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SZA Makes Film Debut in Netflix Buddy Comedy 'One of Them Days'
The R&B star teams with Keke Palmer in a Los Angeles rent-day race produced by Issa Rae.
Apple Watch Ultra 4 Poised for Major Redesign as Series 12 Takes Incremental Path
Supply chain reports point to a thinner Ultra chassis and health sensing upgrades for the September 2026 lineup, though a full visual overhaul for the standard model remains further out.
Powered-Off Phones Still Lose Battery Charge, Here's Why
Lithium-ion chemistry and low-power circuits prevent smartphones from holding a static charge even when completely shut down.
Qualcomm Tells Customers of Double-Digit Price Hikes Starting September
Chip giant cites rising supplier costs as it notifies OEMs of broad portfolio increases effective Sept. 1, 2026.
Google Confirms Gemini 4 Pre-Training After 3.5 Pro Delays
Alphabet's CEO says the company is pouring compute resources into its next-generation model to compete at the frontier.
Apple Watch Calorie Tracking Is an Educated Guess, Not Science
Stanford research shows wearable energy expenditure estimates miss the mark by 27% to 93%, raising concerns for weight management and training.
Israel Electric Company Warns of Phishing Scam Promising Fake Refunds
Fraudulent messages targeting mobile users direct victims to sites harvesting personal and financial data.
Aztec Network Launches Alpha V5 With Client-Side Proving for Mobile Privacy
The Ethereum Layer 2 upgrade cuts private transaction costs by 50% and proving times by 2x, enabling fully private DeFi on consumer devices.
Samsung Opens Fold 8 Pre-orders With New Ultra Tier at $2,099
The foldable lineup splits into standard and Ultra variants as Samsung defends against Honor and Chinese rivals.
Google Confirms Pixel 11 Price Hike Amid Global RAM Shortage
A sixfold surge in memory costs forces Google to raise prices and optimize Android for leaner hardware.
Samsung HW-QS90H Ditches the Subwoofer With 13-Speaker All-in-One Design
The 2026 soundbar packs 7.1.2 channels and adaptive mounting tech at $999, taking direct aim at Sonos Arc Ultra.
LG OLEDs Hit Peak Quality, but 2026 Success Demands More Than Picture Perfection
Tom's Guide's senior TV editor says LG's displays are better than ever, though pricing and smart features remain vulnerable to competitors.
Samsung Splits Fold Line Into Wide Z Fold8 and Premium Z Fold8 Ultra
The Korean giant overhauls its foldable taxonomy with a squat standard model, a spec-heavy Ultra variant, and a refined Z Flip8 that could be the last of its line.
Samsung Z Flip 8 Turns Cover Screen Into Functional Interface
Samsung's latest clamshell foldable prioritizes software utility over raw specs as Apple prepares its foldable entry.
AI-Generated Books Flood Amazon, Gaming Bestseller Lists with Fake Biographies
A Tom's Guide investigation exposes how automated content is displacing genuine authors and misleading readers on the world's largest bookstore.
Dell XPS 13 Undercuts MacBook Neo at $699 as Budget Laptop War Intensifies
Both ultraportables bring premium aluminum builds to the student market, but Dell's latest edges out Apple on weight and battery life.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Launches at $2,099 With $1,200 Trade-In Deals
Samsung's first Ultra-tier foldable arrives August 7 with aggressive preorder incentives across carriers and retailers.
vivo X300 E Confirmed for July 27 Launch With Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, 7,200 mAh Battery
vivo's latest X-series member pairs Qualcomm's newest flagship silicon with an industry-leading battery capacity and ZEISS-tuned telephoto imaging.
Australia Tests AusAlert National Emergency Warning System Ahead of October Launch
Cell broadcast technology bypasses silent modes and network congestion in nationwide trial of bushfire commission-recommended system.
iOS 27 Finally Delivers Separate Volume Controls for Alarms, Alerts, and Ringtones
Apple's latest update ends years of user frustration by splitting audio into three independent categories.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 arrives with 5,000-nit display and 35% battery boost
Samsung's rugged wearable tackles Wear OS battery anxiety with an 800mAh cell and diving certification.
Samsung Unveils AI Smart Glasses, Challenges Meta With Smartphone-First Strategy
At Galaxy Unpacked 2026, Samsung introduced non-display intelligent eyewear powered by split computing and deep Galaxy ecosystem integration.
1Password, Anthropic Launch 'Zero-Exposure' Claude Integration Despite Session Concerns
The password manager and AI lab partnered to let Claude log into user accounts without seeing credentials, but critics warn the active session risk remains.
Myanmar Bans Student Phone Use During School Hours
The Ministry of Education joins 114 education systems worldwide restricting mobile devices in classrooms.
Samsung Unveils Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra, Flip8 With Wider Design, Silicon-Carbon Batteries
Samsung's three new foldables introduce a wider US-market design, a premium Ultra tier, and first-of-kind battery technology, with general sales starting August 7.
Google Unveils Googlebook, an AI-First Laptop Platform Challenging Apple and Microsoft
The search giant is merging Android and ChromeOS into a premium 'intelligence system' with DeepMind-powered features, launching Fall 2026.
Meta Pauses Subscription Tests for Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Feature After Backlash
The company will keep Conversation Focus free for Early Access users while it rethinks monetization of on-device audio processing.
Bezos Orders Prime Video AI Overhaul in Project Lighthouse Push
Amazon's founder personally intervened to put generative AI at the center of the streaming service's user experience.
EU Finds TikTok Breaches Digital Services Act on Minor Safety
European Commission issues preliminary findings that TikTok's account settings expose minors to predators and cyberbullying, risking fines up to 6% of global turnover.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Hands-On: Incremental Upgrades at a $2,100 Premium
CNET's 48-hour London test reveals refined hardware and new AI tools, but Z Fold 7 owners can safely skip this generation.
Samsung Unveils Three Foldables as Apple Prepares September Entry
Samsung's titanium-enhanced Z8 lineup arrives as analysts confirm Apple's first folding iPhone is imminent, signaling the form factor's transition to mainstream.
T-Mobile Stock Rises on 5G Subscriber Growth Despite Pullback From Highs
The wireless carrier posted strong Q1 2026 results with $23.11 billion in revenue and raised full-year guidance, though shares trade below their 52-week peak.
Samsung Adopts Silicon-Carbon Batteries in Galaxy Z Fold 8 Series
The Korean giant finally matches Chinese rivals with higher-capacity cells that don't add bulk to its 2026 foldables.
Qualcomm Warns of Double-Digit Price Hikes as AI Memory Crunch Bites
The smartphone chip giant says rising memory costs from the AI infrastructure boom will hit all shipments starting September 2026.
Samsung, Broadcom Seal $200 Billion Chip Pact to Power AI Infrastructure
The MOU covers 2nm foundry services, HBM memory, and advanced packaging through 2030, announced at San Francisco AI Summit.
Australia to test AusAlert emergency warning system on all mobile devices
The cell broadcast-based system will blast a 10-second siren alert nationwide on July 27, ahead of full rollout before bushfire season.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 8 Goes Thinner, Lighter, and $100 Pricier
Samsung's latest foldable improves cover screen utility and sheds grams ahead of August 7 launch.
Samsung Z Fold 8 Ultra vs. Pixel 10 Pro Fold: Premium Foldables Diverge on Strategy
Samsung pushes hardware extremes at $2,100 while Google bets on durability and value at $1,799.
Garmin Enters Screenless Tracker Market With $199 Cirqa, No Mandatory Subscription
The fitness giant's first display-free wearable undercuts Whoop's subscription model while leveraging Garmin's established health analytics ecosystem.
Samsung Launches First U.S. Credit Card With 5% Rewards on Galaxy Purchases
The tech giant partners with Barclays and Visa to deepen ecosystem lock-in through tailored financing and cash-back incentives.
UP STF Busts Hawala Racket Run by Chinese National Using Phone Cover Factory as Front
Liao Longhui arrested with two Indian associates after operating illegal money laundering network from Noida since 2020 using forged Aadhaar identity.
Yukon Bans Personal Devices in Elementary Schools, Limits Use for Secondary Students
Territory-wide policy takes effect August 2026, establishing consistent standards across all three school authorities while allowing local stricter measures.
Verizon CEO Blocks Starlink MVNO Path, Posts Strong Q2 2026 Results
Dan Schulman dismisses satellite carrier speculation while reporting best postpaid phone additions in five years and major AI infrastructure deals.
Iran Used Cellular Network Flaws to Track US Military Phones in 2026 Conflict
Citizen Lab and Financial Times report reveals Tehran exploited SS7 signaling and ad tech to locate US personnel across the Middle East.
Apple Agrees to $250M Settlement Over AI iPhone Advertising Claims
Roughly 36 million customers could receive $25 to $95 each after alleging Apple marketed iPhone 16 with unavailable Apple Intelligence features.
Samsung Unveils AI-Powered Smart Glasses With Google, Gentle Monster and Warby Parker
The Galaxy Unpacked reveal marks Samsung's entry into the AI wearable race with Android XR-powered eyewear designed for everyday wear.
Samsung Launches AI Health Assistant Beta for US Users
The Galaxy ecosystem's new wellness coach analyzes five health pillars with physician-validated recommendations.
Samsung Splits Foldables Into Three Tiers With $2,100 Z Fold8 Ultra
The Korean giant unveiled a new Ultra model alongside a wider standard Fold8 and Flip8 at Galaxy Unpacked in London, betting on agentic AI and form-factor diversification.