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1. Samsung foldable price leaks point to higher European prices before Unpacked

   Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:22:44 -0000

   <p>European retailer prices obtained by WinFuture indicate Samsung’s next foldables would cost more than last year’s models ahead of Galaxy Unpacked, where the company is expected to unveil them on July 22. The leak lists the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra; Samsung has not officially confirmed the prices. The Galaxy Z Flip 8 is listed at €1,299 for 256GB and €1,499 for 512GB, up €100 and €180 from comparable prior models. The leak lists the Galaxy Z Fold 8, described as a new wider foldable rather than the direct Fold 7 successor, at €1,999, €2,199 and €2,599 for 256GB, 512GB and 1TB variants. It lists the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, described as the Fold 7 successor, starting at €2,199 for 256GB. Samsung has also begun teasing a next-generation large-screen foldable with phrases including “A New Shape” and “A Bold Stroke,” highlighting a wider body ratio without naming the device or publishing full specifications. Separate leaks include European pricing for the Galaxy Watch 9 and Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, but Samsung has not announced final device names, regional pricing or availability.</p><img src='https://kagiproxy.com/img/kckY46Zs8xCsYjINGECAGEVCPyRgpN2ZKehoifK4vGryWJPffAtTLPLIdxCuVHxl5OvvdFD9oTOgnUtOnIXW6g3etpaqUyujv4yx2DKdlPw-SMzTg5lyiJu84QHlMA7PzWxF6-LXi8z_xB0e51yPsShRW-vKm_E58fdsd8USZd3kB36fCo3xX_6oHNRhADFbcSinsg' alt='Samsung’s official social teaser highlights a “new shape” and wider body ratio for its next large-screen foldable.' /><br /><h3>Highlights:</h3><ul><li>Ultra storage: The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is listed at €2,399 for 512GB and €2,799 for 1TB, with the 1TB model up €280 from its predecessor.</li><li>Case leaks: SamMobile reported Thinborne case listings for separate Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Fold 8 and Flip 8 designs ahead of Samsung’s formal launch.</li></ul><h3>Sources:</h3><ul><li><a href='https://www.androidheadlines.com/2026/07/samsungs-new-foldables-are-getting-more-expensive-heres-how-much-more-youll-pay.html'>Samsung&#x27;s New Foldables Are Getting More Expensive — Here&#x27;s How Much More You&#x27;ll Pay</a> - androidheadlines.com</li><li><a href='https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/samsungs-galaxy-z-fold-8-lineup-could-cost-hundreds-more-this-year/'>Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 lineup could cost hundreds more this year</a> - digitaltrends.com</li><li><a href='https://www.sammobile.com/news/galaxy-z-fold-8-ultra-fold-8-flip-8-designs-leak-via-thinborne-cases/'>Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, Fold 8, Flip 8 designs leak via Thinborne cases</a> - sammobile.com</li><li><a href='https://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-fold-8-ultra-watch-9-price-leaked-3684082/'>Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 prices just leaked, and your wallet won’t be happy</a> - androidauthority.com</li><li><a href='https://news.google.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'>Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, Fold8 Ultra, Flip8, Watch9, Watch Ultra 2 prices leak - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com</a> - google.com</li><li><a href='https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/samsung-galaxy/galaxy-z-fold-8-looks-pricier-in-these-rumors-which-isnt-shocking-in-the-least'>Galaxy Z Fold 8 looks pricier in these rumors, which isn&#x27;t shocking in the least</a> - androidcentral.com</li><li><a href='https://www.frandroid.com/marques/samsung/3169213_nouvelle-fuite-sur-les-prix-de-samsung-les-galaxy-z-fold-8-flip-8-et-watch-9-vont-couter-beaucoup-plus-cher'>Nouvelle fuite sur les prix de Samsung : les Galaxy Z Fold 8, Flip 8 et Watch 9 vont coûter beaucoup plus cher</a> - frandroid.com</li><li><a href='https://news.nextapple.com/aitech/20260703/969F987B4B36607C4795D551F5AE00E2'>三星Galaxy Z Fold8快來了！官方預告全新摺疊機　更寬螢幕設計成焦點</a> - nextapple.com</li></ul>

2. Researchers identify security flaws in AI agent browsers

   Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:30:52 -0000

   <p>Security researchers identified risks in AI-powered browsers and enterprise AI agents, and TechRepublic reported that five independent disclosures in one week pointed to unresolved permission problems rather than agent capability limits. A University of Washington study cited by Digital Trends found that four of seven popular AI browsers carried a risk that could let malicious websites steal data from other open sites. The University of Washington research said the problem arises because AI browsers need broader cross-site access to complete tasks such as planning trips, making reservations and adding events to a calendar. Separately, LayerX researchers described an attack that could manipulate ChatGPT Atlas, Perplexity Comet and Anthropic’s Claude plugin for Google Chrome into executing commands such as changing a user’s password, installing malware or stealing information.</p><h3>Highlights:</h3><ul><li>Extension exposure: Claude for Chrome drew particular scrutiny because its browser extension design lets it inject code directly into webpages.</li><li>Persistent manipulation: Researchers described memory poisoning as planted instructions stored in an agent’s memory that can activate later after the original page is closed.</li><li>Enterprise gap: The spate of disclosures is forcing security teams to confront how much authority AI agents should have, with TechRepublic highlighting that many organizations lack a consistent permission model for agent actions.</li></ul><h3>Perspectives:</h3><ul><li>University of Washington researchers: The researchers tested seven AI browsers and identified four as vulnerable to attacks that could expose data from other open sites. (<a href='https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/yet-another-research-breaks-the-hype-bubble-for-ai-browsers-serving-serious-security-flaws/'>Digital Trends</a>)</li><li>LayerX researchers: The cybersecurity firm described BioShocking as an attack that creates a false context around an AI browser so it treats unsafe actions as permissible. (<a href='https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/ai-browsers-hypnotized-hack'>Futurism</a>)</li><li>TechRepublic: The publication characterized the emerging enterprise weakness as a permissions problem, saying organizations have not solved how much authority AI agents should receive. (<a href='https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-ai-agents-enterprise-security-gap/'>TechRepublic</a>)</li></ul><h3>Sources:</h3><ul><li><a href='https://www.techrepublic.com/article/news-ai-agents-enterprise-security-gap/'>AI Agents Are Creating a New Enterprise Security Gap</a> - techrepublic.com</li><li><a href='https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/yet-another-research-breaks-the-hype-bubble-for-ai-browsers-serving-serious-security-flaws/'>Yet another research breaks the hype bubble for AI browsers serving serious security flaws</a> - digitaltrends.com</li><li><a href='https://techxplore.com/news/2026-06-agentic-ai-browsers-major-cybersecurity.html'>Some agentic AI browsers may come with major cybersecurity risks</a> - techxplore.com</li><li><a href='https://futurism.com/artificial-intelligence/ai-browsers-hypnotized-hack'>AI Browsers Can Basically Be Hypnotized Into Turning Against Their User and Carrying Out Devastating Hacks</a> - futurism.com</li></ul>