Microsoft vs OpenAI and Google: How the Corporation is Rewriting the Rules of the AI Game

Technology 07/16/2026, 18:54

Microsoft has declared a "trade war" in the AI market: sales staff have been instructed to criticize products from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic. The corporation is actively replacing external models with its own in Word and Excel, striving for full independence after reviewing partnership agreements. 🥊📉

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Applied Computing Unveils Orbital AI Model for the Oil and Gas Industry and Secures $20 Million

Technology 07/16/2026, 18:51

London startup Applied Computing has launched the Orbital AI model to optimize oil and gas plants. 🛢️🤖 The technology analyzes sensor data in real-time, reducing simulation time from weeks to seconds. The company secured $20 million in funding from CBR and Databricks Ventures. 💰

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Masayoshi Son vs. Skeptics: Why AI is Not a Bubble, but a New Reality

Technology 07/16/2026, 18:47

SoftBank head Masayoshi Son gave a sharp response to skeptics: AI is not a bubble, but the future, comparable to the invention of the airplane. 🚀 By 2040, AI will account for 20% of global GDP, and SoftBank is already building energy systems for this new world. ⚡️🤖

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Starlink V5: A Revolution in Satellite Internet — Compactness Without Compromising Power

Technology 07/16/2026, 18:44

SpaceX has unveiled the new Starlink V5 terminal — 2 times smaller and 62% lighter than the previous model! 🚀💻 Compactness + Power = Revolution in satellite internet. #Starlink #SpaceX #Technology

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Xiaomi Ends Support for 10 Popular Models: What This Means for Poco and Redmi Owners

Technology 07/16/2026, 18:41

Xiaomi has officially ended support for 10 smartphone models, including popular Poco and Redmi devices. 📱⚠️ Owners will no longer receive HyperOS updates and security patches, increasing risks to personal data. Find out what to do with your device. 🔒📉

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Starship Ready for Launch: SpaceX Completes Final Assembly for Historic 13th Flight

Technology 07/16/2026, 18:38

SpaceX has completed the final assembly of Starship for the 13th flight! 🚀 The rocket was raised to the launch pad using 'Mechazilla'. Launch is expected on July 16, and a successful mission could lower internet costs and pave the way to Mars. 🌍📡

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Meta launches emergency alert system for parents when AI chat poses suicide risk

Technology 07/16/2026, 18:35

Meta is implementing a system that automatically notifies parents if a teenager discusses suicide or self-harm with a chatbot. 🚨 The feature is already active in the US and UK, and by the end of the year, it will be available in Uzbekistan as well. 🌍

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Chinese giant CATL and Alfen launch the era of sodium-ion batteries in Europe: 5 GWh without lithium

Technology 07/16/2026, 18:32

CATL and Alfen have launched a 5 GWh sodium-ion battery project in Europe. 🇪🇺🔋 The new Tener Sodium technology promises 30 years of service and independence from lithium prices. First deliveries start in 2027. 🚀

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ASML reshapes global strategy: how Elon Musk's Terafab project is changing the semiconductor market

Technology 07/16/2026, 18:28

ASML has officially included Elon Musk's Terafab project in its plans for 2027–2028, which will lead to a 30% increase in the production of lithography equipment. 🏭🇳🇱 Investments in the Texas plant could reach $119 billion, creating shortage risks for the entire global industry due to the Dutch vendor's monopoly. 📉🔬

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Yandex receives international ISO/IEC 42001 security certification: what this means for Alice and business

Technology 07/16/2026, 18:25

Yandex has received the world's first ISO/IEC 42001 certificate for AI security. ✅ This confirms the reliability of YandexGPT, YandexART, and VLM models for business and users. 🛡️ Now, the integration of Yandex technologies into corporate systems proceeds with a guarantee of data protection.

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AI instead of towers: how T2 accelerated mobile internet by 15% without new equipment

Technology 07/16/2026, 18:15

T2 has implemented an AI-based network management system, accelerating internet by 15% without purchasing new equipment. The neural network now dynamically allocates frequencies for each subscriber in real time. The technology has already been tested in Moscow and St. Petersburg, and by 2026 it will be available nationwide. 📶🚀

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Apple Intelligence in China: Strategic Alliance with Alibaba and Baidu, Stock Surge, and Engineering Breakthrough

Technology 07/16/2026, 18:11

🇨🇳 Beijing approved Apple Intelligence! Apple has formed a strategic alliance with Alibaba and Baidu to launch AI in China. Apple stocks surged 4%, hitting an all-time high. Engineers managed to compress the Qwen model to 4 GB for operation on iPhones. 🚀📈

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Chinese 'aircraft carrier' for firefighting: how a swarm of 10 drones saves forests in 60 seconds

Technology 07/16/2026, 18:08

China has presented a mobile base-aircraft carrier for extinguishing forest fires. 🚒🇨🇳 The truck lifts a swarm of 10 drones into the air in 60 seconds, which drop "water bombs" directly into the fire source. 🚁💦 This allows fires to be localized within the first 15 minutes and saves forests from complete destruction.

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KAIST's HOUND Robot: AI Teaches Quadruped Bot to Choose Running Style on the Fly

Technology 07/16/2026, 17:59

🤖 KAIST scientists created an AI that taught the HOUND robot to independently choose its running style: from trot to gallop. 🚀 The machine reaches speeds of up to 22 km/h and perfectly navigates complex terrain using simulation data. This is a breakthrough for rescue and military robots.

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Huawei removes VK services from AppGallery: how the EU sanctions list changed the rules of the game for the Chinese giant

Technology 07/16/2026, 17:08

Huawei has removed VK apps from AppGallery, joining EU sanctions against the Russian holding. "VKontakte", "Odnoklassniki", and the Max messenger were added to the banned list. Android users have alternatives, but iPhone owners face serious restrictions in using these services. 📱🚫🇪🇺

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VK and Max Removed from Google Play: How to Get the Apps and Why It Happened

Technology 07/16/2026, 16:57

VK and Max removed from Google Play and App Store due to EU sanctions. Apps can be downloaded via RuStore and other stores. On iPhone, notifications have stopped arriving automatically. 📱🚫 #VK #Max #GooglePlay

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Digital breakthrough in schools: how Ukraine is changing its approach to textbooks in 2026

Technology 07/16/2026, 16:34

Ukrainian schools are moving to a new level: 164 million hryvnias will be allocated for interactive applications for textbooks in 2026. 💻📚 The project will cover students in grades 4, 6, 7, and 9 and will help children study even in conditions of displacement. #Education #Ukraine #Digitalization

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Microsoft patched 570 holes in Windows and Office, but hackers already have a new tool to compromise admin accounts

Technology 07/16/2026, 15:26

Microsoft patched 570 vulnerabilities in Windows and Office, but hackers now have a new tool, HiveLegacy, to compromise admin accounts. Researcher NightmareEclypse released the code publicly due to dissatisfaction with the corporation's response. 🔓💻

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