Today’s Daily Tech News – 22 July 2026

Samsung hosted its highly anticipated “Galaxy Unpacked” event in London today. Themed “A New Shape Unfolds,” the showcase introduced the brand new Galaxy Z Fold 7 Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, and the powerful Fold 8 Ultra, which features a massive 200MP main camera and advanced AI features.

NVIDIA has unveiled an advanced AI-powered tool capable of detecting and identifying fake videos in just 22 milliseconds on RTX graphics cards. This incredible speed makes it perfect for live media broadcasts to catch AI-generated fakes in real-time.

At Farnborough, Airbus announced it is pursuing a hybrid-electric architecture for next-gen commercial aircraft. The Large Scale Integration Demonstrator of Hybrid Electrical Architecture (LEIA) aims to create a greener future by shifting away from traditional jet fuel only conventional designs.

Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS) has expanded its international partnerships by teaming up with “We Make Future” (WMF). They are launching a new Startup Exchange Programme that will give Karnataka startups direct access to European markets and investors.

According to Savills, new data center capacity additions in India grew by an impressive 59% annually in the first half of 2026, reaching 258 MW IT. This massive infrastructure boom reflects the country’s rapid digital expansion.

Medtech startup Bioscan Research secured $1 million led by Unicorn India Ventures. They plan to scale their non-invasive brain injury detection technology (CEREBO), which uses near-infrared spectroscopy and AI to detect intracranial injuries early.

EduFund has launched Vittam, a dedicated financial distribution platform for Mutual Fund Distributors and Independent Financial Advisors to help Indian families manage holistic financial journeys beyond just education planning.

Kaspersky has reported that Indian Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) are becoming prime targets for ransomware. Cybercriminals are using these smaller attacks as a backdoor to hack into larger enterprise supply chains.

The WTO moratorium on electronic transmissions has officially lapsed. India is now caught in a dilemma, balancing the need for tariff flexibility against the country’s growing stake in the open global digital trade ecosystem.

Alongside its foldable phones, Samsung revealed the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. It boasts improved battery life, rugged design elements for extreme sports, and brand new AI-powered health tracking sensors.

In a surprise move at Unpacked, Samsung announced the “Galaxy Card”, moving aggressively into fintech to rival the Apple Card. The card will integrate deeply into the Samsung Wallet ecosystem.

Tech analysts note a significant shift: both Samsung and Apple are exploring wider, 4:3 foldable designs. The industry is moving past just trying to make devices as thin as possible thinner, focusing heavily on everyday usability and media consumption instead.

Following its inauguration earlier this month by PM Modi, the CG Semi Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Sanand, Gujarat is ramping up production, marking a huge leap in India’s semiconductor self-reliance.

As part of the EU’s SWITCH project, Collins Aerospace has successfully completed integrated lab testing for hybrid-electric powertrains, paving the way for testing at the Airbus STEP lab in Germany.

Looking to clear out stock during the Unpacked hype, Mint Mobile is running a massive deal offering a flat $500 discount on any device in the Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup when bundled with their unlimited data plan.