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Last updated: July 28, 2026, 11:30 AM ET

Smartphones and Accessories

The upcoming Honor Robot Phone following a dedicated event in China. Meanwhile, the iQOO Z11 is reportedly launching in India in August with a different processor and a 3D curved display. The Redmi Note 17 series has an official launch date for India on August 6th, with both the Note 17 and Note 17 Pro expected. Nothing's first branded smartwatch is slated for September, according to a new rumor. Google's latest Play services update functionality, bringing seamless wrist payments and a revamped storefront feed.

AI and Data Centers

Hugging Face is reportedly that are generating non-consensual adult deepfakes. In response to ethical concerns, ChatGPT has begun to write in the styles of famous authors. Separately, old Google Pixel smartphones for use in data centers, aiming to keep devices out of landfills and provide utility. Amazon's Echo Dot Max over its predecessor, featuring better bass and a newer processor.

Autonomous Vehicles and App Development

Lyft and Baidu have in London, as promised last year, in partnership with Freenow. Motorola has launched an Indigenous Collections app for Android, designed to by sharing knowledge from the Rainy Lake Ojibwe community.