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Sunday’s Round of 16 action in the 2026 FIFA World Cup hit a snag ahead of the highly anticipated Mexico vs. England showdown. Due to inclement weather in the area and lightning storms, kick off has been delayed.

The game was originally set to begin at 8:00 p.m. ET on FOX.

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However, due to the storms and threats of lightning in the area, the match’s start time has been delayed by one hour and kick off is now set for 9:00 p.m. ET at the earliest.

In the days leading up to Sunday’s match, there had been conversations about moving the start time up by six hours due to severe weather. Kick off would have been scheduled for 2:00 p.m. ET.

Instead, the Mexican Football Federation and the English FA pushed back at any change to the start time, and FIFA moved forward with the scheduled kickoff in primetime.

MORE: Mexico fans disrupt England players’ sleep at hotel ahead of World Cup clash

El Tri will look to continue its dominance at Estadio Azteca, while England is searching for redemption in its first return to the venue since the infamous “Hand of God” goal.

Following the Round of 16, the quarterfinals will take place from July 9 through July 11, with the semifinals set for July 15 and July 15. The World Cup Final will be held on Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Rosters are set for the 96th MLB All-Star Game, which will be played July 14 at Philadelphia’s Citizens Bank Park.

The American League leads the all-time series 48-45-2. But the National League has won two of the past three Midsummer Classics, including the thrilling 2025 contest decided by a Home Run Derby-style tiebreaker.

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On Saturday, July 4, MLB announced final rosters. The starters were determined by fan voting, while the pitchers and reserves were elected by players, coaches and managers.

Following are the starters, pitching staffs and reserves for each league, along with the biggest snubs for each position.

The MLB All-Star Game will be played at 8 p.m. ET July 14 and televised on Fox.

American League

American League starters

• Catcher: Shea Langeliers, Athletics
• First base: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Toronto Blue Jays
• Second base: Ernie Clement, Toronto Blue Jays
• Third base: Junior Caminero, Tampa Bay Rays
• Shortstop: Bobby Witt Jr., Kansas City Royals
• Outfield: Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels
• Outfield: Byron Buxton, Minnesota Twins
• Outfield: Aaron Judge, New York Yankees
• Designated hitter: Yordan Alvarez, Houston Astros

American League pitchers

• Starter: Dylan Cease, Toronto Blue Jays
• Starter: Parker Messick, Cleveland Guardians
• Starter: Drew Rasmussen, Tampa Bay Rays
• Starter: Joe Ryan, Minnesota Twins
• Starter: Cam Schlittler, New York Yankees
• Starter: Ranger Suarez, Boston Red Sox
• Starter: Michael Wacha, Kansas City Royals
• Reliever: Bryan Baker, Tampa Bay Rays
• Reliever: Aroldis Chapman, Boston Red Sox
• Reliever: Jacob Latz, Texas Rangers
• Reliever: Cade Smith, Cleveland Guardians
• Reliever: Louis Varland, Toronto Blue Jays

American League reserves

• Catcher: Dillon Dingler, Detroit Tigers
• Catcher: Adley Rutschman, Baltimore Orioles
• Infield: Travis Bazzana, Cleveland Guardians
• Infield: Nick Kurtz, Athletics
• Infield: Kevin McGonigle, Detroit Tigers
• Infield: Ben Rice, New York Yankees
• Infield: Miguel Vargas, Chicago White Sox
• Outfield: Randy Arozarena, Seattle Mariners
• Outfield: Cody Bellinger, New York Yankees
• Outfield: Riley Greene, Detroit Tigers
• Designated hitter: Yandy Diaz, Tampa Bay Rays

American League snubs

Starting pitcher: Sonny Gray, Boston Red Sox

Gray is the most obvious of several deserving starters. The veteran right-hander is 10-1, leading the AL in wins and winning percentage, with a 2.61 ERA, which ranks tied for second in the league with fellow snubbed starter Nick Martinez of the Tampa Bay Rays.

Relief pitcher: David Bednar, New York Yankees

The American League chose five relievers, so there aren’t a lot of marquee names left off the roster. But Bednar is hot. He is enjoying a 13-outing scoreless streak, though his opportunities for saves have been limited by New York’s recent struggles. Bednar is 2-3 with a 3.00 ERA and 17 saves.

Catcher: Ryan Jeffers, Minnesota Twins

Again, the AL has three catchers already on the roster, so snubs are hard to find. With Seattle’s Cal Raleigh, who hit 60 homers last year, struggling, we’ll go with Jeffers. He got off to a great start — .949 OPS, seven homers, 26 RBIs — before getting hurt on May 18. He is on a rehab assignment, so he could have played in the All-Star Game.

First base: Willson Contreras, Boston Red Sox

Despite his squabbles with just about everybody, Contreras deserves to be on the AL squad and probably will be. He is having a much better season (.914 OPS, 19 homers, 56 RBIs) than starter Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who says he will sit out the game with back issues.

Second base: Jazz Chisholm Jr., New York Yankees

The fact that Guardians rookie Travis Bazzana made the team with a .753 OPS and seven homers tells you second base is not a position of strength for the AL. Chisholm isn’t having his best year, but 12 homers, 33 RBIs and 26 stolen bases are formidable numbers.

Third base: Kazuma Okamoto, Toronto Blue Jays

Caminero and Vargas are fine picks at third, and the Blue Jays already have four All-Stars despite a lackluster first half. But Okamoto, the AL Rookie of the Month in June, has 19 home runs and 54 RBIs.

Shortstop: Colson Montgomery, Chicago White Sox

Uh, did the AL not realize the White Sox are good now? Montgomery leads AL shortstops with 22 home runs, 51 RBIs and a .484 slugging percentage.

Outfield: Wilyer Abreu, Boston Red Sox

Candidates are slim at this spot as well. At the risk of giving Boston reason to feel slighted, we’ll go with Abreu, mainly because of his pair of Gold Gloves. Abreu has 10 home runs and 41 RBIs so far.

Designated hitter: Pete Alonso, Baltimore Orioles

The AL picked two fine DHs, so we’ll cheat a bit and use Alonso, though he has only been the designated hitter in eight games for the Orioles. He is enjoying a fine first season in the league with 19 home runs and 60 RBIs.

National League

National League starters

• Catcher: Drake Baldwin, Atlanta Braves
• First base: Freddie Freeman, Los Angeles Dodgers
• Second base: Ozzie Albies, Atlanta Braves
• Third base: Max Muncy, Los Angeles Dodgers
• Shortstop: CJ Abrams, Washington Nationals
• Outfield: Brandon Marsh, Philadelphia Phillies
• Outfield: Juan Soto, New York Mets
• Outfield: Andy Pages, Los Angeles Dodgers
• Designated hitter: Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers

National League pitchers

• Starter: Chase Burns, Cincinnati Reds
• Starter: Max Meyer, Miami Marlins
• Starter: Jacob Misiorowski, Milwaukee Brewers
• Starter: Eduardo Rodriguez, Arizona Diamondbacks
• Starter: Chris Sale, Atlanta Braves
• Starter: Cristopher Sanchez, Philadelphia Phillies
• Starter: Paul Skenes, Pittsburgh Pirates
• Starter: Logan Webb, San Francisco Giants
• Starter: Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Los Angeles Dodgers
• Reliever: Jhoan Duran, Philadelphia Phillies
• Reliever: Raisel Iglesias, Atlanta Braves
• Reliever: Mason Miller, San Diego Padres

National League reserves

• Catcher: William Contreras, Milwaukee Brewers
• Catcher: Hunter Goodman, Colorado Rockies
• Infield: Luis Arraez, San Francisco Giants
• Infield: Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies
• Infield: Otto Lopez, Miami Marlins
• Infield, Matt Olson, Atlanta Braves
• Infield: Sal Stewart, Cincinnati Reds
• Outfield: Corbin Carroll, Arizona Diamondbacks
• Outfield: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Chicago Cubs
• Outfield: Jordan Walker, St. Louis Cardinals
• Outfield: James Wood, Washington Nationals
• Designated hitter: Kyle Schwarber, Philadelphia Phillies

National League snubs

Starting pitcher: Justin Wrobleski, Los Angeles Dodgers

The defending champions are doing just fine with five NL All-Stars, including four starters, but Wrobleski deserves a spot, too. The lefty is 10-2 with 2.80 ERA.

Relief pitcher: Aaron Ashby, Milwaukee Brewers

The NL chose just three relievers. It will be fine, though, if it can get to Miller with a lead. Ashby, a reliever with the Brewers, has an MLB-leading 12 victories, so he must be doing something right.

Catcher: Liam Hicks, Miami Marlins

Miami has two promising 27-year-olds on the NL squad in Meyer and Lopez, but it could have had another in Hicks. The second-year catcher is enjoying a breakout year, hitting .288 with 13 home runs and 54 RBIs.

First base: Alec Burleson, St. Louis Cardinals

Burleson entered Sunday sharing the league RBI lead with Pages at 63. He is enjoying a strong season (.279, 14 home runs) for a Cardinals squad that is exceeding preseason expectations.

Second base: Brice Turang, Milwaukee Brewers

This position is absolutely loaded. Besides Turang, Brandon Lowe of the Pirates, JJ Wetherholt of the Cardinals, Ketel Marte of the Diamondbacks and Xavier Edwards of the Marlins could make a case to join Albies and Arraez on the roster. Turang owns 12 home runs, 51 RBIs and 13 stolen bases with an .824 OPS.

Shortstop: Elly De La Cruz, Cincinnati Reds

De La Cruz, who made All-Star appearances in 2024 and 2025, got off to a fine start before heading to the IL with a hamstring injury. His numbers are still decent: 13 home runs, 41 RBIs and 13 stolen bases with an .831 OPS.

Third base: Nick Gonzales, Pittsburgh Pirates

With Manny Machado and Matt Chapman scuffling, we’ll pick Pittsburgh’s Gonzales, who has been solid with a .307 batting average and 40 RBIs.

Outfield: Michael Harris II, Atlanta Braves

The darling of English soccer fans visiting Triust Park, the former NL Rookie of the Year is hitting .301 with 16 home runs and 48 RBIs. He owns a solid .841 OPS.

Designated hitter: Ivan Herrera, St. Louis Cardinals

Ohtani and Schwarber may be the two best hitters in the league, so Herrera doesn’t have much of a case for making the team. But he is thriving with 10 home runs, 58 RBIs and an .803 OPS.

The United States Men’s National Team was expected to be without its leading goal scorer during Monday’s Round of 16 showdown with Belgium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after he was shown a red card during the Round of 32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, it does not seem like that’s the case after all.

On Sunday afternoon, FIFA announced that Balogun will be available to play for the USMNT on Monday after its disciplinary committee suspended the red card he was issued during last week’s match.

Balogun Shown Red Card

Early in the second half of Wednesday night’s match, Balogun was issued a red card after a VAR review for dragging his cleats down the back of Bosnia defender Tarik Muharemovic’s leg and onto his foot.

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While Balogun was not even issued a yellow card in real time, the VAR review deemed that the foul was worthy of a red card. As a result, Balogun was sent off, and the United States was forced to play the remaining 30 minutes of the match with just 10 men. More than that, the red card also carried an automatic one-match suspension, which would mean that Balogun would be suspended for Monday’s match against Belgium, too.

Given that there was no clear mechanism to appeal, it seemed like the United States would be forced to play without him on Monday. Balogun had even accepted the penalty, even if he didn’t agree with it.

“I’ve been sad, I’ve been happy, it’s been surreal to be honest. It’s important for me to say, obviously, first and foremost, it was totally unintentional, which I’m sure a lot of people know. I don’t think it was the correct call. I think a yellow card would have been fair,” Balogun said this week.

Balogun Eligible to Play

In a stunning turn of events on Sunday, FIFA announced that it had suspended Balogun’s red card suspension, making him eligible to play against Belgium on Monday.

“The FIFA disciplinary committee has imposed the following sanction on United States national-team player Folarin Balogun, who was sent off as a result of a direct red card during the FIFA World Cup 2026 match between the United States and Bosnia and Herzegovina played on 1 July 2026 at San Francisco Bay Area Stadium: One-match suspension for breaches of articles 14 and 66 of the FIFA disciplinary code (FDC),” FIFA wrote in a statement via The Athletic.

“In line with article 27 of the FIFA disciplinary code, the implementation of the match suspension is suspended for a probationary period of one year. If Folarin Balogun commits another infringement of a similar nature and gravity during the probationary period, the suspension shall be revoked and the sanction enforced without prejudice to any additional sanction imposed for the new infringement.”

This follows a similar decision FIFA made regarding Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo. FIFA handed the Portugal captain a three-match ban, but the final two matches of that ban were suspended for a similar “one-year probation period.”

According to prominent soccer reporter Ben Jacobs, the United States was repeatedly told that teams are not able to appeal red card suspensions, so the team did not pursue an appeal. The decision to allow Balogun to play came from FIFA.

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Th‌e 2026 FIFA Worl‌‌d Cu‌‌p has reached the Round of 16, and the rac‌‌e for the Golde‌‌n Bo‌ot is as exc‌it‌‌i‌‌ng as th‌e ba‌‌t‌tle for the team trophy.

The Golden Boot goes to the player who scored the most goals during the World Cup tournament.

So far, Lionel Messi of defending champion Argentina and Kylian Mbappe of France lead the scoring charts, while Norway’s Erling Haaland and England’s Harry Kane remain within touching distance.

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Mbappe scored the lone goal on Saturday, July 4, as France defeated Paraguay, 1-0, to join Morocco, a 3-0 winner over Canada, in the World Cup quarterfinals.

Because Mbappe has two assists to Messi’s zero, Mbappe technically leads the race for the Golden Boot. But the French star, who won the 2022 Golden Boot by scoring eight goals, has played one more game than the 2022 Golden Ball winner. Messi and Argentina play their Round of 16 game against Egypt on Tuesday.

Argentina’s dr‌‌amatic 3-2 ex‌t‌ra-time victo‌‌ry over Cape Ve‌‌r‌de has be‌en one of the tournam‌‌ent’s sta‌‌n‌‌dout match‌e‌‌s. Mes‌si ope‌‌ned th‌e sc‌oring and reac‌‌hed 20 care‌e‌r Wo‌‌rld Cup goa‌l‌‌s, wh‌ile extend‌ing several World Cup records. Cape Verde re‌‌fu‌sed to bac‌k down, equa‌lizing twice befor‌e Diney Borg‌‌es’ unfortun‌a‌‌te own go‌al in the 111th minute sealed Argen‌ti‌na’s place in the Rou‌‌nd of 16 agains‌t Egy‌‌pt.

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France also looks like a genuine title contender. Spain continues to impress with Mikel Oyarzabal in fine scoring form, while Haaland has car‌ried Norway to its first knockout victory. England captain Harry Kane has again delivered on the biggest stage, ke‌epin‌‌g pace in the Go‌l‌den Bo‌ot race. Port‌‌ugal, led by Crist‌i‌ano Ro‌na‌‌ld‌o, also re‌‌mains amon‌‌g th‌e tourna‌‌ment’s biggest at‌tractions, wi‌‌th the veter‌‌a‌n continu‌‌in‌g to ad‌d to hi‌s re‌m‌‌a‌‌rk‌‌able Worl‌‌d Cu‌p legacy.

1. Kylian Mbappe (France): 7 goals

Kylian Mbappe tied Messi after scoring on a penalty in the 70th minute on Saturday. He put on a clinical masterclass on Wednesday, scoring two goals to guide France to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Sweden in the Round of 32. Mbappe has scored 10 all-time goals in World Cup knockout stages.

2. Lionel Messi (Argentina): 7 goals

Messi scored his seventh goal against Cape Verde in the Round of 32. He opened the tournament with a stunning hat trick against Algeria, added two more against Austria and one against Jordan. With the win against Cape Verde, Messi set an all-time record of most FIFA World Cup appearances with 30.

3. Erling Haaland (Norway): 5 goals

Haaland scored the winning goal against Ivory Coast to send Norway into the Round of 16. Norway’s next test is Brazil on Sunday, and Haaland remains one of the strongest contenders for the Golden Boot. Interestingly, Norway is the only nation in football history to have played Brazil multiple times without losing to them (two wins, two draws).

4. Harry Kane (England): 5 goals

Kane has delivered in crucial moments, including a brace against DR Congo after earlier goals against Croatia and Panama. In the Round of 32, Kane headed a 75th minute equalizer to rescue his team single-handedly. He has extended his record as England’s highest goal scorer, moving up to 13 career World Cup goals. England’s captain has once again shown why he thrives in major tournaments. England faces Mexico on Sunday night, and Kane is well placed to challenge the tournament leaders.

5. Ousmane Dembele (France): 4 goals

Dembele is having the best run of his football career. He boosted his tally with a hat trick against Norway and contributed two assists during France’s campaign. His partnership with Mbappe has been one of the tournament’s most dangerous. Dembele won the 2025 Men’s Ballon d’Or and a consecutive Champions League crown with PSG.

6. Mikel Oyarzabal (Spain): 4 goals

Oyarzabal scored braces against Saudi Arabia and Austria to reach four goals. After a frustrating performance in a scoreless draw against Cape Verde, Oyarzabal bounced back in the group phase by scoring a clinical brace in a comfortable win against Saudi Arabia. His stellar performance against Austria was his career-defining moment, two goals to guide his nation to a 3-0 win. Spain’s Round of 16 clash against Portugal on Monday gives him another chance to climb the Golden Boot standings.

7. Vinicius Junior (Brazil): 4 goals

Vinicius Jr. has scored four goals and continues to lead Brazil’s attack with his pace and finishing. Operating under coach Carlo Ancelotti, the Real Madrid superstar has racked an assist along with his four goals. Vini scored in Brazil’s Group C games against Morocco, Haiti and Scotland. Brazil prepares to face Norway on Sunday at New York New Jersey Stadium, and another productive outing could put him firmly back in the Golden Boot race.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup is heating up with the Round of 16 as the Knockout Rounds roll on. We are days away from the quarterfinals, and teams are just four wins away from winning it all.

The Round of 16 officially kicked off on Saturday, July 4, with Morocco eliminating host nation Canada and France advancing over Paraguay thanks to Kylian Mbappe’s 19th career World Cup goal.

The remaining co-hosts, Mexico and the United States, face challenging tests in the Round of 16, with El Tri facing England in one of the most anticipated matches of the tournament to date and the USMNT taking on Belgium.

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Unfortunately, the United States will be without star forward and leading scorer Folarin Balogun, thanks to his controversial red card in the Round of 32 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Every game for the remainder of the tournament will air live on FOX, with a Spanish broadcast available on Telemundo. You can live stream every match live on Fubo.

Following the Round of 16, the quarterfinals will take place from July 9 through July 11, with the semifinals set for July 15 and July 15. The World Cup Final will be held on Sunday, July 19, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

When and where can you tune in to watch your favorite team?

A full look at the Round of 16 TV schedule for the FIFA World Cup can be seen below (all times Eastern).

MORE: 2026 FIFA World Cup Knockout Stage bracket set

2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 TV Schedule

Saturday, July 4:

• Morocco def. Canada, 3-0
• France def. Paraguay, 1-0

Sunday, July 5:

• Brazil vs Norway (East Rutherford, New Jersey), 4 p.m., FOX
• Mexico vs England (Mexico City), 8 p.m., FOX

Monday, July 6:

• Portugal vs Spain (Arlington, Texas), 3 p.m., FOX
• United States vs Belgium (Seattle), 8 p.m., FOX

Tuesday, July 7:

• Argentina vs Egypt (Atlanta), 12 p.m., FOX
• Switzerland vs Colombia (Vancouver, Canada), 4 p.m., FOX

Quarterfinals

July 9

• 4 p.m. ET — Match 89 winner vs. Match 90 winner — Boston (Match 97) [FOX, Telemundo]

July 10

• 3 p.m. ET — Match 93 winner vs. Match 94 winner — Los Angeles (Match 98) [FOX, Telemundo]

July 11

• 5 p.m. ET — Match 91 winner vs March 92 winner — Miami (Match 99) [FOX, Telemundo]
• 9 p.m. ET — Match 95 winner vs. Match 96 winner — Kansas City (Match 100) [FOX, Telemundo]

Semifinals

July 14

• 3:00 p.m. ET — Winner 97 vs. Winner 98 — Dallas (Match 101) [FOX, Telemundo]

July 15

• 3 p.m. ET — Winner 99 vs. Winner 100 — Atlanta (Match 102) [FOX, Telemundo]

Third-place match, July 18:

• 5 p.m. ET — Miami [FOX, Telemundo]

World Cup Final, July 19:

• 3 p.m. ET — Metlife Stadium in New Jersey [FOX, Telemundo]

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The 2026 PGA Tour wraps up a busy Fourth of July weekend with the final round of the John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois. Sunday’s winner will earn $1.6 million and 500 FedEx Cup points.

Entering the final round, there is a tie at the top of the leaderboard.

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Lee Hodges and Lucas Glover are tied at 16-under par, while a trio of golfers (Zac Blair, Ben Kohles, and Jackson Suber) is chasing down the leaders and tied at 15-under.

Sunday’s final round will air live from 1:00 p.m. ET to 3:00 p.m. ET on the Golf Channel before shifting to CBS for the remainder of the tournament. There will also be live streaming available from PGA Tour Live on ESPN+ beginning at 7:45 a.m. ET. PGA Tour Live will include featured group and featured hole coverage.

When will your favorite golfer be hitting the course?

A full look at the tee times and groupings for Round 4 on Sunday, July 5, can be seen below (all times Eastern).

John Deere Classic Round 4 tee times & pairings

• 7:35 a.m. — Ryan Brehm, Fabian Gomez
• 7:44 a.m. — Nicholas Lindheim, Michael Feagles
• 7:53 a.m. — Camilo Villegas, Jonathan Byrd, Zach Bauchou
• 8:04 a.m. — Ryan Voois, Will Gordon, Adrien Dumont de Chassart
• 8:15 a.m. — Mackenzie Hughes, A.J. Ewart, Gordon Sargent
• 8:26 a.m. — Rafael Campos, Steven Fisk, Eric Cole
• 8:37 a.m. — Keegan Bradley, Jordan Spieth, Max McGreevy
• 8:48 a.m. — Matt Wallace, Lanto Griffin, Keith Mitchell
• 9:05 a.m. — J.T. Poston, Davis Riley, Joel Dahmen
• 9:16 a.m. — Trace Crowe, Keita Nakajima, Mark Hubbard
• 9:27 a.m. — Patrick Fishburn, Austin Eckroat, Luke Gutschewski
• 9:38 a.m. — Chan Kim, Michael Brennan, Nick Dunlap
• 9:49 a.m. — Hayden Springer, Peter Malnati, Tony Finau
• 10:00 a.m. — Austin Smotherman, Davis Chatfield, David Skinns
• 10:11 a.m. — Sungjae Im, Karl Vilips, Jacob Bridgeman
• 10:28 a.m. — Harry Higgs, Tom Kim, Ben Griffin
• 10:39 a.m. — Kevin Yu, Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Davis Thompson
• 10:50 a.m. — Stephan Jaeger, Tom Hoge, Zecheng Dou
• 11:01 a.m. — David Lipsky, Tyler Duncan, Pierceson Coody
• 11:12 a.m. — Matt Kuchar, Pontus Nyholm, Erik van Rooyen
• 11:23 a.m. — Mac Meissner, Beau Hossler, Emiliano Grillo
• 11:34 a.m. — William Mouw, Chris Gotterup, Troy Merritt
• 11:51 a.m. — Andrew Putnam, Aaron Wise, Rickie Fowler
• 12:02 p.m. — Max Homa, Ryo Hisatsune, Blades Brown
• 12:13 p.m. — Zach Johnson, Chandler Phillips, Preston Stout (a)
• 12:24 p.m. — Jackson Suber, Zac Blair, Doug Ghim
• 12:35 p.m. — Lucas Glover, Lee Hodges, Ben Kohles

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It never did make much sense for Apple to procure DRAM from CXMT for exclusive use within China. After all, the DRAM's specs are decidedly inferior, suitable only for budget offerings that do not command much volume within the Asian giant's market. Even so, a major US bank has now offered a simpler explanation behind Apple's willingness to risk the ire of the Trump administration, and it all might have to do with negotiation leverage. Apple is trying to use CXMT's LPDDR5X chips as the proverbial bogeyman in its power play with the so-called Big Three First, the Financial Times […]

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In what might come as a surprise, especially given Apple's ballooning memory-related costs, the A20 Pro chip that is slated to power the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will likely use the cutting-edge 96-bit LPDDR6, departing from the 64-bit bandwidth that Apple has used for around 13 years now. Apple's A20 Pro chip that powers the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max is apparently eschewing a 64-bit LPDDR5X for a 96-bit LPDDR6 While leveraging the scoop provided by Reptalica, the tipster INIYSA noted recently that the A20 Pro chip appeared to be moving away from the 64-bit memory […]

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Samsung has officially kicked off the One UI 9 beta program this month, bringing the first taste of Android 17 to Galaxy owners. The update brings smarter features, better customization, improved security, and smoother performance across Galaxy devices.

The beta program is still in its early stages, so expect some bugs and ongoing improvements in future builds.

One UI 9 Beta Program

The One UI 9 beta program launched quickly after internal testing. It is currently available via the Samsung Members app for eligible S26 users in supported regions.

Multiple beta builds have been released so far: Beta 1 (May 13), Beta 2 (May 26), and Beta 3 (June 16). The public beta remains focused on the S26 series in the same supported countries. However, internal testing has expanded significantly to many more devices (S25 series, S24 series, S23 series, various A-series like A56/A57/A35/A25, and tablets).

According to early feedback, there’s a nicer Quick Panel design, improved Notes and DeX, accessibility tweaks, and stronger security features. You can expect more beta builds over the next few months as Samsung refines Android 17 features before the stable release.

For comparison, the One UI 8 beta program had 7 builds for the Galaxy S25 series, while One UI 8.5 went through a longer testing phase with around 9 to 10 beta builds.

Samsung One UI 9 Release Date

The One UI 9 beta program started on May 13, 2026, for the Galaxy S26 series. The stable One UI 9 rollout is expected in July 2026, starting with the new foldables. The global expansion for flagship devices is likely to take place between July and August 2026. Older flagships and mid-range devices should get the update from August to December 2026.

• Beta started: May 13, 2026 (Galaxy S26 series).
• Stable rollout expected: July 2026 (starting with new foldables).
• Global expansion for flagships: Likely July-August 2026.
• Older flagships and mid-range devices: August-December 2026.

Note: Samsung usually speeds up the schedule once testing goes well, so some dates could move forward.

Expected Stable One UI 9 Rollout Timeline

July 2026:

• Galaxy Z Fold8, Z Flip8, and new foldables (launch devices).

August–September 2026:

• Galaxy S26 series (stable).
• Galaxy S25 series.
• Galaxy S24 series.
• Galaxy Z Fold7/Flip7.

October–December 2026:

• Galaxy S23 series and older flagships.
• Mid-range A-series (A56, A36, etc.).
• Galaxy Tab models.

Note: Regional availability will vary, with Korea and Europe often getting updates first.

Samsung One UI 9 Eligible Devices (Expected List)

Samsung hasn’t published the full official list yet, but based on past patterns and current testing, here’s who should get One UI 9:

Galaxy S Series:

• S26 Edge / S26 / S26+ / S26 Ultra (beta now)
• S25 series
• S24 series
• S23 series (likely final major OS update)

Galaxy Z Series:

• Z Fold8 / Z Flip8 (launch with One UI 9)
• Z Fold7 / Z Flip7
• Z Fold6 / Z Flip6 (expected)

Galaxy Tab Series:

• Tab S11 series and newer
• Tab S10 series
• Tab S9 series

Galaxy A Series:

• A56, A36, A55, A35 and select newer mid-range models
• Some budget models may get it later or as a lighter version.

Older devices like the S22 series and Z Fold4 are now on security-only updates and are not expected to receive One UI 9.

What to Expect from One UI 9

According to testing results, the One UI 9 focuses on:

• Enhanced Galaxy AI tools
• Better personalization and customization
• Improved multitasking and DeX
• Stronger privacy and security features from Android 17
• Smoother animations and performance

These are still early days for One UI 9. Things can change as the beta progresses and Samsung shares more details. I will keep an eye on the latest developments and update this article as new information comes in.

Tip: If you own a Galaxy S26 and are in a supported country, check the Samsung Members app now to sign up for the beta. Just remember, betas can have issues, so back up your data first.

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Onimusha: Way of the Sword marks the long-awaited revival of one of CAPCOM's most beloved dormant franchises. Developed and published in-house, it's the first mainline entry in the series since 2006's Dawn of Dreams, which means fans have been waiting for exactly two decades. Built on the studio's proprietary RE Engine (the same technology behind all of CAPCOM's most recent games), Way of the Sword aims to modernize the series' signature blend of visceral sword combat and dark supernatural horror for a new generation of players. The original Onimusha games sold over 9 million copies combined, making it a sizable […]

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The iPhone 17 Pro Max and its 5,088mAh battery for the eSIM version were already a force to be reckoned with in terms of runtime compared to the competition, but the iPhone 18 Pro Max could surpass its predecessor’s ceiling by a decent margin thanks to a slew of upgrades. One tipster says that Apple’s top-end flagship will end up lasting as long as Android smartphones equipped with a silicon-carbon battery. An Android flagship with a 7,000mAh battery will last around the same time as an iPhone 18 Pro Max, claims rumor The 5,567mAh battery for the eSIM model of […]

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup rolls on as we kick off Fourth of July Weekend with a doubleheader of action to kick off the Round of 16.

The action kicks off in Houston at 1:00 p.m. ET, with the evening game in Philadelphia set to kick off at 5:00 p.m. ET.

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In the opening game, host nation Canada looks to keep its historic run going when they face off against Morocco in an intriguing matchup, while Kylian Mbappe and France set out to prove why they are the tournament favorites when they face Paraguay, which hopes to build off of an incredible upset over Germany on penalty kicks.

Every game for the remainder of the tournament will air live on FOX, with a Spanish broadcast available on Telemundo, and live streaming available for every match on Fubo.

When and where will your favorite team be taking the field?

A full look at the TV schedule for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday, July 4, can be seen below (all times Eastern).

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World Cup Round of 16 TV Schedule – Saturday, July 4

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Being limited to older-generation DUV equipment hasn’t deterred Huawei’s efforts to develop and mass produce competitive chipsets, as the Kirin 2026 will be a prime example of the company’s next-generation packaging. Now, in the latest paper, the Chinese giant has detailed how a hybrid bonding process will allow for SoCs to flaunt a 3D stacking approach, which is the first step of removing one of the major obstacles of mobile silicon innovation; lack of access to advanced lithography. Despite having no access to advanced chipmaking equipment, Huawei’s mastery in smartphone chipset packaging for the Kirin 2026 looks promising During Huawei’s […]

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The new mini PC is an affordable device for those who want decent performance for day-to-day operations. Beelink Debuts EQi 304, Featuring Core 3 304 Processor and 16 GB/512 GB Configuration at Just $509 The Intel Wildcat Lake has made producing affordable systems possible. After Wildcat Lake's debut, vendors have been introducing their budget offerings, equipped with 1+4 or 2+4 core chips that utilize the Cougar Cove performance and Darkmont LP-E cores from the Panther Lake series. Despite being weaker on paper, these are excellent chips for day-to-day computing while maintaining great power efficiency. Beelink, which is a popular mini […]

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This is one of the most expensive GeForce RTX 5090s we have ever gotten, and of course, it's from ASUS. ASUS Lists its ROG Astral RTX 5090 Edition 20 At LDLC for $7,435, Reminding That ROG Matrix Edition isn't the Most Expensive RTX 5090 ASUS never fails to surprise us, particularly when it comes to pricing its premium components. The RTX 5090 Edition 20 has been priced ridiculously, as if the GPU wasn't expensive enough at $4000. We know that the GPU has been listed for nearly $4000 or more on major retailers, which comes as a result of the […]

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The company confirmed it in an unusual way, but it seems legit, and as per the announcement, the coolers should arrive soon. Noctua Announces NL-LC1 Chromax.Black AIO Series Despite Exclusion From the Roadmap; The New Variant is Expected to Arrive This Year The Noctua's latest and first-ever AIO cooler series was dropped two weeks ago. The NL-LC1 is what Noctua aims for, superior cooling, which is available in various form factors. Whether you want to cool a mid-range or a high-end CPU, it offers the AIO in various sizes, including 240mm, 360mm, and 420mm for enthusiast-grade PCs. Built using the […]

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This might be the lightest gaming laptop with a GeForce RTX 5070, weighing just 1.6 Kg, which makes it very portable. Thunderobot Debuts ZERO Air 16 Gaming Laptop That Weighs 1.64 Kg, but Still Brings GeForce RTX 5070 onboard The new ZERO Air 16 is the world's lightest 16-inch gaming laptop with the GeForce RTX 5070, according to Thunderobot. The manufacturer announced ZERO Air 16 recently, which runs on a Panther Lake CPU, paired with the GeForce RTX 5070 mobile GPU. Thunderobot has been able to cram this hardware inside a thin body that also weighs much less than its […]

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The A19 and A19 Pro were Apple’s last 3nm chipsets for the iPhone lineup, as the company has set its sights on the A20 and A20 Pro next year, making it the first time that we will witness SoCs designed on TSMC’s 2nm process in action. Apart from sporting the next-generation lithography, both silicon will also offer a bevy of technological advancements when Apple announces the iPhone 18 family. Here is everything you need to know about the A20 and A20 Pro. A brief look at TSMC’s 2nm ‘N2’ node and how it stacks up against the older 3nm ‘N3E’ and […]

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The DRAM supply situation is predicted to worsen for consumer electronics next year, with multiple industry watchers believing that a grim future for budget handsets could materialize in 2027. Thanks to AI centers gobbling up existing DRAM shipments, which could account for more than 60 percent in the near future, phone makers will have a negligible supply to work with, forcing them to have little option but to raise prices. DRAM prices have surged by as much as 700% since 2022, with three memory makers controlling 90% of the total supply Even with a class-action lawsuit aimed directly at Samsung, SK […]

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A Wall Street Journal investigation has found that crypto prediction market platform Polymarket paid dozens of social media creators to post videos showing what appeared to be large, profitable bets on its platform, even though many of those trades never […]

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China’s AI investment boom just got another major vote of confidence. Kling AI, one of the country’s most popular AI video generation platforms, has secured more than $2.8 billion in fresh funding from a group of investors led by tech […]

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When you think of a watch built for the outdoors, Casio‘s G-Shock is likely the first thing that comes to mind. It has been the practical standard for decades.

But Apple has been steadily carving out its own space in this category, and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 shows just how serious the company is about the rugged wearable market.

Choosing between the two isn’t just about comparing spec sheets; it’s about deciding what kind of tool you actually need on your wrist when you head outside.

Design and Build Quality

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 sticks to its familiar titanium case, which is now available in a black finish alongside the natural titanium. It’s built well, featuring MIL-STD 810H certification, IP6X dust resistance, and 100 meters of water resistance.

It comes with a new LTPO3 OLED display, has thinner borders, and gets bright enough, up to 3,000 nits, to read clearly in harsh, direct sunlight. Apple also pairs this with activity-specific bands, like the reflective Trail Loop or the Scub’H Diving band.

Casio takes a distinctly different approach to durability. G-Shocks rely on thick resin bezels, carbon core guards, and deeply recessed screens to absorb impacts. While the Ultra 3 is tough, it still has a large, exposed glass surface that can scratch or crack if you hit it against a rock at the wrong angle.

The G-Shock is designed so that the screen rarely takes a direct hit. It’s a more forgiving design if your daily routine involves heavy manual labor, climbing, or environments where your wrists take a lot of bumps.

Features and Connectivity

This is where the two watches diverge the most. The Ultra 3 is essentially a standalone communication and health device. Running watchOS 26, it offers 5G connectivity and a new two-way satellite communication feature for when you lose cell service, which is a genuine safety benefit for hikers and backpackers. It’s also a comprehensive health tracker, introducing hypertension notifications, detailed sleep scores, and an AI-assisted Workout Buddy alongside standard features like ECG and blood oxygen monitoring.

G-Shocks, meanwhile, offer a wider spectrum of utility depending on what you buy. The traditional models are straightforward, giving you the time, alarms, timers, and maybe a compass or barometer. However, Casio also makes a range of smarter G-Shocks that bridge the gap.

These hybrid models offer Bluetooth smartphone syncing, step tracking, heart rate monitoring, and GPS. They provide the core data a runner or hiker might want, without the constant ping of notifications or the complexity of managing a full smartwatch operating system.

Battery Life

Battery life is often the deciding factor for outdoor gear. Apple has improved the Ultra 3’s battery management, offering about 42 hours of regular use and up to 72 hours in a low-power mode.

The new fast charging is helpful, 15 minutes on the charger gets you about 12 hours of use, but you still need to remember to pack a proprietary charger and a power bank for weekend camping trips.

G-Shocks are much lower maintenance. Standard battery models last for years, and Casio’s solar-powered options can keep ticking indefinitely as long as they get regular sunlight.

Even the smarter G-Shocks equipped with fitness tracking and heart rate sensors can often go weeks between charges. If you don’t want to worry about your watch dying on a trail, Casio has a clear advantage.

Which One is Right for You?

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 and the Casio G-Shock serve different needs. The Ultra 3 is for people who want deep health insights, reliable connectivity, and modern safety features like satellite messaging and crash detection. It’s a highly capable device, provided you are willing to charge it every couple of days.

The G-Shock, whether you opt for a basic model or one with smart fitness tracking, is for those who prioritize reliability and simplicity. It’s a watch you can put on, take into the mud, and largely forget about until you need to check the time or your heart rate.

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Apple is trying its hand at the iPhone Air 2 in an attempt to appease a small percentage of consumers who love the idea of a sleek flagship, but without the compromises that exist in the iPhone Air. Fortunately, a new video highlights key features of the upcoming handset, including a second camera that can only be accommodated thanks to a shrunken Face ID module, not to mention using the A20 Pro instead of the A20 that was previously rumored. Additional features could make the iPhone Air 2 even more popular than its predecessor, but pricing will play a paramount role Sticking […]

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Grove Street Games made its name porting some of the biggest titles in gaming history, from the GTA III era to the fairly recent Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, but its latest project marks a sharp departure from that legacy. BeastLink is the studio's first original IP in over a decade, and it's swinging for the fences with a multiplayer kaiju action game built around one core idea: absolute, city-leveling destruction. Set in a world where humanity clings to survival in shattered strongholds while colossal Beasts rule the ruins, BeastLink tasks players with scavenging resources, battling […]

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A Windows PC can look seemingly fine and yet still have some nagging issues. Your CPU usage may be low, your GPU may be running well, your gaming performance may be fine, and yet you may still get random audio crackles, mouse hitches, USB audio dropouts, or short system-wide freezes that seem to come out of nowhere. One possible culprit is high DPC latency. This is one of those technical problems that sounds obscure at first, but once you understand the gist of it, it becomes much easier to diagnose properly. More importantly, it is also one of those problems […]

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Typewriters have their own pleasant feel, which you can't get in traditional mechanical keyboards. While I am not a big fan of typewriters, they do bring some great appeal through tactile experience that you usually enjoy more than any other typing device. Epomaker targeted exactly that, and brought the Glyph to the mainstream market. I have been mostly reviewing mechanical and hall effect keyboards, but this one is different. It is surely a mechanical keyboard as well, but it's much different from the conventional mechanical keyboards that not only focuses on enhancing the typing feel, but also brings multimedia features […]

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Well, this particular Intel- and Apple iPhone 18-focused rumor proved to be unusually ephemeral, not even managing to survive a full turning of the clock. A much more credible source has just demolished the prospects of Intel fabricating the A20 chip for Apple's base iPhone 18, terming the source of this rumor "a well-known blowhard." The chances that Intel will get to fabricate the A20 chip for Apple's base iPhone 18 have suddenly and irrevocably tanked Just a few hours back, we shared a tip from Weibo-based Fixed-focus digital cameras, who disclosed that "the standard iPhone 18 will utilize Intel's […]

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Investment bank UBS believes that there is plenty of room for DRAM prices to increase in the third quarter. In a note, the bank outlined that it expects the DRAM memory market to be constrained until the second quarter of 2028. UBS' coverage comes just as market research firm TrendForce outlined that the DRAM market will continue to face severe shortages in the third quarter. However, it added that the impact of high prices on the consumer market and a higher base effect can temper the rate of change in memory prices over the coming months. DDR Prices Expected To […]

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Samsung is expected to adopt even higher cooling standards for its upcoming Exynos 2700, with its efforts exceeding those it made with the Exynos 2600. According to one rumor, this will happen by changing the packaging of the SoC, where the DRAM module will be kept separate from the silicon. With this change, the Exynos 2700 will tame its thermals better, delivering better sustained performance. Apple’s A20 Pro and Exynos 2700 are currently the only chipsets focusing on packaging changes to improve thermals With the Exynos 2600, Samsung employed the use of smaller LPDDR5X RAM placed next to the SoC die, […]

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Former PlayStation Studios president Shuhei Yoshida has tweeted a candid, mixed review of Valve's brand-new Steam Machine after spending a few hours with the new hardware, offering one of the more prominent early takes from a veteran industry voice. Yoshida's initial tweet admittedly reads like a checklist of small wins and notable frustrations rather than a wholesale endorsement or dismissal. He flagged that 3D performance felt underwhelming and that the system defaults to 1080p, a detail that struck him as reminiscent of the PS4 era rather than current-generation hardware capable of standing toe-to-toe with the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series […]

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War Thunder, Gaijin Entertainment's free-to-play military action MMO, has just rolled out its latest major update, and it's a genuine showcase of how much content the game continues to deliver years after launch. Following on the previous "Ninth Wave" update, the Heavy Cavalry update brings a massive wave of new vehicles across every domain (ground, air, and sea) alongside meaningful quality-of-life upgrades that make combat feel sharper and more authentic than ever. If you've been on the fence about jumping into War Thunder, this update is as good a time as any to dive in. New Ground Vehicles: More Firepower […]

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So, it's true that Intel increased the prices of these processors, but they didn't disclose the reason publicly. Intel Confirms Price Hike for Core Ultra 200S Plus Series by $30-$50; Says, "Rising Supply Chain Costs" and "Strong Demand" are the Reasons for the Hike Recently, we spotted changes in the recommended customer price for some Intel Arrow Lake chips, particularly the Core Ultra 200S "Plus" series. The price hike was sudden and unexpected. However, it wasn't a mistake on Intel's part, as it has finally confirmed that the price hike is official. That said, the new processors will now officially […]

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PlayStation's decision to end production of game discs in 2028 has quickly become one of the most hated decisions ever made by a gaming company, and not only by those that still purchase retail releases, due to the massive implications this decision will have for the entire gaming industry. Chances of the company backtracking, however, are slim, and not only because factories are being repurposed from making discs, but also because this "spreadsheet" decision has been a long time in the making, according to former PlayStation Boss Shawn Layden. “I don't necessarily agree with it but I don't work in […]

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GMKtec has launched another powerful machine for local AI workloads, but it does more than that. GMKtec Debuts EVO-X3 Mini PC, Featuring Slim Design; Hosts 16-Core/32-Thread Zen 5-Based Ryzen AI Max+ 395 for Powerful Computing Popular mini PC and hardware maker, GMKtec, has been launching numerous mini PCs for a while. The company has a dedicated lineup for AMD and Intel-based mini PCs, and has already launched powerful mini PCs based on the latest AMD Zen 5 architecture. The latest addition is the EVO-X3 mini PC, which isn't the only one to boast the flagship Strix Halo CPU. Apart from […]

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There is no end in sight to the relentless memory 'chipflation,' with Samsung pursuing aggressive price hikes for server- and mobile-critical LPDDR modules for the third consecutive quarter of the ongoing year, entailing devastating consequences for the wider consumer electronics industry. Samsung is adopting a particularly aggressive attitude on memory pricing in the new quarter According to South Korea's ZDNET, Samsung is currently negotiating with commodity DRAM customers with an express goal of hiking its prices by up to 20 percent quarter-over-quarter in Q3. This comes as Samsung raised its commodity DRAM prices by 90 percent in Q1 2026 over […]

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AI voice startup ElevenLabs is exploring a secondary share sale that could value the company at about $22 billion, less than six months after raising $500 million at half that valuation. The proposed deal would give employees a chance to […]

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The race to build autonomous military systems just produced another massive winner. German drone startup Quantum Systems has raised $1.2 billion in a Series D funding round, pushing its valuation to about $8 billion and cementing its place among Europe’s […]

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Finding an edge in public markets has become harder than ever. Earnings calls, policy decisions, supply chain disruptions, social media chatter, and macroeconomic events can reshape investment theses within hours. For many institutional investors, the challenge is no longer collecting […]

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Microsoft is making a major shift in its enterprise AI strategy. The company is launching a new business with $2.5 billion in backing to help customers choose the best mix of AI models for their needs, whether those models come […]

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It’s Thursday, July 2, 2026, and the fault lines of the AI era are shifting in real time. U.S. regulators just cleared the path for one of the world’s most advanced AI models to reach global users again, while the same […]

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OpenAI has discussed giving the U.S. government a 5% stake in the company, according to a Financial Times report, a move that would mark a major shift in the relationship between Washington and the companies building the most valuable AI […]

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Intel has been named Apple’s second foundry choice, but that was to leverage the chipmaker’s 18A-P process for the upcoming M7. What no one could have foreseen was the latest rumor claiming that the base iPhone 18, which is said to feature the A20, will be mass produced on the 18A node, but that’s what the latest Tata leak has suggested. Assuming this claim is true, it highlights Apple’s increasing problems with relying on TSMC, not to mention the supply and demand disparity created for the Taiwanese firm because of the AI boom. First Chinese memory manufacturers, now Intel - […]

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Sony's industry-changing decision to stop producing PlayStation discs from January 2028 has gamers still reeling from the consequences. The future of console gaming looks inevitably digital-only, both for the PlayStation 6 and, if rumors are to be believed, for the next Xbox console, too. Even if digital sales now account for over 80% of the total, there's still a fairly sizable user base that purchases retail, and they obviously aren't happy with this choice. Kotaku pointed out that fans have been voicing their opinions loudly across the Internet, as shown by the thousands of angry replies to a seemingly unrelated […]

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The first case of a Steam Machine encountering a Red Line of Death (RLOD) has been reported and indicates a GPU failure. Steam Machine's RLOD Is Reminiscent of Xbox's Infamous RROD, But Instead of a Ring, The PC Displays A Red Line of Death In Case of Hardware Failure Anyone who has ever owned an Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 should remember the RROD (Red Ring of Death) and YLOD (Yellow Light of Death), which were encountered when the hardware failed to boot. The current consoles do feature their own system failure visualizers, such as PS4's and PS5's BLOD/WLOD, but […]

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Intel's Nova Lake Desktop CPUs will include two 18-core models featuring a single compute tile and large bLLC. Next-Gen Nova Lake Desktop CPUs Include Two Core Ultra 5 Models With 18-Cores, Up To 125W, and Intel's Big LLC Technology The Intel Core Ultra 400S series or Nova Lake-S Desktop CPU lineup will come in various shapes and sizes. Each segment will consist of multiple options to choose from, such as Single-Compute Tile, Dual-Compute Tile, bLLC, non-bLLC, Unlocked, and Non-K models. We have talked about the initial lineup before, and as per the latest from Jaykihn, it looks like there will […]

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That SpaceX retains vast cellular ambitions is no longer a secret. After all, the satellite giant has tried and failed to enter into a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) agreement with the so-called Big Three - AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile - that could have allowed it to deploy direct-to-device (D2D) satellite-based connectivity services with ease. Yet, the FCC is now dangling 160 MHz of the prized upper C-band spectrum, which gives SpaceX the opportunity to further its D2D ambitions, while bidding up auction prices to limit the license uptake by AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. What is the upper C-band spectrum? […]

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Banks are facing a new security challenge. AI can now generate convincing deepfakes, clone voices, and help attackers bypass traditional identity checks at a time when organizations are already preparing for a future in which quantum computers could break today’s […]

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For the past two years, Big Tech has poured hundreds of billions of dollars into AI chips, data centers, and computing infrastructure with one goal in mind: to build enough capacity to stay ahead in the AI race. Now, a […]

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Less than three weeks after Washington forced Anthropic to pull two of its newest AI models from much of the market, the company is bringing them back. The U.S. Department of Commerce has lifted the export controls that halted access […]

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Former Intel architect Raja Koduri’s AI startup Oxmiq raises $35 million to reshape custom AI chip design and lower the cost of AI infrastructure. Building a new AI chip has become one of the most expensive bets in technology. It […]

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It’s Wednesday, July 1, 2026, and here are the top tech stories making waves today, from AI and startups to regulation and Big Tech. The fight for tech dominance is no longer confined to apps, chips, or cloud platforms. It […]

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The race to finance artificial intelligence just reached another milestone. Abu Dhabi investment firm MGX has closed a record $49 billion AI fund, MGX Fund 1, creating one of the largest investment vehicles dedicated to artificial intelligence at a time […]

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Samsung is internally testing Android 17-based One UI 9.0 software for various Galaxy devices. This activity is running in parallel to the Open Beta Program. The public beta update is exclusively available for the Galaxy S26 series.

One UI 9.0 update will bring Android 17 to Samsung devices. The official debut is set for late July, while the rollout will take a few more weeks to start. Samsung will first prioritize new devices rather than sharing software advancements.

Samsung picked mid-May as the timeline to announce and start the One UI 9 Beta Program. As of the third week of June, the company has already rolled out three Beta builds to Galaxy S26 users in six countries around the world.

Open Beta Program

1. Galaxy S26
2. Galaxy S26+
3. Galaxy S26 Ultra

Samsung will keep the Beta Program limited to its latest flagship devices. Meanwhile, the internal testing has already started for plenty of models. It includes phones from the S series, foldables from the Z series, and tablets from the Tab series.

What’s more, some Galaxy A Series phones have also joined the party. The internal testing is expanding to unexpected models, including the budget ones. The pace is fast, and Samsung is gearing up for a faster rollout.

Internal Testing Stage

Galaxy S Series

1. Galaxy S25
2. Galaxy S25+
3. Galaxy S25 Ultra
4. Galaxy S24
5. Galaxy S24+
6. Galaxy S24 Ultra
7. Galaxy S24 FE
8. Galaxy S23
9. Galaxy S23+
10. Galaxy S23 Ultra
11. Galaxy S23 FE

Galaxy Z Series

1. Galaxy Z Fold 7
2. Galaxy Z Flip 7
3. Galaxy Z Fold 6
4. Galaxy Z Flip 6
5. Galaxy Z Fold 5
6. Galaxy Z Flip 5

Galaxy A Series

1. Galaxy A57
2. Galaxy A37
3. Galaxy A17
4. Galaxy A07
5. Galaxy A56
6. Galaxy A36
7. Galaxy A26
8. Galaxy A16
9. Galaxy A55
10. Galaxy A35
11. Galaxy A25
12. Galaxy A54
13. Galaxy A34
14. Galaxy A24

Galaxy M Series

1. Galaxy M35
2. Galaxy M56

Galaxy Tab S Series

1. Galaxy Tab S11
2. Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra
3. Galaxy Tab S10+
4. Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra

The list is broad enough yet incomplete. Samsung will add even more Galaxy models to its internal software testing streak. Beta Program may open for more users, but it would only happen after the Summer Galaxy Unpacked event.

Updated on July 3, 2026.

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