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Last updated: July 10, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Mobile Tech and Wearables

Mint Mobile is bringing back a deal for the Samsung Galaxy S26, offering $500 off the phone and 50% off a year of its Unlimited plan restocked the deal. The Honor Watch 6 Plus, originally unveiled in May, now has a Motorcycle Edition aimed at racing enthusiasts, following a collaboration with Chinese professional rider Zhang Xue. Motorola has revealed the design and key specs for the upcoming Motorola Edge 70 Max, confirming its India launch date. Leaks suggest the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is already on display in a South Korean store, with US pricing also reportedly leaked.

Computing and Laptops

Huawei is reportedly working on a successor to its Mate Book Fold, a foldable laptop, with a mild refresh expected in the latter half of the year preparing a successor. NVIDIA has announced new "GeForce Trading Cards" that celebrate significant moments in PC gaming history. HP's Omni Book Ultra 14 is being reviewed as a premium Windows ultraportable, though fully loaded configurations come with a high price tag reviewed as a premium ultraportable.

AR/VR and Gaming

Xreal's new a01+ AR glasses, priced at $299, are now available for purchase, targeting gamers and movie watchers who desire a large screen experience on the go. Xreal's "X by Xreal" smart glasses are also noted for their affordable price point, modular design, and eye-friendly micro-OLED panels with spatial tracking capabilities.

Industry and Business

Microsoft's Xbox division experienced significant layoffs this week, a topic discussed on the Engadget Podcast with Mike Futter. Volkswagen plans to drastically reduce its model lineup and factory footprint, following reports of potential job losses at the automaker. Microsoft's AI initiatives have led to a 25% increase in its carbon emissions in 2025, potentially impacting its goal of being carbon negative by 2030. The European Commission has declared the "addictive" design of Facebook and Instagram illegal, stating it violates the Digital Services Act. Microsoft's Teams feature "Workspace Check-in," rolled out last month, is reportedly being examined for its potential to track employee locations. China has successfully recovered a Long March 10B rocket booster, marking a significant achievement for its space program.