QtrendsSamsung's July 22 Galaxy Unpacked event leads tech news, with next-gen foldables expected. Robot and AI developments span multiple angles: rental robots raise ethical questions, China pushes toward large-scale humanoid deployment ahead of the 2026 World Robot Conference. Smart glasses get HDR10 and privacy upgrades. Budget smartphones face AI-driven price pressure, and CPUs re-emerge as a battleground in the AI race.
Samsung has confirmed its next Galaxy Unpacked event for July 22, where it is expected to unveil the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series and other foldable devices. Multiple outlets report the event will focus heavily on foldable phones. Live streaming and coverage details have also been announced.
As robots become available for rent, questions are emerging about their practical uses and ethical boundaries. China Daily has called for establishing ethical guidelines for home robots. Ars Technica explores how AI could enable autonomous robot workers in workplaces and eventually homes.
China is accelerating humanoid robot development with plans for large-scale deployment. A wheeled humanoid robot by Robbyant was showcased at the Inclusion Conference on the Bund in Shanghai. Over 2,000 exhibits and 150 product launches are expected at the upcoming 2026 World Robot Conference.
ZDNet tested the world's first HDR10 smart glasses, marking a visual quality leap. Solos has released smart glasses with a built-in privacy shield for cameras. Meta announced it will disable camera functionality if users tamper with or cover the indicator light on its AI smart glasses, reinforcing privacy safeguards.
A BBC report argues current AI is 'not smart' and questions what comes next in the field. Budget smartphones are feeling the squeeze as AI features drive up costs. Meanwhile, Nikkei Tech reports that CPUs are moving back to center stage in the AI race, challenging GPU dominance.