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Modified NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card with increased memory up to 20 GB, presented against a background of abstract yellow lines

The market for modified RTX 3080s with 20GB of memory: a cheap upgrade or a hidden threat?

Technology 08/18/2026, 06:11
🇨🇳 Chinese sellers are massively offering modified GeForce RTX 3080 graphics cards with 20GB of video memory for around $445. ⚠️ These are not new cards, but used models that have undergone makeshift "memory reballing." 🚀 Performance: The card easily beats the RTX 5060 Ti, and 20GB of VRAM saves you from memory shortages in demanding games. 📉 Risks: No warranty, unstable operation, and the risk of failure. 💰 Context: Demand is growing against the backdrop of the high cost of RTX 50 series cards. #RTX3080 #VideoCards #TechNews #Gaming #XABinfo
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Assembly of an experimental Rolls-Royce aircraft engine powered by 100% hydrogen fuel in a modern manufacturing facility

Hydrogen Revolution in Aviation: Rolls-Royce Successfully Tests 100% Hydrogen Engine for the First Time

Technology 08/18/2026, 05:52
🚀 Rolls-Royce makes a breakthrough in aviation: for the first time, an engine is tested on 100% hydrogen during a full flight cycle! 🛫 ✅ Takeoff and landing modes successfully passed. 🤝 Partner TCS played a key role. 🔋 The fundamental possibility of turbines running on hydrogen is proven. This is a step towards eco-friendly aircraft of the future, but infrastructure issues still need to be resolved before commercial flights. #RollsRoyce #Hydrogen #Aviation #TCS #TechNews
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Blue Ferrari Luce, the first production electric car by Ferrari, sold at RM Sotheby's auction for $40 million

First production Ferrari Luce sells for $40 million: how RM Sotheby's auction turned the electric car market upside down

Technology 08/18/2026, 05:41
🚨 Historic record: first production Ferrari Luce sells for $40 million! 🏎️💸 🔹 RM Sotheby’s auction in Monterey became the stage for a unique event: the first unit of the Ferrari Luce electric supercar sold for $40 million—36 times its initial estimate! 🔹 Jony Ive’s design sparked debate, but the model’s exclusivity (chameleon paint, grey leather interior) made it highly sought after by collectors. 🔹 Proceeds will go to charity—a tradition of RM Sotheby’s auctions. 🔹 While classic models (e.g., 250 GTO at $48.4 million) still lead, the Luce proves: even Ferrari electric vehicles can generate record sums. 🔹 The 2026 quota sold out in under 2 months, but the question of the model’s long-term liquidity remains open. #Ferrari #Luce #Auction #ElectricCars #Luxury #RMSothebys
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Server racks with AI GPUs in a data center, symbolizing hidden investments by US tech giants

The Hidden Trillion: How US Tech Giants Fund the AI Boom Off-Balance Sheet

Technology 08/18/2026, 05:30
🚨 US Tech Giants are hiding trillion-dollar commitments for AI infrastructure! 🤖💸 🔹 Official CapEx: $600 billion 🔹 Hidden commitments: $3 trillion 🔹 Alphabet: $811 billion (8x growth!) 🔹 Meta: $347 billion in data center leases ⚠️ Risks: debts for unused facilities, negative cash flow for Alphabet and Amazon. #AI #Technology #Finance #Investments
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Ubuntu terminal with command line, symbolizing the growing popularity of Ubuntu on Windows

Ubuntu on Windows Overtakes Native Linux: Canonical Predicts a Paradigm Shift

Technology 08/18/2026, 05:26
🚀 **Has Ubuntu on Windows Overtaken Native Linux?** Canonical reported that in 2026, the number of Ubuntu users via WSL (Windows Subsystem) is growing faster than installations on "bare metal". 👨‍💻 **Why is this happening?** Developers are forced to use corporate PCs with Windows but need Linux for AI and ML. WSL has become the ideal solution. 📉 **Forecast:** Canonical VP Jon Seager stated that in the future, WSL users will outnumber native Ubuntu owners. This changes the paradigm of Linux usage. #Ubuntu #Linux #WSL #TechNews #Canonical
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Hand holding a white envelope on blue background — symbolizing Russia’s shift to Cyrillic-based email addresses

Full transition to Cyrillic: Russia launches support for email addresses without Latin characters

Technology 08/18/2026, 05:21
📧 **Full Cyrillic in email:** The Internet Technical Center has launched support for email addresses without a single Latin letter. You can now write <code>[email protected]</code>. 🔹 **Technology:** The EAI and SMTPUTF8 standards, adopted back in 2012, have been implemented. 🔹 **Statistics:** More than 806,000 domains are registered in the .РФ zone. 🔹 **Context:** Russia is a leader in the implementation of Cyrillic IDN among CIS and European countries. #Technology #Internet #Cyrillic #RF
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Shelves filled with old paper books, symbolizing raw material for AI training after the 2025 court ruling

Global Buyout of Used Books: How a 2025 Court Ruling Sparked a 'Gold Rush' for AI Training

Technology 08/18/2026, 04:03
📚 **Global Book Buyout for AI**: Bookstores worldwide are receiving anomalous orders for used books. The cause is a 2025 US court ruling that legalized the use of books for training neural networks. 🤖 📉 **Market in Shock**: Orders cover everything—from Latin to westerns. But there is a dark side: some books are destroyed after digitization. What do collectors think, and how will this affect culture?
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South Korean schoolchildren with backpacks standing and sitting near a school, engrossed in their smartphones — illustrating the issue addressed by digital detox initiatives and smartphone bans in schools

Digital Detox in South Korean Schools: Mass Smartphone Ban and New Pilot Programs

Technology 08/18/2026, 03:54
🇰🇷 South Korea is tightening the fight against smartphone addiction among schoolchildren. A new law came into force in 2026, and regions are launching pilot programs: from "phone-free schools" to issuing devices with blocked internet. Parents support the move (84%), but students fear losing access to educational materials. 📱🚫 #SouthKorea #Education #Technology #Smartphones
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