Tech news — August 21, 2026

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1. TechMiddle East

   Aug 21, 2026, 21:29 UTC

   

   TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland: Naval Tech Exhibition and Airshow

   TEKNOFEST Blue Homeland, a naval and defense technology festival, took place at Gölcük Shipyard Command. The event featured the induction of Bayraktar Kalkan DİHA, the launch of FNSS ZAHA, naval and underwater technology exhibitions, technology competitions, science workshops, and special shows. It drew large crowds over four days, with visitors expressing pride and excitement in seeing local and national defense technologies up close. The festival also included impressive airshows featuring Seahawk, Super Cobra helicopters, CASA CN-235 aircraft, and Bayraktar drones.

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2. TechSoftware

   Aug 21, 2026, 16:56 UTC

   Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Launch Event Confirmed for August 27

   Samsung has announced a virtual Galaxy event for August 27 at 8am ET, where the Galaxy S26 FE is expected to be launched. The event will introduce the newest addition to the Galaxy S26 family, with leaks revealing an Exynos 2500 chip, 4,900mAh battery, and triple rear camera setup. The Galaxy S26 FE is expected to be more expensive than its predecessor. The event will be streamed live on Samsung.com and Samsung's YouTube channel at 9 p.m. KST (5:30 PM IST).

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3. TechCrypto

   Aug 21, 2026, 09:41 UTC

   BTC Breaks $79,000, Up 9.02%

   Bitcoin (BTC) has broken through $79,000, marking a 9.02% increase on August 21. This follows a series of price surges, with BTC previously breaking $70,000 and $77,000. Analysts estimate BTC could rise to around $86,000 before stabilizing.

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4. TechMiddle EastHardware

   Aug 21, 2026, 09:17 UTC

   Watch Serie A Online for Free: How & Where

   Serie A, Italy's top-tier football league, starts Aug. 22, 2026, ending May 30, 2027. Select matches are free to live stream on SportyNet, accessible globally via ExpressVPN. Inter Milan defends the title against rivals like Napoli, Juventus, and AC Milan. ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.

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5. TechEarthEnergy Sci

   Aug 21, 2026, 06:48 UTC

   Google's 'Operation Blue Skies' Targets Climate-Damaging Contrails

   Google has initiated 'Operation Blue Skies', an AI-driven project aimed at reducing climate-damaging contrails from airplanes. The project acknowledges that contrails, which are harmful to the climate, can be mitigated through technological advancements.

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6. TechSoftwareEnterprise ITSemiconductors

   Aug 21, 2026, 00:44 UTC

   Farming Aura: The Latest Social Media Trend

   Farming Aura, a new trend, is taking over social media platforms. Users are sharing and discussing the meaning of 'farming aura', with some even engaging in battles related to the topic.

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