Alexander Buran

Alexander Buran

Founder and Editor-in-Chief
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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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IonQ Evergreen-05 atomic clocks in a lab setting, illuminated by purple light, showcasing advanced quantum synchronization technology

Atomic Revolution in Your Pocket: IonQ Secures $28 Million DARPA Contract for Evergreen-05 Clock Production

Technology 08/10/2026, 02:55
🇺🇸 DARPA allocated $28 million to IonQ for the production of compact atomic clocks, Evergreen-05. The device, the size of a shoebox, ensures accuracy with an error of 1 second in 30 million years. 🕰️ The clocks are designed to operate without GPS and will become a key element of autonomous navigation and secure communications. IonQ is investing an additional $15 million to expand production.
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Aerial view of a massive industrial complex with solar panels, symbolizing the energy consumption of AI data centers in Virginia

Virginia introduces strict rules for AI giants: who pays for the electricity of the future?

Technology 08/10/2026, 02:32
⚡️ Virginia is changing the rules of the game for AI giants! 🏭 While Texas has halted data center construction, Virginia has introduced a strict infrastructure tax. Governor Spanberger has mandated that DC operators pay for all power lines to prevent bills from inflating for ordinary people. 📉 Electricity prices have already risen by 76%. 🏛️ Who pays for the future of AI — now decided by state laws.
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Boeing 737 in flight — aircraft whose blueprints were leaked, with hacker demanding $200K for 70GB of docs

Boeing Blueprint Leak: Hacker Demands $200k for 70GB of 737 and 787 Documentation

Technology 08/10/2026, 02:03
🚨 Hacker put 70GB of Boeing 737 and 787 blueprints up for sale. 💰 Price: $200,000 (negotiable). 🏭 Source: Sekisui Aerospace (composite supplier). 📂 In the archive: 3D models, drawings, export data. The FAA only recently returned Boeing's right to self-certification. The leak puts trust in the security system at risk. #Boeing #CyberSecurity #Hacking #Aviation #737 #787
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Satellite image of a powerful hurricane over Earth, highlighting the importance of accurate weather forecasting with Google DeepMind's AI WeatherNext

Google DeepMind Unveils WeatherNext: AI That Saves Lives by Predicting Hurricanes a Day Earlier

Technology 08/10/2026, 01:59
🌪️ Google DeepMind has unveiled the WeatherNext model, which is changing the rules of the game in hurricane forecasting. The AI gives meteorologists an extra day to prepare for disasters. 🔹 A 3-day forecast is as accurate as a traditional 2-day forecast. 🔹 In October 2025, the model saved Jamaica by accurately predicting Hurricane "Melissa" 5 days before impact. 🔹 The technology generates up to 1,000 storm development scenarios, which is impossible for conventional supercomputers. #GoogleDeepMind #WeatherNext #AI #Hurricanes #Science
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Atomic structure of titanium dioxide demonstrating quantum effects at one-atom thickness

Quantum Paradox: Titanium Dioxide Gains 'Superpowers' at One-Atom Thickness

Science 08/10/2026, 01:43
🔬 **Breakthrough in Microelectronics:** Scientists from Berkeley discovered that ordinary titanium dioxide (TiO₂) becomes ferroelectric at a thickness of less than 3 nm. 📉 **Effect Intensifies:** The thinner the film (down to 1 nm), the stronger the effect. This contradicts classical physics. 💾 **Future of Memory:** The technology will allow the creation of ultra-compact non-volatile memory and energy-efficient processors. ⚠️ **Challenges:** The durability of the material and the number of rewrite cycles are currently unknown. Years of research remain before mass adoption.
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Portable Starlink Mini antenna set up on sand, showcasing the device's mobility and ease of use in field conditions.

SpaceX Restores Free Starlink Mini Rental for Premium Plan and Adjusts Hardware Strategy

Technology 08/10/2026, 01:38
🚀 SpaceX has restored the free rental of Starlink Mini for the Residential Max plan ($130/mo) in the US and Canada. The bonus, which disappeared in June, is available again. ⚠️ At the same time, the company has limited the new Starlink V5 antenna: the Standby mode ($10/mo) and GPS module have been removed. V5 is now only for the $55/mo plan and stationary use. 📉 V5 speed is up to 375 Mbps (lower than V4). SpaceX's strategy: premium clients get mobility, the mass segment gets simplified equipment.
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New Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Flip8 foldable smartphones on display, showcasing record pre-order demand in Europe

Pre-order Record: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Flip8 Explode the European Market

Technology 08/10/2026, 01:28
🚀 Samsung has set a new pre-order record in Europe! 📱 The Galaxy Z lineup (Fold8, Flip8) exceeded last year's figures by 17%. 🔥 Galaxy Z Fold8 became the absolute leader: it accounted for 40% of all orders. 📈 Interest in Fold8 and Ultra models grew by 70%. The foldable smartphone market is growing, and Samsung is confidently leading! 🌍✨ #Samsung #GalaxyZFold8 #TechNews #XAB
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