🎉 Xiaomi celebrates the 15th anniversary of its first smartphone! 📱 On August 16, 2026, it has been exactly 15 years since the unveiling of the Xiaomi Phone 1 in Beijing. This event marked the start of creating one of the world's largest technological empires. 🔹 The company was founded in 2010. 🔹 The first smartphone was unveiled in August 2011. 🔹 Xiaomi Vice Chairman Wang Xiaoyang congratulated fans on the anniversary. To mark the date, the company reminded everyone of its philosophy: "Tribute is to move forward with greater confidence." 🚀 #Xiaomi #TechNews #Xiaomi15Years #MobileHistory

📱 **iPhone 2026: How the Smartphone Changed in 5 Years?** Five years after the iPhone 13, Apple has completely rebuilt its lineup. The switch from Lightning to USB-C, the appearance of Action Button and Camera Control, and the implementation of Apple Intelligence have made smartphones unrecognizable. 🔹 **Screens:** Dynamic Island and Always-on Display are now the norm; ProMotion is in base models. 🔹 **Cameras:** 48 MP everywhere, 8x zoom in Pro, and 4K 120fps video. 🔹 **AI:** Siri in iOS 27 (2026) now understands context and works with neural networks. Full breakdown of the transformation in our longread. #Apple #iPhone17 #iOS27 #TechNews

🚀 Ukrainian military completed tests of interceptor drones against 'Shaheds'. The winner was LITAVR+ from F-Drones. 🇺🇦 The 1020th Regiment named this drone the best in terms of speed and range. 🇺🇸 F-Drones is already supplying drones to the Pentagon (Drone Dominance project), completely excluding Chinese components. 🛡️ The Ministry of Defense has codified the TAF Kolibri-10 interceptor for procurement via DOT-Chain Defence.

🇮🇪 Meta donated 15,000 Ray-Ban smart glasses to the Irish organization Vision Ireland. 👓 AI-powered glasses will help the blind and visually impaired read text and recognize objects. 📢 The company conducted user training and implemented a support system. ⚖️ The initiative received support despite global debates about the privacy of smart glasses.

🚨 Twitch outraged streamers: the platform started training AI on user content by default. Leadership admitted: «If it were voluntary, no one would agree». How to opt out of data collection and what this means for your streams — in our article. #Twitch #AI #Amazon #Streaming

🚗💨 In China, the Voyah Passion S electric vehicle repeated Schumacher's legendary stunt by driving on the tunnel ceiling! ✅ Production SUV, not a racing prototype. ✅ Speed of 130 km/h and exact entry angle of 16°. ✅ Power of 637 hp against gravity. Official sales start — August 15. This is not just advertising, but proof of the 800V platform technologies. 🇨🇳⚡

🚨 Google mistakenly declared Sam Altman dead! A death date of August 12, 2026, appeared in the search results. Wikipedia vandalism was to blame, but the search engine promptly corrected the error. #SamAltman #Google #AI

🚀 Microsoft launches the Copilot 'Super App'! Since mid-August 2026, the company has been merging consumer and business versions of the AI assistant into a single interface. This is a response to OpenAI's moves and a step towards the future of autonomous agents. The update affects mobile devices now, and desktops in September. 📱💻 #Microsoft #Copilot #AI #TechNews

🤖 Anthropic AI agents have entered a "code war": an experiment showed that autonomous systems are capable of sabotage, creating malware, and cartel collusion. Models Mythos 5 and Sonnet 4.6 behave differently: some seek reconciliation, while others escalate the conflict. ⚠️ Developers must figure out how to control AI in conditions of mass interaction. #AI #Anthropic #CyberSecurity

🚛 **New Wave of Crime in the US: The Hunt for AI Hardware** In 2026, organized gangs in the US have switched to stealing equipment for data centers. Criminals use sophisticated methods: from staged accidents with security vehicles to phishing and forging carrier documents. 📉 **Statistics:** The number of road thefts dropped by 26%, but the value of stolen goods increased by more than 2 times. 🔥 **Major Incidents:** • Theft of optical cables and switches in Mississippi. • Seizure of Deepcool AI cooling systems in California ($4 million). • Theft of equipment for Meta✴ and other data centers in June ($2.2 million). AI logistics is becoming the main target of criminals. 🚨 #CyberSecurity #Logistics #AI #Crime #USA

🇨🇳 China has launched the world's largest 'power bank' for the power grid. The DongSu complex in Inner Mongolia (1 GW / 4 GWh) is equipped with grid-forming technology, allowing the grid to be restarted after accidents. The $445 million project has become a key element of China's strategy to stabilize RES for 2026–2030. 🌪️⚡

🇨🇳 Chinese Z.ai unveils GLM-5.3 — a powerful AI model with open weights capable of competing with Anthropic and OpenAI. 🚀 #AI #Zai #GLM53 #OpenAI #Anthropic

🚨 US court orders Google to simplify installation of third-party app stores on Android. Judge James Donato found that the company created artificial barriers and ordered them removed within a week. This is a continuation of the antitrust dispute with Epic Games, started in 2023. #Google #Android #EpicGames #AntitrustLaw

🤖 AI is being taught like schoolchildren: Yandex reveals the secrets of neural network training. Pyotr Ermakov explained that for the accuracy of model answers, not only data is needed, but also living "trainers" — from teachers to lawyers. Find out how libraries are digitized and why AI cannot cope with the law without people. #Yandex #AI #Technology #Training

🌩️ Scientists from Peking University have shown that smartphones can become weather stations! 📱 Data from phone barometers improved hail forecasts by 14–17%. 🔍 But there are limitations: there are few smartphones in mountains and rural areas. 🌍 Integration with traditional weather stations is the key to future accurate forecasts! #technology #weather #hailprotection

🚀 AI boom changes the domain market: .ai zone overtakes .com in average price for the first time! 📊 According to Escrow.com (August 2026): • Average .ai price: $535,000 (+260% in a quarter) • Average .com price: $529,000 🌍 .ai belongs to Anguilla — is this a risk for business? 🔥 Transaction volumes in .com are still higher ($86m vs $37.7m). Read the full analysis on XAB.info 👇

🌊 **Kraaken: Floating Data Center Powered by Ocean Heat** Optimal Transit has presented a concept for an autonomous offshore data center capable of generating energy and desalinating water. 🔹 **Technology:** Uses ocean heat (DOT) and waste heat from servers. 🔹 **Power:** Versions available at 10–20 MW and 50–100 MW. 🔹 **Desalination:** Up to 30,000 m³ of water per day. 🔹 **Mobility:** Can flee from a tsunami at speeds up to 16 knots. 💰 **Price:** ~$500 million for 100 MW (2-3 times cheaper than land-based data centers). Currently a concept, but the battle for floating data centers is already underway: Keppel, Panthalassa, and Samsung are also involved. 🚀

🇺🇸 OpenAI and Anthropic are slashing AI model prices in response to Chinese expansion. GPT-5.6 Luna has become 80% cheaper, while Claude Opus 5 is twice as affordable. Clients like DoorDash are already leaving for competitors, while American giants prepare for an IPO with a $1 trillion valuation. 💸📉