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Last updated: August 25, 2026, 8:39 PM ET

Smartphone Launches & Updates

Samsung's upcoming flagship Galaxy S27 Ultra has been showcased in fresh high-quality CAD renders, following a rougher leak yesterday. The renders offer a detailed look at the device's design ahead of its expected launch. Meanwhile, Samsung is also refining its software experience, with One UI 9 Beta 6 now rolling out to Galaxy S26 users — likely the final beta before a stable release. The company's updated Smart Switch app now simplifies the iPhone-to-Galaxy transfer process and copies more data, making switching easier than before.

Nothing has officially debuted Nothing OS 5.0, based on Android, with an open beta arriving August 26 at 11:00 BST for select devices. Over on the awards front, Xiaomi took home the EISA Smartphone award for 2026-2027, while Honor, Oppo, and Samsung also received recognition from the Expert Imaging and Sound Association. Apple refreshed its desktop lineup with new Mac mini and Mac Studio models featuring M6 and M5 chips, delivering the most powerful performance in the company's desktop range.

Software & Privacy

Instagram head Adam Mosseri testified in a social media addiction trial, claiming it was "news to me" that employees had limited his exposure to teen safety data — making him the first high-profile executive to testify in the case. The platform also introduced First Draft, a new feature that automatically trims clips for Reels, removing the busywork from video editing.

Apple has reversed a decision that would have undermined its Hide My Email privacy feature, after deciding the change was a bad idea. For iPhone users wondering about device security, there's a guide on how to turn off Find My iPhone — though experts warn it makes your device much harder to recover and should almost always stay on.

AI & Computing

OpenAI has extended Chat GPT's upgraded task scheduling tool to free accounts, while paid subscribers can configure prompts to trigger based on events in Gmail, Slack, or GitHub. Anthropic's Claude now has memory that works across chats and Cowork sessions, with users getting more control over what the AI saves.

Elon Musk's SpaceX is planning to use NVIDIA GPUs for its Starmind project, which aims to harness solar energy for AI — though the hardware will face significant challenges in the harsh space environment.

Gaming & Entertainment

CRKD is mining nostalgia with three Gibson guitar controllers designed for Stage Tour's December 10 release. The Witcher 3 is getting a remastered version on September 29, with current owners receiving the upgrade for free. A cool Cyberpunk 2077-edition Commodore 64 has been created through a collaboration between the revived Commodore brand and CD Projekt Red. Lego is getting a cozy city builder called Lego Skylines from Iceflake Studios, the team behind Cities: Skylines II repairs. Xbox is celebrating its 25th birthday with a range of translucent green accessories for the console. The industry has seen a notable shift away from movie tie-in games — once huge in the 2000s, they've largely dried up over the last decade, replaced by a different approach to existing IP.

Hardware & Accessories

Ben Q's first dual-monitor desk lamp delivers excellent illumination for your screens, though it comes at a premium price. The Nokia 300 Charge doubles as a 10W powerbank, offering a practical two-in-one solution for mobile users.

OS & Platform News

Graphene OS support for Motorola's phones is finally coming — but not until 2027, with foldables to follow afterward. The wait continues for users eager to run the privacy-focused OS on their Motorola devices.