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Kerry Wan/ZDNETThis week, a series of images and spec lists for Samsung’s upcoming foldable, the Galaxy Z Fold 7, were leaked. The information comes from notable insider OnLeaks, which shared the details with Android Headlines.Also: Oppo’s new foldable phone is one of the thinnest I’ve seen – and I hope OnePlus and Samsung follow suitIt seems Samsung has been inspired by ultra-thin foldables like the OPPO Find N5, as the upcoming Galaxy Z handset is set to introduce a significant design change. According to the report, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 will be “4.5mm (0.17 inches) thick when unfolded and 9.5mm (0.37 inches) when folded.” The second number takes the camera bump into account. Without the rear lenses, it’s closer to 9mm flat.[embedded content]By comparison, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 is 5.6mm when unfolded and 12.1mm when folded — a significant difference. To ensure the phone stays thin, Samsung made both screens larger. Android Headlines claims the future models will “sport about [an] 8.2-inch inner display and a 6.5-inch inner display.”If these numbers are correct, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 would have the largest inner screen of any foldable on the market and beat the current record holder — the OPPO Find N5 — which has an 8.12-inch display. As the publication points out, however, this isn’t “enough to make it the thinnest book-style foldable”. OPPO’s N5 is still the thin champ at 4.2mm. More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Roborock Saros 10R is available for $1,600 This new robot vacuum and mop combination navigates complex areas and quietly vacuums, with a good mopping feature that reaches along the edges to not miss a spot The Saros 10R’s mirrored dock looks great, but the water tank is relatively small, lasting […] More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways Motorola’s Moto G is available from the company’s website for $200. The smartphone boasts a long-lasting battery, booming speakers, and a solid camera array. However, I wouldn’t call it a “pocket-sized theater” due to its sub-standard screen. –> In a world where flagship smartphones can cost $1,000 or more, key brands […] More

Getty Images/Westend61 OpenAI, Google, and others have already released AI research agents. Now, You.com hopes to raise the ante with what the company calls “the world’s first professional-grade research agent for business.”  Advanced Research & Insights agent On Thursday, You.com launched its Advanced Research & Insights (ARI) agent, which can simultaneously analyze up to 400 […] More

Jada Jones/ZDNETIt’s been almost a year and a half since Bose released its latest flagship over-ear headphones, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra More

Adam Breeden/ZDNETZDNET’s key takeawaysWhat the Sony Bravia X90L More

<!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Minisforum AI370 EliteMini normally retails for $1,590 It’s a powerful mini PC with plenty of ports, support for an 8K display, and runs cool and quiet You’ll still need to supply your own peripherals, and it’s best purchased while on sale. –> What’s the deal? A new coupon is available […] More

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNETVoice assistants stagnated for a decade, hindered by poor understanding and limited usefulness. Recent generative AI developments have transformed them, enabling conversational, multi-turn, and emotion-aware interactions, which tech giants like Google and Apple have included within their offerings. Even though Amazon lagged in upgrading Alexa, it has now unveiled its revamped Alexa+ and, maybe, even lapped the competition.Also: Not all Echo devices will get Alexa+ – see if yours made the listAmazon has taken the idea of a conversational voice assistant to the next level with Alexa+ by adding agentic capabilities that place the assistant’s helpfulness beyond its competitors, allowing the tool to perform everyday tasks for you. The availability of Alexa+ has also made voice assistant tech more easily accessible for everyday users than Amazon’s competitors. If you have tried other AI voice assistants and aren’t quite sold on Alexa+, here are a few reasons Amazon’s take may change your mind.  More