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Samsung Unpacked 2026 showcasing the Galaxy Z Fold8 series, Galaxy Watch Ultra2, intelligent eyewear, and Galaxy AI announcements.
Gadgets

Samsung Unpacked 2026 Builds a Smarter Galaxy Ecosystem

On July 22, 2026, Samsung took the wraps off its latest Galaxy devices at Samsung Unpacked 2026. But the event wasn’t just about...

July 23, 2026
OnePlus Exit from the US and Europe announced as the company ends new smartphone launches while continuing support for existing devices.
GadgetsPhones & Wearables

OnePlus’s Exit from the US and Europe Shakes Up Its Smartphone Future

On July 16, OnePlus announced that it will stop releasing future smartphones in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The move is part...

July 17, 2026
US launches fresh strikes on Iran as oil prices climb and the Strait of Hormuz faces fresh risks. Here's what it means for global energy markets.
Market TrendsStartup / Market Trends

US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran, Sending Oil Prices Higher

A fresh wave of military action in the Middle East is once again shaking global markets. The US launches fresh strikes on Iran,...

July 9, 2026
Discord Meta Quest native VR app running on a Meta Quest headset with voice chat, servers, and gameplay streaming.
GadgetsPhones & Wearables

Discord Meta Quest Changes How VR Users Stay Connected

Discord Meta Quest is now available as an official download from Meta’s Horizon App Store. Quest users can now chat with friends, join...

July 1, 2026
Meta Glasses smart eyewear featuring Muse Spark AI, prescription lens support, and multiple frame styles launched with EssilorLuxottica.
GadgetsPhones & Wearables

Meta Glasses Arrive With a New Vision for AI Wearables

Meta is expanding its wearable AI ambitions with the launch of Meta Glasses, a new smart eyewear collection developed in partnership with EssilorLuxottica....

June 24, 2026
Illustration showing the Polymarket fake bets controversy with social media creators promoting staged betting wins on replica websites.
Market TrendsStartup / Market Trends

Polymarket Accused for Over $1.9M in Fake Bets Across 1,100 Videos

A new Wall Street Journal Polymarket report has raised fresh concerns about how the prediction market platform promoted itself online after allegations that...

June 22, 2026
Android 17 update showing Bubble Bar multitasking and new security tools on a foldable phone.
AI & TechConsumer Tech

Android 17 Update Brings a Fresh Focus on Privacy and Multitasking

The Android 17 update is rolling out first to eligible Pixel devices, bringing smarter multitasking, stronger privacy controls, and gaming upgrades designed for...

June 17, 2026
Google Earth Flight Simulator Mode Comes to Browsers, showing an aircraft flying over detailed 3D terrain in a web browser
Product UpdatesStartup / Market Trends

Google Earth Flight Simulator Mode Comes to Browsers

Google Earth has launched its flight simulator mode on web browsers, giving users a new way to explore cities, mountains, and landmarks from...

June 16, 2026
Elon Musk attends a SpaceX event as the SpaceX IPO raises $75 billion ahead of its historic Nasdaq debut
Market TrendsStartup / Market Trends

Elon Musk Reaches Trillionaire Status as SpaceX IPO Debuts

The highly anticipated SpaceX IPO is set to make history after Elon Musk’s company priced its public offering at $135 a share, raising...

June 12, 2026
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