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Locust laser system by AeroVironment destroys a drone, with Iron Dome missile launch and global defense network in the background

Lasers Instead of Rockets: The Pentagon Launches Mass Production of Locust Systems and Advances the 'Golden Dome' Program

Technology 08/09/2026, 17:16
🇺🇸 The Pentagon signed a $400 million contract with AeroVironment for Locust laser systems. This is the first mass order for directed energy weapons. 🚀 Simultaneously, the 'Golden Dome' program is advancing — tests will conclude in 2026, with a demonstration in 2027. 🌍 Russia calls the system a threat to strategic stability. ⚠️ The El Paso incident highlighted risks: border guards shot down balloons, mistaking them for drones.
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Humanoid robot in China’s first robot ‘school’ learns to maneuver a shopping cart in a supermarket simulation under supervision of a VR-equipped operator

First 'School' for Robots in China: How Machines Get Diplomas and Learn to Work in the Real World

Technology 08/09/2026, 17:03
🤖 The first 'school' for robots has opened in China! In Hangzhou, machines learn to play tennis, serve drinks, and take exams to get 'diplomas'. 🔹 Goal: Teach robots to think and adapt to the real world. 🔹 Technologies: The new WJ-Brain system connects vision and logic. 🔹 Doubts: A similar center has been operating in Wuhan since March. China is betting on the mass implementation of AI. 🇨🇳🚀
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Installation of the experimental nuclear reactor Linglong-1 in China: a large yellow crane lifts a reactor component into a concrete pit at a construction site.

The Era of Small Reactors: China Installs 'Linglong-1' and Changes the Rules of Nuclear Energy

Technology 08/09/2026, 16:58
🇨🇳 China has installed the first SMR module 'Linglong-1' on Hainan. This could change the energy landscape: faster, more compact, but with risks. 🌍 Onkalo in Finland is set to open in 2026 — the first waste repository. ⚠️ Experts debate: 60-70 times more energy or the risk of thousands of accidents? #NuclearEnergy #SMR #Linglong1 #ChinaDaily #Onkalo
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Ban on advertising calls in France: illustration with a prohibition symbol over a phone showing an ad notification and happy people against Parisian buildings

The End of the Era of Annoying Telemarketing: France Introduces Strict Ban on Unsolicited Marketing Calls

Technology 08/09/2026, 16:42
🇫🇷 **France Introduces Ban on Marketing Calls Without Consent!** Starting August 11, 2026, a new law comes into force in France that radically changes telemarketing rules. Calls are now permitted only with the consumer's explicit consent. Fines for violators reach €375,000. 📉 **Key Facts:** ✅ Complete ban on calls without consent (opt-in). ✅ Exceptions: contract execution and technical support. ✅ Fines: up to €75,000 for individuals, up to €375,000 for legal entities. ✅ 75% of French people receive unwanted calls weekly. 🌍 **International Context:** France joins Germany and the Netherlands, while the USA and UK use Do Not Call lists. #France #Telemarketing #DataProtection #Law #Government
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Excited gamer playing a video game on a console, illustrating the power paradox of Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5

The Power Paradox: Why Xbox Series X Loses to PlayStation 5 in Games Despite Technical Superiority

Technology 08/08/2026, 14:24
🎮 Why does Xbox Series X lose to PS5 in games? Breaking down the 2026 technical paradox. Despite having more powerful "hardware," Xbox often lags behind PlayStation 5. The secret lies in optimization, the compiler, and Sony's GPU architecture. With the release of PS5 Pro in 2024, the gap became critical: 33.5 teraflops versus a stagnant Xbox. In games like 007: First Light, PS5 Pro delivers 60 FPS in 4K, while Xbox is limited to a choice between 30 and 60 FPS. 📉 Microsoft did not release an updated console, making PS5 Pro the generation's leader. #PlayStation5 #XboxSeriesX #GamingNews #PS5Pro #XABinfo
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Person using ChatGPT on a smartphone, showcasing the accessibility of the new generation of AI without limits

Revolution in ChatGPT: OpenAI Cancels Limits and Unveils GPT-5.6 Luna and Sol

Technology 08/07/2026, 18:41
🚀 OpenAI has made a revolution: chat limits are cancelled and GPT-5.6 is unveiled! 🔹 The free GPT-5.6 Luna model makes 62% fewer errors. 🔹 The paid GPT-5.6 Sol is 68% more accurate than its predecessor. 🔹 A new "Thinking Slider" allows control over answer depth. Is this the end of the era of "hallucinations" and verbose bots? 🤔 #OpenAI #ChatGPT #GPT56 #AI #Technology
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Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket on the launch pad before the explosion

New Glenn Explosion: Blue Origin Names Cause of Catastrophe and Recovery Timeline

Technology 08/07/2026, 17:10
🚀 Blue Origin named the cause of the New Glenn explosion: a faulty valve in the BE-4 engine. The May 28 accident destroyed launch pad LC-36A. 🔥 🛠️ Engineers have already found a solution: a minor modification to the valve. Flights are planned to resume by the end of 2026. ⚠️ The issue also affects the Vulcan rocket from ULA, which uses the same engines. The Artemis program schedule is at risk.
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Redmi 17 smartphone held in hand: focus on battery life and affordability, with performance trade-offs

Redmi 17: Xiaomi sets a battery life record but sacrifices performance for price

Technology 08/07/2026, 14:30
🚀 Xiaomi released the Redmi 17 in Europe for €219! 🇪🇺 🔋 Main feature: 7500 mAh battery — a record for budget phones! 🎨 Bright Oak Green design and large screen. ⚠️ But there are compromises: ❌ 4G only (no 5G) ❌ MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra processor ❌ Only 4 GB RAM in the base model ❌ HD+ screen resolution (720p) 💰 Price: from €219. 📉 Verdict: ideal for battery life, but weak for gaming and heavy tasks. #Xiaomi #Redmi17 #Technology #Smartphones #Review
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