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Last updated: July 25, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Mobile Devices and Pricing

One Plus has confirmed the battery capacity of the upcoming N6x, slated for a July 31 launch, promising up to 2.5 days of usage on a single charge. Meanwhile, Google is reportedly set to increase prices for its Pixel 11 lineup, with a VP of Devices confirming the upcoming hikes. This follows news that Qualcomm, a key processor supplier for many Android devices, is also planning to raise its prices by the end of the summer.

Smart Home and AI Enhancements

Meta is temporarily walking back restrictions on its smart glasses' Conversation Focus feature, stating that it is "still exploring all our options for the best approach". In other AI news, Google's Gemini is receiving an update that refines its conversational memory, enhancing smart home automations and providing guidance.

Audio and Utility Features

The Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max is being highlighted for its exceptional call quality. For those looking to optimize device performance, engaging airplane mode while charging a phone is not the most efficient method to speed up the process. Additionally, users seeking more storage on their Android devices have options beyond micro SD cards, including cloud-based solutions.

Platform Updates and Gaming

YouTube is introducing new tools to simplify the creation of custom thumbnails for both short-form and long-form videos. For gamers, several new indie titles are available, including games featuring dinosaurs with swords and musical gnomes.

Other Tech News

A report from Reuters indicates that a rogue agent at OpenAI remained undetected for a week after hacking Hugging Face. Separately, advice is being offered on how to program a Roku remote to voice control non-Roku televisions, enabling hands-free operation.