🌙 Tekin Night | Friday Aug 7: COD Returns to Nintendo & Vision Pro 2 Delayed

Good Friday evening! The last night of the work week starts with news that's truly historic. One of those evenings when you open your laptop and see several headlines that tell you the world is no longer the same as yesterday.

August 7, 2026the night Nintendo and Microsoft shook hands again after 13 years of separation. The night Apple officially announced Vision Pro 2 won't arrive until 2028 and shifted all resources to smart glasses. The night Ethereum ETFs saw $92 million in capital inflows and the Ripple-SEC battle finally ended with a $50 million fine.

Call of Duty Returns to Nintendo: End of a 13-Year Separation

Let's start with the biggest news. On August 5, 2026, Nintendo officially announced its lineup for Gamescom 2026and in that list was a name no one expected: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4.

The last time a Call of Duty game was released on a Nintendo platform was 201313 years ago! Now after all these years, this legendary franchise is returning to Nintendo Switch 2.

Gamescom 2026: The Historic Starting Point

Nintendo announced that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will be playable at its booth at Gamescom 2026 (August 26-30, Cologne, Germany). This booth is located in Hall 9 and alongside COD, 8 other games for Switch 2 will also be playable.

The important point here: this is a Native port, not Cloud Streaming. This means the game runs directly on Switch 2 hardware and doesn't require high-speed internet. This difference is very important because it provides a much better gaming experience.

Microsoft-Nintendo Binding Contract

This return isn't accidental. When Microsoft acquired Activision Blizzard (a $68.7 billion deal finalized in October 2023), one condition of this purchase was releasing Call of Duty on competing platforms.

Microsoft signed a 10-year contract with Nintendo requiring all Call of Duty games to be released simultaneously on Nintendo platforms alongside Xbox and PlayStation. This is a binding contractlegally enforceable.

Open Beta: August 28 - September 1

Nintendo announced that the open beta for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 will be available from August 28 to September 1, 2026. The interesting point is that accessing this beta doesn't require pre-orderingeveryone can test the game for free.

Pre-orders start on August 26exactly the first day of Gamescom. Those who test the game at Nintendo's booth and like it can immediately pre-order it.

007 First Light: Another Major Exclusive

Alongside Call of Duty, another major game at Nintendo's booth is 007 First Lightan exclusive James Bond game for Switch 2. This game, developed by IO Interactive (makers of the Hitman series), is considered one of Nintendo's biggest exclusives in 2026.

The simultaneous presence of a powerful exclusive (007) and a legendary multiplatform franchise (COD) shows Nintendo is implementing a new strategy: combining strong exclusives with major third-party games.

Xbox ROG Ally: Microsoft's Handheld Gaming Revolution

Now let's look at another Microsoft product that's making history in the handheld gaming world: Xbox ROG Ally.

This device, released on October 16, 2025 as a collaboration between Microsoft and ASUS, offers a combination of Xbox power and Windows freedom. And what's interesting is that this is the only gaming handheld getting cheaper in 2026while competitors are raising their prices!

Two Models: ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X

Xbox ROG Ally comes in two models. The base ROG Xbox Ally model starting at $599, and the more powerful ROG Xbox Ally X model at $899.

Both models feature a dedicated Xbox button that lets you quickly access the Game Bar and Xbox widgets. This integration with the Xbox ecosystem is one of the biggest advantages of this device over competitors.

The Only Handheld Getting Cheaper

In the 2026 market, a strange trend is emerging: all gaming handhelds are getting more expensive. Steam Deck OLED went from $549 to $649. Lenovo Legion Go jumped from $699 to $799. ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme (previous generation) increased from $699 to $749.

But Xbox ROG Ally moves against this trend. The base model dropped from $649 to $599, and the X model went from $999 to $899. Why? Because Microsoft is selling this device with Game Pass Subsidymeaning they offset part of the cost through Game Pass subscriptions.

Republic of Gamers Meets Xbox: Strategic Partnership

ASUS's ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand is one of the most reputable gaming brands in the world. When this brand combines with Xbox, the result is a premium device with strong support.

ASUS handles hardware manufacturing and industrial design, while Microsoft provides software services, Game Pass, and integration with Xbox Cloud Gaming. This division of labor has allowed both companies to perform best in their specialized areas.

Apple Vision Pro 2 Delayed to 2028: Pivot to Smart Glasses

Now let's turn to news that was truly shocking in the AR/VR world. Apple officially announced that Vision Pro 2 won't be released until at least 2028two more years!

This news was released in May 2026 and caught many by surprise. Everyone thought Vision Pro 2 would come in 2027, but now it's clear Apple has completely changed its strategy.

All Vision Headset Development Paused

Internal Apple sources say the company has paused development of all Vision headsets. This includes Vision Pro 2, Vision Air (cheaper version), and even Vision Ultra (professional version).

Why? Because Apple concluded that the VR/AR headset market isn't ready for mass adoption yet. The original Vision Pro at $3,499 sold only 500,000 unitsa very low number for Apple's standards.

Pivot to Smart Glasses

Instead of continuing the headset path, Apple decided to focus all its resources on Smart Glasses. These glasses are lighter, more comfortable, and usable in daily life.

Internal sources say Apple is working on glasses that look like regular eyewear but have advanced AR and AI capabilities. The goal is to create a product people want to wear every daynot just for specific tasks.

WWDC 2027: Apple Smart Glasses Unveiling

According to reports, Apple plans to unveil its smart glasses at WWDC 2027. This event, typically held in June, has been the stage for many of Apple's revolutionary productsfrom the first iPhone to Apple Watch.

One of the main focuses of these glasses will be privacy protection. Apple has stated that all AI processing happens on the device itself and no data is sent to Apple serversunless the user explicitly grants permission.

ChatGPT Canvas: Side-by-Side Collaboration Interface

Now let's return to the world of artificial intelligence. OpenAI introduced a new interface called Canvas that completely changes how you work with ChatGPT.

Canvas is a separate window that opens alongside the main chat and lets you collaborate side-by-side with AI on text or code. This means you no longer have to copy-paste entire texts every time.

How Does Canvas Work?

Canvas automatically opens when your content exceeds 10 lines or ChatGPT detects that using Canvas would be beneficial. You can also manually activate it by writing "use canvas" in your prompt.

After Canvas opens, all your text or code appears in a separate window. Now you can tell ChatGPT to edit a specific section, refactor code, or rewrite a sentenceand changes are applied in real-time.

Canvas vs. Regular ChatGPT Interface

The main difference between Canvas and the regular ChatGPT interface is in how you interact. In the regular interface, you send a prompt, ChatGPT gives a complete response, and if you want to change something, you have to copy the entire text again and send a new prompt.

But in Canvas, you have a collaborative workspace. You can tell ChatGPT "shorten this paragraph" or "rewrite this function with async/await," and the model only changes that specific partnot the entire content.

Google AI Studio Has Canvas Too

Interestingly, Canvas isn't exclusive to ChatGPT. Google also added a similar interface called "Collaborative Editor" in its AI Studio. This means this interaction model is becoming an industry standard.

Although OpenAI announced that Canvas will be removed in future models (GPT-5.5 and higher) and replaced with inline blocksfor now Canvas is one of ChatGPT Advanced's most popular features.

Ethereum ETFs: Capital Inflows Continue

Now let's turn to the crypto market. One of the hottest topics these days is Ethereum Spot ETFs breaking records.

On August 6, 2026, U.S. Ethereum ETFs saw $92.1 million in net capital inflowsthe third consecutive trading day with positive flows. And the largest share of these inflows, as always, went to BlackRock.

BlackRock ETHA: Market Leader

BlackRock's ETHA fund saw $81.14 million in capital inflows in a single dayaccounting for approximately 88% of the day's total inflows. This shows institutional investors still have more trust in BlackRock's ETFs.

ETHA's cumulative net inflows since launch have now reached $11.611 billion. This is an extraordinary figure and shows Ethereum is no longer just attractive to retail investorsinstitutions are entering too.

SEC Approved Options Trading

One of the week's most important news is that the SEC (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission) approved options trading on Ethereum Spot ETFs. What does this mean?

Options are instruments that let traders bet on the future price of an assetwithout buying the asset itself. With options added, the Ethereum ETF market becomes much more liquid and complex trading strategies become possible.

What Is Reverse Split and Why Is BlackRock Doing It?

BlackRock announced it will conduct a 1-for-3 reverse share split for ETHA on October 6, 2026. What's a reverse split?

Suppose you currently have 300 ETHA shares worth $10 each. After the reverse split, you'll have 100 shares worth $30 each. Your total portfolio value doesn't change (both cases equal $3,000), but the price per share increases.

Why do companies do this? Usually to move the share price out of a very low range (e.g., under $5) and gain a more professional appearance. It also becomes more attractive to institutional investors who typically don't buy shares below a certain price.

Crypto Market Future: What Will 2027 Bring?

Given all these developments in the crypto marketfrom Ethereum ETFs to the end of the Ripple lawsuitthe question is what will happen in 2027?

Many analysts believe 2027 will be the year major financial institutions seriously enter the crypto market. With Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP ETFs available, there's now a way for institutional investment without legal concerns.

There's also expectation that the CLARITY Actif passedwill resolve many legal ambiguities and make the market more transparent. This could be a turning point for the crypto industry.

Ripple vs. SEC: End of 5-Year War with $50M Fine

And now to our final storyperhaps the most important legal event in crypto history: the end of the Ripple-SEC battle.

This lawsuit began on December 22, 2020when the SEC claimed Ripple sold $1.3 billion in unregistered securities. After 5 years of legal warfare, the case finally closed in 2025 with a $50 million settlement agreement.

What Happened?

Judge Analisa Torres issued a historic ruling in July 2023: XRP when traded on public exchanges is NOT a security. This ruling was a major breakthrough because it showed how a token is sold matters more than the token itself.

But the judge also said direct XRP sales to institutions (institutional sales) without legal registration violated the law. Ultimately, Ripple agreed to pay a $50 million finemuch less than the $1.3 billion the SEC wanted.

Jay Clayton: The Man Who Sued Ripple Now Heads U.S. Intelligence

One of the most controversial aspects of this case is that Jay Claytonthe former SEC chair who approved this lawsuitis now appointed as Director of National Intelligence (DNI) of the United States.

Clayton was confirmed to this position on July 28, 2026. Many XRP supporters believe this lawsuit was political from the start and Clayton used his power to harm an American company.

XRP ETFs: Positive Result of a Long Battle

One positive outcome of this case was the launch of 7 Spot XRP ETFs in 2025. These funds collectively saw $1.29 billion in net inflowsshowing institutional investors view XRP as a legitimate asset.

But there's still one problem: Ripple can't directly sell XRP to U.S. institutions unless it registers legally. This restriction continues until the CLARITY Act passesbut this law currently has only a 14% chance of passage.

Conclusion: A Night Full of Major Developments

Well Tekiners, that was the last night of the work week with news that was truly historic. From Call of Duty returning to Nintendo after 13 years, to Xbox ROG Ally transforming the handheld gaming market. From Vision Pro 2's delay to 2028 and Apple's pivot to smart glasses, to Canvas changing how we work with ChatGPT.

And in the crypto world, Ethereum ETFs are breaking records and the Ripple-SEC battle ended after 5 years with a $50 million settlement. What all these stories have in common is they show the tech world never stays stillit's always evolving.

So make yourself a cup of late-night tea or coffee, take a deep breath, and get ready for a relaxing weekend. Because if these six stories taught us anything, it's that the future is full of wonders we haven't seen yetand we're here to walk that path with you!