Jun 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
A fresh leak indicates Xiaomi's upcoming flagship, likely the Xiaomi 18 Pro, could start at 6,000 yuan ($882), a significant jump from the Xiaomi 17 Pro. The price hike is attributed to rising DRAM and NAND costs due to AI demand, as well as the adoption of Qualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro chipset. Xiaomi may be first to launch with this powerful new platform, but buyers will need to budget more for the premium experience.
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Jun 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Still running Prime Day 2026 deals on phones, headphones, tablets, smartwatches, and smart home gear. Our editors highlight the best discounts, including record-low prices on flagship devices and AI-powered gadgets.
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Jun 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Prime Day may be winding down, but three top flagship Android phones have actually dropped in price since the event started. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, Google Pixel 10 Pro, and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 are all at new record lows, each now cheaper than on day one. With only hours left, time is running out to snag these deals, which require an Amazon Prime membership.
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Jun 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Plex has announced a dramatic price increase for its Lifetime Pass, tripling the cost from $249.99 to $749.99 effective July 1. Existing subscribers are not affected, but new buyers have only two days to lock in the lower price. The decision has sparked widespread discussion about the value of lifetime subscriptions in the streaming and media server market.
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Jun 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Samsung has confirmed that its default messaging app, Samsung Messages, will be discontinued in July 2026. The company has been gradually moving Galaxy users to Google Messages, which offers richer features via RCS. Users can switch in just a few taps, though message migration may take up to 24 hours. Those with older devices running Android 11 or earlier will still have access to Samsung Messages after the cutoff.
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Jun 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Druski will make history as the youngest host of the BET Awards, surpassing Kevin Hart. The ceremony honors Lauryn Hill with the Living Legend Icon Award and Teyana Taylor with Icon of the Year. Cardi B leads nominations with six. The show features performances by Cardi B, Common, Doechii, and more.
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Jun 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Tensions between Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Jr. at Real Madrid are escalating, with Mbappé's inner circle reportedly believing Vinicius is trying to make him look like the 'bad guy' by leaking stories about his off-field activities. The French star responded publicly after criticism over a trip to Italy, insisting he had permission. Real Madrid plan to keep both players, but José Mourinho's potential arrival could help ease the situation. Mbappé, used to being the main star, is struggling to share the spotlight at a club with multiple top talents.
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Jun 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Pope Francis chose not to meet the Dalai Lama during the Nobel Peace Laureates summit in Rome, prioritizing Vatican-China relations. Analysts suggest that a meeting could jeopardize delicate talks with Beijing, which controls the official Catholic church in China. The Vatican hopes to improve conditions for millions of Chinese Catholics by establishing diplomatic relations.
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Jun 28, 2026Twila Rosenbaum
Meta has named Indian fintech entrepreneur Kunal Shah as the new CEO of WhatsApp, replacing Will Cathcart. Alongside the leadership change, Meta is investing $900 million in Shah's fintech company CRED, signaling its deepening bet on India for WhatsApp's next growth phase in payments and business messaging.
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