Tech News for August 2026
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Updated: August 25, 2026
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iPhone 18 Pro's Costly Component Conundrum: A 40% BOM Surge
**SUMMARY:** The ongoing global memory chip shortage and rising component costs are set to make the iPhone 18 Pro a pricey affair. According to a new report, the device's bill of materials (BOM) is e...
Eclipse Vision: A Cautionary Tale of Solar Retinopathy
**Summary:** A 26-year-old woman's brief glance at a partial solar eclipse in 2017 left a permanent, crescent-shaped blind spot in her vision, serving as a stark reminder of the importance of proper ...
GTA 6's Premium Edition Outshines Standard Version in Pre-Orders
**A Surprising Shift in Gaming Trends** Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Take-Two Interactive, has revealed that the premium Ultimate Edition of Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6) is outselling the standard edition,...
Laptops Leave Xbox Series X in the Dust: 5 Powerful Options
**Gaming Consoles No Longer the Only Option** The Xbox Series X may have been a powerhouse when it launched, but its custom chip is no longer the high-end offering it once was. With the rise of powe...
Peak Perseid Meteor Shower: A Cosmic Treat Under the Stars
**Summary:** The Perseid meteor shower, one of the most spectacular annual events in the astronomy calendar, is set to reach its peak on Wednesday night. This year, the shower coincides with a new mo...