ICYMI: here's the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from our Z Fold 8 Ultra review to GTA 6's Netflix partnership
The week's biggest tech news stories from Samsung, Google, GTA, Netflix and more for August 7, 2026.
This week, Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, along with a few other foldables, were reviewed, revealing its position as a top-of-the-line foldable device. Furthermore, Google Assistant's shutdown date has been officially announced for September 4, signaling the end of Google's original Assistant on Android and Wear OS platforms. A unique dual-screen e-reader called the InkLeaf was also announced, offering a dual screen experience for both reading and note-taking.
Meanwhile, the Bose QuietComfort Headphones (Gen 2) received an upgrade, becoming a more affordable alternative to the flagship QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen). Lastly, Grand Theft Auto 6 marketing stepped up with a Netflix documentary premiere on August 27, which will potentially showcase new gameplay footage.
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