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Tech news — August 1, 2026 - Page 7

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

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  2. TechSemiconductors

    iOS 27 Lets Users Hide Messages' Audio/Dictation Button

    iOS 27 introduces a new setting that allows users to hide the audio waveform or microphone icon in the Messages app text field. This feature, requested by users including popstar Justin Bieber, helps prevent accidental taps that could pause music or start dictation. Users can choose to display 'Record Audio', 'Start Dictation', or 'None' in the text field. The update is currently in beta and expected to release publicly in September.
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  3. TechCybersecurity

    UK's Department for Education Hacked: 607,000 Records Leaked on Dark Web

    Cybercriminals have breached the UK's Department for Education, stealing and leaking over 600,000 records containing personal data of government officials, university staff, and head teachers. The data includes names, job titles, email addresses, and phone numbers. The hacking group ExfilSquad has claimed responsibility. The incident is being investigated by the National Cyber Security Centre and the National Crime Agency. The Department for Education claims the data protection risk is low as the records are from different datasets.
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  5. TechAR/VR

    Ather Introduces Pothole+ Alerts for Gen 2 Scooters

    Ather Energy has rolled out its new Pothole+ Alerts feature for Gen 2 and newer electric scooters, including the 450 Apex, 450X, and Rizta Z. The software-based feature uses connected vehicle data to alert riders about upcoming road hazards such as potholes, uneven surfaces, and speed breakers. Riders can receive visual warnings on the scooter's dashboard and audio alerts through the scooter's speakers or a connected device.
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  6. TechSemiconductors

    Samsung Confirms Galaxy Tab S12 Series Launch in Second Half of 2023

    Samsung has officially confirmed the upcoming release of the Galaxy Tab S12 series. The new tablets are set to launch in the second half of 2023, following a series of leaks. Samsung executive Daniel Araujo confirmed the news during the company's Q3 earnings call, stating that the new premium tablets will share the spotlight with new foldables, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2, and Android XR glasses.
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