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End of the Pedal Era: US Abolishes Manual Brake Requirement for Autonomous Vehicles

Technology 06/28/2026, 02:19

The US has officially proposed removing brake pedals from autonomous vehicles. 🚗🚫 NHTSA believes that manual controls in robotaxis create unnecessary risks for passengers. This decision will pave the way for the mass production of the Tesla Cybercab and Amazon Zoox. 🤖🇺🇸

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MOBIDIK Maritime Drone: Ukraine Unveils a Rocket Drone with Record Autonomy

Technology 06/27/2026, 19:50

Ukraine has unveiled a new maritime drone, MOBIDIK, with a range of 1400 km and autonomy of up to 120 hours. 🚀 The platform is already in use in combat and is moving into serial production. Furthermore, Kyiv is changing tactics: new drones will not sink but detain "shadow fleet" vessels to confiscate cargo. 🛑🛳️

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Beggar Robots in China: Social Experiment or Viral Marketing?

Technology 06/27/2026, 13:16

The streets of Beijing and Chengdu have been filled with Unitree G1 beggar robots. This is not a robot uprising, but a large-scale social experiment that has become a viral case. We analyze who is behind the project and why this is not just marketing. 🤖🇨🇳

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From Simulator to Frontline: How Modern Trainers Are Changing Drone Operator Training in Ukraine

Technology 06/27/2026, 12:25

Modern simulators are changing the rules of the game in drone operator training in Ukraine. Companies like L7 Simulators are creating realistic simulators where pilots and gunners practice teamwork without risk to equipment or life. 🚁🇺🇦

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From Simulator to the Frontline: How Drone Operators Are Trained in Ukraine and Why Training Takes Weeks

Technology 06/27/2026, 12:21

🚁 Drone operator training in Ukraine is not just a weekend course. From 2 to 6 weeks of theory, simulators, and practice to survive on the front. And now, on to ground robots and new challenges. 🇺🇦🤖

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Autopilot Blind Spots: Why a Car's Electronic 'Eyes' Can Let Drivers Down

Technology 06/27/2026, 11:59

Electronic assistants in cars are not omnipotent: rain, snow, and fog can completely blind cameras and lidars. In addition, improper maintenance often leads to safety system failures. We figure out when you can trust the autopilot and when it is better to keep your hands on the wheel. 🚗🌧️🚫

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Sikorsky KPI is training engineers for the future: from combat robots to underground cities

Technology 06/27/2026, 11:31

Sikorsky KPI is launching new programs in AI and robotics, training engineers for combat robots and the construction of underground infrastructure. Rector Anatoliy Melnychenko explained why the country critically lacks physicists and how the university cooperates with Boeing to train personnel. 🇺🇦🤖🏗️

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AMD engineer builds compact PC with RTX 5060 as an alternative to Steam Machine: architecture breakdown

Technology 06/27/2026, 00:10

AMD engineer builds compact PC with RTX 5060 as an alternative to Steam Machine. The Mini-ITX-based project proves: open architecture wins over closed consoles in flexibility and upgrades. 🖥️🔧

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Windows 10 support extended to 2027: Microsoft changes the rules due to slow transition to Windows 11

Technology 06/27/2026, 00:07

Microsoft has officially extended Windows 10 support until October 2027 📅. The reasons are the slow pace of transition to Windows 11 and strict hardware requirements 🖥️. The system will continue to receive free security updates, but new features will no longer appear 🛡️.

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Micron changes the rules of the game: long-term contracts until 2030 and price fixing for memory

Technology 06/27/2026, 00:04

Micron Technology is changing the rules of the chip market: the company is signing long-term contracts until 2030 with fixed prices. 📉 This decision is dictated by the need to recoup investments in advanced technologies and the shortage of HBM memory for AI. 🤖 For the average consumer, this could mean that high prices for RAM and SSDs will persist in the coming years. 💻

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End of the Monopoly Era: Qualcomm Dragonfly C1000 and the New Architecture for AI Data Centers

Technology 06/27/2026, 00:00

Qualcomm officially enters the fray with the Arm-based Dragonfly C1000 server platform. 🚀 The new processor with Oryon cores and the AI300 accelerator aims to challenge Nvidia and x86 giants, offering up to 40% increased energy efficiency for data centers. 📉💻

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GPT-5.6 Sol, Terra, and Luna: OpenAI Changes the Rules and Introduces Strict Control

Technology 06/26/2026, 22:06

OpenAI has unveiled GPT-5.6 with three new tiers: Sol, Terra, and Luna. The flagship Sol model achieved record results in autonomous programming tests, but access to it is temporarily restricted by the US government due to its high cybersecurity classification. 🚀🔒

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Tactical shift: how the deactivation of repeaters is changing the nature of attacks on Kyiv and western regions

Technology 06/26/2026, 21:59

The tactics of attacks on Kyiv and western Ukraine are changing: repeaters in the border zone have been deactivated. Drones are switching to autonomous GPS flight, changing the rules of the game for air defense. 🚁📡🛡️

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Iron vs Lithium: The Netherlands Launches Europe's Largest Energy Storage Project

Technology 06/26/2026, 21:52

The Netherlands is building Europe's largest iron-air battery with a capacity of 1 GWh. The new technology allows energy storage for up to 6 days, making it far more efficient than lithium batteries, and costs 10 times less. This is a step towards complete independence from gas reserves. 🇳🇱⚡🔋

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Superjet SJ-100: Ministry of Industry and Trade adjusts certification timeline to 2027

Technology 06/26/2026, 21:09

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has adjusted the certification timeline for the new Russian SJ-100 airliner: the aircraft may receive its certificate by the first quarter of 2027. The delay is linked to modifications of the PD-8 engine and the need to prepare extensive technical documentation for Rosaviatsia. 🛫🇷🇺

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Golden Dome for America: Pentagon Conducts First Missile Defense System Tests with AI and Lasers

Technology 06/26/2026, 20:51

The Pentagon successfully conducted the first tests of the "Golden Dome" missile defense system using AI and lasers. The project budget for 2025–2026 exceeded $37 billion, and allies, including Japan, are joining the development. 🇺🇸🚀🛡️

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A revolution in comfort: why Western Europe is abandoning air conditioners in favor of 'smart' walls

Technology 06/26/2026, 20:41

Western Europe is changing its approach to climate control: instead of noisy air conditioners, new buildings are featuring 'smart' walls and ceilings. We analyze the radiant cooling technology, which saves up to 30% of energy and creates an ideal microclimate without drafts. 🏠❄️

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Ban on casinos for military personnel: how Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation is preparing a blocking system by the end of autumn

Technology 06/26/2026, 17:54

Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation has announced the launch of a system to block military access to gambling by the end of autumn. Casino organizers will not know the reason for a player's refusal, and exact statistics on military addiction will remain classified. 🎰🚫🇺🇦

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