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CD PROJEKT RED unveiled The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered at gamescom Opening Night Live. The remaster launches on September 29, 2026, and eligible existing owners on supported platforms can receive a free upgrade. The new paid expansion Songs of the Past, set in the new region of Letten, is scheduled for release in 2027.
Samsung Electronics expects its 2026 shareholder returns to total approximately KRW 90–110 trillion, but this figure does not represent the final amount of treasury shares to be cancelled. Samsung Life Insurance and Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance together hold approximately 10% of Samsung Electronics’ common shares, so cancelling common treasury shares could mathematically increase their ownership percentages. However, the 10% threshold under Article 24 of the Financial Industry Act should not be treated simply as an absolute ownership cap; it must be reviewed together with the de facto control requirements and prior approval from the Financial Services Commission.
CD PROJEKT co-CEO Michał Nowakowski mentioned a 2028 target for The Witcher 4, but no exact date or month has been announced. This does not mean The Witcher 4 will be shown at Gamescom 2026.
On August 29, 2026, Hanwha held a space conference to discuss a private-sector-led space economy and integrated space infrastructure. The 55 trillion won figure refers to a long-term investment plan through 2040, while “Korean SpaceX” is closer to a discussion of an ecosystem connecting launch vehicles, satellites, and data than the official launch of a specific company.
Hanwha Group announced plans to invest a total of 55 trillion won in the aerospace and AI industries through 2040, building integrated space infrastructure encompassing launch vehicles, satellite networks, and space AI data centers. However, “Korean SpaceX” is not an official company name; it is a metaphorical expression describing the integrated capabilities of South Korea’s private space industry.
1047 Games has announced the end of active development for Empulse and Splitgate: Arena Reloaded. Starting September 3, both games are scheduled to shut down dedicated servers and official matchmaking and transition to peer-to-peer hosting and a server browser, but they will not be closed immediately.
Selvas AI expanded Odиро’s range of uses for romance, action, fantasy, and other genre content by adding 25 style voices. However, beginning September 1, 2026, AI voice content creation features and subscription plans will end on Odиро and move to SELVAS Voice. Existing projects will not be transferred, so users should download any needed audio by August 31.
In May 2026, SELVAS AI added 25 Style Voices to Odiro, expanding its support for genres such as romance, action, and fantasy. However, what ends on September 1, 2026, is not Odiro as a whole, but its AI voice content creation feature and related subscription plans. Existing projects will not be migrated to SELVAS Voice, so any necessary audio files must be downloaded by August 31.
Google unveiled four Pixel 11 series models on August 12, 2026, and announced that the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, and Pixel 11 Pro XL would go on sale through the Google Store and retail partner stores starting August 20. However, South Korea was not included in the official sales region list, so official availability in the country requires separate confirmation.
On August 27, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ruled that the U.S. Department of Defense’s designation of Anthropic as a supply-chain risk and related blacklisting measures were unlawful. However, the ruling does not require the Pentagon to use Claude or automatically restore all of Anthropic’s government contracts.
Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy S26 FE will launch in South Korea on September 4, 2026. The domestic 256GB model is priced at KRW 1,045,000 and features a 6.7-inch 120Hz display, Exynos 2500, a 4,900mAh battery, and One UI 9.
Sony officially announced the Xperia 10 VIII on August 25, 2026. Key changes include a display with approximately 50% higher peak brightness than the previous model and a new Point & Pay menu that opens payment and loyalty-related apps when the power button is pressed twice. The phone also features Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, 8GB of RAM, up to two days of battery life, and region-specific pricing and release schedules.
Samsung Electronics officially announced the Galaxy S26 FE on August 27, 2026. It is the first model in the Galaxy S26 series to ship with One UI 9, offering a 6.7-inch 120Hz display, a 4,900mAh battery, up to seven generations of OS upgrades, and seven years of security updates. Sales dates and prices vary by market, and this material does not confirm a Korean launch date or domestic price.
Apple has officially announced a special event at 10:00 a.m. PT on September 9, 2026. The event will be held at Apple Park and streamed on apple.com and the Apple TV app. However, reports that a foldable iPhone and iPhone 18 Pro will be unveiled remain speculation; Apple has not officially confirmed the products to be announced.
On August 12, 2026, Google unveiled four models: the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. U.S. starting prices range from $899 to $1,899, with base storage starting at 256GB. The foldable model is lighter and thinner than its predecessor and highlights Tensor G6 and Gemini Intelligence as key changes.
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S26 FE. In Korea, it will launch from September 4, with the 256GB model priced at KRW 1,045,000. Key specifications include a 6.7-inch 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, a 3x optical-zoom camera, the Exynos 2500 processor, and seven years of security updates.
According to Counterpoint Research, the Galaxy S26 Ultra was the best-selling Android smartphone worldwide in the second quarter of 2026. However, it ranked fourth among all global smartphone models, and the ranking is based on sell-through rather than shipments. The delayed launch of the Galaxy S26 series compared with its predecessor is being analyzed as a factor behind the concentration of sales in the second quarter.
Apple has officially announced its “Surprise and shine” special event for September 9, 2026, at 10 a.m. PT. It can be watched on Apple Events, Apple TV, and YouTube Live, but a foldable iPhone and iPhone Ultra remain media predictions and rumors, not officially confirmed Apple announcements.
Google has started selling the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, and Pixel 11 Pro Fold. Major launch benefits on the U.S. Google Store are listed as ending at 11:59 PM PT on August 27, 2026. Reports say the Pixel Watch 5 discount and Google Store credit amounts differ between the standard and Pro models, while Amazon benefits apply only to some models.
Xiaomi has launched its first REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G globally. Official specifications list a 10,000mAh typical silicon-carbon battery and 100W HyperCharge, but reports say the European model has 9,210mAh, so buyers should check regional differences. The starting price was reported as $499 for the 8GB+128GB model, while the United States is excluded from the sales regions.