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Last updated: July 10, 2026, 11:31 AM ET

Samsung Prepares for Foldable Frenzy

Samsung has opened reservations for its upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 series opened reservations, with a confirmed Galaxy Unpacked event scheduled for July 22 in London confirmed event. Leaks suggest the Galaxy Z Fold 8 will feature a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip custom chip, and its US pricing has also surfaced. One report claims the Galaxy Z Fold 8 is already on display in a South Korean Samsung store on display, while another indicates the Z Fold 8 Ultra may inherit camera features from the Galaxy S26 Ultra. The Galaxy Z Flip, however, might be the final model in Samsung's compact foldable line final model. In other Samsung news, the Galaxy S26 series has achieved a sales record in South Korea, moving 3 million units in 118 days, and Amazon is offering discounts on the entire lineup discounts offered.

New Phones and Upgrades Surface

Motorola has revealed the design and key specs for its Edge 70 Max, confirming an India launch date and teasing magnetic wireless charging. The company also unveiled the Moto G77 Power in India, featuring a 7,000mAh battery and a Dimensity 6400 chipset. Meanwhile, leaks for the upcoming Redmi Note 17 series detail a 7-inch OLED display and battery capacity, with the Pro model expected to feature Gorilla Glass Victus. A Geekbench listing for a Xiaomi device is believed to be the Redmi Note, hinting at its chipset and RAM. The vivo T5 Lite is set to debut in India soon, boasting a 6,500mAh battery debut soon. Honor has also teased the Mate Pad Air and Free Clip 2 S ahead of a global launch event.

Smart Glasses and Wearables Evolve

X by Xreal is positioning itself as an affordable smart display glasses option with a modular design and spatial tracking affordable option. Xreal's a01+ AR glasses are now available for purchase at $299, targeting gamers and movie watchers. Meta's smart glasses will now disable their cameras if the privacy light is tampered with cameras disabled, a move that comes as the company rolls out an update to prevent tampering with the privacy light. Meta is also working on a more powerful agentic Alexa assistant codenamed 'Moonraker'. In the wearable space, the Honor Watch 6 Plus has received a Motorcycle Edition aimed at racing enthusiasts.

AI and Software Developments

Microsoft's AI push resulted in a 25 percent increase in carbon emissions in 2025, impacting its carbon-negative goals emissions increase. Google is rolling out updates for its Health app with a focus on key stats and naps, and Gemini's performance in Google Home has improved, making it a better assistant for tasks like watching the FIFA World Cup Gemini improved. Google Photos is also introducing 'Video Remix' to reimagine videos with AI. Separately, the US government is looking to restrict the corporate use of Chinese AI models. OpenAI has received permission to roll out GPT-5.6 to the public on July 9 GPT-5.6 public.

Gaming and PC Hardware Updates

Microsoft's Xbox division has undergone significant layoffs, with Xbox CEO Asha Sharma now advising the Federal Reserve on jobs Xbox layoffs. Doom developer id Software is reportedly losing half its staff amid these shakeups. Nintendo plans to make the battery user-replaceable in future Nintendo Switch 2 units sold in Europe. NVIDIA has launched trading cards celebrating "GeForce PC gaming's great moments". In PC hardware, Alienware's 34-inch QD-OLED monitor is brighter and handles text better QD-OLED monitor.

Autonomous Vehicles and Space Exploration

Waymo is expanding its fully autonomous operations to four new cities, ditching human supervisors in San Diego, Las Vegas, Tampa, and Denver. The NHTSA has identified a pattern of driverless AVs interfering with first responders and is demanding solutions from AV makers AV interference. In space news, China has successfully captured a Long March 10B rocket booster, marking a breakthrough in its space program.

Other Tech and Industry Notes

Mint Mobile is offering a deal with $500 off the Galaxy S26 and 50% off a year of service. Volkswagen plans to significantly reduce its model lineup and factory footprint. New York has become the first US state to ban smart glasses in all its courthouses. The European Commission has deemed Facebook and Instagram's "addictive" designs illegal under the Digital Services Act. Sony has launched new $120 in-ear monitors for professionals. The Lego Hubble Telescope set will be available for purchase on August 1.