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Hardware news — September 2, 2026

Publications tagged with Hardware published on September 2, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

6 publications

  1. CultureMiddle EastUnited KingdomHardware

    BTS' Jungkook Celebrates 29th Birthday with Worldwide ARMY Love

    Jeon Jungkook, known as Jungkook of BTS, turned 29 on September 1, 2026. ARMY, BTS' global fanbase, celebrated his birthday with various events worldwide. In Los Angeles, LED trucks and billboards displayed Jungkook's images and videos. In New York, a congratulatory video was played on the TSX Live Billboard in Times Square. BTS performed at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas. In South Korea, a 6-meter sculpture called 'CKJK Baby' was installed on the Han River in Seoul. BTS members and ARMY serenaded Jungkook during their concert at SoFi Stadium, with RM giving him a surprise birthday wish onstage. Jungkook gifted his birthday crown and t-shirt to a disabled ARMY fan during the concert.
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  2. SocietyMiddle EastHardwareMotorsports

    Argentina Aims for Formula 1 Return as FIA Congress Kicks Off

    Argentina hosted the American Congress of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) for the first time in fifteen years, with President Javier Milei pushing for Argentina to become the venue for Formula 1 and the World Rally Championship again. The president of the FIA, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, expressed support for Argentina's aspirations, noting that the country deserves to host these events on its own merit. The Buenos Aires City Autodrome is undergoing a $150 million structural reform to potentially host Formula 1 again. Argentina last hosted an F1 race on April 12, 1998. Ben Sulayem also discussed the possibility of the World Rally Championship returning to Argentina before Formula 1 and hinted at the potential inclusion of Argentine sporting commissaires in F1 races.
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  4. WorldMiddle EastHardwareWeather

    Russia's Starlink-Like Project Faces Setbacks

    Russia's attempt to create its own Starlink-like satellite network, Rassvet, has encountered several failures. The second batch of satellites launched failed to reach their intended operational altitudes. The project, which has received over 1 billion euros in funding, aims to provide connectivity for military and civilian users but has faced technical issues since its inception earlier this year.
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  5. TechChinaSoftwareHardware

    Samsung Expands One UI 9 Beta to More Devices

    Samsung has started rolling out the One UI 9 beta, based on Android 17, to more devices. The Galaxy S26 series has received its eighth beta, while the Galaxy S25 series has joined the beta program with its first update. Additionally, the Galaxy Z Fold 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7, and even the Galaxy S24 series are now eligible for the One UI 9 beta. The updates include the August 2026 security patch and bring new One UI features.
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  6. SportsHardwareBasketballAmerican Football

    Premier League's Record-Breaking Spending

    The Premier League clubs spent a record-breaking £3.46 billion in the summer transfer window, with Manchester City's signing of Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea for £125 million equaling the English transfer record. This is the second consecutive year that Premier League teams have spent over £3 billion in a single transfer window. The Premier League dominated the global transfer market, with three of the most expensive football transfers in history taking place within England. The gap between the Premier League and the rest of Europe continues to widen, with English clubs spending nearly four times as much as the combined total of Serie A, Liga, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1.
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