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Last updated: June 18, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Hardware & Consumer Electronics

Google has discontinued the Nest Home Mini and Nest Audio, signaling a consolidation of its smart home hardware strategy. Meanwhile, Akai has refreshed its MPC One and Key 37 workstations, equipping the music production hardware with more capable processors, increased RAM, and expanded internal storage. Mobile enthusiasts looking for new hardware have the OnePlus Pad 3 Pro to consider, which recently debuted in China featuring a 13.2-inch 144Hz LCD panel and the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.

Mobile & Wearable Devices

Ultrahuman has launched the M2 Live, a metabolic health monitoring device that integrates with the Abbott Lingo biosensor to provide continuous glucose tracking. Motorola is also generating interest as the Razr Fold enters the review cycle; despite lacking a top-tier chipset or record-breaking battery capacity, the device marks a significant entry for the company into the book-style foldable market. Ahead of its own launch next week, vivo has confirmed critical specifications for the X Fold6, including specific battery capacities and ingress protection ratings. Meanwhile, the Honor X80 Pro Max appeared in a China Telecom listing, revealing an aggressive hardware profile that includes a massive 11,000mAh battery and a display capable of 10,000 nits peak brightness.

Software & Ecosystem Shifts

Instagram now supports up to 20 slides in a single carousel, with the added capability to apply a unique caption to every individual frame. Google is also updating its health tools