TECHNOLOGY

Amazon is outshining Samsung’s official Galaxy Z Fold 8 preorder incentives by offering a $350 gift card, while Samsung counters with higher trade-in values and up to $200 in credit for buyers without a trade-in.

Apple has launched its new ‘Upgrade’ device leasing program in the US with Klarna, offering iPhones from $17.99 per month and discontinuing the iPhone Upgrade Program. Customers now have flexible options to lease, upgrade, or buy various Apple devices.

At its July 22 London event, Samsung introduced the Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Flip8, new Galaxy Watches, and a Samsung-branded credit card, with a heavy focus on AI and entertainment partnerships.

SIVGA has unveiled the Lyrebird, a new pair of quad-driver hybrid in-ear monitors featuring handcrafted wooden faceplates and premium materials, available now for $149/£149/€167.

Samsung has confirmed its next Galaxy Unpacked event for July 22, 2026, in London, where it’s expected to debut a wider foldable phone, updated Flip and Fold models, and refreshed Galaxy Watches.

Apple’s July 2026 update to Creator Studio brings major AI-powered enhancements to Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, and Pixelmator Pro, while maintaining both subscription and one-time purchase options.

Amazon Prime Day 2026 is packed with tech deals, with discounts up to 70% on brands like Bose, Sony, and Apple. Highlights include Bose QuietComfort headphones for $170 (50% off) and the Kindle for under $100.

Apple’s WWDC 2026 showcased a major AI reset, introducing Siri AI beta, iOS 27 updates, and new UX standards—impacting 410 million daily users across 940 million devices.

Apple has debuted its third-generation foundation models and a rebuilt Siri AI at WWDC 2026, developed in collaboration with Google Gemini and Nvidia. The new assistant launches in beta later this year, but will initially be unavailable in China and the EU for iPhone and iPad users.

Guitar Wiz by India's Bijoy Thangaraj has won the 2026 Apple Design Award for Inclusivity, recognized as the only Indian entry among the 12 global winners announced ahead of WWDC26.