Tecno is developing EllaClaw, an AI agent designed to do more than answer questions; it actively manages smartphone performance and handles everyday tasks across apps. The beta software can optimize battery and system resources, monitor data usage, learn user habits and assist with activities like trip planning while keeping users informed before making changes.

Google is updating its Home platform to improve smart camera recognition by using cues such as clothing and body size to identify familiar people when their faces aren't clearly visible. The update also enables AI-generated event descriptions to recognize specific sounds, such as barking dogs, alarms and footsteps, and adds enhanced system health alerts for Nest thermostat users.

Foldable phones are gaining popularity, with shipments expected to rise by more than 20% this year, but users have raised concerns about battery life and hinge durability. The thin design limits battery size, leading to shorter usage times, while hinges are prone to wear and damage from dust and grit, they say. Other issues include odd aspect ratios, a noticeable seam along the hinge and the fragility of foldable screens.