Mobile News 8 Hours

Last updated: August 7, 2026, 6:16 PM ET

Smartphones & Devices

Motorola's upcoming Edge 70 Neo has appeared in leaked renders showing four colors and a 200MP camera. Meanwhile, the Redmi 17C 5G surfaced in a Luxembourg listing as a rebrand of the Redmi 15C 5G, packing a 6.9-inch 120Hz LCD. Over on the flagship side, a photographer captured over 1,000 photos to compare the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra cameras against Motorola's latest foldables. For buyers, the best Galaxy Z Flip 8 deals include trade-in discounts and free gift cards. Early Galaxy Z Fold 8 launch deals still offer leftover preorder discounts and free phones.

Wearables & Fitness

A brutal test through a Spartan race and 12 miles of running pitted the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro, OnePlus Watch 3 43mm, and Honor Watch 6 against one another to find the ultimate fitness companion. Separately, the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 review praises its thinner, tougher design and smarter features.

Software & Ecosystem

Samsung's Quick Share update now lets you share Samsung Wallet items directly with others. In less positive news, Framework confirmed a data breach that accessed customer information but not payment data. On storage, a reflection on whether USB flash drives are becoming obsolete suggests the industry may move on. Sony might also revisit the past: the company could reboot its 2020 flagship headphones as a cheaper XM4C model.

Gaming & Entertainment

Overwatch fans have a new hero to look forward to: D.Mon, a character that is part-D.Va, part-Reinhardt and looks incredibly cool. Meanwhile, Static Hour challenges players to act as the arbiter of truth and fear in a newsroom setting.

Space & Science

NASA plans to repurpose a Mars rover twin to explore the moon as part of a promise to study all sides of the lunar surface. Elsewhere, the Korean lunar orbiter has snapped the first pictures of the SpaceX Falcon 9 crash site on the moon; NASA estimates the crater is about 60 feet wide.

Policy & Cybersecurity

The Trump administration has spent another $1.2 billion to cancel offshore wind farm projects, marking the fifth such deal to kill a green energy contract. In the digital realm, AI is changing cybersecurity in terrifying ways, with hackers exploiting vulnerabilities that didn't exist before.