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Last updated: August 5, 2026, 5:32 PM ET

Foldables and Phones

Samsung has released its new foldable devices, the Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Galaxy Z Fold8, alongside the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra on July 22nd. These new models are scheduled to go on sale starting August 7th. In related smartphone news, the Redmi Note 17 5G is set to launch in India tomorrow, August 6th, at 12:00 PM IST with an online-only, live-streamed event on YouTube.

Gaming and Entertainment

Mojang has announced that Minecraft will be available on the Switch 2 starting October 27th. While the game is expected to support mouse controls, no official confirmation has been provided by the developer yet. Disney is collaborating with TikTok to feature fan-made shorts on Disney+, granting creators access to a vast library of Disney assets for their videos.

Tech Industry and Regulations

The Senate has advanced a new version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) out of committee, following the House's passage of its own version in June. Honor is refreshing its brand identity with a new logo and the tagline "Dare to Be," signaling a significant push beyond just product design. The company reported a 25% growth in the first quarter of 2026, indicating a strong market performance.

Storage and Connectivity

San Disk has introduced its Extreme Fit drive, a USB drive that offers more storage capacity than the iPhone. In a move to enhance its internet offerings, AT&T is providing a free pair of Ray-Ban Meta glasses (Gen and a $200 reward card to customers who sign up for its 5 GIG internet plan. Users can implement workarounds to utilize Android Auto even when a VPN is active, resolving previous compatibility issues.

AI and Digital Assistants

AI-powered calorie-tracking applications were tested over three days to assess their accuracy in fitness tracking. Google Assistant will be removed from Android phones and connected devices in September, with the company focusing on its Gemini AI. Reddit is reportedly planning to retire its public API, which could lead to the phasing out of old Reddit interfaces as part of its strategy against AI data scraping.

Hardware and Consumer Electronics

A 4-bay DXP4800 Pro NAS has proven to be a reliable data storage solution after undergoing extensive testing, including 2,500 hours of operation and 50TB of data writes. Consumers purchasing televisions are advised to disable a specific built-in setting that may still be impacting picture quality. A battery life test was conducted on the Pixel, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro ahead of the Pixel 11 launch, evaluating their performance over a strenuous 24-hour period. The article "Xbox's devastating July was inevitable" suggests that owning every independent studio is neither feasible nor desirable.