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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.

In the publication, he is responsible for strategy, editorial policy, and the final decision on controversial materials. He personally writes about technology, the internet, artificial intelligence, and politics — where it is important to separate real changes from loud headlines.

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Moscow demands explanations from the US and Turkey: diplomatic scandal over weapons transit

Politics 08/16/2026, 04:21

🚨 The Russian MFA has demanded explanations from the US and Turkey regarding weapons transit. Maria Zakharova called the actions of Ankara and Washington "extremely contradictory." The issue concerns supplies of M270 and ATACMS via private contractors. Moscow has warned of damage to relations. 🇷🇺🇺🇸🇹🇷

Google's AI Revolution: Gemini Reaches 1 Billion Users, Overtaking Competitors

Technology 08/16/2026, 04:16

🚀 Google Gemini reaches a historic milestone: 1 billion users! Sundar Pichai confirms: this is the fastest-growing product in the company's history. 📱 Over 100 million users already on iOS. ⚔️ Direct battle with ChatGPT: who will take the lead in 2026? Read the full analysis on XAB.info 👇

Smartphone turned into a PC: Nubia Z70 Ultra with dual-tower cooling runs The Witcher 3 on Ultra settings

Technology 08/16/2026, 04:12

🔥 Smartphone turned into a PC! Nubia Z70 Ultra with dual-tower cooling runs The Witcher 3 on Ultra and delivers 100+ FPS in CS2. Is the future of mobile technology already here? 🚀 #NubiaZ70Ultra #MobileGaming #TechMod

Alisa vs Max: Yandex's AI Warns of Security Threats in VK Messenger

Technology 08/16/2026, 04:07

🚨 *Alisa vs Max!* Yandex's AI has warned users about privacy threats in the VK messenger. 🔍 Lack of encryption, data transfer to VK servers, and hidden features are just some of the issues. 📱 Users are advised to use Signal, WhatsApp, and Telegram to protect personal information. #Alisa #Max #Cybersecurity #VK #Yandex

Anthropic prepares for IPO with a $2 trillion valuation: will it be a new record or a bubble burst?

Technology 08/16/2026, 03:57

🚀 Anthropic is preparing for an IPO with a $2 trillion valuation — this could become the largest offering in history, surpassing SpaceX. But can the company justify such expectations? 💰 Revenue is growing, but profit is still far from the required figures. Investors believe in the future, but critics warn of a bubble. What happens next? 🤔 #AI #IPO #Anthropic #Claude #TechNews

NVIDIA RTX Spark: ASUS ProArt and other 2026 novelties with 128 GB of memory

Technology 08/16/2026, 03:52

🚀 ASUS and NVIDIA partners are preparing to launch laptops based on RTX Spark by the end of 2026. 🔹 ASUS reports record demand: the first batch is fully booked. 🔹 Key advantage: up to 128 GB of unified memory for AI models. 🔹 Blackwell graphics promise 100 FPS at 1440p. 🔹 The MediaTek processor raises questions, currently lagging behind the Apple M4 Max. #NVIDIA #RTXSpark #ASUS #TechNews

Grok 4.6: How SpaceXAI Regained Leadership in the AI Race and Challenged OpenAI and Anthropic

Technology 08/16/2026, 03:47

🚀 SpaceXAI regained leadership in the AI race with Grok 4.6! The model caught up with GPT-5.6 Sol and Claude Fable 5 but costs half as much. However, DeepSeek V4-Pro is challenging with a price of $0.435/million tokens. 📊 Grok 4.6: 61 points in the rating, leader in GDPVal-AA v2, AA-Briefcase, and Harvey LAB tests. 💰 Price: $2/$6 for input/output tokens. 🔋 Infrastructure: 2 GW by end of 2026, 10 GW by 2027. #Grok4.6 #SpaceXAI #DeepSeekV4Pro #AI #Technology

Google accelerates the AI race: introduces Gemini 3.7 Flash with a 50% price cut

Technology 08/16/2026, 03:42

🚀 Google introduced Gemini 3.7 Flash just 3 weeks after the release of version 3.6. The new model is twice as cheap ($3.75 per 1M tokens) and significantly smarter: performance growth in tests by 18.8%. This is a response to the failures of the Pro series and an attempt to regain leadership in the AI agent race. 💻📉 #Google #Gemini #AI

First AI Layoff: How Claude Made a Personnel Decision at Andon Market

Technology 08/16/2026, 03:37

🤖 **First AI Layoff**: The Claude model from Anthropic initiated an employee termination for the first time in the experimental Andon Market store. 📉 **Finances**: Over 5 months, $100k turned into $61k. 🧠 **Paradox**: The AI forgot its own rules but found the violator. ⚖️ **Human Role**: Without a leading question, the AI would have chosen a warning, not termination. #Claude #Anthropic #AI #Business #News

War on watermarks: users mass-cancel Claude subscriptions due to forced text labeling

Technology 08/16/2026, 03:33

🚨 Crisis at Anthropic: users mass-cancel Claude subscriptions due to new watermarks. 🔹 Introduction of mandatory AI text labeling caused a storm of protest. 🔹 Labels persist even after manual editing, hindering professionals. 🔹 The company cites EU law, but users are leaving for competitors. 🔹 Official data on churn contradicts user reviews. #Claude #Anthropic #AI #Technology #Scandal

OpenAI makes a strategic pivot: corporate sector overtakes consumers, revenue reaches $40 billion

Technology 08/16/2026, 03:28

🚀 OpenAI makes a historic pivot: the corporate sector overtakes consumers in revenue for the first time! 💰 📊 Key figures: • Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) reached $40 billion. • Corporate segment growth in July was +32%. • Revenue from advertising in ChatGPT — $1 billion. 👔 Personnel changes in the company: Dali Rajic became the new Chief Revenue Officer. IPO postponed until better times. #OpenAI #TechNews #IPO #AI #Business

A Turning Point for the US Navy: The Trump Administration Cancels Aircraft Carrier Innovations and Builds a Fifth Shipyard

Politics 08/16/2026, 03:23

🇺🇸 The Trump administration is radically changing the course of the US Navy. 🚀 Cancellation of EMALS: The aircraft carrier USS Doris Miller (CVN-81) will return to steam catapults instead of electromagnetic ones. 🏗️ New Shipyard: The Pentagon is tasked with creating a fifth public shipyard in the Pacific to speed up repairs. 📉 Strategy: Simplifying technology for speed and cost reduction. #USNavy #Trump #Defense #CVN81

Golden 'House at the Edge of the World': Construction of a Unique Wooden Station in Antarctica Nears Completion

Science 08/16/2026, 03:14

🏗️ Construction of the unique Polish Arctowski Station in Antarctica is nearing completion. The golden 'house at the edge of the world' made of wood and steel will withstand winds of 160 km/h and become a home for 28 scientists. Inside — a sauna, gym, and library. The project was assembled from 113 containers! #Antarctica #Architecture #Science

Battle for the White House: Trump asks the Supreme Court for the right to build a 'military complex' without Congressional approval

Politics 08/16/2026, 03:00

🇺🇸 Battle for the White House: Trump asks the Supreme Court for the right to build a 'military complex' without Congressional approval. The $400 million project, including a giant ballroom, is already 65% complete. Courts are demanding a stop, but the administration claims it is a matter of national security. 🏛️⚖️

India launches major MTA program: tender for 60 military transport aircraft to replace An-32 fleet

Politics 08/16/2026, 02:51

🇮🇳 India has launched a tender to purchase 60 new military transport aircraft under the MTA program. This decision was made to replace the aging An-32 fleet, which is over 40 years old. The contract is estimated at $9 billion. 🛩️

Thai Prime Minister Anutin personally pilots aircraft under F-16 escort: exercises and modernization plans

Politics 08/16/2026, 02:46

🇹🇭 Thai Prime Minister Anutin personally piloted a TBM 930 aircraft under an F-16 fighter escort. 🛩️ On August 14, 2026, the head of government landed at the 1st Wing base in Nakhon Ratchasima. Three fighters escorted his aircraft, demonstrating high-level aerobatics. 🚀 During the visit, plans were announced for purchasing new Gripen aircraft, developing space monitoring, and producing UAVs. 🎁 In honor of the visit, Anutin was presented with an 'F-16 Fighting Mickey' badge, referencing his past as a pilot.

The Pax Silica Dilemma: US Demands 35 Countries Choose Sides in the AI Race

Technology 08/16/2026, 02:40

🇺🇸 The US demands 35 countries choose sides in the AI race. Washington warned participants of the "AI Capabilities Declaration" that one cannot simultaneously be part of the Pax Silica initiative and competing projects (implying the Chinese WAICO). Kazakhstan is in the spotlight for participating in both organizations. 🇨🇳 Beijing is strengthening influence through its models, narrowing the gap with OpenAI. The world stands at a crossroads of technological ecosystems.

NVIDIA Becomes SpaceX's Second-Largest Shareholder: A Major Pact in the AI Ecosystem

Technology 08/16/2026, 02:35

🚀 NVIDIA has revealed massive investments in SpaceX: a $21 billion stock package has become the company's second-largest asset after Intel. 💰 In August 2026, the cost of ownership dropped to $17.2 billion due to falling stock prices, but the strategic partnership is only strengthening. 🤖 Elon Musk confirmed the exclusive use of NVIDIA chips in SpaceX data centers and expects deliveries of new Vera Rubin processors in 2027. 🔗 Investments became possible after SpaceX's acquisition of the company xAI in February 2026.

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