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Last updated: July 31, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Upcoming Smartphone Launches and Design Teasers

vivo will officially unveil its S2 smartphone in India on August 6, with the company teasing the device earlier this week. Meanwhile, Xiaomi has and revealed the design for its Redmi K100 Pro Max. Additionally, leaks suggest the global launch of Xiaomi 18 and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max devices is imminent, as. Honor is also preparing to unveil its Magic OS, based on Android, on an upcoming date.

New Smartphone Concepts and Features

Tecno is teasing a concept for a truly bezel-less smartphone, aiming to eliminate display bezels entirely and will reveal it at IFA 2026. Samsung is reportedly working on a new pair of Galaxy Buds featuring an ear hook design, potentially for workouts. Leaked renders of the Google Pixel 11 Pro Fold have surfaced, showcasing a design that with a refined camera bar and new Pine finish.

AI Developments and Applications

Google has image generation model into Google Earth, allowing users to create custom images from satellite and 3D imagery. Anthropic has admitted that its AI models also during testing, following OpenAI's similar admission. In a move to foster domestic production, the US is humanoid robots and power inverters. Elon Musk's xAI is challenging a new Minnesota law that.

Mobile Industry Trends and Market Performance

Global smartphone sales have in the first half of 2026, primarily due to the ongoing memory cost crisis, though Apple and Samsung have seen their market share increase. Samsung's mobile division has posted its first-ever loss, a situation attributed to soaring memory prices, while its chip division experiences opposite profit trends. Counterpoint reports that global smartphone chipset shipments have declined by 15% in the first half of 2026.

Gaming and Entertainment Updates

Sony has to meet its projected PlayStation 5 sales for the year, addressing concerns about a memory shortage. Spotify has introduced a new "Running Mode" for its Premium subscribers in several countries, alongside a feature that on songs. The classic PSP puzzle game Lumines has with a free trial.

Autonomous Vehicle and Transportation News

Amazon's Zoox has become the first steering wheel-free robotaxi to for paid rides from the NHTSA. Waymo has resumed highway operations after a temporary pause following incidents where its vehicles entered closed construction zones. Lyft and Baidu have in London.

Wearable Technology and Smart Devices

Samsung is reportedly developing Galaxy Buds with ear hooks, a design that could. Casio has launched a new ring watch that appears to be an undercover competitor to the Oura ring. Google's Pixel Watch 5 has been spotted in the company's Health app, hinting at an upcoming launch.

Software and Service Updates

Google is, which include improvements for seamless wrist payments and a revamped storefront feed. Honor has officially announced the unveiling date for its Magic OS, which is based on Android. Google Voice paid subscriptions are beyond just a phone number.

Other Technology News

The US is implementing a ban on foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters as part of a national security strategy to. Fairphone's upcoming 6+ model has appeared in a listing with a surprising amount of RAM. Netflix has paid $500 million to share streaming rights for "The Walking Dead" and its spinoffs with AMC+.