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Rear view of a modified GeForce RTX 4080 graphics card with 32 GB memory, produced on China's shadow market

China's Shadow Market: Mass Production of Modified GeForce RTX 4080 with 32GB Memory

Technology 08/12/2026, 06:17
🇨🇳 China has launched mass production of modified GeForce RTX 4080 cards with 32GB of memory. 🚀 In August 2026, a surge in offers for RTX 4080 cards was recorded on the secondary market in the Middle Kingdom, with memory volume increased from 16 to 32 GB. The cost of such "chipped" cards is around $1480. 🛠 Essence of the modification: physical replacement of memory chips and BIOS flashing. Bus width remains the same (256 bits), but the memory volume allows running heavy AI tasks. ⚠️ Risks: - Lack of official warranty. - Need to use modified drivers. - Questions regarding soldering reliability and longevity. For AI enthusiasts, this is currently the cheapest way to get 32 GB of memory, but the price is system stability. #RTX4080 #ChinaTech #HardwareMod
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Robots with AI logos working on laptops, symbolizing the dominance of machine traffic in the internet

The era of the human internet is ending: in 5 years, machine traffic will exceed human traffic by 1,000 times

Technology 08/12/2026, 06:07
🤖 **The internet is changing forever:** Cloudflare CFO Thomas Zierdt warned that in 5 years, machine traffic will exceed human traffic by 1,000 times. People will become a "statistical error" in a network dominated by AI agents. Internet infrastructure requires urgent modernization, otherwise services for people will become unavailable. #Cloudflare #AI #Traffic #Technology
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Symbolic representation of a Samsung system app with logo on a white block, illustrating security update and bloatware removal

Samsung patches 176 vulnerabilities in system apps: massive campaign to clean up 'bloatware'

Technology 08/12/2026, 06:03
🔒 **Samsung patched 176 vulnerabilities in system software** Researchers from Oversecured identified critical holes in Samsung's pre-installed applications, which operated with elevated privileges and could not be removed by users. ⚠️ **What was found:** • Access to camera and microphone; • Account hijacking; • Code execution via images (JPEG). ✅ **Result:** All errors have been fixed. Samsung received praise for its promptness, but the case highlighted the risks of 'bloatware' in 2026.
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Three Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 smartphones in different colors on a podium, illustrating high demand and emergency production increase

Samsung urgently ramps up Galaxy Z Fold8 production: why demand exceeded expectations

Technology 08/12/2026, 05:44
📱 **Samsung urgently ramps up Galaxy Z Fold8 production!** The Korean giant has ordered an additional million units beyond the plan. The reason is the incredible demand for the smartphone's wide form factor, which exceeded all expectations. 🔹 Pre-orders sold out in a matter of days. 🔹 Demand exceeded figures from previous generations. 🔹 The success of the Z Fold8 could influence the first foldable iPhone. #Samsung #GalaxyZFold8 #Technology #Smartphones
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Redmi K100 Pro smartphone in white body with powerful camera and REDMI logo, showcasing future design in 2026

The Era of Giant Batteries: Redmi K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max Change the Game in 2026

Technology 08/12/2026, 05:31
🚀 Xiaomi has unveiled the Redmi K100 Pro and K100 Pro Max in China! These are not just flagships, but battery life record-breakers. 📱 🔋 Batteries up to 9070 mAh (Jinshajiang technology) 📸 200 MP camera and periscope in the Max version 🚀 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor + discrete D2 graphics ⚡ 100W charging and 185Hz screen 💰 Prices starting from $550 The revolution in the world of smartphones is here! #Redmi #Xiaomi #TechNews
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Spotify interface with new 'AI Persona' and 'Likely AI Persona' badges, showing how the platform marks AI artists

Spotify introduces strict rules for AI artists: new badges and exclusion from recommendations

Technology 08/12/2026, 05:25
🚨 Spotify introduces new rules for AI artists! As of mid-September 2026, the platform will start labeling bot-artists and excluding them from recommendations. 🤖 🔹 New badges will appear: "AI Persona" (voluntary) and "Likely AI Persona" (by algorithm decision). 🔹 Music from "likely" AI personas will disappear from recommendation playlists. 🔹 Goal: fight spam, as AI tracks already make up 50% of uploads on similar platforms. 📉 This changes the rules of the game for all artists. Read the details in our article.
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Symbolic cybersecurity image: computer with data graphics, crystalline shield with lock, and smartphone with fingerprint — illustrating the AI-created Zoom vulnerability

Zoomsday: Critical Zoom Vulnerability Created by AI in 20 Prompts Allowed Hackers to Hijack Devices Without Victims' Knowledge

Technology 08/12/2026, 05:21
🚨 Zoomsday: Critical Zoom Vulnerability Created by AI in 20 Prompts Allowed Hackers to Hijack Devices Without Victims' Knowledge. A Security researchers showed how AI can automate exploit creation. Zoom has already released a fix, but the incident confirms experts' fears: cyberattacks are becoming more accessible. #Zoom #CyberSecurity #AI #Zoomsday
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Diagram of the Japanese Michibiki (QZSS) satellite orbit showing the figure-eight pattern over Asia and Australia

Japan Launches Michibiki No. 7: Step Towards Sovereign Navigation and Challenges for H3

Technology 08/12/2026, 05:12
🇯🇵 Japan successfully launched the Michibiki No. 7 satellite (QZS-7), moving closer to creating its own navigation system independent of GPS. 🚀 The launch took place from the Tanegashima Space Center using the H3 rocket. 📉 However, a full constellation is not yet in place: in December 2025, Satellite No. 5 was lost. 🌏 The QZSS system uses unique orbits to cover mountainous areas and cities. 🔮 Expansion to 11 satellites is planned by the end of the 2030s.
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White drone with a solar panel on its wing, showcasing wireless charging technology for infinite flight

Infinite Flight: Chinese Scientists Create In-Air Laser Charging System for Drones

Technology 08/12/2026, 05:07
🇨🇳 Chinese scientists have created a breakthrough technology for drones, allowing them to charge from a laser directly in flight. Scientists from the Civil Aviation University of China developed a wing-mounted receiver using a tandem architecture: perovskite cells capture green laser light, while a thermoelectric generator converts heat into energy. 🔬 Key innovations: - Use of antimony triselenide nanocrystals to protect against overheating up to 90°C. - Integration of air cooling into the wing structure to increase efficiency. - The drone operated without power drops at 7820 rpm during tests. Despite the success, experts point out risks: difficulty aiming the laser in turbulence and safety threats. In the context of the ban on Chinese drones in the US (2025), this technology could become a new ace for Beijing. 🚁⚡️
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Blue iPhone with three cameras and Apple logo against a glass vase, illustrating the topic of deepfake protection in iOS 27

Apple Reference Image: iOS 27 introduces deepfake protection and photo authenticity verification

Technology 08/12/2026, 05:02
🍏 **Apple Reference Image: iOS 27 introduces deepfake protection** A new function for verifying photo authenticity has been found in the iOS 27 code. 📸 **How it works:** • The "Reference" mode in the camera embeds metadata. • Guarantees that the photo was not generated by AI. • An alternative to the C2PA standard from Google and Canon. ⚠️ **Important:** The function is still in development and requires manual activation. #Apple #iOS27 #Deepfakes #Technology #XAB
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Windows 11 logo on abstract blue waves — visual accompaniment to news about August update with biometric revolution and new File Explorer features

Microsoft releases August Windows 11 update: a revolution in biometrics and new File Explorer features

Technology 08/12/2026, 04:58
🚀 Microsoft has released the August Windows 11 update (KB5121003)! 🔒 **Security:** Windows Hello now supports external fingerprint scanners with ESS protection. 📂 **File Explorer:** Files are displayed in MB/GB, and middle-click to open a new tab has been added. 🔍 **Search:** Typo tolerance improved and application launch speed increased. 🗣 **Voice Access:** New "Voice Isolation" mode removes background noise. ⚠️ Important: Support for Windows 11 24H2 Home/Pro ends on October 13, 2026!
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