Samsung Electronics will launch the $2,449 Galaxy Z TriFold, a smartphone that folds twice, in the US in early 2026, after an initial release in South Korea and other markets. The TriFold offers a 10-inch display when open with a 6.5-inch cover screen when folded. The launch comes as competition from Chinese brands intensifies and Apple is expected to enter the foldable segment.

Amazon has introduced an Alexa+ feature for Fire TV that lets users jump to specific scenes in Prime Video movies using natural language voice commands. The feature uses visual understanding and captions through the X-Ray feature to identify scenes based on descriptions, quotes or character actions across thousands of films, with plans to expand to more movies and TV shows.

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 mobile platform is designed to bring flagship-level technology, including enhanced AI capabilities, to more affordable Android smartphones. OnePlus is expected to be one of the first manufacturers to release devices using the chip, with Motorola among other carriers planning to use the platform.

Discord has launched in-app commerce features, making it possible for users to purchase and gift digital in-game goods such as skins and emotes directly within the platform. These transactions can occur via chat, friends' wishlists or official game communities, marking a new revenue opportunity for both Discord and game developers. The service currently supports purchases in select regions using US currency.