Weekly Tech Roundup: May 3, 2026

Weekly Tech Roundup: May 3, 2026

This week was packed with new hardware announcements and seasonal sale activity. From Motorola's surprise flip phone revival to LG's ambitious new display technology, here's everything that mattered in tech this week — plus the best deals you can grab right now.

Motorola razr 2026 Lineup Officially Unveiled

Motorola pulled back the curtain on its 2026 razr family: three foldable flip phones at distinct price tiers.

• •razr — $799.99 (the accessible entry point)
• •razr+ — $1,099.99 (upgraded camera and display)
• •razr ultra — $1,499.99 (flagship specs, premium finish)

Pre-orders open May 14, with unlocked units hitting shelves on May 21. The razr ultra is the standout — it competes directly with Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip 6 at the same price bracket while offering a larger cover display and a Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. If you've been considering a foldable flip, waiting for May 21 to compare hands-on reviews before committing is the right move. Track razr pricing at shopsmartai.org once listings go live.

LG Micro RGB evo: A New Era for LCD TVs

LG quietly made a big TV announcement this week with the LG Micro RGB evo — the brand's first-ever flagship RGB LCD TV. Instead of conventional white LED backlighting, it uses individual red, green, and blue micro-LEDs as its backlight source. The result is a color volume and peak brightness that conventional LED-LCD TVs simply cannot match.

This is a direct answer to Samsung's Neo QLED technology and positions LG's LCD lineup to compete more aggressively at the premium tier while keeping OLED for their absolute best displays. Pricing hasn't been finalized in North America, but early European listings suggest a starting point around $2,499 for the 65-inch model.

Samsung's Mother's Day Sale Is Live

Samsung launched a Mother's Day Spring Black Friday event with some of the deepest discounts we've seen since the holidays:

• •$325 off select Galaxy phone and tablet bundles
• •$1,700+ off Bespoke appliance packages
• •Extra trade-in credits on Galaxy phones through May 11

If you've been eyeing a Galaxy S25 Ultra or a Samsung appliance upgrade, this week is the window. Use shopsmartai.org to cross-check Samsung's own pricing against Amazon and Best Buy — the same bundles sometimes vary by $50–$150.

Best Buy: OLED TVs from $600

Best Buy's current sale slashes LG and Samsung OLED panels to some of the lowest prices tracked this year:

• •LG C5 55" OLED — from $1,099 (was $1,499)
• •Samsung S85D 55" OLED — from $999 (was $1,299)
• •Entry-level OLED 48" — starting at $599

OLED at under $600 for a 48-inch panel was inconceivable two years ago. If your living room TV is more than five years old, now is a genuinely exceptional time to upgrade.

New Releases Worth Watching

JBL Xtreme 5 — JBL's fifth-generation flagship portable Bluetooth speaker debuted this week with a redesigned acoustic array: dual tweeters, a dedicated subwoofer, and a larger battery for extended outdoor sessions. Expected street price around $349.

Govee Lightwall — Govee's new indoor/outdoor LED wall art panel launched at $449.99. It features a denser LED grid than its predecessor and a self-standing aluminum frame that sets up in under 15 minutes without tools. A niche product, but impressive for smart home enthusiasts.

Quick Deal Hits

• •HP laptop (14-dq6101dx) — $199.99 at Best Buy, one of the lowest prices on a new Windows 11 laptop right now
• •Sony WH-1000XM5 — $219.99 at Costco, a perennial top-tier noise-canceller at a warehouse-club price
• •Samsung 65" Q7F QLED at Costco — $429.99 (was $499), deal runs through May 3

This Week's Takeaway

The Motorola razr 2026 reveal and LG's Micro RGB evo are the biggest announcements with staying power — both could significantly shift their respective market segments. For immediate deals, Samsung's Mother's Day sale and Best Buy's OLED pricing are the highlights of the week.

As always, compare prices across all major US and Canadian retailers at shopsmartai.org before you buy. Price history and real-time alerts ensure you never miss a genuine deal.