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+3 sources·24 July 2026 · 20:39 UTC

Nothing denies market exit rumors as 'fake news' and confirms restructuring amid phone sales struggles; co-founder says Phone (4b) broke records on Day 1

Nothing was India's fastest-growing smartphone brand in Q2 2026 with 105% year-over-year growth, according to Counterpoint Research, but that figure excludes CMF. Meanwhile, CMF has no new smartphone planned for 2026 as co-founder cites fourfold memory price increases since September 2025, and its India head has stepped down.

·24 July 2026 · 17:43 UTC

Quad re-imagines accessible Hi-Fi with new Elegan speakers; they serve as spiritual successors to the L series

Quad says the Elegan 1 is for 'smaller listening rooms, apartments, and dedicated two-channel systems' at $995, and the Elegan 2 for 'larger rooms and listeners seeking full-range performance' at $1,995. The speakers are available in matte black or walnut finishes on Quad's website.

·24 July 2026 · 13:27 UTC

Apple plans updates to MacBook Pro and iMac models as AI computing demand drives broader Mac redesign, report says

Some Mac mini and Mac Studio orders face shipping delays of at least three months due to memory chip shortages. Apple also plans a high-end MacBook Pro with touch screen and OLED display arriving between late this year and early next year.

·24 July 2026 · 05:06 UTC

Samsung launches Galaxy Z Fold8 with new form factor to rival Apple; also unveils other folding phones and watches

The mid-tier Fold 8 features a shorter, wider design optimized for video, reading, and gaming. Samsung ships it on August 7, ahead of Apple's expected September unveiling of a similar passport-style foldable, and both companies are planning a huge US marketing push.

+2 sources·23 July 2026 · 01:55 UTC

China's Psibot becomes the latest AI startup to hit a $1 billion valuation; company reaches unicorn status.

Psibot has raised about $300 million since its 2024 founding and focuses on embodied AI and world models that help robots navigate. The startup was co-founded by Viktor Wang, who predicts a 'GPT-2 moment' for physical AI within two years, similar to OpenAI's ChatGPT leap.

+2 sources·23 July 2026 · 00:06 UTC

Apple plans to refresh its entire Mac lineup over two years — roadmap leaks show upgrades to MacBooks and iMac in push to meet AI demand

The overhaul includes a revamped entry-level MacBook Pro with M6 chip arriving this fall, followed by an OLED touchscreen MacBook Ultra in early 2027. Apple is also testing Mac Mini and Mac Studio upgrades with M5 Pro and M6 chips, with release timing dependent on memory-chip supplies.

·23 July 2026 · 00:06 UTC

Samsung unveils Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra and Flip8 with wider design and higher prices amid rising chip costs

The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra features a 200 MP camera and measures just 4.1 mm thick, while all models introduce Flex Titanium for reduced crease and Galaxy AI capabilities. Pre-orders are open, with general sale on 7 August; the Fold8 Ultra starts at USD 2,099, the Fold8 at USD 1,899, and the Flip8 at USD 1,199.

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