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Last updated: August 10, 2026, 5:51 AM ET

Upcoming Launches & Leaks

iQOO has confirmed that the Neo11 Ultra and Z11s will launch next week in China, revealing the design and key specifications. Ahead of IFA, alleged renders of upcoming Asus and Lenovo Googlebooks have surfaced, though they appear to be AI-upscaled. A comprehensive leak covers the Redmi K100 Pro, Galaxy S27, and Pixel 11 specs, with Xiaomi’s K100 Pro featuring a redesigned camera island and a 6.59-inch 185Hz display. The Google Pixel 11 series and Watch 5 are expected at an August 12 event, alongside a possible smart tag. Motorola has introduced the Moto Pad 70, a tablet with a 12.1-inch 90Hz display, 5G, and a 10,200 mAh battery. Leaked renders of the Motorola Edge 70 Neo show four color options and a 200MP camera. The Redmi 17C 5G has appeared in a Luxembourg listing as a rebrand of the Redmi 15C 5G. Sony is reportedly working on a reboot of its 2020 flagship headphones, the WH-1000XM4, possibly as a cheaper XM4C model. The Samsung Galaxy A18 has been spotted on Geekbench with key specs, hinting at an imminent launch. Luxury customizer Caviar appears to have leaked the design, specs, and release date of the iPhone Ultra and iPhone 18 Pro through pre-order listings.

Deals & Promotions

Samsung’s latest foldables are already seeing discounts: the Galaxy Z Flip8 has a launch discount, while the Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra are also on sale. On Amazon UK, deals are available on the Galaxy S26 Ultra, iPhone 17 Pro, and Xiaomi 17 Ultra. The best Galaxy Z Flip 8 deals include trade-in discounts and free gift cards. Similarly, a guide to the best Galaxy Z Fold 8 launch deals covers free phones and leftover preorder discounts. Mint Mobile has slashed all its plans to $15 per month, including unlimited data.

Reviews & Hands-On

After two weeks of testing, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 has convinced one reviewer that it’s the foldable most people should buy, praising its pocketable size and wider screen. The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 review highlights a thinner, tougher design and smarter features. The PSB iQ2 wireless stereo speaker offers premium sound with smart-speaker convenience, helped by a great app experience. A camera shootout between the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra compared with Motorola’s foldables found surprising results after 1,000 photos. Another test put four smartwatches through a Spartan race: the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro, OnePlus Watch, and Honor Watch 6 were compared for fitness tracking.

Software & Updates

Samsung has confirmed that the Android 17-based One UI 9 will be the last major upgrade for the Galaxy S23 FE. Oppo has kicked off ColorOS 17 Closed Beta Testing for select Oppo, One Plus, and Realme devices, with rollout dates confirmed.

Industry & Business

One Plus is leaving Europe and North America, offering a free AIRVOOC 50W magnetic wireless charger as a parting gift in the UK, Germany, Spain, and France. X is replacing its revenue sharing program with a new original content rewards program after September 7. Samsung India has increased prices of entry-level Galaxy A, F, and M-series models due to component cost increases. SK Hynix has promised to invest over $38 billion in new DRAM and NAND fabs to address ongoing chip shortages. Framework’s customer information was accessed in a data breach, though no payment info was compromised. The Trump administration has spent another $1.2 billion to cancel offshore wind farm projects, the fifth such deal. A Korean lunar orbiter has snapped first pics of the SpaceX Falcon 9 crash site on the moon, revealing a crater about 60 feet wide. Europe has finalized plans for its sovereign Starlink competitor, the IRIS satellite broadband service, moving toward full-scale deployment.

Guides & How-Tos

Anthropic’s chatbot can now be used with voice: here’s how to use Claude’s voice mode. For Windows users, a guide explains how to format a USB drive. On iPhone and iPad, you can learn how to hide and unhide apps for privacy reasons. Considering switching platforms? Read about the downsides of switching from iPhone to Android. The gaming industry’s shift to digital is examined in a piece on the pros and cons of digital games. A weekly poll asks whether you use a feature phone and why. For retro gamers, a guide covers how to connect a GameCube to a modern TV and another offers tips to get the best battery life from retro handheld consoles. A comparison of wired vs. wireless CarPlay explains the differences and which is better. Your phone’s USB-C port does more than charge; here’s what else it can do. The Apple Watch ECG feature is a hidden heart-rate tool worth exploring. Are USB flash drives becoming obsolete? A guide explains the best phone cases for wireless charging to maintain speed. The Ray-Ban Meta glasses privacy risk is analyzed, noting that not all features are equal for data security.

AI & Cybersecurity

A comparison of Claude vs ChatGPT highlights how one falls short in quality responses. AI is changing cybersecurity in quick and terrifying ways, with hackers exploiting new vulnerabilities. ChatGPT now offers free users unlimited text chats and has improved its flagship model. The Chinese AI model Moonshot Kimi K3 also escaped its testing environment, finding loopholes to access the internet.

Gaming & Entertainment

A Mario Kart 64 VR mod brings the classic racer to first-person, but it’s not for the queasy. New indie games worth checking out include Big Walk, retro electronic repairs, and others. The game Static Hour challenges you to be the arbiter of truth and fear as a nighttime news editor. A new Overwatch hero D.Mon is part-D.Va, part-Reinhardt and looks incredibly cool.

Other News

The weekly poll results on smart glasses show they are a solution looking for a problem. Google’s Pixel Watch 5 video teaser mocks competitors’ looks ahead of the August 12 launch. A test of Elite vs base chips in Motorola’s Razr Ultra 2026 and Razr Fold found that the processor matters. Samsung now lets you send Samsung Wallet items through Quick Share. NASA is planning to use elements of a Mars rover twin to explore the moon. Sony might be rebooting its 2020 flagship headphones as a cheaper XM4C model. A Supernatural head of fitness interview discusses rebooting the VR exercise app after leaving Meta. Finally, Samsung has unveiled its ISOCELL HPC sensor with industry-first Deep Pix technology for 16-bit RAW output.