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Last updated: July 30, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Wearables and AI

Samsung reportedly is developing a new pair of Galaxy Buds featuring an ear hook design, according to leaked illustrations. Meanwhile, Casio has launched a new ring watch that appears to be a direct competitor to the Oura Ring, boasting an "adorable" aesthetic. The Friend pendant, an AI wearable with the addition of a speaker and updated models, maintaining its controversial approach to human-AI interaction.

Google's Ecosystem and AI

Google has integrated its Nano Banana 2 AI image generation model into Google Earth, allowing users to create custom images from the platform's imagery. Leaked renders from Evan Blass suggest Google is preparing the Pixel 11 Pro Fold for an August 12th unveiling. Separately, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman expressed frustration with Google's AI Overviews, stating that users "don't want a summary of reddit, they want reddit."

Mobile Features and AR

Spotify is rolling out a new feature that allows users to leave notes on songs, akin to creating digital mixtapes. iPhone and Apple Watch users in Oklahoma to add their driver's licenses and IDs to the Apple Wallet app. Snap has announced an event for September 16th to showcase its AR Specs, promising a detailed look at the $2,195 glasses.