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Last updated: July 31, 2026, 8:30 PM ET

AI and Software Updates

Microsoft is developing a unified "super app" for its Copilot AI, integrating chat, coding, Cowork, and its new autonomous Autopilot features for both consumers and businesses. Snapchat is implementing a crackdown on AI-generated content within its Spotlight feature, meaning videos created with artificial intelligence will no longer be featured in public recommendations. Google has reversed its decision to add AI generation tools to Google Earth, retracting the feature less than a day after its introduction due to concerns about misleading imagery.

Smartphone and Wearable Leaks

Leaked marketing have provided the first look at the standard Google Pixel, following earlier leaks of the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. Motorola is reportedly preparing to launch the Moto Watch Ultra, a flagship smartwatch designed to compete with devices like the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra. Motorola may be releasing a new Swarovski Edition of its Razr 2026 foldable phone, featuring a shimmering, deep-space colorway. Samsung is preparing to release the Galaxy Smart Tag3, which is expected to feature a new design compared to its predecessors.

Laptop and Audio Device News

Lenovo appears to be working on new laptops and a 2-in-1 device as part of the Googlebook initiative, with leaked renders offering an early glimpse of these upcoming products. CMF Nothing has announced the Clip Pro, a new set of OWS earbuds set to launch in August.

Industry and Business Developments

Apple anticipates that customer demand in the upcoming September quarter (Q3) will exceed its supply chain's ability to meet it. SpaceXAI stated it will require approximately one year to completely remove unpermitted gas turbines from its Mississippi data center, following accusations of Clean Air Act violations from the NAACP. Ubisoft is discontinuing its NFT game, Champions Tactics: Grimoria Chronicles, two years after the peak of the NFT craze. Sony plans to proceed with its decision to stop producing physical discs for PlayStation 5 games, despite significant public criticism. Pandora's ad-free tier, Pandora Premium, is slated to cost less than $10 per month in 2026, with its value proposition being a point of discussion. New York filed a lawsuit alleging that Kalshi, a New York-based company, is operating an illegal gambling operation, adding to existing legal challenges from multiple states.