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Last updated: June 20, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

Mobile Hardware & Software

Retailers are prepping aggressive discounts for next week’s Prime Day, with price cuts already appearing on the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE alongside deals for OnePlus 15 and 15R handsets. As consumers scout for hardware bargains, Samsung is expanding software testing for its upcoming One UI 9 interface, currently extending internal trials to the Galaxy Z Fold7, A56, S23, and S24 series. The update cycle appears focused on user-facing improvements, as evidenced by Android 17’s new Screen Reactions feature on the Pixel, which aims to streamline social media workflows and content creation.

Infrastructure & Software Engineering

Epic is overhauling its launcher with a ground-up rebuild designed to deliver speeds five times faster than the current iteration, with a private beta phase preceding a broader public rollout. Meanwhile, in the aerospace sector, NASA is conducting field tests of its Ernest prototype rover, a machine capable of lifting its wheels to navigate complex terrain at higher speeds. These engineering efforts coincide with NASA’s Swift Boost mission, which is scheduled to launch later this month to stabilize a failing space telescope. The mission represents a critical effort to extend the operational life of orbiting assets through active intervention.