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Last updated: August 12, 2026, 11:54 PM ET

Mobile Devices

The Realme P4s Lite has been certified for sale in India, suggesting an imminent launch to expand the P4 family. A new leak reveals the battery specifications for the Poco F9 Pro and F9 Ultra, likely featuring large capacities. Apple is rumored to be planning a $100 price increase across all iPhone models, including the upcoming launches next month; the same tipster also hints at potential delays. On the software side, the Motorola Signature is receiving its Android 17 update as a 5.75GB download — the phone launched in January. Meanwhile, Samsung has released the fifth One UI 9 Beta for the Galaxy S26 series, keeping a promise made last week.

Privacy & Policy

Twitch now allows streamers to opt out of AI training on their content, but the feature is not enabled by default, drawing criticism over the company’s opt-out approach. Separately, a German nonprofit has filed a criminal complaint over Meta smart glasses privacy, accusing the device of enabling covert recording; the filing notes that fears of "Google Glassholes" now seem quaint compared to today’s wearable cameras.

Gaming & Retro Tech

A rare two-player Computer Space arcade machine, with a sparkly cabinet, is up for auction as part of a collection celebrating Steve Jobs and the computer revolution. The game was the first commercially available arcade video game, and this specific two-player variant is particularly difficult to find.