OnePlus has confirmed that OxygenOS is being retired in favor of ColorOS, with eligible devices worldwide set to receive the option to update once ColorOS 17 rolls out.

Google has rechristened NotebookLM as Gemini Notebook, and the rebrand comes with an expansion of the upgrades that debuted on the Ultra tier last month.

Apple is reportedly preparing a sweeping refresh of its iPad lineup, with the first new model set to arrive this fall.

Apple's 2026 Back to School promotion brings back gift cards worth up to $150, but its cheapest Mac and iPad aren't part of the deal.

OnePlus has confirmed what it spent months denying. The brand is stepping away from North America and Europe, though current owners will keep software updates and warranty support.

The UK government has proposed a midnight curfew that would lock 16 and 17-year-olds out of apps like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, but the restriction can be switched off with just a few taps.

China has banned emotional AI relationships involving minors as regulators try to curb chatbot dependency and address the country's record low birthrate.

Willow says its iOS keyboard no longer caps free AI dictation, so you don't need the Pro plan for unlimited voice typing.

Samsung is teasing its next Galaxy Watch as an AI-powered health companion ahead of Galaxy Unpacked on July 22.

Two hikers needed a helicopter rescue after ChatGPT directed them onto a mountain traverse either had the skills to cross.

Snapseed's latest Android release adds support for most major RAW formats, plus in-tool undo and redo controls.

A new Anthropic study reveals that Claude's tone shifts depending on which model you use and which language you type in, and the differences are big enough to know before you ask your next question.

A panel of experts has recommended that the European Union bar children under 13 from social media, with looser rules for teens up to 18.

Microsoft is testing a new Copilot feature called PC Insights that will help users diagnose problems with their PC using natural language prompts.

A photo circulating on Reddit claims to show Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 in person, weeks ahead of the July 22 Unpacked event.

A new leak suggests the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra could cost $100 more in the US, matching a price hike already reported for Europe.

Google resets its Android Bench leaderboard with a new testing framework and eight new models.

Google Home version 4.20 adds pre-built automations you can turn on with a tap, making one of the app's most useful features easier to use for automation newbies.

X is working on a new feature to notify users directly when a post they liked, replied to, or reposted gets a Community Note.

Netflix has struck licensing deals with several major publishers to bring short-form video from popular outlets directly to its homepage.

After nearly two weeks of limited preview access, OpenAI is finally ready to roll out GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra, and Luna to the public on July 9.

Samsung could unveil a total of six products at the Galaxy Unpacked event on July 22, 2026, including the new foldables, two Galaxy Watch models, and Galaxy Glasses.

Samsung has scheduled its next Galaxy Unpacked event for July 22 in London, with an invite that points squarely at new foldable hardware. Here's when the show starts, where to stream it, and what to expect.

iOS 27 beta 3 adds a quicker way to adjust AirPods Adaptive Audio intensity, moving the control into the main AirPods settings page.

X has rolled out a redesigned Video Editor and Recorder for iOS, adding multilingual captions and a green screen tool so creators can edit their videos without leaving the app.

A new fitness app called LightsOn gives users a virtual city that only stays powered if they keep moving.

A new study found AI tools consistently nudge social media posts toward one side of a debate, even when told to preserve the meaning.

Smithsonian Starstruck lets visitors walk through the Big Bang, brush past the Sun, and gaze into a black hole, all without leaving Washington, D.C.

Xbox's next-week release calendar includes 24 games, from AAA pre-orders like Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced to Palworld's long-awaited 1.0 launch on Game Pass.

The UK's NCA and IWF are urging parents to tighten social media privacy settings as AI tools make it easier to turn ordinary images into abuse material.

Tesla has updated its shop with a new Summer Collection, featuring a $595 Dual Zone Fridge built to fit the Model Y's frunk.

A new Pew Research Center survey has found that 56 percent of Americans support banning social media for anyone under 16, with support crossing party lines and age groups.

Elon Musk has called a Wall Street Journal report "utterly false" after it claimed SpaceX showed investors a handset-like AI device ahead of its IPO.

Apple is introducing a fraud detection framework called Trust Insights with iOS 28 that analyzes on-device behavior to flag likely scams during calls, texts, and emails.

Opera's new Paste Protect feature blocks ClickFix attacks natively in its desktop browser, making it the first major browser to address a threat that antivirus software isn't designed to catch.

X has launched Live Studio, a dedicated streaming command center inside Creator Studio, and is putting $1 million on the table to incentivize creators to go live on the platform.

Apple has reportedly raised its iPhone Ultra production target to around 10 million units, up from the previously estimated 7 to 8 million units.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III headlines July's PS Plus lineup, and even with a widely criticized campaign, its multiplayer package makes it worth adding to your library.