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Last updated: July 24, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Samsung's Foldable Future and Wearable Ambitions

Samsung has officially launched its highly anticipated Galaxy Z Fold 8 series, which includes the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and the new book-style Galaxy Z Fold. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra goes head-to-head with the Motorola Razr Fold, with Samsung's new foldable featuring a silicon-carbon battery technology and an improved ultrawide camera. T-Mobile is offering aggressive preorder deals, including the Galaxy Z Fold 8 for free with eligible trade-ins and new lines, and the Z Flip 8 for just $100. The company also opened applications for its first credit card, the Galaxy Card, alongside these reveals. In the wearable space, Samsung's Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 are set to receive five major Wear OS upgrades, an increase from the previous four. The Galaxy Ring has also received FDA clearance for sleep apnea detection.

Google's AI Push and Software Enhancements

Google is integrating its Gemini AI into various products, with Gemini powering a new Video Remix feature in Google Photos and an alternate account sign-in method called Selfie Video. Furthermore, Google is expanding access to its Gemini Spark agentic AI assistant. On the software front, Google has quietly been rebuilding Chrome on Android for years, resulting in a 48% reduction in scroll stutters. An upgraded Android Switch iOS migration tool for Android 17 is now available on Samsung's latest foldables. The tech giant is also expected to launch the Pixel 11 series and Pixel Watch 5 on August 12, with leaked renders revealing the complete color lineup for the Pixel 11.

Gaming and Entertainment News

Amazon is expanding its gaming offerings with "Batman: Caped Crusader - Chronicles" coming to Amazon Luna next week, tying into the Prime Video animated show. Amazon Luna will also be accessible directly within the Prime Video app on Fire TV devices in the US and UK. Xbox is testing free, ad-supported cloud gaming, mirroring a strategy seen with GeForce Now, and is bringing games from its original console to PC with achievement support. Meta Horizon Plus is now integrating Xbox Game Pass for its Quest VR users, offering a vast library of games. In other entertainment news, Universal has secured rights for film adaptations of 10 Atari games, and Amazon has greenlit a Robocop TV show.

Hardware and Device Updates

Honor has opened the Magic OS 11 early access program for the Magic V6 in China. iQOO has launched the Z11 Lite in India, featuring a 6,500mAh battery and a Dimensity 6300 SoC. Lava has introduced its new Virat smartphone series, the Virat V1 and Virat V1 5G, with price tags under Rs.15,000 ($155). The Oppo K15 has been unveiled in China, boasting an active-cooling fan and an 8,000mAh battery. Samsung's Galaxy S27 and S27+ are reportedly being tested with a new 50MP main camera using a Sony sensor. Meanwhile, Honor and Arri are set to showcase the Honor Robot Phone, with Honor also unveiling a new logo.

Industry Trends and Consumer Tech

EV batteries are proving to be more durable than initially predicted, outperforming expectations. Scientists have developed a handheld device for measuring acetone in breath to determine if the body is burning fat. LG has agreed to stop displaying McAfee spam ads on its monitors following user outcry and pressure from Microsoft. Meta is cracking