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Tech news — August 4, 2026

Tech publications published on August 4, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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Tech Semiconductors
Aug 4, 2026, 23:48 UTC
SoftBank's AI Bet Faces Scrutiny in Upcoming Earnings
SoftBank Group Corp. is set to report earnings this week, with analysts expecting a net profit of around ¥148bn ($940m) for the April-June quarter. However, investors will be closely watching the company's debt-fueled AI bets, particularly its investment in OpenAI, the operator of ChatGPT. The earnings report will provide insight into the sustainability of SoftBank's AI strategy.
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Tech Earth Public Health Nuclear
Aug 4, 2026, 13:00 UTC
France Shuts Down Three Nuclear Reactors Due to Heatwave and Drought
France has temporarily shut down three nuclear reactors due to extreme heat and drought, which have caused water levels in rivers to drop. The affected reactors are located at the Chooz and Cattenom nuclear power plants in the Ardennes and Moselle regions. The reactors rely on river water for cooling, and their shutdown is part of environmental water management measures. EDF, the French electricity distribution company, has announced these closures.
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Tech Cybercrime Cyberattack Breach
Aug 4, 2026, 11:22 UTC
Hackers Steal $110 Million in Bitcoins from 'Invulnerable' Wallets
Hackers have exploited a flaw to steal approximately $110 million worth of Bitcoins from supposedly secure wallets. The incident highlights the vulnerability of digital currency storage, even in wallets previously considered invulnerable.
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Tech Trade Software Enterprise IT
Aug 4, 2026, 06:47 UTC
Google Pixel 11 Series Leaks Ahead of Launch
The upcoming Google Pixel 11 series has been leaked, revealing details about its four models: Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro Fold, and Pixel 11 Pro XL. Key features include AI-focused upgrades, new colors, improved hardware, and the rumored Tensor G6 chip. Leaked images showcase camera upgrades, Gemini tools, and Google silicon. The series is set to launch on August 12.
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SoftBank's AI Bet Faces Scrutiny in Upcoming Earnings

France Shuts Down Three Nuclear Reactors Due to Heatwave and Drought

Hackers Steal $110 Million in Bitcoins from 'Invulnerable' Wallets

Google Pixel 11 Series Leaks Ahead of Launch