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Last updated: July 21, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

TVs and Entertainment

LG is introducing a new "Creator Original" picture mode for its 2026 OLED evo TVs, developed in collaboration with Prime Video to enhance the streaming experience. Amazon has greenlit a full TV show based on the Robocop pilot, with the showrunner from *Lodge 49attached. Lego has unveiled its first X-Files set, featuring 1,500 pieces and minifigures of Mulder, Scully, and a grey alien, set to release in August for $200.

Gaming and Subscriptions

PlayStation Plus will remove Dead Island 2, Harold Halibut, and seven other titles in August 2026. Meta Horizon Plus is welcoming Xbox Game Pass for its Quest VR users, offering access to a vast library of games.

Mobile and Wearables

Garmin has launched the CIRQA, a screenless fitness band that provides all-day assistance without requiring a subscription. The Xteink X4 Pro is a compact e-reader designed for DRM-free books, boasting more features than its size suggests. The new Light Flip phone offers a minimalist experience by omitting distracting apps, blending features from the Light Phone III with a classic flip phone design. A teaser image and specs for the vivo S2 have leaked, indicating the S series' return to India after a hiatus since the S1 in 2019.

Smart Home and Software

Substack is partnering with Pangram to implement an AI detection feature within its platform. Meta's Threads is rolling out new parental supervision features to enhance safety for younger users. Samsung has launched an AI-powered "Health Assistant" chatbot, currently in beta for eligible US users, to help make sense of health data. It's now easier to see who's at your door via your smart TV by connecting your Ring doorbell camera.

Other Tech News

The EU's Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive is represented by the trash can with an X icon found on electronics. Spotify's DJ-inspired tools can create a unique, mixed listening experience for music. Best Buy's "Black Friday in July" sale is offering discounts of up to 60% on Lenovo, HP, and Acer Chromebooks, ideal for the upcoming back-to-school season. The UK has set August 27th as the official date for the legalization of plug-in solar panels. Indian smartphone market shipments saw a 13% decrease in Q2, according to data from Omdia. After testing numerous free applications, a curated list of the best Car Play apps has been compiled for an optimized in-car experience.