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Tech news — August 11, 2026

Tech publications published on August 11, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

4 publications

  1. TechSoftware

    iOS 27 Beta 5 Released with App Icon Updates, Siri Improvements, and More

    Apple has released iOS 27 beta 5 for developers, bringing updated app icons for Safari, Siri, and other apps, expanded Siri voice customization options for British English voices, and more. The beta also includes improvements to Search settings, Liquid Glass, and various apps. This release comes after a three-week gap since beta 4, which is longer than usual. The public beta is expected to follow soon.
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  2. TechMiddle East

    Mark Zuckerberg Spars with UFC Fighter Merab Dvalishvili on a Lake Barge

    Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, shared a video of himself sparring with UFC fighter Merab Dvalishvili on a floating platform in the middle of a lake. The two exchanged punches, kicks, and takedowns, with Dvalishvili picking Zuckerberg up and tossing him into the water at one point. Zuckerberg has been training in MMA for several years and has sparred with other UFC fighters in the past.
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  3. TechMiddle East

    Baby Shark Boy Makes K-pop Debut at 17

    Park Geon-roung, the child performer known as 'Baby Shark Boy' in South Korea, is set to make his K-pop debut on August 20 at the age of 17. He will release his first digital single titled 'WAVE', featuring lyrics co-written by him and Joohoney of Monsta X. This marks a significant step for the global Baby Shark phenomenon, which began with a viral video in 2016 and has since spawned a franchise including a TV series, apps, books, and toys.
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  4. TechEnterprise ITSoccer

    Alvarez Insists on Barcelona Move; Barça to Improve Offer

    Julian Alvarez has returned to Atlético Madrid's training, directly requesting to leave for Barcelona. Barcelona is set to improve its financial offer, currently around 120 million euros, to facilitate the transfer. Álvarez will avoid public pressure and instead privately ask Atlético Madrid to allow him to join Barça. Barcelona is also considering alternatives if the deal fails.
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