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Last updated: July 23, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Samsung's Latest Galaxy Announcements and Deals

Samsung has unveiled its new Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra, promising for the wearables, extending their support until 2031. In parallel, Amazon is offering a preorder bonus of a $50 gift card for the Galaxy Watch. The tech giant has also launched the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra, with T-Mobile offering the Z Fold 8 for free and the Z Fold 8 Ultra for $200, though both are $100 more expensive than their predecessors according to GSMArena. T-Mobile is also running a promotion that to just $100. Samsung is further expanding its product ecosystem with the launch of its first credit card, the Galaxy Card, offering cash rewards. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 series is reportedly receiving a significant battery upgrade through silicon-carbon technology as reported by Android Central, and Samsung is also doubling down on AI capabilities across its new devices, powered by Snapdragon chips in partnership with Qualcomm. The Galaxy Ring has also achieved FDA clearance for sleep apnea detection.

Gaming and Entertainment Industry Updates

Microsoft is currently testing an ad-supported tier for its cloud gaming service, mirroring a strategy used by GeForce Now as reported by Engadget. Amazon is integrating its Luna game streaming service into the Prime Video app, with initial availability on Fire TV devices in the US and UK according to Engadget. Sony has filed another lawsuit against AI music generator Udio, as it is the only major music label yet to reach an agreement with the company as detailed by Engadget. Meanwhile, PlayStation Plus will be removing several games in August 2026, including Dead Island 2 and Harold Halibut as announced by Engadget. Meta Horizon Plus has welcomed Xbox Game Pass, providing Quest VR users access to a larger game library. Xbox is also bringing original Xbox console games to PC with achievement support as revealed by Engadget.

Mobile and Software Developments

Google has significantly improved Chrome on Android, achieving nearly 50% smoother scrolling through years of engineering efforts as detailed by Android Central. The company is also working on a new accessibility feature for Gboard that could support sign language. In software updates, Android 17's iOS migration tool is now available on Samsung's latest foldables as reported by GSMArena, and the latest Android 17 beta addresses Bluetooth issues and Gemini crashes. Qobuz has overhauled its music player, introducing real-time lyrics to enhance its appeal as a Spotify alternative as detailed by Engadget. Ultrahuman has revamped its app, enabling on-device analysis for improved advice even without an internet connection as reported by Engadget.

Industry Acquisitions and Regulatory Approvals

The European Union has granted antitrust approval for the Saudi-led $55 billion takeover of EA, moving the deal closer to completion as reported by Engadget. The EU has also approved Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery in Europe, contingent on Paramount ending its distribution business with Universal as detailed by Engadget.

Smartphone and Wearable Leaks and Rumors

Qualcomm is reportedly preparing to launch a new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC later this year according to GSMArena. The nubia Navi X Ultra's key specifications have been leaked, providing hardware details after its initial design reveal in China as reported by GSMArena. The vivo S2 is rumored to launch in India on August 6, with leaks revealing its design and key specifications according to GSMArena. One Plus has announced the launch date for its N6x and teased its design and color options as reported by GSMArena. New leaked renders suggest the Pixel 11 lineup will be available in a variety of colors, with the series expected to launch soon according to GSMArena. The Google Pixel Watch 5's key specifications have surfaced via a Google Play Console listing, with its launch anticipated on August 12 alongside the Pixel 11 series as reported by GSMArena. Oppo is reportedly testing its upcoming Find X10 family, including Pro and Pro Max variants, against the iPhone 17 Pro, with live shots indicating camera performance comparisons as detailed by GSMArena. Xiaomi's Mix Fold, global Redmi Note, and Redmi Note 17 Pro Max have received certification as reported by GSMArena. The Xiaomi 18 series is expected to launch in India early, comprising three models without an Ultra variant according to GSMArena. The iQOO 16T's key specifications have also been tipped, with a potential September launch as reported by GSMArena.

Consumer Tech and Gadget News

Lego is releasing a new Nintendo collaboration: a playable Donkey Kong arcade machine as announced by Engadget. GoPro's Wireless Mic System offers an audio upgrade but comes with some fixable flaws according to Engadget. The Xteink X4 Pro is a compact e-reader designed for DRM-free books, offering more features than its size might suggest as detailed by Engadget. Garmin has launched the CIRQA, a screenless fitness band that provides all-day assistance without a subscription as reported by Android Central. The Light Flip, a minimalist flip phone, aims to reduce distractions by omitting unnecessary apps, blending features from the Light Phone III and older flip phones as detailed by Engadget.

AI and Future Technologies

The US is outlining its $5 billion Genesis Mission to advance science through AI, with contributions from several federal agencies as reported by Engadget. Uber has laid off 10% of its customer service team, opting to utilize AI instead as detailed by Engadget. Samsung has established a Robotics eXperience (RX) division to consolidate its existing robotic research and development efforts as reported by GSMArena. Tesla has teased its upcoming Cybercab, featuring a built-in SpaceX Starlink V5 antenna as revealed by Engadget. Halliday's G2 smart glasses aim to improve meetings with AI-driven live insights, though their always-listening microphone may raise privacy concerns as reported by Android Central, following the company's previous release of a poorly reviewed smart glasses model as noted by Engadget. Google has announced significant AI updates for foldables and glasses during Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event, focusing on Gemini integration as detailed by Android Central. Samsung is also developing an AI-powered Health Assistant chatbot, currently in beta for eligible US users, to help users better understand their health data as reported by Engadget.

Other Tech News

There are no consumer Wi-Fi routers that are 100% American-made according to Engadget. Charging a phone in a car technically uses energy, but the amount is negligible and unlikely to affect fuel consumption as reported by Engadget. The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive's official marking, a trash can with an X icon, indicates electronics that should not be disposed of with regular household waste as explained by Engadget. The UK will legalize plug-in solar power on August 27, marking a step towards making alternative energy more accessible as reported by Engadget. Colorado is exploring new approaches to address the challenge of EV battery recycling as detailed by Engadget.