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Tech news — August 1, 2026 - Page 6
Tech publications published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 6 of 7.
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Bizarre 'Turducken' Fossil: Flying Dinosaur Eaten by Two Giant Reptiles
A remarkable fossil discovery in Argentina has revealed a 'turducken' of sorts from the Cretaceous period. The fossil shows a flying reptile, known as a pterosaur, that was eaten by a 23-foot-long predator, which was then consumed by an even larger 40-foot-long monster. This is one of the clearest examples ever found of a three-tier predator interaction.2 sourcesSee all sourcesBank of England Predicts Inflation Rise
The Bank of England has forecasted that inflation will increase this year, with markets anticipating an interest rate hike in autumn. The prediction comes as rate-setters are divided on the issue of a hike.3 sourcesSee all sourcesTechCrunch Disrupt 2026 Lineup Announced
TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 has announced its biggest stage lineup, featuring leaders from Amazon, Replit, Tether, and more to come. The Disrupt Stage hosts major tech conversations with a legacy spanning over a decade.2 sourcesSee all sourcesGalaxy Z Fold 8: A Game Changer for Foldables
The Galaxy Z Fold 8 is praised for its superior design and functionality, potentially making other foldable phones like Samsung's own Z Flip obsolete.2 sourcesSee all sourcesNVIDIA CEO Expresses Interest in Elon Musk's Projects
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang has expressed his desire to be involved in nearly all of Elon Musk's projects. Huang revealed that NVIDIA is already an investor in xAI and has a stake in most of Musk's projects, expressing regret that they didn't invest more.2 sourcesSee all sourcesiOS 27 Allows Separate Alarm Volume from Ringer
iOS 27 introduces a new feature that allows users to set a separate volume for alarms and timers from the ringer volume. Previously, both volumes were linked. Users can now adjust the alarm volume independently using a dedicated slider in the 'Sounds & Haptics' settings. Additionally, iOS 27 offers a similar toggle for alerts and system sounds. The update is currently available in public beta and will be generally released in September.2 sourcesSee all sourcesManila Deploys AI Drone for Flood Prediction
Manila has launched an AI-powered drone and mapping system that can predict flooding up to two hours ahead, Mayor Francisco 'Isko Moreno' Domagoso announced. The system uses 3D mapping and ArcGIS technology to analyze data and provide early warnings, potentially giving residents time to prepare or evacuate.3 sourcesSee all sourcesAMC CEO Explains 'The Walking Dead' Netflix Deal
AMC Global Media CEO Kristin Dolan revealed on an earnings call that 'a lot of the major players' in streaming considered licensing 'The Walking Dead', but ultimately, re-upping with Netflix in a co-exclusive deal with AMC+ was 'the right choice'. The 5-year deal is worth $500 million.2 sourcesSee all sourcesMeta's Aggressive AI Spending Raises Concerns
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, is facing investor skepticism over its aggressive spending on artificial intelligence (AI). The company has spent $11 billion in the past two quarters alone, with plans to invest heavily in AI over the next few years. This spending has led to a significant decrease in Meta's free cash flow and has raised concerns about the company's financial sustainability. Despite these concerns, Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg maintains that the company's AI investments are paying off and are crucial for its future growth.7 sourcesSee all sourcesMoonPay Introduces PayBox for AI Agents
MoonPay has launched PayBox, a non-custodial payment vault and wallet that enables AI agents like Anthropic's Claude and OpenAI's ChatGPT to securely transact across the open internet. PayBox uses Visa's agentic commerce protocol and x402 protocol to turn natural language into smart contract actions, allowing agents to exchange $PYUSD, trade on HyperliquidX, and move funds to the Robinhood Crypto Chain without leaving the chat application. It incorporates threshold cryptography (MPC) and Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs) to ensure no participant has custody of funds. PayBox allows Claude and ChatGPT users to move, trade, and spend money directly through prompts, with an autonomous mode for spending under preset caps.8 sourcesSee all sourcesMonetochka's Song 'Monopoly' Featured in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Soundtrack
The song 'Monopoly' by Russian singer Monetochka (Elizabeth Gyrdymova) has been included in the soundtrack of the film 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'. The song is featured in the final credits and plays for a few seconds in one of the scenes. The director, Destin Daniel Cretton, expressed his fondness for the song. The film's world premiere took place on July 31, but its release in Russia was delayed due to political reasons.15 sourcesSee all sourcesLil Tecca Joins Fortnite Festival Season 15
Rapper Lil Tecca is set to headline Fortnite Festival Season 15, with his in-game debut scheduled for this Thursday. Players can purchase new Festival gear, including the Lil Tecca Outfit, Mic Mace Pickaxe, Tecca’s World Back Bling, and a guitar inspired by his Dopamine Tour, using the Neon Dreams Music Pass.6 sourcesSee all sourcesMicrosoft's Azure Cloud Revenue Tops $100B; Meta's Earnings Miss Drags Stock Down
Microsoft's stock surged nearly 9% in pre-market trading after the tech giant reported strong earnings, with Azure cloud revenue topping $100 billion annually and robust forward guidance. Meanwhile, Meta Platforms' stock dropped around 9% on an earnings miss, weaker revenue guidance, and concerns over elevated AI spending. Starbucks and Chipotle shares climbed on raised outlooks, while Qualcomm fell due to a weaker-than-expected Q4 profit forecast. Garmin and Fortinet also gained on strong results.20 sourcesSee all sourcesWaymo Unveils Ojai Robotaxi with Google Gemini Integration
Waymo has launched its new Ojai robotaxi, featuring Google's Gemini AI for in-car interactions. Riders can adjust climate control, get local information, and learn new languages using voice commands. The vehicle's three screens now offer personalized controls based on passenger seating. Early access is live now.4 sourcesSee all sourcesBelgrade Judge Denies Political Influence
Ksenija Marić, a judge at the Higher Court in Belgrade, stated that she rules according to the law and not political desires. The Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade reacted to her statement in an article published in Danas.2 sourcesSee all sourcesXbox Outage Shouldn't Affect Disc Games, Microsoft Confirms
Microsoft has confirmed that the recent Xbox outage shouldn't have affected games played from physical discs. The company's Xbox technology chief, Scott Van Vliet, stated that while discs are subject to licensing inspections, they should still be playable offline. Microsoft is investigating reports of players being unable to access disc games during the outage and will roll out a fix to prevent this issue in the future.7 sourcesSee all sourcesValve Funds Open-Source RADV Driver Port to Windows
Valve is sponsoring Collabora's effort to port the open-source RADV Vulkan driver from Linux to Windows. The team has demonstrated Counter-Strike 2 running with RADV, but a stable interface or compatibility shim is needed for undocumented driver changes. The project involves reverse engineering AMD's Windows kernel driver to adapt RADV for use with it.4 sourcesSee all sourcesPacific 'Nuclear Coffin' Leaking Radioactive Material
Scientists have raised alarm over an impending crisis in the Pacific Ocean, warning that a 'nuclear coffin' is leaking radioactive material into the sea. This could potentially lead to radioactive contamination.11 sourcesSee all sourcesDisney's New CEO Plans to Transform Disney+ into a 'Super App'
Disney's new CEO, Josh D'Amaro, aims to expand Disney+ beyond a streaming service by integrating it with theme park tickets, cruise bookings, games, and merchandise. This strategic move is intended to compete more effectively with Netflix.2 sourcesSee all sourcesHighland Europe Closes €1.1bn Fund for European Tech Scaling
Highland Europe has closed a €1.1 billion fund, its sixth, to continue backing European technology companies as they scale. The firm announced Fund VI on 30 July, alongside promotions of two investors to partner, following a year with over €1 billion returned to investors. Notable exits include Nexthink's $3 billion sale, Danone's purchase of Huel for roughly $1.1 billion, EGYM's $7.5 billion merger, and Bending Spoons' Nasdaq debut at over $18 billion.2 sourcesSee all sourcesManchester City Close to Signing Ayoub El-Khatib from Lille
Manchester City is nearing a deal to sign Moroccan talent Ayoub El-Khatib from Lille, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The potential transfer is linked to the possible departure of Spanish player Rodri to Real Madrid, who has made an offer exceeding £42 million for his services. Meanwhile, Manchester City continues to reorganize its ranks during the transfer market.2 sourcesSee all sourcesiOS 27: Customize Liquid Glass Transparency
iOS 27 introduces a new setting to customize the Liquid Glass interface effect, allowing users to adjust the level of translucency. The update features a continuous slider for fine control, replacing the previous two-option setting. The new 'Appearance' section in Settings gathers interface options, and Apple has tweaked the default look for improved separation between layers. Users can also access Accessibility settings to further reduce transparency or increase contrast.3 sourcesSee all sourcesEmirates Launches Crypto.com Pay for Flight Bookings
Emirates has launched Crypto.com Pay, enabling customers to pay for flight bookings using the digital payment solution. The service is available to eligible UAE residents with a Crypto.com account, allowing them to pay for bookings priced and settled in UAE dirhams (AED). The launch marks the implementation of a partnership announced in July 2025 and supports the Dubai Cashless Strategy under the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33).24 sourcesSee all sources