Tech news — August 12, 2026

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1. TechSoftwareTelecom

   Aug 12, 2026, 20:52 UTC

   Amazon Exits MMO Business, Hands Over Lost Ark and Throne & Liberty

   Amazon Game Studios is withdrawing from the massively multiplayer online (MMO) gaming scene. It will hand over the live operations of 'Lost Ark' to Smilegate and 'Throne and Liberty' to FirstSpark Games and NCSoft in the coming months. This move follows Amazon's earlier announcement of halting significant work on first-party AAA games, specifically MMOs. 'New World: Aeternum' had previously announced plans to stop offering new content updates. Amazon's gaming efforts have seen mixed success, with 'Lost Ark' launching to huge numbers but player counts dwindling over time.

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2. TechMiddle East

   Aug 12, 2026, 17:07 UTC

   Fenerbahçe Completes Lukaku Transfer

   Fenerbahçe has successfully completed the transfer of Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku from Napoli for a fee of 6 million euros plus bonuses. The 33-year-old has agreed to a 1+1 year deal with the Turkish club and is expected to arrive in Istanbul tonight to undergo health checks and sign his official contract.

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3. TechSoftwareHardware

   Aug 12, 2026, 14:51 UTC

   Google Unveils Pixel 11 Series and Watch 5

   Google has announced its latest lineup of devices at its Made by Google event. The Pixel 11 series includes four new phones: Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. The new phones feature a Tensor G6 chip, improved cameras, and a new lighting feature called HiLight. The Pixel Watch 5 was also announced, with improved specs and battery life. Google also teased its first smart tag, the Pixel Tag.

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4. TechLogistics

   Aug 12, 2026, 14:51 UTC

   Solar Eclipse Drives Up Prices of Eclipse Glasses

   Solar eclipse glasses are in high demand and short supply, leading to price inflation on online marketplaces. Retailers have sold out, with prices reaching up to 250 francs (around 230 euros) on resale platforms.

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5. TechHardware

   Aug 12, 2026, 11:51 UTC

   Xbox Fixes Major Outage Issue

   Xbox's Chief Technology Officer Scott Van Vliet has announced that the platform holder has resolved the outage issue from two weeks ago. The bug, which prevented players from accessing their game libraries and playing discs, has been fixed through a mandatory firmware update.

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6. TechInequalityIPOAstronomy

   Aug 12, 2026, 06:24 UTC

   European Athletics Championships in Birmingham Faces Backlash Over High Prices and Low Attendance

   The European Athletics Championships in Birmingham is facing criticism over high ticket prices and expensive food, leading to lower attendances at the Alexander Stadium. Keely Hodgkinson's coach and BBC commentator Steve Cram have joined fans in expressing concern about the prices, with a barbeque pork roll costing £18.50, a bratwurst hot dog £15, and a bottle of water £3.95.

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7. TechCybersecurityAmerican FootballCricketEsports

   Aug 12, 2026, 03:22 UTC

   Four Fighters Earn UFC Contracts on Dana White's Contender Series Season 10, Week 1

   Dana White's Contender Series Season 10 kicked off with a bang, as four fighters earned UFC contracts. In the main event, Anthony Wint (7-0) secured a first-round stoppage win over Matthew Adams (6-3) to earn a contract. Bilal Hasan (9-0), the biggest favorite in Contender Series history, lived up to the hype with a 45-second knockout of Mridul Saikia (9-2) to earn his UFC deal. Joseph Kropschot (9-3) submitted Jonathan Kunneman (10-1) with an armbar in the final seconds to earn a unanimous decision win and a UFC contract. Thomas Pagliarulo (11-2) finished Ananias Mulumba (10-4) with ground-and-pound in the final seconds to earn his UFC deal. However, Abe Alsaghir (9-0) did not earn a contract despite winning a split decision over Fabrizio Escarrega (9-2).

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