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Last updated: June 22, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Smartphones & Mobile Tech

Tecno launched the Camon Slim, a stylish addition to its Slim series with a 6.39mm profile, while Motorola's Edge 70 series is set to gain another member with leaked renders of the Edge 70 Max emerging. Honor officially launched its X80 Pro Max in China, boasting a massive 11,000 mAh battery, the largest seen in a mainstream smartphone to date. A new compact One Plus flagship is reportedly in development, potentially following the previous year's naming convention for the Indian market.

Wearables & Health Tech

The Ultrahuman Ring Air is available at a discount during its annual Prime Day sale, with exclusive promo codes offering further savings. Oura Ring, a slimmer and more refined successor to the Ring, features improved automatic activity detection, and its Android counterpart now includes a "Locate" feature, a tool previously exclusive to iPhone users that provides peace of mind for those prone to misplacing their device.

Gaming & Entertainment

Valve's Steam Deck competitor, the Steam Machine, will start at a steep $1,049 for the 512GB model, and that price point notably excludes a controller. Red Magic revealed its upcoming gaming tablet will feature water cooling and has set a launch date for June. Meanwhile, the film production company A24 is partnering with Google to develop AI tools for movie production, backed by a $75 million investment. Instagram's TV app is now accessible on Samsung TVs in the US, expanding its reach six months after its initial launch on Amazon Fire TV.

Automotive & Transportation

Uber faces a lawsuit from shareholders alleging poor oversight that contributed to passenger abuse incidents. In a tragic incident, a Tesla operating with its "automated driving assistance system" engaged crashed into a Texas home, resulting in one fatality. European expansion is on the horizon for Chinese-style EV battery swap stations, as Octopus and CATL pledge to deploy these facilities for heavy trucks across the continent.

AI & Software

OpenAI has secured a content deal with Getty Images, allowing the AI company to incorporate the photography giant's vast library into Chat GPT and its AI search functionalities. AI development is also being fueled by Google's investment in A24 for film production tools as noted previously.

Retail & Consumer Deals

Best Buy is launching its own major sale event, dubbed "Tech Fest," featuring over 25 Android deals that aim to compete with Amazon's Prime Day promotions.

Tablets & Displays

The Huion Note E, a new Android 15 tablet, has impressed reviewers with its battery-free stylus and paper-like display, proving more useful than initially anticipated. Speculation suggests that Samsung's Privacy Display technology, initially slated for the Galaxy S26 Ultra, may soon arrive on other devices, with the Galaxy S27 Pro being a potential candidate. A tipster also indicated that the Xiaomi 18 Pro could feature a similar privacy display.

Android Ecosystem

Android 17 is poised to deliver a significant upgrade for wireless earbuds, introducing support for the LHDC v5 codec to enhance audio quality.