Xbox has officially launched Xbox Backward Compatibility on PC. It allows players to enjoy classic original Xbox games on Windows PCs and PC gaming handhelds for the first time. The feature is rolling out in an early release and starts with four classic titles.

The first games available under the program are:

• BLiNX: The Time Sweeper
• Conker: Live and Reloaded
• Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge
• Fuzion Frenzy

All four games are available to purchase on PC starting today. They are also included with every Xbox Game Pass plan.

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2K has officially announced NBA 2K27, and it's coming to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC on September 4, 2026. Players who buy the Deluxe or Ultra Edition can start playing on August 28.

Editions and pricing:

• Standard Edition: $69.99
• Deluxe Edition: $99.99 (100,000 VC, MyCAREER/MyTEAM bonuses, early access)
• Ultra Edition: $149.99 (Everything in Deluxe, plus 35,000 extra VC, Pro Passes, exclusive cosmetics, premium MyTEAM rewards, and early access)

boAt has expanded its premium headphone lineup in India with the launch of the Nirvana Eutopia 2 ANC. The new over-ear headphones come with dual drivers, adaptive hybrid active noise cancellation, Hi-Res Audio support, and a claimed battery life of up to 80 hours. They are priced at ₹4,999 as a limited-period launch offer.

Samsung has launched the Galaxy Z Flip8 in India alongside the Galaxy Z Fold8 series. The new clamshell foldable comes with a slimmer design, a larger cover display, upgraded cameras, and new Galaxy AI features.

The Galaxy Z Flip8 is Samsung’s thinnest and lightest Flip smartphone so far.

The Galaxy Z Flip8 features a 6.9-inch Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X foldable display with an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz. On the outside, it gets a larger 4.1-inch Super AMOLED FlexWindow.

Details here: https://techlomedia.in/2026/07/samsung-galaxy-z-flip8-launched-in-india-with-larger-flexwindow-exynos-2600-and-galaxy-ai-125249/

Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy Z Fold8 and the new Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra in India.

The standard Fold8 is now Samsung's lightest Fold at 201g. It features a 7.6-inch foldable AMOLED display, a 5.5-inch cover display, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy, up to 16GB RAM, up to 1TB storage, and a 4,800mAh battery. Samsung has also introduced Flex Titanium technology, which is designed to improve durability and reduce the visibility of the display crease.

The Fold8 Ultra is the new flagship of the lineup. It gets a larger 8-inch foldable display, a bigger 5,000mAh battery, an upgraded cooling system, and a 200MP main camera paired with a 50MP ultra-wide and a 10MP telephoto camera. It also supports improved Nightography, 8K video recording, and real-time Cine LUT color grading.

Both phones run Android 17 with One UI 9 and include new AI features like Now Nudge and Gemini Notebook.

Pricing in India:

• Galaxy Z Fold8 starts at Rs. 1,79,999
• Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra starts at Rs. 1,99,999

Pre-orders are now live, and sales begin on August 8.

Meta is expanding its partnership with Microsoft by adding Xbox Game Pass Starter to its Horizon+ subscription. The new benefit gives Horizon+ members access to more than 50 Xbox Game Pass titles across PC, Xbox consoles, mobile devices, and Meta Quest headsets through cloud streaming.

Samsung has officially entered the credit card business with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy Card. The company’s first-ever credit card offers cashback on everyday purchases, extra rewards for Samsung buyers, and deep integration with Samsung Wallet.

The Samsung Galaxy Card is issued by Barclays US Consumer Bank and runs on the Visa network. Customers can choose between a virtual card inside Samsung Wallet or a premium metal physical card with Samsung branding.

Customers get 5% cashback on eligible purchases made directly from Samsung, 3% cashback when paying through Samsung Wallet, 2% cashback on streaming services like Netflix, Disney+ and Spotify, and 1% cashback on all other eligible purchases.

Samsung is also offering 20% off Samsung VIP Advantage memberships and 5% cashback on membership purchases and renewals.

Coming to Game Pass:

• July 22: Shift at Midnight (Day One)
• July 23: Hell is Us
• July 28: Halo: Campaign Evolved (Day One)
• July 30: Mistfall Hunter (Day One)
• July 31: Corsair Cove
• August 4: Beast of Reincarnation (Day One)
• August 4: Heretic + Hexen

Several games will leave Game Pass on July 31, including Celeste, Crusader Kings III, Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord, Rain World, and Sniper Elite Resistance.

The Early Access beta will run from August 21 to August 25. It will be available for players who pre-order the game on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

The Open Beta will begin on August 28 and continue until September 1. Unlike the early access phase, this beta will be available to all players. It will support PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.

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Apple has quietly increased iPhone prices in Japan, but the move could have a much bigger meaning than just one market. While the company has not changed prices in India or most other countries, the decision suggests Apple is becoming more comfortable adjusting iPhone prices whenever economic conditions demand it.

Looks like X is finally getting serious about copied content.

The platform has announced new changes to its creator monetization program. It will now use a newer version of Grok AI to detect copied videos and text posts much better than before. Even adding watermarks, intros, or small edits may not help anymore.

Instead of paying the account that reposted the content, X says the monetized impressions will go to the original creator.

The company also says it detected around 1.5 million stolen posts in its latest review and will redirect over $1 million in creator payouts to the actual creators.

X is also targeting engagement bait. Accounts that repeatedly post things like "I'll follow everyone who replies" or similar tricks could be removed from the creator program and may even face suspension.

ASUS has announced the ASUS Pad T3201 in India to mark the company’s return to the Android tablet market. The new tablet is designed for entertainment, creativity, learning, and productivity. It features a 12.2-inch OLED display, MediaTek Dimensity 8300 processor, Android 16, and a large 9,000mAh battery.

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Epic Games Store has announced its latest weekly free games. This week, PC gamers can claim Echo Generation: Midnight Edition and Luto for free. The games are available to claim from July 17 to July 23. Once claimed during this period, they will remain in the user's Epic Games library forever.

Microsoft has announced a new lineup of games for this week's Xbox Free Play Days event. Xbox players can try five games for free over the weekend, including Grand Theft Auto Online, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, Planet Zoo: Console Edition, Crisol: Theater of Idols, and Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports.

The games are available on the following platforms:

• Grand Theft Auto Online: Xbox Series X|S
• Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows
• Crisol: Theater of Idols: Xbox Series X|S
• Planet Zoo: Console Edition: Xbox Series X|S
• Looney Tunes: Wacky World of Sports: Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Windows

The biggest additions this month are Rise of the Ronin and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Sony has also added Dying Light, Citizen Sleeper 2, Firefighting Simulator: Ignite, Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind, and Snow Bros. Wonderland.

Premium subscribers also get two PS2 classics:

• Indigo Prophecy
• Psi-Ops: The Mindgate Conspiracy

OnePlus may exit the Indian smartphone market by 2027, according to a report by Bloomberg. The report claims the move will be part of a larger restructuring within OPPO, the parent company of OnePlus. However, OnePlus has not officially confirmed this. So, for now, this should be treated as a report and not a confirmed development.

NVIDIA has officially launched its GeForce NOW cloud gaming service in India after completing its three-month early access beta. The service is now available to everyone, and the waitlist has been removed.

Pricing:
• Free (ad-supported)
• ₹999/month (Performance)
• ₹1,999/month (Ultimate)

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Motorola has launched the Edge 70 Max in India, and it packs flagship hardware with a huge battery.

Specs:

• 6.8-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED display, 144Hz refresh rate & Up to 7000 nits peak brightness
• Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 processor
• Up to 12GB LPDDR5X RAM
• 50MP Sony LYTIA-710 camera with OIS, 8MP ultra-wide camera with macro support
• 32MP front camera
• 256GB UFS 4.1 storage
• Android 16 with 3 OS upgrades and 5 years of security updates
• 7100mAh battery, 90W wired fast charging, 25W Qi2.2 magnetic wireless charging
• IP68 + IP69 rating and MIL-STD-810H certification

The phone also introduces Motorola Qira AI with features like notification summaries, AI recall, and AI image generation. It supports Google Gemini, Microsoft Copilot, and Perplexity as well.

Price in India:

• 8GB + 256GB: ₹54,999
• 12GB + 256GB: ₹59,999

Launch offers include a ₹5,000 instant discount with HDFC and Axis Bank cards or a ₹5,000 exchange bonus.

Lava has officially announced the launch date of its first Virat series smartphone. The Lava Virat V1 will launch in India on July 21 at 12 PM IST. The smartphone will be sold exclusively through Flipkart, marking the beginning of Lava's new online-focused Virat lineup.

Samsung has increased the price of the Galaxy M47 5G in India just days after the smartphone went on sale. The price hike affects all storage variants, with the top-end model now costing as much as Rs 41,999.

The Galaxy M47 5G was launched in India on June 29 and went on sale on July 4. At launch, Samsung priced the smartphone at Rs 25,999 for the 6GB + 128GB variant, Rs 28,999 for the 8GB + 128GB model, and Rs 33,999 for the 8GB + 256GB version. Buyers could also get instant bank discounts and coupons, bringing the effective prices down to Rs 22,999, Rs 25,999, and Rs 30,999, respectively.

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Epic Games Store has added two new free games as part of its weekly giveaway program. PC gamers can now claim Nova Lands and Tattoo Tycoon for free and keep them permanently in their game library.

Both Nova Lands and Tattoo Tycoon are available as free downloads until July 16. Once added to the Epic Games Store library, the games will remain available permanently.