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Latvian maritime drone NEWT21 in action on water, equipped with radar and surveillance cameras

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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Person using ChatGPT on laptop, typing a query — illustrating the risk of corporate data leaks via AI prompts in 2026

Digital Hygiene 2026: How Routine ChatGPT Queries Lead to Corporate Data Leaks

Technology 08/18/2026, 14:45
⚠️ Data Leaks via AI: How to Protect Your Company in 2026 Employees risk corporate secrets by sending them to chatbots. Experts explain why "ordinary" files are more dangerous than passwords and how to avoid leaks. 🔒 Public models train on your data. 📉 Risk: Assembling a complete picture from small details. ✅ Solution: Anonymization and corporate solutions. #Cybersecurity #AI #DataLeaks #DigitalHygiene
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Combat robot 'Plastun' with PAWELL solid-state batteries overcoming rough terrain

Breakthrough in Robotics: How PAWELL Solid-State Batteries Quadrupled the Range of the 'Plastun' Robot

Technology 08/18/2026, 13:39
🤖 **Breakthrough in robotics:** Lviv engineers from PAWELL Battery have quadrupled the range of the 'Plastun' robot — from 25 to 100 km! 🔋 **Technology:** Replacing the lithium-ion battery with a solid-state one provided +60% energy per kilogram of weight. 🛡️ **Tactics:** The robot is no longer tied to the rear, can take detours, and work a full shift. 🇺🇦 **Trend:** Energy is becoming the key to the autonomy of all Ukrainian robotics.
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Two Samsung Galaxy Z Fold foldable smartphones showcasing a wide screen format and innovative design

Samsung is preparing a revolution: five foldable smartphones in 2027 and a new wide-screen format

Technology 08/18/2026, 13:25
📱 **Samsung is preparing a revolution in 2027!** Following the success of the Galaxy Fold 8, the company plans to release a record 5 foldable smartphones. The main news is a new wide screen without black bars for video! 🎬 🔹 **What's in the plans:** ✅ Galaxy Fold 9 (Wide, Ultra, and budget version) ✅ Revival of Galaxy Z TriFold 2 ✅ Response to the upcoming foldable iPhone Release expected in summer 2027. Details inside! 👇
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Ukrainian soldier launches AI-powered interceptor drone to autonomously combat Shahed kamikaze drones

AI vs. Shaheds: How Ukrainian interceptor drones learned to hunt the enemy autonomously

Technology 08/18/2026, 12:48
🤖 AI vs. Shaheds: Ukrainian interceptor drones have learned to shoot down the enemy autonomously. 🚀 New AI systems reduce the human factor to zero by automatically capturing targets. 🛡️ The Ministry of Defense has codified the TAF Kolibri-10 interceptor, available via DOT-Chain. ⚠️ Despite successes, Russia is using accelerated jet versions of drones, creating new challenges for air defense. #Ukraine #Drones #AI #AirDefense #Shaheds #ArmorPiercing
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Working on Microsoft Surface with Microsoft-branded cup: symbol of Copilot consolidation

Microsoft unifies Copilot: end of the era of fragmented chatbots and discontinuation of podcasts

Technology 08/18/2026, 11:48
🚀 <b>Microsoft unifies Copilot</b>: starting August 18, 2026, all chatbots (business, education, personal) merge into a single application. 📉 <b>What disappears:</b> ❌ Podcasts (creation and access closed). ❌ Group chats (data deleted). 🔒 <b>Deep Research</b> now available only for Premium. 💻 Transition for PC users is automatic; history is preserved. Mobile users need to update the app. #Microsoft #Copilot #AI #TechNews
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Soldiers in camouflage prepare a combat drone for launch, illustrating the theme of intercepting Shahed drones and technical challenges in modern warfare

Hunting Shaheds: Why Intercepting Kamikaze Drones is a Technical Challenge and Economic Necessity

Technology 08/18/2026, 11:28
🚁 Hunting Shaheds is not just a matter of technology, but an economic and strategic necessity. Interceptor drones are cheaper than air defense missiles, but require powerful engines and fast logistics. Ukraine is scaling production, and the US is creating the multinational Falcon Strike formation. But are there contradictions in the data about 97% interceptions? 🤔 #drones #Shahed #AirDefense #Ukraine #FalconStrike
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Ukrainian soldier in camouflage inspects a kamikaze drone before launch in a field, symbolizing preparation for intercepting enemy UAVs

Hunting 'Shaheds': Why Intercepting Drones at Altitude is a Physical and Psychological Test

Technology 08/18/2026, 10:59
🚁 **Challenges of Intercepting Kamikaze Drones:** Interceptor operators face strict time constraints: target speeds exceed 300 km/h, leaving minimal time for maneuvering. ⚡ **Physics vs. Tactics:** - Low altitudes: interference and lack of visibility. - High altitudes: rapid battery drain during climb. 🤝 **Teamwork:** Success depends on the synchronization of operators and navigators. After visual acquisition, the autopilot engages. #Drones #War #Technology #RBC
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Ukrainian operators control interceptor drones to neutralize Iranian Shahed UAVs in the sky

Hunting 'Shaheds': How Ukrainian Interceptor Drones Work and Why They Are More Effective Than Air Defense Systems

Technology 08/18/2026, 10:13
🚁 Hunting 'Shaheds': How Ukrainian interceptor drones became the main weapon of air defense. 🇺🇦 Crews work 24/7, deployment takes 10–30 minutes. Automatic homing and AI reduce errors to zero. 🤖 Fixed-wing drones (up to 360 km/h) catch up with jet targets, while multicopters ensure maneuverability. 🛡️ Economy: an interceptor is cheaper than a missile, and effectiveness is up to 90%. #Ukraine #AirDefense #Drones #Technology
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