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Tech news — August 30, 2026

Tech publications published on August 30, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

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Tech China Crypto Hardware
Aug 30, 2026, 12:27 UTC
Crypto Billionaire's Attempt to Ruin Celebrity's Reputation Backfires
Sun Yuchen, a crypto billionaire, attempted to ruin Shen Dian's reputation by leaking private details and filing a lawsuit over a 30 million yuan 'bride price'. He exposed sensitive information such as surrogacy, egg retrieval, and personal habits, claiming it was fictional. Shen Dian refused to compromise, leading to public backlash and Sun Yuchen's eventual apology.
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Tech Cybersecurity
Aug 30, 2026, 10:51 UTC
iPhone 17 Pro Survives Stratospheric Drop, Sets Guinness Record
The iPhone 17 Pro has set a new Guinness World Record by surviving a fall from the stratosphere without a parachute. The smartphone was placed in a protective case, taken to an altitude of 30 kilometers, and released. After about 25 minutes, it was found in remote areas of Sweden, functional and able to make calls and take photos. This feat has been officially recognized by the Guinness Book of Records.
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