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Chip Shortage and Construction Delays: The Guardian Investigation Reveals a Gap in Microsoft's AI Infrastructure Plans

Technology 08/19/2026, 05:50

The Guardian investigation revealed that Microsoft has deployed half as many AI chips as planned. Energy shortages and data center construction delays have become the main reasons for falling behind schedule.

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OpenAI unveils ChatGPT for teens: education, safety, and control

Technology 08/19/2026, 05:45

OpenAI has launched a special version of ChatGPT for teens with a focus on education, safety, and parental control. The service automatically sorts users by age and protects against harmful content.

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Quantum Internet Leaves the Lab: Entangled Photons Transmitted via Urban Cables

Technology 08/19/2026, 05:41

American physicists have transmitted entangled photons over 62 km via ordinary urban cables for the first time, proving the feasibility of a quantum internet on existing infrastructure.

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DeepSeek Harness: The New Standard for AI Agents Where Everything Is Replaceable

Technology 08/19/2026, 05:36

DeepSeek has launched DeepSeek Harness — an open-source framework for AI agents with a modular architecture where everything is replaceable. The tool has already received recognition from Pi creator Armin Ronacher.

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Shuhei Yoshida Reveals the Secret to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's Success: Why You Shouldn't Blindly Follow Trends

Technology 08/19/2026, 05:32

Former PlayStation head Shuhei Yoshida at the Busan festival revealed how advice on changing genre positioning helped Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 become a hit, proving that blindly following trends is dangerous.

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Mandatory AI Labeling: Working Group Proposes Shifting Content Tags from Voluntary to Compulsory

Technology 08/19/2026, 05:27

The Working Group under the President of the Russian Federation has proposed making the labeling of content created with the help of AI mandatory. Experts criticize the initiative, considering it technically complex and ineffective against deepfakes.

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Windows 11 for 8GB: Microsoft Sacrifices Copilot+ for Budget PC Responsiveness

Technology 08/19/2026, 05:22

Microsoft is optimizing Windows 11 for devices with 8 GB of RAM, but this will not provide access to Copilot+, which requires a minimum of 16 GB of memory. Users of budget laptops will get smooth performance but will remain without AI features.

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YouTube changes the rules of the game: from August 24, 2026, views will count from the first frame

Technology 08/19/2026, 05:17

From August 24, 2026, YouTube introduces a unified view-counting standard for all formats: a video counts from the first frame. Monetization will remain unchanged, but terminology in the partner program will change.

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Hyper-overclocking RTX 50: HYDRA 2.3B Pro removes NVIDIA's software limits on GDDR7 and Power Limit

Technology 08/19/2026, 05:13

Yuriy Bublik released HYDRA 2.3B Pro, allowing GDDR7 memory overclocking on all RTX 50 cards up to 36 Gbps and increasing Power Limit to 125% without BIOS modification.

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Digital Collapse: Mass Internet Outage in Russia on August 18, 2026

Technology 08/19/2026, 05:03

On August 18, 2026, a mass internet outage occurred in Russia, affecting most regions. The cause was power supply interruptions at a communication node, which led to the shutdown of numerous services.

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From school expulsion to billionaire: how Britisher Dakomb became Europe's youngest self-made millionaire

Technology 08/19/2026, 04:59

25-year-old Briton Dakomb became Europe's youngest self-made billionaire. The founder of startups Olix and CoMind, he dropped out of school at 17 and built his fortune on AI chips and neurotechnologies.

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Safety Myth: Why Phones Are Actually Banned on Planes

Technology 08/19/2026, 04:50

Why phones are actually banned on planes: the true reason lies not in flight safety, but in protecting ground telecommunications networks from overload.

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Mark Zuckerberg Announces New Race for "Superintelligence": Meta vs. China and OpenAI's Closed Models

Technology 08/19/2026, 04:32

Mark Zuckerberg announced a new race for "superintelligence," calling on the US to compete with China and develop open weighted AI models. Meta will invest $145 billion in 2026 to catch up with competitors and ensure technology accessibility for everyone.

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Lithium-ion Evolution: Debunking Myths about LFP and NMC Batteries in 2026

Technology 08/19/2026, 03:35

Debunking myths about electric vehicle batteries: in 2026, all batteries remain lithium-ion, but differ in cathode chemistry. Comparing NMC and LFP by range and stability.

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Battle for Frequencies: Iridium Blocks Gigabit Starlink Due to Interference Threat

Technology 08/19/2026, 03:18

Iridium has filed a complaint with the US FCC demanding a block on the Starlink network expansion due to the risk of radio frequency interference with their mobile communications. SpaceX plans for gigabit speeds, but the competitor insists on compliance with standards.

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Historic SpaceX Success: Starship Ship 40 Prototype Recovered from the Indian Ocean

Technology 08/19/2026, 03:03

SpaceX successfully recovered the Starship Ship 40 prototype from the Indian Ocean after the 13th test flight. This is the first rescue operation of its kind in history, opening new prospects for reusable space technologies.

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macOS Tahoe Reveals Apple Secrets: iPhone Ultra, AirPods with Camera, and New Smart Home Devices

Technology 08/18/2026, 18:32

🍏 macOS Tahoe reveals Apple's plans until 2027! Found in the system code: 📱 iPhone Ultra (foldable) — release in September. 🎧 AirPods with camera — this autumn. 🏠 New Home Hub and smart camera. 💻 MacBook Pro with M6 chip and OLED screens. Full breakdown of leaks — in the article!

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Latvian naval drones NEWT21 enter serial production: how FOG and RAY are changing tactics in the Black Sea

Technology 08/18/2026, 16:50

🚀 Latvian startup NEWT21 has moved maritime drones FOG and RAY to serial production. 🇪🇺 The project is co-financed by the EU. 🔹 FOG — high-speed recon drone, already used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the Black Sea and at US exercises. 🔹 RAY — cargo drone for logistics and medical evacuation. 🌊 This is an important step for the protection of maritime corridors and the fight against threats in the waters.

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