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Tech news — August 1, 2026 - Page 3

Tech publications published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 3 of 7.

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  2. TechTradeMarketsEquities

    The $500 Console Era is Over

    Gaming hardware prices have reached an all-time high, with no signs of returning to the $500 sweet spot. The PS5 and Xbox Series X launched at $500 but have since increased in price due to COVID-19 supply chain disruptions, tariffs, and a chip shortage. Even Nintendo's Switch 2 launched at $449. Experts predict that by 2029, consumers will be used to paying close to $1000 for gaming hardware, making it unlikely that the next generation of consoles will return to $500 prices.
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    Big Tech Companies Burn Cash on AI Investments

    Leading tech companies like Meta, Alphabet, Amazon, and Microsoft are investing heavily in artificial intelligence, with combined spending reaching $646 billion this year. This increased investment has led to a significant decrease in their free cash flow, with some companies even reporting negative cash flow. Despite the financial strain, these companies continue to revise their AI investment forecasts upwards, indicating the strategic importance they place on AI development.
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    Durov's Code Publication Rebrands as 'Code.ru'

    The Russian tech publication 'Durov's Code' has changed its name to 'Code.ru' following the inclusion of its founder's name, Pavel Durov, in the list of 'terrorists and extremists' by Rosfinmonitoring. The editorial team stated that while recent events may have accelerated the rebranding process, it was long overdue as the publication had expanded beyond topics related to Durov and his projects. The team emphasized that Durov has no connection to their media outlet.
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    Spider-Man: Un Nuevo Día Breaks Box Office Records in Peru

    Spider-Man: Un Nuevo Día, the latest installment in the Spider-Man cinematic universe, has made history in Peru by registering the most successful opening day at the box office of all time. The film surpassed expectations and became the biggest opening of the year in the national box office, marking an unprecedented milestone for cinema chains in the country. In just two days, the film has already surpassed 610,000 spectators and is expected to enter the Million Club during Saturday. The extraordinary reception is attributed to the massive response from fans, with thousands of spectators from different cities gathering to witness the highly anticipated return of Peter Parker to the big screen. The film continues to be exclusively projected in cinemas nationwide, ready to break more records.
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    Apple's 12-Year Strategy for Beats: A Separate Brand for Android Users and Lower Prices

    Apple has maintained Beats as a separate brand for 12 years, allowing it to reach Android users, offer lower-priced products, and sell items that wouldn't fit under the Apple name. This strategy, revealed through a look inside Beats' Culver City operations, combines Beats' original design and marketing culture with Apple's engineering resources. Despite the 2014 acquisition, many pre-deal employees remain with the company. Beats offers colorful headphones, fitness-focused earbuds, and products supporting both Apple and Google platforms, complementing rather than duplicating AirPods.
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    Ugreen & Honkai: Star Rail Collaboration: New Tech Accessories Unveiled

    Ugreen has partnered with gaming studio HoYoverse for a special collection of everyday tech essentials inspired by Yao Guang, a main character from the popular sci-fi turn-based role-playing game Honkai: Star Rail. The collection includes a power bank, charger, retracting cable, and tracker, all featuring color schemes and visuals inspired by Yao Guang. The power bank has a 10,000mAh capacity and comes with a built-in USB-C cable rated for up to 55W. The charger can deliver up to 65W and comes bundled with a braided USB-C to USB-C cable. The retractable USB-C cable can send up to 100W and has a retracting design with four levels of adjustment. The tracker is compatible with Apple’s Find My network and has a long lifespan of up to seven years. The collab also features merchandise of Yao Guang available for purchase along with the tech accessories.
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