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Last updated: July 11, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

Smartphones and Foldables

Samsung is reportedly preparing an AI accelerator chip for PCs, codenamed Gaia and built on a 4nm process. The Galaxy Tab S12 Plus has appeared in a leaked live image and is reportedly passing through certification in South Korea appearing in a leaked live image. Worries over a pricier Galaxy S27 may have driven a surge in Galaxy S26 sales in South Korea seen a massive spike in sales. The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra, already unveiled in March, is set for an Indian launch on July 17, advertised as a device for creators and photographers making its debut in India. The vivo T5 Lite, confirmed for an Indian debut next week, features a substantial 6,500mAh battery will be arriving in India.

The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra, unveiled in March, will make its debut in India on July 17. Tecno is advertising the Camon 50 Ultra in India as a smartphone "designed for creators, storytellers, and photogr making its debut in India. The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra, unveiled in March, will make its debut in India on July 17. Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 8 might be the final iteration of the company's small foldable line might mark the end of an era. Samsung has also opened reservations for the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Flip 8 series, with the former expected to feature a custom Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip. A teaser suggests the Galaxy Z Fold 8 will adopt a wider form factor and may incorporate camera features from the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

The Redmi Note 17 series is slated for a July 14 launch in China, with the Pro model expected to feature Gorilla Glass Victus. The vanilla Redmi Note 17 is rumored to sport a 7-inch OLED display, and details about its battery capacity have also emerged. A device spotted on Geekbench, identified by the model number 2607DRA18C, is likely the Redmi Note 17 and may feature a specific chipset and RAM amount has been spotted in the Geekbench online database. The Redmi Note 17 Pro is highlighted for its massive 9,000mAh battery and a unique five-year replacement guarantee. The HMD Skyline 2's specifications and images have leaked, indicating it is still in development though possibly without significant upgrades.

The nubia brand is preparing to launch what it claims is the world's first AI agent smartphone, a successor to the M153 with Doubao AI will unveil what it claims is the world's first AI agent smartphone. The HMD Arc 2 has been announced with an updated chipset, though it offers few noticeable upgrades over its predecessor and runs Android 14 Go has quietly announced a successor. The Lava Virat smartphone series has been introduced in partnership with Flipkart in India. The Oppo Find N7, successor to the Find N6, is reportedly in development for a Q1 2027 release is currently in development. The Xiaomi 18 Pro is anticipated to launch in September, likely utilizing Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 chip alongside the Xiaomi 18 and 18 Pro Max is expected to launch alongside.

Tablets, Laptops, and Accessories

Lenovo has provided a video glimpse of its Legion Y700 Ultimate gaming tablet, which is expected to be fully announced in August and will support 5G connectivity has showcased the device. Samsung's Galaxy XR headset is now available in the UK, following its initial release in Korea and the US is now finally available in the UK. Huawei is teasing its Mate Pad Air and Free Clip 2 S ahead of an upcoming launch event, which will also feature the Pura 90s series. The company is also working on a successor to its Mate Book Fold, expected to be a minor refresh in the latter half of this year seems to be a mild refresh.

DuRoBo's Moodi, a compact wireless page-turner for e-readers, has been announced, offering a tactile clicking experience for extended reading sessions and directly competing with Boox's accessory. The TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro is highlighted as a budget-friendly Android phone with innovative display technology designed to reduce eye strain, and it has recently returned to a Prime Day price point is a groundbreaking device. Big Me is teasing the Hibreak Dual, which combines an E Ink display with a color LCD is set to deliver a comfortable E Ink display. The Pocket Mage, an E Ink digital assistant with a QWERTY keyboard and dual screens, is focused on wizardry themes has a proprietary OS.

Gaming and Entertainment

Palworld 1.0 and Tiny Bookshop are among the new indie games available on mobile platforms this week are here. NVIDIA has launched 'GeForce Trading Cards' celebrating significant moments in GeForce PC gaming history. The Valve Steam Machine is available, but its current price point makes it a questionable purchase, especially considering its age. Retroid Pocket 5 and Flip 2 handhelds are receiving spec bumps, with a price increase of $10 after July 14. The Alienware 34 QD-OLED gaming monitor is noted for its increased brightness and improved text rendering capabilities, leveraging Samsung's display technology.

Netflix is once again offering free trials, with durations varying from 7 to 30 days depending on the user and possibly location. Disney is reportedly considering a free tier for Disney+, which would be a departure from the ad-supported plans offered by most streaming services. Roku remains a popular streaming device, but it reportedly lacks certain features found in competing products. A specific Roku feature for late-night viewers is mentioned as underutilized by many users.

Smart Glasses and Wearables

Samsung's Galaxy XR headset is now available in the UK, following its initial release in Korea and the US is now finally available in the UK. Meta's smart glasses are facing online backlash that is influencing how and if people wear them. Meta is implementing a mandatory update for its smart glasses that will disable the camera if the privacy light is tampered with. The X by Xreal smart glasses are positioned as an affordable option that doesn't compromise on features, boasting a modular design and eye-friendly micro-OLED panels. Xreal's a01+ AR glasses, priced at $299, are now available for purchase, targeting gamers and movie watchers seeking a large portable screen.

The Memo Mind One camera-free smart glasses are now on the market and are praised for their integrated waveguides, reliable AI features, and onboard sound, offering a discreet notification and AI assistance experience. New York has banned smart glasses in all its courthouses, encompassing 1,240 state, county, city, town, and village courts. Wear OS 7 has been released and is available for eligible Pixel Watch models, bringing new features to the smartwatches has dropped. The Pixel Watch 5 is rumored to have a higher price tag, which could be an unwelcome surprise for potential buyers points to a higher price tag. The Honor Watch 6 Plus has been unveiled, now including a Motorcycle Edition for bike and racing enthusiasts, joining the existing five color options.

AI, Computing, and Connectivity

Meta has deactivated the Muse Image feature that allowed users to generate AI images of any public Instagram account by mentioning them has deactivated the Muse Image capability. Google is working on a cloud-free automatic backup feature for Android devices to Windows PCs via Wi-Fi, though it will exclude Samsung devices. Google Health is rolling out a significant update for Android, bringing more health statistics to its main tab and focusing on sleep tracking. Gemini's reliability has improved within Google Home, making the AI assistant more responsive and helpful. Amazon is reportedly developing a more advanced agentic Alexa assistant under the codename 'Moonraker' to handle multi-step tasks is working on a project.

Microsoft's AI initiatives have led to a 25 percent increase in its carbon emissions in 2025, impacting its pledge to be carbon negative by 2030 has wrecked its goal. Microsoft Teams' new "Workspace Check-in" feature, rolled out last month, is raising questions about employee location tracking. OpenAI's browser strategy has shifted, with its browser functionality now integrated into the ChatGPT app. Google intends to implement disclosures for AI-generated ads, which will be automatically noted in My Ad Center if Google's AI tools are used.

Verizon will provide 5G connectivity services for new BMW vehicles in the US through a partnership with KDDI, which offers IoT services and connected experiences to OEM partners. Fi Ultra pet trackers will utilize T-Mobile's Starlink satellite service for coverage in rural areas. Waymo plans to operate fully autonomously in four additional cities: San Diego, Las Vegas, Tampa, and Denver, by removing human supervisors. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified a pattern of autonomous vehicles interfering with first responders and is demanding solutions from AV makers says it identified a 'pattern of driverless AVs'.

Deals and Other Tech

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