with the assessment being that it would have been perfect five years ago and is not worth its current price. Nintendo is planning a significant change for its next-generation console, the Switch, by offering a.

Smartphones and Updates

HMD is rumored to be working on a successor to its two-year-old HMD Skyline, with. The company has also quietly announced the, which features an updated chipset but offers few other significant upgrades. Samsung's Galaxy S26 series has achieved a sales record in South Korea, with in under four months. The company is also rumored to be working on the, which was spotted on Geekbench with an older Exynos chip. Realme is set to launch the on July 15th, featuring a large 8,000 mAh battery. Motorola has unveiled the in India, boasting a 7,000mAh battery and a 120Hz LCD. The Redmi Note is launching soon, with teasers showing the Pro model featuring Gorilla Glass Victus. The iQOO Z11 will launch in India soon, while the iQOO 16 is rumored to skip the Indian market. nubia has announced it will unveil what it claims is the later this month.

Wearables and Smart Glasses

Google's Pixel Watch 5 might come with a than anticipated. Wear OS 7 has been released, with eligible Pixel Watch models receiving the update, bringing. Meta's smart glasses lineup, including the new 2026 models, are described as an, though with a significant limitation. New York has become the first US state to ban smart glasses in. Solos is offering new AI glasses focused on privacy, with the, while the Air Go V2 launches globally. Rollme has released the AirCam, open-style earbuds with an integrated 8MP camera. Samsung's rumored "clip-on" earbuds might be called.

Google and Software

Google Health is rolling out a major update on Android that brings a to its main tab, with a new focus on sleep tracking. Gemini's reliability has improved in Google Home, making it a. Google is working on an automatic backup feature for Android phones to Windows PCs that will work over Wi-Fi, but it will. Google's next Pixel event is scheduled for August 12th, where the is expected to be unveiled, with leaks suggesting double the base storage but a potential price increase. The first post-Android 17 update for Pixel phones is rolling out, focusing on. Google Photos is rolling out "Video Remix," which uses AI to.

Miscellaneous Tech

The Playdate handheld is being used to help. A DIY tutorial has been published by the individual who took a. Sony has unveiled the, featuring a 24-600mm zoom lens and 4K 120p video recording. A Lego Hubble Telescope set, comprising 1,252 pieces, will go on sale on August 1st for $140. Huawei is teasing the upcoming alongside its Pura 90s series. The Pura 90s series itself is also being teased with. A new report claims that due to rising memory prices. The CE mark on electronics signifies when and why it appears on a label. NASA has celebrated the James Webb telescope's fourth anniversary with the most detailed image yet of the. Marshall has launched its next-generation vintage-inspired Acton and Stanmore speakers, now featuring. Nothing's new Ear 3a earbuds can, thanks to on-device storage. The Nothing Phone (4b) is presented as a flashy budget phone with promises of. The X app for iOS now includes a.