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Revenue growth chart of Anthropic, showing a sharp 14-fold increase in a quarter

Anthropic Soars: Quarterly Revenue Jumps 14x, Outpacing OpenAI

Technology 08/16/2026, 05:49
🚀 Anthropic Soars: Q2 2026 revenue hits $11.5 billion (+1400% YoY). 📊 Estimated to have surpassed OpenAI in annual turnover ($47 billion vs $40 billion). 💰 Adjusted operating profit recorded for the first time. 📅 IPO scheduled for Fall 2026. The market expects a record year for public offerings. #Anthropic #IPO #AI #OpenAI #Finance
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New Glenn rocket on the Blue Origin launch pad, preparation for launch and scaling of production capabilities

Recovery and Scaling: Blue Origin Builds Second Launch Complex for New Glenn 9×4

Technology 08/16/2026, 05:31
🚀 Blue Origin is building a second launch complex, LC-36B, at Cape Canaveral following the May accident. 🔹 The new pad is intended for the super-heavy New Glenn 9×4 rocket (9 BE-4 engines on the first stage). 🔹 The rocket will be capable of delivering 70+ tons to LEO and 20+ tons to the Moon. 🔹 The company plans to resume launches by the end of 2026. 🔹 A new hybrid rocket assembly scheme is being implemented to accelerate preparation. #BlueOrigin #NewGlenn #SpaceNews #NASA
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Red Tesla Roadster 2026 in motion on a road, showcasing futuristic design and aerodynamics

Tesla Roadster 2026: The End of the Waiting Era and the Debut of the 'Flying' Supercar

Technology 08/16/2026, 05:13
🚀 Tesla Roadster: The End of the Waiting Era! By the end of August 2026, Tesla will finally present its legendary supercar. Insiders confirm: the car will get SpaceX engines and will be able to fly! 🌌 🔹 Design: Abandoning old concepts in favor of new aesthetics. 🔹 Technology: Integration of cold gas engines. 🔹 Status: Presentation scheduled for August, but there are nuances. After almost 10 years of development, the world is ready to see how Elon Musk turns a car into a rocket. 🏎️💨 #Tesla #Roadster #SpaceX #ElonMusk #EV2026
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Apple logo on a store facade in the context of the US administration's ban on purchasing memory chips from China

Trump's Ultimatum: US Administration Bars Apple from Buying Memory Chips from China Amid Global Shortage

Technology 08/16/2026, 05:09
🇺🇸 The Trump administration has banned Apple from buying memory chips from China amidst a global shortage. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated that "great American companies" should not save themselves at the expense of Beijing. However, Apple is testing CXMT and YMTC chips to avoid price hikes. Micron is lobbying for a ban, fearing competition. 📉 The memory shortage is hitting all industries, and new factories in the US are not coming soon. #Apple #Trump #TechWar #China #Chips
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Humanoid robot in a dynamic pose showcasing advanced technology at the 2026 World Games in Beijing

2026 World Humanoid Robot Games: China Showcases Technological Superiority in Beijing

Technology 08/16/2026, 04:55
🤖 The 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games have kicked off in Beijing! 🇨🇳 China dominates: 1,975 robots from 641 teams vs. 85 teams from 15 countries. 📈 51 competitions, including running, tennis, and tool assembly. 🚫 Ban on remote control: robots must act autonomously. 🏭 Goal: Turn medals into orders and deploy robots in real workplaces. #robots #technology #china #2026
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Engineers inspecting solid-state batteries in a lab with an EV assembly line in the background — symbolizing mass adoption by 2026

Solid-state batteries: 2026 becomes a turning point for mass production

Technology 08/16/2026, 04:46
🚀 2026 was a breakthrough year for solid-state batteries (ASSB). Toyota, Honda, Nissan, and Samsung SDI moved to pilot production. 🇯🇵 Japan and Korea lead, while China (CATL, BYD) is catching up fast. Nissan demonstrated a breakthrough 23-layer cell. 📉 The price of key raw materials (lithium sulfide) dropped by half. 🔋 The technology is expanding beyond cars: it is now the future of air taxis and robots.
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Microsoft logo on the facade of an office building, symbolizing the company's strategic withdrawal from China by 2026

Strategic Retreat: How Microsoft Reshaped Its China Business by 2026

Technology 08/16/2026, 04:41
🇨🇳 By 2026, Microsoft reduced its presence in China: 15 branches closed, exit from retail and production. 📉 Key facts: - Reduction of 2,000+ jobs at partner Wicresoft and 400 Azure employees. - Production of Surface and Xbox moved out of the PRC. - China's share of revenue dropped to 1.5%. ☁️ But the company is not leaving completely: retains business with ByteDance and Shein, and access to OpenAI models for Chinese corporations. Strategy: risk minimization while maintaining profitability.
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Alibaba logo on a modern building facade, symbolizing the success of the Chinese AI model Qwen in the global market

Qwen by Alibaba: How Chinese AI Models Captured the Global Market, Overtaking Google and Meta

Technology 08/16/2026, 04:37
🇨🇳 Alibaba made a breakthrough in the AI world: the Qwen model family reached 3 billion downloads, overtaking Google and Meta. 📉 In six months, Chinese models became market leaders in open source, despite sanctions. The Alibaba ecosystem counts 460 neural networks and 300 thousand derivative algorithms. 🚀 #Alibaba #AI #Qwen #Technology #ArtificialIntelligence
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Intel logo on a glass surface, symbolizing the predicted split of the PC market into premium and budget segments

The Era of Two Kingdoms: Intel Predicts a Split in the PC Market into Premium and Budget Segments

Technology 08/16/2026, 04:32
📉 Intel predicts a split in the PC market into two segments: expensive systems for enthusiasts and budget ones on older platforms. Company Vice President Robert Hallock stated that due to rising prices for memory and components, the mass market will be forced to settle for outdated processors, such as Raptor Lake, while the premium segment will get access to new technologies like Nova Lake. Hallock called this phenomenon a "tale of two kingdoms." 🖥️💸
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