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Last updated: August 17, 2026, 8:55 PM ET

Mobile News

Pixel 10 Pro marked a watershed moment in Pixel history, but one year later, the device's legacy remains divisive among reviewers and users alike. Galaxy Z Fold 8 reportedly smashed pre-order records, prompting Samsung to double down on wider foldables for 2027 with two new video-focused Z9 models reportedly in development. Redmi Note 17 Pro Max will launch next week with a massive 10,000mAh battery, according to Xiaomi's official announcement for global markets. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has starred in a hands-on video ahead of its expected early September unveiling alongside the Galaxy Tab S12 tablet. Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 adds major restrictions to help users avoid fraud and scams when forwarding calls, according to Google's latest developer preview release. iPhone Air discounts are currently trending on Best Buy, offering $160 off all memory and color options for unlocked units sold directly by the retailer.

Tech Industry

A GitHub outage affected the platform's main services, though the company reports that core functionality has been restored while Copilot and Issues continue experiencing lingering problems. Reddit is experimenting with video and audio versions of posts as the company explores new ways for users to watch and listen to conversations on the platform. Sonos released an app update that puts speaker controls back on iPhone lock screens using Apple's Live Activities system. YouTube will begin tracking public view counts the same way across all video formats starting next week, potentially inflating numbers for creators. Apple has been forced by a German competition authority to stop favoring its own apps in personal data collection prompts versus third-party options. Apple Wallet IDs are reportedly expanding to four more states, with North Carolina's DMV confirming plans for a mobile ID program that will eventually support the service.

Consumer Electronics

Flash drive capacity keeps increasing as smaller drives become increasingly rare on retailers' shelves, though they can still be found for niche use cases. Curved TVs failed in the consumer market while curved gaming monitors thrived, representing a clear shift in how manufacturers approach display curvature across different product categories. 4K Blu-ray always beats 4K streaming for picture quality, according to recent analysis of compression artifacts and bandwidth limitations affecting streaming services. Retro game consoles vary significantly in value today based on condition, rarity, and regional release patterns, with some models fetching premium prices among collectors.