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Blue indicator in Android 17 status bar on smartphone screen with Google Maps

Blue indicator in Android 17: what the new dot in the status bar hides

Technology 07/01/2026, 03:55

A new blue indicator has appeared in the status bar of Android 17. This is not an error, but a signal that an app is using your geolocation. Find out how the new anti-tracking protection works and how to manage GPS access. 📍📱🔒

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Vampire Blade removing sunglasses under red light — symbol of Marvel’s Blade cancellation and Xbox strategy collapse

The Collapse of the Xbox Strategy: Microsoft Prepares to Close Five Studios and Cancel Marvel's Blade

Technology 07/01/2026, 03:52

Microsoft is preparing a major purge at Xbox: 5 studios are at risk of closure and Marvel's Blade is cancelled. Aphsha Sharma has admitted the strategy is unprofitable and plans to cut the staff by more than 1,000 people. 📉🎮

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Chinese hypersonic vehicle with variable-geometry engine in flight over the ocean, reaching speeds up to Mach 6

Breakthrough in Hypersonics: China Successfully Tests Variable Geometry Engine up to Mach 6

Technology 07/01/2026, 03:46

Chinese engineers have successfully tested a prototype hypersonic engine with variable geometry. The unit operated stably in the range of 1.8 to 6 Mach, made possible by new graphite composites. This strengthens China's technological parity in the field of hypersonic weaponry. 🚀🇨🇳

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Collage of GTA 6 scenes: protagonists, supercars, helicopters, and kiteboarding — visualizing the game’s ambitions where 60 FPS on consoles is uncertain, but PS5 Pro may be the savior

GTA 6 on Consoles: Why 60 FPS is Unlikely and What PS5 Pro Promises

Technology 06/30/2026, 18:27

Digital Foundry experts explain why GTA 6 is unlikely to get 60 FPS on consoles: the problem lies in the processor load, not the graphics card. Even PS5 Pro won't save the situation due to architecture, but a compromise in the form of a 40 FPS mode is possible. 🎮📉

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Black cylindrical object with optical sensor and red glowing element on orange gradient background — visualization of Ukrainian interceptor ZIRKA by Darknode

ZIRKA: Ukrainian Interceptor for $2000, Built on Darknode's Combat Experience

Technology 06/30/2026, 16:37

🇺🇦 Ukraine has unveiled a new interceptor, ZIRKA — cheap, autonomous, and built on Darknode's combat experience. The cost is just $2,000, and in the future, version 2.0 will appear with a thermal imager and auto-detonation. 🚀🤖

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Group of people looking at smartphones, illustrating the unification of iMessage and Android in iOS 27

End of the 'Green Bubble' Era: Apple Fully Syncs iMessage and Android in iOS 27

Technology 06/30/2026, 16:40

Apple in iOS 27 beta 2 has completely removed barriers between iPhone and Android: quotes and graphical reactions now work in chats. 📱💬 The final release is expected in September. #Apple #iOS27 #RCS

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Suicide drone on the launch platform of the 'TALION' system on a green field

Drone Hunter: Ukraine Deploys New 'TALION' Complex

Technology 06/30/2026, 15:26

Ukraine has deployed a new interceptor drone, 'TALION'. It is capable of destroying enemy UAVs and ground targets while operating at various altitudes. This is a response to the emergence of new Russian kamikaze drones. 🚁🇺🇦

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A person photographs a golden retriever using a Samsung Galaxy smartphone to diagnose pet health via One UI 8.5

Samsung Galaxy to Diagnose Pet Diseases from Photos: How the New One UI 8.5 Feature Works

Technology 06/30/2026, 14:26

Samsung Galaxy smartphones have learned to detect diseases in pets from a single photo! 🐶📱 The new feature in One UI 8.5 by Lifet analyzes images with 97% accuracy and serves as an early warning for owners. Find out how to launch diagnostics directly in the SmartThings app. 🐾🩺

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Scandal with Google's new reCAPTCHA: system cannot distinguish between a hand and a picture

Technology 06/30/2026, 13:04

Google is testing a new reCAPTCHA with camera verification, but the system turned out to be vulnerable: bots can be fooled with a simple photo of a hand. Testers showed that the algorithm cannot see the difference between live movement and a picture. 🤖📸

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iOS 26.5.2: Apple Patches 29 Vulnerabilities in Safari and System Kernel

Technology 06/30/2026, 12:31

Apple has released iOS 26.5.2, patching 29 vulnerabilities, including critical holes in Safari and the kernel. Although no attacks have been recorded yet, experts recommend updating urgently before hackers write exploits. 📱🔒

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The End of the Phone Number Era: WhatsApp Launches Unique Username System for 3 Billion Users

Technology 06/30/2026, 10:38

WhatsApp is changing the rules of the game: now you can chat without a phone number! 📵 Meta is launching a unique username system for 3 billion users. Find out how to reserve a name and protect yourself from spam right now. 📲

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Macro shot of an RGB-lit pixel matrix showcasing the Fourier pixel structure — a device combining display and camera functions

Fourier Pixel: Swiss Scientists Create an Element Combining a Screen and a Camera in a Single Structure

Technology 06/29/2026, 20:30

Scientists from ETH Zurich have presented the "Fourier Pixel" — an element that combines the functions of a screen and a camera in a single structure. The technology allows for the control of light phase and polarization, paving the way for the creation of holographic displays and next-generation augmented reality glasses. 📱👁️✨

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Blue laser beams converging at center on black background — visualization of space-to-Earth energy transmission

Energy from Space: Microwaves vs. Lasers in the Race for Clean Electricity

Technology 06/29/2026, 20:14

Collecting solar energy in space has moved to practical trials. 🛰️ Scientists are comparing microwave transmission and laser technologies, trying to solve the climate problem and power lunar bases. 🌍⚡

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Dice with the letter AI and dots, symbolizing the shortage of AI resources and competition between Google, Meta, and SpaceX

Compute Shortage: Google Limits Meta's Access to Gemini, While SpaceX Becomes the Savior

Technology 06/29/2026, 16:54

Google is forced to limit Meta's access to Gemini models due to a lack of capacity, leading to a development crisis. To save the situation, Google signed a multi-billion dollar contract with SpaceX, renting their data centers. 🚀💻

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Blogger tries on 3D-printed clothing, showcasing the result of 560 hours of work instead of a sewing machine

3D Printing Instead of a Sewing Machine: How a Blogger Sewed Himself a Full Wardrobe in 560 Hours

Technology 06/29/2026, 14:46

American blogger Matthew Tregan 3D printed a full wardrobe of 10 items. The shoes and shirt turned out excellent, but the shorts were too stiff. The experiment took 560 hours of printing and showed that the technology is not yet ready to replace a sewing machine. 🧵🖨️👕

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Drone detector Chuyka 3.0 with antennas and screen for video transmission

Chuyka 3.0: How the Drone Detector Learned to Stream Enemy Video to a Large Screen

Technology 06/29/2026, 14:13

BlueBird Tech has updated the "Chuyka" detector: it can now output video from enemy drones to a large screen. 📺🚁 The new option was added at the request of the military for convenience in headquarters. The device scans three bands and detects UAVs from 4 km away.

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Person typing on a MacBook, illustrating the topic of touch-enabled MacBook without M6 chips and Apple's AI strategy

Touchscreen MacBook without M6 chips: Apple changes strategy for artificial intelligence

Technology 06/29/2026, 12:13

Apple will skip the M6 chip generation for the faster release of the first touchscreen MacBook! 🖥️📱 The new laptop based on M5 will be released at the end of 2026 with an OLED screen and Dynamic Island. But already in 2027, it will be replaced by the powerful M7 lineup, created specifically for AI tasks. 🚀

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Woman filming dancing friends on smartphone, illustrating content creation for Instagram where users demand return to chronological feed

Rebellion in Instagram: Users Demand a Return to the Chronological Feed Instead of New Algorithms

Technology 06/29/2026, 11:53

Instagram is testing new gestures to manage the algorithm, but users in the comments are demanding a return to a simple chronological feed without intrusive recommendations. 📱🚫

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