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Military and civilian observe smoke over Odessa, symbolizing the need for an autonomous shield against drones

Swarm instead of Air Defense: How a Danish Startup is Building an Autonomous Shield for Odesa

Technology 07/03/2026, 20:32

🇩🇰 Danish startup BlueShadow has created the Blue Dragon system to protect Odesa. A squadron of 12 autonomous boats will be able to shoot down drones up to 20 km from the shore in 24/7 mode. Managing the entire grouping will require only 5 people on shore, and the deployment cost will be around 12 million euros. 🛡️🚤

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Android 17 smartphone in hand against neon lights — showcasing new 'hard mode' anti-hack protection after 20 attempts

Android 17: Google Introduces 'Hard Mode' Anti-Hacking Protection After 20 Attempts

Technology 07/03/2026, 20:29

Google has announced a radical security upgrade in Android 17: after 20 failed password attempts, the device locks permanently. Experts call this a response to the vulnerability of older versions to automated code cracking. 📱🔒

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Birds on the Black Sea shore with a cargo ship on the horizon — symbol of calm protected by Danish drones from Shaheds over Odesa

Marine Shield for Odesa: How a Danish Drone Swarm Will Intercept Shaheds Over the Black Sea

Technology 07/03/2026, 20:19

Danish company BlueShadow created the Blue Dragon system to protect Odesa from Shaheds. 🛡️ A swarm of autonomous ships will intercept drones at sea, supplementing air defense. 🚢🇺🇦

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Ukrainian military personnel in camouflage with a customized UAV in the field, demonstrating the implementation of a drone constructor for military needs

«Drone Constructor» for the Military: How Ukraine Introduced Customized UAVs on Demand

Technology 07/03/2026, 20:11

Ukraine has launched a «drone constructor» based on the DOT-Chain Defence marketplace. Now, the military can choose UAV modifications for specific tasks directly when ordering, which will accelerate the delivery of ready-made equipment to the front and relieve workshops. 🚁🛠️

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Digital passport for pets: how Ukraine is testing the animal registration system

Technology 07/03/2026, 19:56

Ukraine is testing a unified registry of domestic animals, which will become the basis for digital passports in «Diy» 🐶📱. More than 6,000 pets have already been registered, and in the future, all vaccination data will be available on a smartphone. Registration currently requires the personal presence of the animal and the owner.

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Meta launches a stealth release of Pocket: how Gizmo turned into a no-code game builder

Technology 07/03/2026, 19:42

Meta has launched a stealth release of the new Pocket app on Google Play and the App Store. It is a no-code game builder created based on the acquired Gizmo startup. For now, access to the utility is limited to several regions for testing.

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Drone in flight with new technology allowing it to 'limp' and avoid crashing when damaged

Drones have learned to 'limp' in flight: new technology saves UAVs from crashing during critical damage

Technology 07/03/2026, 13:27

Engineers have taught drones to 'limp' in flight: a new algorithm saves UAVs from crashing during critical damage. The technology, tested at the CyberZoo facility, allows the device to redistribute load and reach a landing point even with a wing defect. In the future, this method could be implemented in airplane autopilots and autonomous vehicles. 🚁🛠️🚗

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Samsung Galaxy S27 with revolutionary camera and anti-peeping protection on screen

Samsung Galaxy S27: Camera Revolution and Anti-Spy Protection for the Entire Lineup

Technology 07/03/2026, 13:00

Samsung is preparing a revolution for the Galaxy S27: new 16 MP selfie cameras and anti-spy screen protection will appear in all models of the lineup! 📱🔒 Competitors are already sounding the alarm and preparing countermeasures. #Samsung #GalaxyS27 #Technology

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Silhouettes of Contra Drone employees against the sunset, setting up equipment for a new generation drone defense system

Next-Generation Counter-Drone Measures: How Ukrainian Company Contra Drone Unveiled a Comprehensive Defense System

Technology 07/03/2026, 12:33

Ukrainian company Contra Drone presented the comprehensive MADS air defense system and over 20 counter-drone solutions at Demo Day. Including autonomous AI interceptors and mobile EW complexes. 🚁🛡️

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High-rise mist sprayers create dense fog between skyscrapers in Chinese city Yuncheng to cool the air

Fog Instead of Air Conditioners: How the Chinese City of Yuncheng Fights Heat with High-Altitude Sprayers

Technology 07/02/2026, 21:48

The Chinese city of Yuncheng has implemented a high-altitude fog spraying system to combat heat. The technology allows for a temperature drop of 5–8 degrees and cleans the air of dust, but requires ideal water filtration. We analyze the pros and cons of this innovation. 🌫️🏙️

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Rufus 4.15: Critical Vulnerabilities and Windows 11 Installation Errors Fixed

Technology 07/02/2026, 21:19

Rufus 4.15 is out: Critical vulnerabilities and Windows 11 installation errors fixed. 🔒 Developers have patched three security holes, eliminated hangs at 75% installation, and added RISC-V support. The update is mandatory for everyone creating bootable flash drives. 💾🚀

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PlayStation 5 gaming console with controller in front of a TV, illustrating the shift away from physical media and market stagnation

Death of the Disc: How the Abandonment of Physical Media and Rising Prices Lead to Console Market Stagnation

Technology 07/02/2026, 21:15

Sony and Microsoft are changing the rules of the game: abandoning discs and rising prices lead to console stagnation. Experts predict a mass exodus of gamers to PCs, while EU regulators are ready to intervene in platform holder monopolies. 📉🎮💻

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AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor with three Zen 6 clusters and Low Power cores

Three-Cluster Revolution: AMD Prepares Linux for the Zen 6 Era with New Low Power Cores

Technology 07/02/2026, 21:12

AMD is preparing Linux for the transition to the Zen 6 three-cluster architecture. Support for new Low Power cores for background tasks has been added to the OS kernel, which will allow for a radical reduction in power consumption and increased device autonomy. 🚀💻 #AMD #Linux #TechNews

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German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius in a formal suit, announcing a new $40 billion NATO fund to support Ukraine

Decisive Phase: Pistorius Announces 40-Billion NATO Fund and Shift in Ukraine Aid Strategy

Technology 07/02/2026, 18:32

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius stated that the conflict in Ukraine has entered a decisive phase. 🇺🇦🇩🇪 At the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara, a 40 billion euro support fund will be approved, to which Germany will contribute 12 billion. The aid strategy is changing: the focus is now on direct financing of Ukraine's defense industry, not just equipment deliveries. 🤝📉

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Female hand with rings working on MacBook Pro, video editing interface on screen; illustration for news about Google’s autonomous AI agent Gemini Spark for macOS

Gemini Spark: Google launches autonomous AI agent for macOS capable of working without a powered-on computer

Technology 07/02/2026, 17:58

Google has released the beta version of the autonomous AI agent Gemini Spark for macOS. 🤖 Now, AI can perform tasks even on a turned-off computer: from booking tables to managing notes. However, experts warn: full autonomy carries risks of Prompt Injection and data leaks. 🔒

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Combat robot transporter with machine gun and antenna for delivering drones to the front

Technological breakthrough: how large robots will start transporting combat drones to the front

Technology 07/02/2026, 17:27

Petr Leontiev, Director of UGV Robotics, spoke about new tactics on the front: large robots will start transporting combat drones to increase their autonomy. A breakthrough in logistics is also expected — heavy complexes will soon be able to independently overcome obstacles and deliver cargo without human intervention. 🤖🚀

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Humanoid Robots on the Frontline: Ukraine Announces Grant Competition for Combat Androids

Technology 07/02/2026, 17:09

Ukraine has announced a grant competition to create combat humanoid robots to minimize military casualties. Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov stated that this aligns with global trends in the US and China. Earlier tests of Phantom MK-1 robots showed their potential in logistics under fire, but also revealed technical limitations. 🤖🇺🇦

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Ukrainian combat reconnaissance robot in a forested area, equipped with cameras and an antenna for communication

Replacing Infantry and Clearing Mines: How Ukrainian Combat Robots Are Changing Tactics on the Frontline

Technology 07/02/2026, 17:06

The Director of UGV Robotics revealed three main scenarios for using combat robots on the front lines: from clearing minefields to assault support. 🤖💣 Robots are already handling half of the logistics and replacing infantry in ambushes. Learn how warfare tactics are changing with the introduction of autonomous complexes. 🇺🇦🔫

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