The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 12/256GB model has fallen below $1,000 at Amazon, sitting within $50 of its all-time low. Samsung.com matches the $1,300 price for the 512GB variant but adds a $200 instant discount without trade-in; sending in an S25 Ultra unlocks up to $720 in credit. The S26+ 512GB model undercuts the Ultra on price, yet the 256GB Ultra costs only $80 more while delivering substantially better cameras and S Pen support. The base S26 hovered under $700 for 256GB weeks ago, so waiting remains smart. Meanwhile, the S25 FE hit a 30-day low, positioning it as a bridge to the expected September S26 FE launch.

Motorola's flip lineup shows minimal generational leap. The Razr 2026 mirrors the 2025 model's screen and Dimensity chipset but upgrades the ultra-wide to 50MP from 13MP, bumps the battery to 4,800 mAh, and moves to UFS 3.1 storage. The Razr+ 2026 adopts a Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and UFS 4.0, yet lacks other meaningful improvements. Both undercut Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Z Flip8, which may carry a price increase.

Sony's WH-1000XM5 ($250) and WF-1000XM5 ($280) now support head-tracking in sim titles like Microsoft Flight Simulator and Assetto Corsa via new developer software, turning premium ANC headphones into functional flight-sim peripherals.