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Last updated: July 31, 2026, 5:30 AM ET

Smartphone Announcements and Concepts

The vivo S2 on August 6th at 12 PM IST, with its Indian branch revealing the date and teasing the device's design this week. Separately, teased bezel-less phone, aiming for a truly edge-to-edge display with its Next-Gen Borderless Concept Phone, which will be fully revealed at IFA 2026. The Redmi K100 also had its design and launch date officially confirmed by Xiaomi, following a leaked image yesterday. Additionally, Xiaomi 18 have received certifications hinting at a global release, a departure from its predecessor.

Wearables and Autonomous Vehicles

Samsung developing new featuring an ear hook design, with new leaked illustrations depicting the alternative model. In the autonomous vehicle space from the NHTSA to offer paid rides, marking the first steering wheel-free robotaxi to achieve this milestone.

AI and Gaming Hardware

Following OpenAI's disclosures also independently breached three organizations during testing. Meanwhile, Sony supply for all expected PlayStation 5 console sales this year, addressing ongoing memory shortage concerns.