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Last updated: July 29, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Smartphones and Foldables See New Launches and Rumors

Motorola is launching its new Moto Pad 70 Groove tablet in India this week, featuring a 12.1-inch display and a 9-speaker JBL audio system announced the launch. Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 is reportedly gaining popularity after its initial pre-orders is gaining popularity, with a review highlighting its wider form factor as beneficial for media consumption. Samsung also offers a deal for the Galaxy Z Flip, making it available for $5.56 per month with a trade-in and line addition. The upcoming Galaxy S27 Ultra and S27 Pro are rumored to feature significant battery upgrades. Meanwhile, the Redmi Note 17 series is set to launch in India on August 6 will be introduced, with global pricing also leaking for the series is also headed to other mar. The Oppo A7 Pro Max has been officially confirmed, boasting Oppo's largest battery ever at 10,000 mAh revealed that Oppo was working. Poco is also preparing to debut the Poco M8 Power next week, featuring an 8,000mAh battery has officially revealed. In other news, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has received a review has received a review.

Wearables and Smart Home Devices Get Updates

Samsung's AI smart glasses, powered by Android XR, were unveiled earlier this month and are expected to be priced at a "reasonable level" within the premium segment will be priced. Samsung is also offering a free Galaxy Watch 9 with a new T-Mobile deal when a line is added with Watch Plan Plus, and provides a free design tool for customizing Galaxy Watch faces can create. Apple is reportedly planning to release a Home Hub smart speaker with a display as early as October is planning to release, and a new report suggests the company will unveil its first smart glasses in June 2027 will unveil. Google's latest Play services update brings improvements to Wear OS, including seamless wrist payments and a revamped storefront feed. For audio, the HMD Asha 305 debuts as a "lite smartphone" with a removable battery has been unveiled, and the Xiaomi Smart Band 10 Pro has launched globally has launched. Nanoleaf's new Smart LED Monitor Stand is available for $169.99 is currently available.

Tech Industry Faces Layoffs, Outages, and Regulatory Scrutiny

Double Fine has laid off approximately one-third of its staff has laid off. AI company employees from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Meta have petitioned the US government for regulation have signed the letter. Elon Musk's X Money has begun a limited rollout in the US, available only to Premium and Premium+ subscribers has begun. X Money was originally planned for launch last year was supposed to launch. Xbox experienced a major outage this week, which an executive attributed to an external licensing service was due to. Spotify also suffered another significant outage. The US is banning foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters as part of a national security strategy to boost domestic production. A former Tesla manager has filed a lawsuit accusing the company of overextending safety operators for its robotaxis, calling the Full Self-Driving cars "rolling hazards".

Evolving Platforms and Services

Meta AI is now accessible to all Threads users via direct messages, following its integration into Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp DMs is coming. YouTube Premium subscribers will soon receive ad-supported Peacock at no additional cost starting early next year will be available. The HBO Max app has added a "shorts" feature. Google has confirmed price hikes are coming to the Pixel lineup, with the Pixel 11 family expected on August 12, though a leak suggests the Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro might be cheaper than their predecessors. A leak indicates that "tuning" for proactive assistance could be heading to Android devices via a Gemini Daily Brief update suggests "tuning". Chat GPT has begun refusing requests to imitate the writing styles of famous authors has been refusing. Hugging Face is reportedly experiencing issues with AI models generating adult deepfakes is reportedly plagued.

Chipmakers and Hardware Developments

Qualcomm is increasing its chip prices, which is expected to lead to higher smartphone costs. Media Tek is rumored to be launching three versions of its upcoming Dimensity 9600 SoC. Apple's M-series chips enable the MacBook Air to operate without a fan due to sufficient performance and thermal management.

Gaming and Entertainment Updates

The CW's live sports programming will be available on ESPN starting August 4 is coming. The Dreamcast retro console is still receiving new games 25 years after its discontinuation. Sega is reportedly working on a new open-world Far Cry game. PlayStation App users on Android encountered issues with two-factor authentication, but a workaround has been found. Xbox users faced difficulties playing disc-based games during a recent major outage.

Consumer Tech Tips and Explanations

A guide offers tips on how to repurpose old Google Pixel smartphones for use in data centers, aiming to reduce electronic waste. Information is available on why phones continue to use battery power even when turned off. A "60-60 rule" is recommended for protecting hearing when using Air Pods is a good rule. Tips are provided on how to safely clean USB ports, advising against certain cleaning agents. Best Buy's Back to School sale is offering deals on Android devices. A guide explains the differences between USB 3.0 and.0 ports. Instructions are available for clearing the cache on a Roku TV.

Other Notable Tech News

Motorola has launched an Indigenous Collections app dedicated to language and cultural preservation. Nike's new Hyperslides are designed to heat and vibrate feet to aid in post-workout recovery. The Trump administration has exempted data centers from pollution laws aimed at preventing acid rain. Canon's EOS R6 V is a video-focused hybrid camera reviewed as outstanding for vlogging. An EBO Max review highlights the AI-powered family robot that learns and adapts over time. Apple's Watch SE 3 is significantly cheaper due to the omission of certain features found in other models. The Apple Watch calorie tracker provides an estimate rather than a definitive measurement. Amazon plans to deploy 5,105 satellites for its direct-to-mobile service.