Qualcomm has released the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 chip for midrange Android phones with improved AI features, a 7% boost in processor performance and support for ultra-wide displays with a 144Hz refresh rate and HDR10+.

Samsung Smart TVs will offer ad-supported gaming services thanks to a partnership between the manufacturer and PHȲND, with a public beta expected before the end of the year. The service lets publishers and developers run non-intrusive targeted ads and sponsor games.

Google is set to announce several new products at its Made by Google event in New York, including the Pixel 10 series, Pixel Watch 4 and refreshed Pixel earbuds. The Pixel 10 series will feature the Tensor G5 processor, while the Pixel Watch 4 will introduce wireless charging. The event will also highlight Android 16 and the Gemini AI model.

Social media, particularly TikTok, is driving a trend in grocery store tourism, with tourists flocking to Japanese convenience stores like 7-Eleven to try viral foods such as matcha lattes and egg salad sandwiches. According to the British Airways Holidays Travel Trends Report, this phenomenon reflects a larger shift toward "taste hunting," with tourists increasingly seeking out unique culinary experiences, including visits to local supermarkets and cooking classes.

In the two decades since its launch, Amazon Prime's benefits have evolved from unlimited two-day shipping to an expansive suite that includes streaming, live sports, Grubhub+ access, fuel savings and AI-powered Alexa+. The selection of perks is guided by customer research, industry trends and usage data, to ensure that offerings remain relevant and valuable. Some additions, like fuel savings, directly address member requests, while AI features such as Alexa+ anticipate future demand, and less popular perks, such as the "try before you buy" service, are discontinued to streamline value.