# tech news (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 13 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover tech news. Page: Feed: --- ## [Bail Revoked in Hingham Apple Store Crash Case](https://thedailytechfeed.com/bail-revoked-in-hingham-apple-store-crash-case/) _2026-08-23 · The Daily Tech Feed Team · The Daily Tech Feed_ Prosecutors in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, have revoked the bail of Bradley Rein, the man charged in a 2019 vehicle crash at an Apple Store in \[…\] ## [CPPE warns against reversing reforms, says Nigeria must turn stability into jobs](https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/23/cppe-warns-against-reversing-reforms-says-nigeria-must-turn-stability-into-jobs/) _2026-08-23 · Olalekan Adigun · Nairametrics_ The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has warned that reversing Nigeria’s economic reforms would damage the economy and urged the government to shift its focus from macroeconomic stabilisation to productivity, jobs and improved living standards. The post CPPE warns against reversing reforms, says Nigeria must turn stability into jobs appeared first on Nairametrics . ## [Nigeria’s creatives lose half their workweek to admin, payment delays, report finds](https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/23/nigerias-creatives-lose-half-their-workweek-to-admin-payment-delays-report-finds/) _2026-08-23 · Emmanuel Azubuike · Nairametrics_ Nearly one in five Nigerian creative professionals spend more than half of their weekly working time on non-creative administrative tasks, limiting the time available for actual creative work, according to a new report by NECLive. The post Nigeria’s creatives lose half their workweek to admin, payment delays, report finds appeared first on Nairametrics . ## [South Africa’s richest man, Johann Rupert, is $1.3 billion richer in 2026](https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/23/south-africas-richest-man-johann-rupert-is-1-3-billion-richer-in-2026/) _2026-08-23 · Deborah Dan-Awoh · Nairametrics_ Johann Rupert, South Africa’s richest person, has added $1.3 billion to his fortune in 2026, as his wealth continues to be tied closely to the performance of luxury goods and investment businesses. The post South Africa’s richest man, Johann Rupert, is $1.3 billion richer in 2026 appeared first on Nairametrics . ## [OPPO Reno 16: ma… è quasi un Pro? Recensione](https://www.ceotech.it/oppo-reno-16-ma-e-quasi-un-pro-recensione/) _2026-08-23 · Diego Carginale · CeoTech_ OPPO Reno 16 è quasi un Pro? Display 120Hz, fotocamere versatili e autonomia solida convincono, ma c’è un problema che emerge quando lo smartphone si scalda. Dopo aver provato OPPO Reno 16 Pro, pensavo di sapere già cosa aspettarmi da OPPO Reno 16 e cioè uno smartphone più economico, con qualche compromesso soprattutto nel comparto \[…\] ## [Boko Haram, Lakurawa exploit Nigeria’s security gaps as threats spread, SBM warns](https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/23/boko-haram-lakurawa-exploit-nigerias-security-gaps-as-threats-spread-sbm-warns/) _2026-08-23 · Olalekan Adigun · Nairametrics_ Nigeria’s security crisis is widening as insurgent groups, criminal gangs and politically linked armed actors continue to exploit gaps in state security across several regions, according to SBM Intelligence. The post Boko Haram, Lakurawa exploit Nigeria’s security gaps as threats spread, SBM warns appeared first on Nairametrics . ## [Apapa Customs records N28.1 billion in single-day revenue](https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/23/apapa-customs-records-n28-1-billion-in-single-day-revenue/) _2026-08-23 · Caleb Obiowo · Nairametrics_ The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, recorded N28.1 billion in revenue in a single day on August 18, 2026, setting a new record for the command. The post Apapa Customs records N28.1 billion in single-day revenue appeared first on Nairametrics . ## [Bitcoin surges to highest level since May as US policy fuels crypto rally](https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/23/bitcoin-surges-to-highest-level-since-may-as-us-policy-fuels-crypto-rally/) _2026-08-23 · Olumide Adesina · Nairametrics_ Bitcoin (BTC) is seeing a big macro-driven breakout, through the $78K mark for its best price since May. Bitcoin posted its best weekly gain in more than three years as traders assess the fallout from a recent spike in bond yields and fiscal consolidation in the world's largest economy The post Bitcoin surges to highest level since May as US policy fuels crypto rally appeared first on Nairametrics… ## [Best performing Nigerian stocks for the week ended August 21, 2026](https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/23/best-performing-nigerian-stocks-for-the-week-ended-august-21-2026/) _2026-08-23 · Kelechi Mgboji · Nairametrics_ Nigerian equities extended their correction for a second straight week, with the benchmark NGX All-Share Index (ASI) declining 3,268.04 points, or 1.35%, to close at 239,351.16 points, down from 242,619.20 points the previous week, as broad-based weakness across banking, oil & gas, insurance, and growth stocks continued to weigh on the market. The post Best performing Nigerian stocks for the week… ## [A $900 Xbox Series X25 Could Launch in November – It May Be the Most Expensive Xbox Ever](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/23/xbox-series-x25-900-price-november/) _2026-08-23 · theGeek · theGeek.games_ The special-edition Xbox Series X25 is reportedly set to launch on November 27 for $900. Its transparent green design could make it the most expensive Xbox ever, with Microsoft targeting collectors and hardware enthusiasts. Microsoft announced the Xbox Series X25 during its summer Xbox Games Showcase. The console’s transparent green shell recalls the look of the original Xbox and deliberately taps… ## [Reach prospects with real signals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/NJOmUJhYmUsF) _2026-08-23 · **Sponsored**_ Find prospects talking about your problem and get context-backed moments to engage ## [Starting Today, Players Are Going Dark on PlayStation for a Week to Protest the End of Discs](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/23/playstation-blackout-starts-today-physical-discs/) _2026-08-23 · theGeek · theGeek.games_ A week-long PlayStation blackout starts today as fans protest the cancellation of physical game releases. Organizers are asking players not to log in, play, or spend money on Sony platforms for seven days. The campaign was announced in late July in response to PlayStation’s increasingly aggressive shift toward digital distribution. Participants argue that demand for disc releases remains real, and… ## [Navy dismantles 3 illegal refineries, recovers 91,000 litres of crude oil in Rivers](https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/23/navy-dismantles-3-illegal-refineries-recovers-91000-litres-of-crude-oil-in-rivers/) _2026-08-23 · Olalekan Adigun · Nairametrics_ The Nigerian Navy, under Operation DELTA SENTINEL, has dismantled three illegal refining sites in the Okolomade and Ogbogolo areas of Rivers State and recovered approximately 91,000 litres of suspected stolen crude oil. The post Navy dismantles 3 illegal refineries, recovers 91,000 litres of crude oil in Rivers appeared first on Nairametrics . ## [Modern Warfare 4 Hits No. 1 on Steam Before Launch – Beta Backlash Is Not Slowing Sales](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/23/modern-warfare-4-steam-number-one-beta/) _2026-08-23 · theGeek · theGeek.games_ Modern Warfare 4 has reached the top of Steam’s global sales chart before its official release. Despite criticism surrounding the open beta, rising pre-orders suggest the new Call of Duty could deliver a stronger launch than last year’s Black Ops 7. Activision and Infinity Ward have a great deal riding on the reception to Modern Warfare 4. Recent entries have divided the audience, and the new game… ## [Nintendo Switch 2 Gets More Expensive in Days – Samsung’s Latest Move Adds Even More Pressure](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/23/nintendo-switch-2-price-rise-samsung-chip-costs/) _2026-08-23 · theGeek · theGeek.games_ The European price of Nintendo Switch 2 rises from €470 to €500 on September 1, while the console may also be getting more expensive to manufacture. Samsung has reportedly increased the price of the 8-nanometer chip process used for the system’s SoC by about ten percent. Nintendo announced in May that it would revise the Nintendo Switch 2 price across Europe, the United States, Canada, Japan, and… ## [Bend Studio May Return Sooner Than Expected – The Days Gone Team Is Making Real Progress](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/23/bend-studio-new-game-days-gone-jason-schreier/) _2026-08-23 · theGeek · theGeek.games_ Bend Studio may finally be making solid progress on its next game after several controversial Sony decisions and two abandoned projects. Jason Schreier believes the Days Gone developer’s new work could be revealed within the next one or two years. The years following Days Gone’s 2019 launch have been unusually difficult for Bend Studio. The open-world action game received mixed reviews at release,… ## [Wolverine PS5 DualSense & Faceplate Pre-Orders Are Still Live But Mostly Sold Out](https://press-start.com.au/news/playstation/2026/08/23/wolverine-ps5-dualsense-faceplate-pre-orders-are-still-live-but-mostly-sold-out/) _2026-08-23 · Shannon Grixti · Press Start_ UPDATE: Here’s what’s available from the Wolverine PS5 range. Amazon is now the only place to get the PS5 Pro plates and you can do that HERE. Similarly, if you want the DualSense controller JB HI-FI is now the best place to get that. AMAZON DualSense Wieless Controller – Marvel’s Wolverine Battle Yellow Limited Edition — $134.95 AUD with free shipping PlayStation 5 Console Covers – Battle Yellow… ## [All The Aussie Times For This Week’s Gamescom Streams](https://press-start.com.au/news/2026/08/23/gamescom-2026-stream-times-australia/) _2026-08-23 · Shannon Grixti · Press Start_ It’s hard to believe that it’s already Gamescom week but it is, and we’re strapped in for a bunch of exciting announcements. So far, we know about four streams including Gamescom Opening Night Live which will kick things off, two days of Xbox announcements and things will end with the massive Grand Theft Auto 6 showcase on Friday. GAMESCOM OPENING NIGHT LIVE 2026 AUSTRALIAN TIMES 4:00am AEST… ## [அடிமை முறையின் வீழ்ச்சியும் விடுதலையின் உதயமும்: பன்னாட்டு நினைவேந்தல் நாள்!](https://www.aanthaireporter.in/the-fall-of-slavery-and-the-dawn-of-freedom-international-remembrance-day/) _2026-08-23 · admin · AanthaiReporter.Com | Tamil Multimedia News Web_ மனித வரலாற்றின் இருண்ட பக்கங்களில் மிகக் கொடூரமானது அட்லாண்டிக் பெருங்கடல் வழியே நடைபெற்ற அடிமை வணிகமாகும். கோடிக்கணக்கான ஆப்பிரிக்க மக்கள் தங்கள் சொந்த நிலங்களில் இருந்து வலுக்கட்டாயமாகப் பிரிக்கப்பட்டு, மனித உரிமைகள் அற்ற முறையில் விலங்குகளைப் போல விற்பனை செய்யப்பட்டனர். இந்த கொடிய மனித உரிமை மீறலையும், அதை எதிர்த்துப் போராடிப் பெற்ற விடுதலையையும் நினைவுகூரும் வகையில், ஆண்டுதோறும் ஆகஸ்ட் 23 ஆம்… ## [90ஸ் கிட்ஸ் கல்யாணப் போராட்டம்: ‘மிடில் கிளாஸ் மாப்பிள்ளை’!](https://www.aanthaireporter.in/the-90s-kids-wedding-struggle-the-middle-class-groom/) _2026-08-23 · admin · AanthaiReporter.Com | Tamil Multimedia News Web_ திரைத்துறையில் புதுவிதமான கதைகளளமும், எதார்த்தமான மனிதர்களின் வாழ்க்கைப் பதிவுகளும் என்றுமே ரசிகர்களிடையே தனி வரவேற்பைப் பெறுபவை. அந்த வகையில், தற்காலத்தில் மிக தீவிரமாக விவாதிக்கப்படும் ஒரு சமூக எதார்த்தத்தை, நகைச்சுவை மற்றும் குடும்பக் பின்னணியில் கையில் எடுத்திருக்கிறது ஆன்ஷ்வா புரொடக்ஷன்ஸ் நிறுவனம். பிரபு ஏகாம்பரம் இயக்கி, நாயகனாக நடித்து உருவாகி வரும் திரைப்படம் தான் ‘மிடில் கிளாஸ்… ## [Harvard’s Startup Bootcamp Adds AI Avatars for Instructor Feedback](https://thedailytechfeed.com/harvards-startup-bootcamp-adds-ai-avatars-for-instructor-feedback/) _2026-08-22 · The Daily Tech Feed Team · The Daily Tech Feed_ Harvard Business School’s Foundry bootcamp is introducing AI avatars of instructors as part of its eight-week program for entrepreneurs. Priced at $699, the bootcamp includes \[…\] ## [Stream Torrents & IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/qy5myNcBobHo) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Search magnet links and stream movies, music, books, and live TV in-browser ## [Can AI Save the Games Industry? – Or Will It Just Make Layoffs Cheaper?](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/22/can-ai-save-the-games-industry-or-will-it-just-make-layoffs-cheaper/) _2026-08-22 · Herpai Gergely (BadSector) · theGeek.games_ Or Will It Just Make Layoffs Cheaper? The post Can AI Save the Games Industry? – Or Will It Just Make Layoffs Cheaper? appeared first on theGeek.games . ## [Nintendo Continues to Crack Down on Switch Emulators](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/22/nintendo-continues-to-crack-down-on-switch-emulators/) _2026-08-22 · Angyal Anikó · theGeek.games_ Emulation should eventually become the primary way to play older games, and Nintendo Switch Online does exactly that! As part of its fight against Switch emulation, Nintendo has carried out another wave of DMCA-based takedowns. In May 2024, Nintendo removed over 8,500 Yuzu Switch emulator clones from GitHub with a single DMCA notice. This resulted in GitHub removing 8,535 repositories containing… ## [DOJ’s Probe of a16z Sends Ripples Through VC World](https://thedailytechfeed.com/dojs-probe-of-a16z-sends-ripples-through-vc-world/) _2026-08-22 · The Daily Tech Feed Team · The Daily Tech Feed_ The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) over its practice of holding board seats across companies that compete, particularly in the AI \[…\] ## [Pixel 11’s New Camera “Looks” Feature That Apple Should Adopt](https://thedailytechfeed.com/pixel-11s-new-camera-looks-feature-that-apple-should-adopt/) _2026-08-22 · The Daily Tech Feed Team · The Daily Tech Feed_ Google recently launched its Pixel 11 lineup, which largely builds on its predecessor, the Pixel 10, with mostly incremental hardware changes. However, one new feature \[…\] ## [Expedition in Arc Raiders Will Be on Hiatus After September!](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/22/expedition-in-arc-raiders-will-be-on-hiatus-after-september/) _2026-08-22 · Angyal Anikó · theGeek.games_ The currently scheduled Expedition will still be released in the first month of fall. After that, however, the developers will begin overhauling it. The upcoming fifth Arc Raiders Expedition will be the last one for quite some time. Developer Embark Studios is putting them on hold until early 2027 to revamp the entire system. Arc Raiders’ Expeditions play a very important role. Functionally,… ## [Double Fine Has Regained the Rights to Its Games: Every Purchase Supports Them! \[VIDEO\]](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/22/a-double-fine-mar-a-jatekai-jogait-is-visszakapta-minden-vasarlas-oket-tamogatja-video/) _2026-08-22 · Angyal Anikó · theGeek.games_ Tim Schafer’s studio has also become fully independent. Therefore, if we were to purchase one of their games now, Microsoft would not benefit financially. Double Fine recently left Xbox and has since become fully independent. The studio now has full publishing rights to the games it developed under Microsoft, and it receives all revenue from game sales, as CEO Tim Schafer confirmed on the Kinda… ## [Even More Grand Theft Auto VI Leaks—And Now We Can Even Advertise in Them!](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/22/even-more-grand-theft-auto-vi-leaks-and-now-we-can-even-advertise-in-them/) _2026-08-22 · Angyal Anikó · theGeek.games_ Cyberleek continues to leak content, but it’s almost certain that Rockstar and Take-Two will find the person responsible. Another Grand Theft Auto VI video was leaked via Cyberleek, showing a few minutes of high-speed driving in Vice City. The video opens with Jason ditching a pickup truck and stealing a Truffade Thrax, a luxury sports car with a driver still inside. After tossing the owner out of… ## [Inherent’s Faraday AI Outpaces Anthropic & OpenAI at Paper Replication](https://thedailytechfeed.com/inherents-faraday-ai-outpaces-anthropic-openai-at-paper-replication/) _2026-08-22 · The Daily Tech Feed Team · The Daily Tech Feed_ A new London-based AI startup called Inherent, founded by former DeepMind researchers, claims its agent Faraday just beat much larger models from Anthropic and OpenAI \[…\] ## [CloudGear Unites Major Cloud Gaming Platforms in One tvOS App](https://thedailytechfeed.com/cloudgear-unites-major-cloud-gaming-platforms-in-one-tvos-app/) _2026-08-22 · The Daily Tech Feed Team · The Daily Tech Feed_ A new tvOS app called CloudGear is aiming to simplify cloud gaming by aggregating several major streaming services into a single interface. The app consolidates \[…\] ## [5 Android security features Ghanaians should turn on now](https://www.jbklutse.com/android-security-features-ghana-guide/) _2026-08-22 · John-Bunya Klutse · JBKlutse_ Android security features: Most Android users miss critical safety features that protect against theft, fraud, and phishing. Here's how to enable them on your phone in minutes. ## [Hire AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/eRIO9jNwfpU8) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Browse public gigs, message candidates, and run video interviews — free to start. ## [Phantom Blade Zero Races with Black Myth: Wukong’s Sales on Steam!](https://thegeek.games/2026/08/22/phantom-blade-zero-races-with-black-myth-wukongs-sales-on-steam/) _2026-08-22 · Angyal Anikó · theGeek.games_ In just a few days, more than 300,000 copies have been sold, including pre-orders. This certainly rivals Game Science’s title. According to Alinea Analytics, Phantom Blade Zero is shaping up to be China’s next big hit. Since pre-orders opened, the company estimates that the game has sold 300,000 copies on Steam, generating $14.5 million in revenue. Phantom Blade Zero also tops this year’s Steam… ## [How to Get the God Mode Llama Power Up in Fortnite](https://techstory.in/how-to-get-the-god-mode-llama-power-up-in-fortnite/) _2026-08-22 · Khilav Jadav · TechStory_ Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4, titled Override, adds several unusual power-ups and gaming-inspired items to Battle Royale. One of the most powerful is the God Mode Llama. When activated, it temporarily turns your character into an unstoppable wrecking ball. You become immune to damage, move faster, jump higher, and can smash through structures while dealing \[…\] The post How to Get the God Mode Llama… ## [How to Get & Use the Mega Buster in Fortnite](https://techstory.in/how-to-get-use-the-mega-buster-in-fortnite/) _2026-08-22 · Khilav Jadav · TechStory_ The Mega Buster has arrived in Fortnite Battle Royale with Chapter 7 Season 4: Override, bringing Mega Man’s famous arm cannon into the game. It is a Rare weapon that uses energy instead of normal ammunition and offers several ways to attack. You can fire quick shots, charge stronger blasts, and move aggressively while using \[…\] The post How to Get & Use the Mega Buster in Fortnite appeared first… ## [How to Get the Killswitch Sprite in Fortnite](https://techstory.in/how-to-get-the-killswitch-sprite-in-fortnite/) _2026-08-22 · Khilav Jadav · TechStory_ The Killswitch Sprite is one of the new collectible companions introduced in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4, also known as Override. Unlike some Sprites that mainly help with movement or healing, Killswitch is designed for players who like taking fights from unusual angles. Its ability activates Hangtime, giving you improved accuracy while jumping or falling. \[…\] The post How to Get the Killswitch… ## [Canada ends U.S. trade talks as Carney announces dollar-for-dollar tariffs](https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/22/canada-ends-u-s-trade-talks-as-carney-announces-dollar-for-dollar-tariffs/) _2026-08-22 · Caleb Obiowo · Nairametrics_ Canada has ended its latest trade negotiations with the United States and will impose dollar-for-dollar tariffs on U.S. goods in response to new American duties on Canadian products. The post Canada ends U.S. trade talks as Carney announces dollar-for-dollar tariffs appeared first on Nairametrics . ## [Weekly Startup News](https://techstory.in/weekly-startup-news-2/) _2026-08-22 · Shailja Jha · TechStory_ MIT Spinoff Apollo Atomics Raises $31M to Shrink Nuclear Reactors by 40x Apollo Atomics, an MIT spinoff developing compact nuclear reactors, has raised $31 million in seed funding as it works to make nuclear power smaller, faster to manufacture and easier to deploy. The Cambridge, Massachusetts-based startup was founded in 2025 by Assil Halimi and \[…\] The post Weekly Startup News appeared first on… ## [Weekly Technology News](https://techstory.in/weekly-technology-news-2/) _2026-08-22 · Shailja Jha · TechStory_ Nvidia Invests in Data Center Developer Cloverleaf Infrastructure Nvidia has invested in data center developer Cloverleaf Infrastructure as the AI chipmaker continues to expand its presence across the infrastructure ecosystem supporting the rapid growth of artificial intelligence. The investment comes as demand for AI computing capacity accelerates worldwide. While Nvidia remains best known for… ## [Apple’s First Touchscreen MacBook Ultra Expected in October](https://thedailytechfeed.com/apples-first-touchscreen-macbook-ultra-expected-in-october/) _2026-08-22 · The Daily Tech Feed Team · The Daily Tech Feed_ Apple is reportedly preparing to unveil its first-ever touchscreen MacBook later this year, with the launch anticipated in October. The device, likely named the MacBook \[…\] ## [Africa’s top 10 airlines account for 8.08 million seats in August](https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/22/africas-top-10-airlines-account-for-8-08-million-seats-in-august/) _2026-08-22 · Caleb Obiowo · Nairametrics_ The 10 largest carriers operating in Africa accounted for 8.08 million scheduled departing seats in August 2026, highlighting the concentration of airline capacity among the largest operators in the African aviation market. The post Africa’s top 10 airlines account for 8.08 million seats in August appeared first on Nairametrics . ## [OpenAI Urges Tougher AI Safety Rules for California SB 53](https://thedailytechfeed.com/openai-urges-tougher-ai-safety-rules-for-california-sb-53/) _2026-08-22 · The Daily Tech Feed Team · The Daily Tech Feed_ OpenAI has called for amendments to California’s landmark AI safety law, SB 53, to introduce stronger safeguards around advanced model development. The company now wants \[…\] ## [AI Frontiers: Labs Lack Public Plans for Handling Rogue Models](https://thedailytechfeed.com/ai-frontiers-labs-lack-public-plans-for-handling-rogue-models/) _2026-08-22 · The Daily Tech Feed Team · The Daily Tech Feed_ Major AI research labs are still not sharing publicly how they’d contain a model that acts independently or dangerously—despite guidance pushing them to build “rogue \[…\] ## [FG approves two new satellites to cut Nigeria’s reliance on foreign infrastructure](https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/22/fg-approves-two-new-satellites-to-cut-nigerias-reliance-on-foreign-infrastructure/) _2026-08-22 · Samuel Daniel · Nairametrics_ The Federal Executive Council has approved the acquisition and deployment of two next-generation High-Throughput Communication Satellites, NIGCOMSAT-2A and NIGCOMSAT-2B. The post FG approves two new satellites to cut Nigeria’s reliance on foreign infrastructure appeared first on Nairametrics . ## [US Battery Startups Turn to Defense Sector for Rescue](https://thedailytechfeed.com/us-battery-startups-turn-to-defense-sector-for-rescue/) _2026-08-22 · The Daily Tech Feed Team · The Daily Tech Feed_ The U.S. battery startup scene hit turbulence after sweeping legislative changes removed key incentives for electric vehicles and battery production. But there’s a developing playbook: \[…\] ## [Google’s ‘Android Pulse’ Appears in Play Store Updates: What It Means](https://thedailytechfeed.com/googles-android-pulse-appears-in-play-store-updates-what-it-means/) _2026-08-22 · The Daily Tech Feed Team · The Daily Tech Feed_ Over the weekend, Android users may have spotted an unfamiliar app titled “Android Pulse” show up in the Google Play Store’s updates list. Instead of \[…\] ## [Poco X8 e X8 Power, due nuovi modelli con maxi batteria](https://www.ceotech.it/poco-x8-e-x8-power-due-nuovi-modelli-con-maxi-batteria/) _2026-08-22 · Sofia De Luca · CeoTech_ Poco X8 e X8 Power si preparano al debutto con display AMOLED da 6,83″, batterie da 9.000 e 10.000 mAh, ricarica rapida fino a 100W e ricarica inversa. A marzo Poco X8 Pro e Pro Max hanno fatto il loro debutto ed ora sembra che l’azienda abbia intenzione di ampliare la serie con l’arrivo di \[…\] ## [China Moves Government Desktops From Windows to Linux](https://techstory.in/china-moves-government-desktops-from-windows-to-linux/) _2026-08-22 · Ishaan Negi · TechStory_ China is taking another major step toward reducing its dependence on American technology. According to a Bloomberg report, the Chinese government has ordered some state agencies to replace Windows 10 China Government Edition with domestically developed Linux distributions. The move is part of Beijing’s broader push for digital sovereignty — the idea that critical systems \[…\] The post China Moves… ## [Walmart Finally Brings Tap to Pay to US Stores](https://techstory.in/walmart-finally-brings-tap-to-pay-to-us-stores/) _2026-08-22 · Ishaan Negi · TechStory_ After years of holding out, Walmart is finally embracing one of the most common ways people pay today. The retail giant has confirmed that Tap to Pay will begin rolling out at select Walmart and Sam’s Club locations in the United States on August 24, giving shoppers the ability to make contactless payments using cards, \[…\] The post Walmart Finally Brings Tap to Pay to US Stores appeared first on… ## [FG has invested over N3.8 trillion in IT infrastructure since 2023 — NITDA DG](https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/22/fg-has-invested-over-n3-8-trillion-in-it-infrastructure-since-2023-nitda-dg/) _2026-08-22 · Samuel Daniel · Nairametrics_ The Federal Government has invested more than N3.8 trillion in information technology infrastructure since 2023, the Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), Kashifu Inuwa, has disclosed. The post FG has invested over N3.8 trillion in IT infrastructure since 2023 — NITDA DG appeared first on Nairametrics . ## [Rockstar Sticks to GTA 6 Netflix Reveal Despite Latest Leaks](https://techstory.in/rockstar-sticks-to-gta-6-netflix-reveal-despite-latest-leaks/) _2026-08-22 · Ishaan Negi · TechStory_ Rockstar Games is reportedly furious over the latest wave of Grand Theft Auto VI leaks, but despite the disruption, the studio has no plans to change its upcoming reveal schedule. With millions of fans waiting for the highly anticipated sequel, leaked gameplay has once again put Rockstar in an uncomfortable position just days before its \[…\] The post Rockstar Sticks to GTA 6 Netflix Reveal Despite… ## [SBM warns Plateau reprisal attacks could escalate into high-intensity conflict](https://nairametrics.com/2026/08/22/sbm-warns-plateau-reprisal-attacks-could-escalate-into-high-intensity-conflict/) _2026-08-22 · Caleb Obiowo · Nairametrics_ SB Morgen Intelligence (SBMI) has warned that continued reprisal attacks between armed Fulani and Berom/Mwaghavul groups in Plateau State could push the conflict into a high-intensity phase, particularly in Mangu Local Government Area. The post SBM warns Plateau reprisal attacks could escalate into high-intensity conflict appeared first on Nairametrics .