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Last updated: August 4, 2026, 11:32 AM ET

Samsung and Oppo Unveil New Devices

Samsung's latest TVs will now support HDR10+ Advanced streaming on Prime Video, with this feature rolling out this month. Key enhancements in HDR10+ Advanced include improved overall brightness and intelligent motion smoothing. In India, Samsung is offering No Cost EMI financing for its new Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Fold8 Ultra, and Z Flip8 models. This financing allows eligible customers to spread the payment over up to 18 months without interest or a down payment. Oppo has officially launched the A7 Pro Max, a mid-range smartphone notable for featuring Oppo's largest battery to date, boasting a 10,000 mAh capacity.

Gaming and Streaming Updates

Microsoft is actively developing emulators to enable the playback of older Xbox games on PCs and the forthcoming Xbox Helix. This initiative comes as Xbox faces a sales downturn, with Microsoft reporting a 13% decrease in Xbox hardware sales and a 10% drop in Xbox content and services revenue in its latest quarterly report. Meanwhile, the classic science fiction series Babylon 5 is now available for free streaming on YouTube, with episodes being released incrementally. Spotify has announced it has reached 300 million Premium subscribers, which is three times the number of Apple Music subscribers.

Consumer Electronics and Advice

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Ultra Aura Edition is a capable ultralight laptop, though its current pricing is considered excessively high. Roku users an internet connection is crucial for streaming content, and there are methods to reconnect a Roku Streaming Stick or TV to Wi-Fi even without the remote. A common piece of advice for smartphone users is to avoid placing their phones in the refrigerator, as condensation can cause damage to electronic components. WhatsApp has introduced a new feature allowing users to ping all members of a group chat with an "@all" notification.