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Last updated: August 7, 2026, 11:52 PM ET

Wearables & Fitness

Google has released a video teaser for the upcoming Pixel Watch, poking fun at competitors’ designs ahead of the August 12 launch. In a rigorous hands-on test, a reviewer ran a Spartan race and tracked sleep while comparing the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro, One Plus Watch 3 43mm, and Honor Watch 6 to find the ultimate fitness companion.

Chips & Components

SK Hynix has announced plans to invest over $38 billion in new DRAM and NAND fabs, a move that could alleviate ongoing chip shortages. Meanwhile, a comparison of two Android flagships examines whether an "Elite" chip truly matters, pitting Motorola’s Razr Ultra 2026 with its Elite processor against the larger Razr Fold using a base chip.

Smartphones

Leaked renders of the Motorola Edge 70 Neo show the device in four colors, hinting at a possible 200MP camera and an imminent official reveal. Elsewhere, a photographer captured over 1,000 photos comparing the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra cameras to Motorola’s latest foldables, with surprising results.

Software & Features

Samsung is rolling out an update that lets users send Samsung Wallet items—such as passes or cards—via Quick Share on Galaxy smartphones and tablets.