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Last updated: August 7, 2026, 8:55 PM ET

Flagship Chips and Cameras

An interesting test by Android Central found that Motorola's foldables perform differently depending on their processor — the smaller Razr Ultra 2026 uses an Elite chip while the larger Razr Fold sticks with a base chip, raising the question whether an Elite chip really matters in daily use. Meanwhile, a separate camera showdown involving over 1,000 photos pitted the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra against Motorola's latest folds, delivering surprising results about which foldable phone takes the best pictures.

Upcoming Devices and Wearables

Leaked renders have surfaced of the Motorola Edge 70 Neo, showing the device in four colors and a potential 200MP camera, though the phone remains unofficial. On the wearables front, a rigorous test of four top smartwatches — including the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro — through a Spartan race and sleep tracking aimed to find the ultimate fitness companion.

Software and Security

Samsung has rolled out an update to Quick Share that now allows users to send Samsung Wallet items directly from their phones and tablets. In security news, Framework confirmed that customer information was accessed in a data breach, though no payment details were compromised.

Other Tech Headlines

NASA is considering repurposing technology from its Mars rovers to explore the moon instead of the red planet. Sony might be rebooting its 2020 flagship headphones as a cheaper model to offer savings for buyers. A new game called Static Hour challenges players to act as the arbiter of truth in a newsroom setting. In gaming, Overwatch revealed D.Mon, a hero blending D.Va and Reinhardt's abilities. The Trump administration spent another $1.2 billion to cancel offshore wind farm projects. Finally, Korea's lunar orbiter snapped the first images of the Falcon 9 crash site on the moon, with NASA estimating the crater at around 60 feet wide.