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Founder and Editor-in-Chief of XAB.info. Received his education at the Odessa Polytechnic. Has been involved in web development and programming for over twenty years. Thanks to his technical background, he perfectly understands how algorithms, artificial intelligence, and the modern internet work.

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“Doubling” to Two: Germany Expands Mission at UN Command Headquarters in Korea Amid US–South Korea Relations Crisis

Politics 08/25/2026, 07:12

Berlin has announced an expansion of the Bundeswehr mission at UN Command headquarters in South Korea: from September 2026 the contingent will grow from one to two service members. The move coincided with a crisis in US–South Korean relations over Trump's demands.

SAP Presented VAKS with a List of Iryna Mudra's Hidden Assets Worth Over UAH 250 Million

Politics 08/25/2026, 06:43

The SAP prosecutor presented to VAKS a list of hidden assets of former Office of the President deputy head Iryna Mudra worth over UAH 250 million, including $4 million from Mykytas and funding for her daughter's education in the USA. The decision on arrest is expected on August 25.

The Case of Former Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Irina Mudra: VAKS Detained the Official with a 20 Million UAH Bail, SAP Values Her Assets at 250 Million

Opinions 08/26/2026, 01:21

On August 25, 2026, VAKS detained former Deputy Head of the Presidential Office Irina Mudra with a 20 million UAH bail; SAP values her assets at 250 million UAH, while the defense rejects the charges. A breakdown of family assets and the contradictions between versions.

YouTube blocked three 'Masha and the Bear' channels in Ukraine: in Russian, Ukrainian, and English

Politics 08/25/2026, 06:10

At the request of Ukrainian authorities, YouTube blocked within the territory of Ukraine three channels of the animated series 'Masha and the Bear' in Russian, Ukrainian, and English. The measure was a consequence of NSDC sanctions against the creators of the series.

1.2 million textbooks destroyed in strikes on printing houses: Ukraine's Ministry of Education explains how schools will start the academic year and when print runs will be produced

Politics 08/26/2026, 01:30

Ukraine's Ministry of Education confirmed: due to strikes on printing houses and warehouses, more than 1.2 million textbooks worth 120–150 million hryvnia have been destroyed. By September 1, some schools will switch to electronic and PDF versions, and the new runs will be delivered by November 1, 2026.

Nvidia to Pay $6 Billion for Poolside License and Poach Nearly the Entire Startup Team

Technology 08/25/2026, 05:46

Nvidia will pay $6 billion for a license to Poolside's technologies and poach 109 of the startup's employees, investing an additional $1 billion in its business. The goal is to create an open AI model to compete with Chinese counterparts.

AliExpress Suspected of Hidden Audio Tracking: Browser Launched Invisible Audio Processes for Device Fingerprinting

Technology 08/25/2026, 05:39

A developer discovered that AliExpress launches invisible audio processes through the browser to build a digital fingerprint of the device. The Brave browser already blocks such scripts.

Foldable iPhone Ultra: First Impressions — Why the $2,000 Device May Just Be Worth It

Technology 08/25/2026, 05:34

According to early witness impressions, the foldable iPhone Ultra, priced at around $2,000, justifies its cost thanks to a reliable hinge and an iPad-style display, even though it lacks Face ID and a telephoto camera.

PCB manufacturers ask the Ministry of Industry and Trade to drop mandatory raw-material localization: switching to domestic materials could raise prices 2–8-fold

Technology 08/25/2026, 05:27

ANo "PCB Consortium" (Yadro, GS Group, Rezonit, Tekhnotek) is asking Minpromtorg to remove mandatory raw-material localization from Decree No. 719: switching to domestic materials threatens a 2–8-fold price increase and production disruptions in the peak fourth quarter.

Nokia 300 Charge: feature phone with a 3700 mAh battery and power bank function for $35

Technology 08/25/2026, 05:14

HMD has unveiled the Nokia 300 Charge feature phone with a 3700 mAh battery: the device lasts up to 40 days in standby, charges via USB-C and can power other devices.

Alibaba Opens Public Access to Wan3.0: AI Generates 30-Second 1080p Videos and Turns Presentations into Clips

Technology 08/25/2026, 05:08

Alibaba has opened public access to Wan3.0 — an AI video generator producing up to 30-second 1080p clips that works with PDFs and presentations. The model became publicly available shortly after the company raised $10.2 billion on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Hugging Face Weighs Sale of Business: Valuation Could Exceed $13 Billion

Technology 08/25/2026, 05:03

Hugging Face has engaged a bank to gauge interest in buying the business: according to Business Insider, the deal's valuation could exceed $13 billion, although no deal has been concluded yet.

Intel Reveals the Inner Architecture of Crescent Island: 32 Xe3P Cores, 256 XMX Matrix Engines, and Up to 480 GB of LPDDR5X for Agentic AI

Technology 08/25/2026, 04:57

At Hot Chips 2026, Intel revealed the architecture of Crescent Island: 32 Xe3P cores, 256 XMX matrix engines, up to 480 GB of LPDDR5X, and a 350 W TDP. The accelerator targets cost-efficient AI inference for agentic scenarios; first samples are expected in the second half of 2026.

Sam Altman Warns of a 'Cyberpunk Era' Risk: The Future of AI Could End Up in the Hands of a Handful of Corporations

Technology 08/25/2026, 04:51

Sam Altman warned in David Senra's podcast that the future of AI could end up under the control of a handful of corporations, and criticized the "trade freedom for safety" approach, linking it to the fear of existential risks.

Saab Reveals A3 Drone Concept: Tailless Stealth Aircraft for Teamwork with Gripen E

Technology 08/25/2026, 04:27

Saab presented the A3 drone concept as part of the ACP program — a component of the Swedish KFS project. The company confirmed plans for unmanned testing by 2030, but there is no series production contract yet.

“Soyuz-2.1b” Takes to the Sky: Russia's Defense Ministry Reports Successful Military Launch from Plesetsk

Science 08/25/2026, 04:21

Russia's Defense Ministry reported a successful launch of the “Soyuz-2.1b” carrier rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome on August 24 at 5:40 Moscow time. Spacecraft for military missions were placed into orbit, and the launch proceeded as planned.

China unexpectedly delays launch of lunar probe 'Chang'e-7': mission to search for water on the Moon pushed to next year

Science 08/25/2026, 04:14

China unexpectedly delayed the launch of the lunar probe 'Chang'e-7,' which was to take off on August 23–24 from Hainan Island. According to a Thai partner, the mission was pushed to next year due to technical complexities and weather.

US approves $364 million package of 5,031 APKWS II systems for Italy: how $20,000 'smart' rockets are changing the fight against drones

Politics 08/25/2026, 04:07

The US approved a $364 million contract for Italy for 5,031 APKWS II systems that turn ordinary rockets into "smart" counter-drone weapons. In parallel, Poland is purchasing thousands of "PIORUN" MANPADS.

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