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Last updated: July 23, 2026, 5:30 PM ET

Samsung Unveils New Foldables and Smartwatches

Samsung launched latest and smartwatches yesterday, with the going head-to-head with Honor's Magic V6. T-Mobile and AT&T are with promotional pricing, including the Galaxy Z Fold8 for free and the Z Fold8 Ultra for $200. The new foldables saw a $100 price increase over their predecessors, a hike that seems minor in the current market. Meanwhile, the are slated to receive five years of security updates and five major OS upgrades. Amazon is also incentivizing preorders for the Galaxy Watch 9 with a $50 gift card.

AI and Tech Industry Shifts

Patreon is as the company navigates the impact of AI on its business model, despite efforts to protect creators. Meta's new ad campaign, aimed at fostering a more positive outlook on AI, leaving its messaging somewhat vague. Additionally, Meta is who engage in harassment and recording using its smart glasses, signaling a crackdown on misuse. On the AI assistant front, Claude's voice mode to improve its reliability.

Gaming and Entertainment Developments

Universal Pictures has of 10 Atari games, potentially paving the way for an Atari Cinematic Universe. In the gaming industry, the European Union has to the Saudi-led $55 billion takeover of EA, though the deal is not yet finalized. Xbox is currently, adopting a model similar to GeForce Now. The fallout from recent Xbox layoffs continues, with Bethesda now regarding its Montreal workforce reduction.

Mobile and Hardware Updates

Google has over several years, achieving nearly a 50% reduction in scroll stutters. Qualcomm is reportedly for release later this year. While devices like the Oppo Watch X3 are ready, they are due to business considerations. Ultrahuman's Emerald update is described as "massive," with the Ultra Sphere 'decision engine' being a standout feature for its total health and fitness improvements according to reports. Separately, charging a phone in a car, but the amount is negligible enough not to warrant concern about fuel consumption.

Audio and Creative Tools

Qobuz has and introduced real-time lyrics, enhancing its appeal as an alternative to Spotify.