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"This Game Costs 200 Dollars" Sold 6,700 Copies But Developer Made $2,000 After Mass Refunds
Michael Major sold over 6,700 copies of his $200 Steam game, but 99.9% were refunded, leaving him with about $2,000 in earnings.
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South Korea’s July CPI Inflation Slows to 2.8% as Core Pressures Persist
South Korea’s consumer price index rose 2.8% year-on-year in July 2026, easing from June amid fuel price shifts and government measures.
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Apple files new legal challenge against UK demand for encrypted iCloud data access
Apple challenged the UK government's second demand to access encrypted iCloud user data in a legal complaint filed last month.
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SpaceX to release first earnings report since June 2026 IPO amid AI spending and Starlink focus
SpaceX will publish its first quarterly earnings for Q2 2026 on August 11, covering key segments including AI and Starlink amid investor scrutiny.
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China tightens chip design protections with new regulations signed by Premier Li Qiang
China revised regulations to strengthen protection of integrated-circuit layout designs, signed by Premier Li Qiang on July 23, taking effect October 15.
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Microsoft warns travelers against public Wi-Fi amid Russian hacker attacks targeting hotels and airports
Microsoft warned travelers about a Russian hacking campaign exploiting public Wi-Fi at hotels, airports, and conference centers since May 2026.
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Alibaba and DeepSeek launch new AI models amid intensifying competition in China
Alibaba released its 2.4 trillion-parameter Qwen 3.8-Max on August 3, while DeepSeek launched its low-cost V4-Flash on July 31.
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Nvidia RTX 5090 GPU prices surge above $4,500, squeezing gaming PC market
Nvidia's RTX 5090 GPU prices have risen sharply above $4,500, with Dell selling RTX 5090-equipped PCs cheaper than the GPU alone.
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Meta to unwind $2 billion Manus acquisition after China regulatory block
Meta Platforms is reversing its $2 billion purchase of AI startup Manus after Chinese regulators ordered the deal unwound.
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Europe witnesses first total solar eclipse since 2006 with major events in Spain and partial views across continent
On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse darkened northern Spain while a partial eclipse appeared across much of Europe, drawing millions and prompting safety measures.
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DeepSeek launches V4-Flash AI model, undercutting competitors by over 100 times in cost
Chinese startup DeepSeek released its AI model V4-Flash on July 31, offering significantly lower operational costs than rivals.
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Mountaineer Nirmal Purja and 10-member team killed in Broad Peak avalanche in Pakistan
Nirmal Purja and his 10-member international climbing team died in an avalanche on Broad Peak, Pakistan, on July 30, 2026.
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Chongqing Becomes China’s Leading City for Motorbike Culture and Tourism
Chongqing has emerged as a motorbike hub, attracting tourists and social media fans with its thriving biker scene and industry.
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Taiwan holds first mobile network slowdown drill simulating wartime outages
Taiwan conducted its first mobile network slowdown drill on August 13, slowing 4G and 5G speeds across 14 counties to simulate wartime internet outages.
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Six Malaysian Navy PASKAL personnel safely rescued after drifting in South China Sea exercise
Six Royal Malaysian Navy PASKAL personnel were rescued after drifting off course during a South China Sea parachute exercise on August 12.
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TWICE's Chaeyoung Leaves JYP Entertainment After 14 Years to Start Solo Career
Chaeyoung announced her departure from JYP Entertainment on August 13, 2026, while confirming she will continue TWICE activities and launch a solo career under 'LIL FANTASY'.
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Meta deactivates over 750,000 under-16 Instagram and Facebook accounts in Australia
Meta has removed more than 750,000 social media accounts in Australia linked to users under 16 since December 2025 youth ban enforcement.
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US July inflation rises 0.1%, markets ease rate hike bets amid Middle East tensions
US consumer prices rose 0.1% in July, lowering September Fed rate hike odds to 40%, while oil prices stayed high on Middle East unrest.
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German cabinet approves intelligence reform to expand BND and BfV operational powers
On August 12, 2026, Germany's cabinet approved reforms granting foreign and domestic intelligence agencies broader powers for active operations against hybrid threats.
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SpaceX Faces Stock Drop and Market Pressure Ahead of First Public Earnings Report
SpaceX’s shares fell nearly 20% from IPO price by July 31 as it prepares to release first public Q2 earnings on August 4.
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Rare total solar eclipse observed across Europe and Arctic on August 12, 2026
A rare total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026, was seen across Europe and the Arctic, drawing millions of viewers and causing major travel and security operations.
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Aeon Mall Kumamoto staff re-entered building after evacuation before fatal explosion
Aeon Mall Kumamoto staff were allowed to re-enter after a July 28 earthquake evacuation before a blast killed seven employees.
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DeepSeek launches AI agent team to compete with Anthropic's Claude Code
DeepSeek formed a new AI agent team on WeChat and updated its flagship model to challenge Anthropic's Claude Code.
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Lionel Messi returns to play after father’s death as Inter Miami exits Leagues Cup
Lionel Messi returned to Inter Miami after his father’s death but the team lost 3-2 to Club Leon, eliminating them from the Leagues Cup.