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Samsung’s official teasers for the Galaxy S26 hint at a stronger camera, including a zoom-focused sequence that could feature AI-enhanced digital zoom, plus clips suggesting an upgraded night mode for photos and videos. Leaks point to a Feb. 25 launch alongside Buds 4/4 Pro, with the Ultra model likely keeping a design similar to the S25 Ultra rather than a drastic redesign.
The Washington Post is set to announce significant actions across the company in an 8:30 a.m. ET Zoom meeting, with staff told to stay home today to join virtually. The move, described by leadership as a major shift, follows years of cost-cutting signals and a push to refocus investments around politics and a few core areas, amid internal newsroom concerns and letters from reporters urging Bezos not to shrink the paper’s reporting strength.
Samsung released three videos highlighting the Galaxy S26 Ultra's camera upgrades, including clearer low-light video and improved zoom, aided by a wider main-camera aperture and a return to the rear camera island; the company positions the S26 Ultra as a meaningful upgrade over the S25 Ultra, while noting other updates like faster charging and a privacy display.
Zoom shares jumped about 10% after Baird analysts estimated the company's $51 million investment in AI startup Anthropic could be worth as much as $4 billion, based on Anthropic's $350 billion valuation. If accurate, Zoom's stake could return roughly 78x the initial investment, though dilution could alter the final value. The stock's move comes as Zoom presses AI opportunities even as pandemic-era demand fades, and analysts show a Moderate Buy with an average price target of about $99.11 (roughly 4.8% upside).
The Oppo Find X9 Pro is a flagship smartphone featuring a groundbreaking detachable 200-megapixel telephoto lens with up to 13.2X lossless zoom and an optional 3.28X Hasselblad Teleconverter Kit, along with a versatile camera system, large display, and long-lasting battery, emphasizing advanced mobile photography capabilities.
Zoom's CEO Eric Yuan acknowledges the decline in the platform's popularity post-pandemic and emphasizes the company's need to reinvent itself beyond just videoconferencing, focusing on artificial intelligence and new work models to stay relevant.
The iPhone 17 Pro features a new 48MP telephoto camera with 4x and 8x optical zoom, which some may perceive as a downgrade from the previous 5x zoom on the iPhone 16 Pro, but it actually captures more detail at 4x and uses advanced computational photography to enhance zoom quality at 8x, along with an improved Photonic Engine for better image processing.
The Pixel 10 Pro's 100x zoom feature is not available out of the box but can be enabled by updating the Google Camera app and the device software. The feature is limited to 12MP photo exports and may require toggling display settings for optimal refresh rate. A simple update fixes the issue for most users.
Zoom and Xerox have released critical security updates to fix vulnerabilities that could allow privilege escalation and remote code execution, affecting Zoom Windows clients and Xerox FreeFlow Core, with the latter's issues being highly severe and exploitable for arbitrary command execution.
Google is shifting its camera strategy for the Pixel 10, introducing a triple rear camera system on the standard model for the first time, including a telephoto lens, signaling a move away from copying Apple's approach and aligning more with other Android flagship phones. This change addresses longstanding criticisms and aims to improve camera capabilities, especially zoom, to better compete with other premium smartphones.
Zoom has rebranded from Zoom Video Communications Inc. to Zoom Communications Inc., signaling a shift towards becoming an "AI-first work platform" rather than focusing solely on video conferencing. This change comes as the company faces increased competition from tech giants like Google and Microsoft, and as the demand for remote work solutions evolves. Zoom is expanding its offerings with tools like Zoom Team Chat and Zoom Workplace, aiming to integrate AI to enhance productivity and streamline work processes.
Zoom Video Communications reported third-quarter earnings of $1.38 per share, surpassing expectations, with revenue rising 3.6% to $1.178 billion. The company's enterprise sales grew 6% to $699 million, exceeding estimates. Zoom's revenue guidance for the next quarter is slightly above forecasts, and the company is expanding its platform with AI integrations. Despite strong earnings, Zoom's stock saw a slight dip in extended trading. The company holds $7.5 billion in cash and continues to face competition from Microsoft's Teams.
Nvidia and Google are making significant moves on the IBD Breakout Stocks Index, with Nvidia reaching a record high and Google forming a new buy point. Both companies are benefiting from their advancements in artificial intelligence. Meanwhile, Zoom Video Communications is experiencing a rebound after a prolonged decline, having formed a new breakout pattern. The IBD Breakout Opportunities ETF allows investors to own shares in these and other featured companies. The recent election results, with Donald Trump defeating Kamala Harris, have also influenced stock movements.
A leaked video of the upcoming Google Pixel 9 Pro shows that the device will still max out at 30x zoom, similar to previous models. The video also reveals the use of an older Google Camera app UI, suggesting the device might be running an outdated version of the app. The official launch is expected on August 13.
A Michigan man, Corey Harris, who appeared in court via Zoom while driving for a suspended license case, was found to have never had a driver's license in his life. Judge Cedric Simpson revealed that Harris had only ever had a state ID and had lied about his driving privileges. Harris was taken into custody due to an outstanding bench warrant, and his attorney expressed surprise at the revelations and the arrest. Harris is now working to secure a legal driver's license before his next court date on August 7.