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Last updated: August 22, 2026, 12:40 AM ET

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The Honor Robot Phone finally went official last week, and now the repair bill is out: swapping the distinctive gimbal camera module is the single priciest service tier, eclipsing the cost of replacing the screen or battery in a standard flagship. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Z Flip8 impressed with a sturdier hinge, a flatter crease, improved battery life, a larger display usable for two-handed replies, and low-light camera performance that matches the S-series.

Payments

Walmart is finally embracing tap‑to‑pay, with Apple Pay and Google Pay rolling out August 24 and reaching all stores by the end of 2026, letting customers keep their preferred digital wallets instead of Walmart's proprietary app.

Legal

TikTok will pay $400 million to settle the Justice Department's child‑privacy suit, with regulators acknowledging tangible strides in protections since the 2024 complaints. Take‑Two has subpoenaed Discord and Microsoft to unmask the source of the GTA VI leak, a legal scramble that signals serious consequences, and the duo now face hardball discovery as the publisher works to keep plot details under wraps.