July 2025

AMD announces the release of the Stable Diffusion 3 Medium artificial intelligence (AI) model optimised for XDNA 2 neural processing units (NPUs). The chipmaker claimed that it is the world’s first AI model that processes outputs in the BF16 format. The model will be supported by the newer Ryzen AI laptops with at least 24GB RAM, after users download Tensorstack’s Amuse 3.1 beta software.

For the first time, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 has reportedly surpassed the Galaxy Z Flip 7 in pre-orders in South Korea. According to data from Samsung and local carriers, 60 percent of foldable pre-orders were for the Galaxy Z Fold 7. This shows a significant shift in consumer preference.

The Lava Blaze Dragon 5G, launching in India on 25 July, will be priced under Rs. 10,000. It will feature a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 SoC combined with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The phone will run on Android 15 and have a 6.74-inch 120Hz HD+ display. It will include a 50-megapixel dual rear camera setup, a 5,000mAh battery, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor for security.

Amazon is offering a flat 22 percent discount on purchase of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 in India, whose successor was recently launched. The was unveiled in the subcontinent in July 2024 with a custom Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, paired with 12GB of RAM. The foldable phone sports a 6.3-inch HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X cover display, and a 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X Infinity Flex display on the inside.