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Last updated: May 17, 2026, 2:38 PM ET

Smart Display Innovation

Samsung's flagship 77-inch Smart Tizen TV received a $1,300 price cut at Best Buy ahead of Memorial Day weekend, bringing the set down to $2,200 from its usual $3,500 price point. Meanwhile, Motorola's Razr Fold delivers superior display quality compared to Google's and Samsung's foldable offerings, having switched from pOLED to Extreme AMOLED panels while maintaining the company's robust eye care features that competitors have let slide.

Wearable Tech Updates

Meta's Ray-Ban Display smart glasses gained air gesture typing capabilities in the latest software update, enhancing the hands-free experience on the company's flagship wearable that features a display overlay—distinct from the more popular camera-only Ray-Ban models.

Privacy and Productivity

Apple's redesigned Siri app will offer auto-deleting conversation options, allowing users to choose between retaining chats for 30 days, one year, or permanently. The feature addresses growing concerns over voice assistant data retention. On Android, Google Password Manager is gaining passkey import and export support, expanding the usability of the cryptographic login standard that offers significantly better security and convenience compared to traditional passwords.

Accessory Innovations

A new Mac application called Cats Lock prevents accidental keystrokes when feline companions traverse the keyboard—a lightweight solution to a common pet owner frustration. Separately, Rolling Square's Edge Pro Core provides an ultra-thin magnetic mounting solution for smartphones and tablets, offering a nearly invisible metal plate capable of securely holding devices on various surfaces.

Laptop Review

The Honor Magic Book Pro 14 (2026) arrives as a cutting-edge offering in the competitive ultraportable market, representing the latest iteration in Honor's expanding laptop lineup with modern specifications suited for professional and personal use.