Tech news — August 5, 2026

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1. TechAR/VR

   Aug 5, 2026, 14:55 UTC

   Messi Set to Start for Inter Miami in Leagues Cup Opener

   Lionel Messi is expected to start for Inter Miami in their Leagues Cup opener against Atlético San Luis on Wednesday. The Argentine captain, who played in the 2026 World Cup with the national team, returned to the United States and will look to help his team secure a victory in the tournament they won in 2023.

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2. TechSpace

   Aug 5, 2026, 09:45 UTC

   SpaceX to Challenge AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile with Starlink Mobile

   SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell announced the company's plans to launch next-gen Starlink Mobile satellites in 2027, aiming to provide a significantly improved service that could attract customers from major wireless carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. SpaceX also plans to build a terrestrial network alongside its satellite system to enhance connectivity and bandwidth.

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3. TechHardwareTelecomAR/VR

   Aug 5, 2026, 08:49 UTC

   U8's Electronic Gaming Platform: Stable Payouts and High Success Rates

   U8's electronic gaming platform boasts an average payout time of 30 seconds, handling both large and small amounts, even during peak hours. With a success rate of 99.99%, U8 has set a new record with its highest payout of , equivalent to in Chinese currency. The platform is integrated with live video from Philippine Solaire, ensuring transparency. Despite big wins being temporary, U8's stability and reliable system make it a strong choice for gamers.

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4. TechSemiconductors

   Aug 5, 2026, 08:21 UTC

   Cloudflare Launches Stablecoin Wallets for AI Agents

   Cloudflare has introduced Cloudflare Wallets, programmable stablecoin wallets enabling AI agents to pay for APIs, content, and services autonomously. The wallets, which use the x402 protocol and USDC stablecoin, are designed to facilitate machine-to-machine payments and commerce. They consist of human-controlled Account Wallets and agent-run Virtual Wallets with spending caps and transaction limits.

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5. TechAR/VR

   Aug 5, 2026, 04:13 UTC

   BitGo Migrates $7.7B in WBTC to Chainlink CCIP, Drops LayerZero

   BitGo has moved $7.7 billion worth of wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) from LayerZero to Chainlink's Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP). This migration makes Chainlink the exclusive cross-chain infrastructure provider for BitGo, pushing the total amount moved post-Kelp bridge hack near $15 billion. BitGo's decision comes after a hack on the Kelp bridge, which led to significant losses.

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