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Last updated: July 26, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Smartphones and Wearables Unveiled and Teased

Samsung unveiled 2026, introducing the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra, with the Fold8 Ultra featuring silicon-carbon batteries that are shorter in lifespan according to EU listings . The company also and put its foldables, including the Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra, and Z Flip8, up for pre-order. Meanwhile, the Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro launched globally, and the vivo X300 E appeared in an official trailer ahead of its July. Rumors suggest the Samsung Galaxy S25 series could receive a One UI 9 beta soon, though the One UI 9 beta is currently only for the S26 line , and the Galaxy S27 series might feature upgraded cameras and batteries. The Motorola Edge 70 Max, with its high-quality display and chipset. The Honor Power3 may have overshot its battery capacity target, and the Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro has surfaced. The iQOO Z11 Lite debuted in India with a 6,500mAh battery and, while Lava launched the Virat V1 and Virat V1 5G with sub-Rs.15,000 price tags. The Oppo K15 has been quietly unveiled in China, boasting an active-cooling fan and.

Future Tech and Software Updates

Samsung is reportedly internally testing Android 17-based One UI 9 for several Galaxy devices, including the anticipated Galaxy S25 series. Google is continuing to refine its AI with Gemini receiving an update that and improves automations. The company also and introduced "Selfie Video" as an alternate account sign-in method. YouTube is making it easier for creators by. For those looking to optimize their audio, a guide details how to.

Hardware and Accessory Releases

Nanoleaf has for $169.99, designed to enhance desk setups. Roku is reportedly, attributed to industry-wide memory shortages. The Anbernic RG SP has been revealed as an impressive update to the Game Boy Advance SP. A new Lola x Miffy digital camera, notable for its cuteness and accompanying wrist charm, has also been launched. Boox is teasing the extremely small Picco ereader with a 3.97-inch display.

Industry Trends and Company Moves

Qualcomm is reportedly planning to by the end of the summer, a move that could impact numerous Android devices. Google has confirmed price increases are coming to the. In a significant market shift, following One Plus, Nothing is also rumored to be. Meta has and is now relying more on natural gas for its data centers. The EU has stated that TikTok has, potentially leading to substantial fines. Warner Bros. Discovery has sued Amazon, accusing it of. Midjourney is acquiring the horoscope app Co-Star, with its CEO taking on a new design role. OpenAI's rogue agent reportedly before being detected.

Gaming and Entertainment Updates

"God of War Laufey" is set to. Amazon Luna will feature a new Batman game, "Batman: Caped Crusader - Chronicles," next week, tying into the Prime Video animated series. "Avatar: Seven Havens" has a trailer and an October 9th release date, while the "Blade Runner 2099" series is set for a November 25th debut with a trailer released. PlayStation Network experienced a significant outage, preventing players from logging in, playing online, or making purchases.

Consumer Tech Insights and Advice

A guide offers tips on how to, cautioning against products like WD-40 and Q-tips. It's also revealed why phones continue to. For those with solar panels, the "20 percent rule" is highlighted as a way to. Users are advised that their Apple Watch calorie tracker provides an educated guess rather than exact data. A discussion explores why the MacBook Air does not require a fan, attributing it to the efficiency of Apple Silicon. The misleading nature of IP68 water resistance ratings for phones is also explained.

Market and Pricing Dynamics

Roku's streaming devices are seeing price increases due to memory shortages . More than 200 companies have signed onto Trump's "pledge" to protect consumers from rising data center prices. LG has agreed to stop displaying McAfee spam ads on its monitors following. The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 series incorporates silicon-carbon batteries for the first time, though EU listings indicate a shorter lifespan for these new foldables.