Business Today’s Tech Gear episode spotlights Samsung’s latest Galaxy Z Fold 8, highlighting its improved design, software updates, and the shift towards mainstream foldable device appeal amidst affordable gadget options.
Business Today’s latest Tech Gear episode leans on a familiar formula: a hands-on look at new devices, a weekly news round-up and short-form guidance for viewers trying to keep up with a fast-moving consumer tech market. The programme’s 13th outing centres on three products: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, the Redmi Note 17 and a Noise fitness tracker, with the show’s AI anchor, Sana, also pulling together the week’s biggest launches and headlines. According to Business Today, the aim is to make complex technology easier to follow while giving viewers a practical sense of what is worth attention.
The sharpest focus falls on Samsung’s foldable. Reviews from TechRadar, Digital Camera World and Android Central describe the Galaxy Z Fold 8 as a slimmer, more compact device that tries to make foldables feel less awkward in day-to-day use. The phone pairs a 5.5-inch outer display with a 7.6-inch inner screen, both using AMOLED panels with a 120Hz refresh rate, and runs on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 platform with up to 16GB of RAM. Samsung has also pushed battery capacity to 4,800mAh, with support for 45W wired charging and 20W wireless charging, while adding a revised design that is lighter and more pocketable than earlier generations. Reviewers note improved crease control, strong brightness and a clear tilt towards media viewing and multitasking.
Pricing and positioning remain just as important as hardware. SamMobile reported that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 starts at $1,899 and is being sold with seven years of software updates, a sign that Samsung is still pitching the device as a premium long-term purchase rather than a novelty. That price puts it firmly in the ultra-high-end bracket, but the company is clearly betting that a wider body, better displays and more capable software will persuade more buyers that foldables can replace both a phone and a small tablet.
The rest of the episode broadens the frame. Business Today also unboxes the Redmi Note 17 and a Noise fitness tracker, reflecting the continued demand for affordable devices that promise headline features at lower prices. A separate YouTube review of a Noise tracker highlights the importance of build quality, user interface performance and app compatibility in this category, where value depends as much on day-to-day usability as on specifications. The show’s AI segment then ties the week together with a fast update on launches and sector news, keeping the format anchored in practical consumer advice rather than industry jargon.
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