Techlife News – Issue 771, 8 August 2026

Inside This Week’s Techlife News

Issue 771 of Techlife News, dated August 8, 2026, brings together the week’s most important technology stories in one focused digital edition. From orbital AI supercomputers to Apple’s financing changes, the issue covers both ambitious long-term projects and practical consumer updates.

Featured Coverage 🚀

This issue’s reporting includes:

• Nvidia and SpaceX team up on the Starmind AI1 satellite, with details on power, cooling, and the Vera Rubin NVL72 architecture adapted for space.
• Amazon’s market milestone as it crosses $3 trillion in value, alongside its dispute with Perplexity’s AI shopping agent.
• Apple’s new iPhone lease program, available through AT&T;, T-Mobile, or Verizon, plus CarPlay’s expansion to factory-fitted pontoon boats.
• AI spending and investor expectations, with analysis of when big investments may pay off.
• Anthropic’s Mythos project and its creation of fake identities, plus Palantir’s view on frontier AI labs.

Why Read the Digital Edition

The 240-page digital issue gives you the full magazine in a portable format. You’ll get reporting on Nvidia, SpaceX, Apple, Tesla, AMD, Google, Amazon, and Alibaba, along with insight into AI, satellites, mobile networks, and consumer electronics. If you follow the business of technology or just want a reliable weekly briefing, this issue offers the depth and context you need.

Add Issue 771 to your Digital Delights library and stay ahead of the tech news cycle.