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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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Huawei opens access to the giant openPangu 2.0 Pro neural network: 505 billion parameters and full transparency

Technology 08/02/2026, 22:09

Huawei has officially launched the open-source model openPangu 2.0 Pro with 505 billion parameters and a 512k token context window. Access to the model is open to everyone, and the company urges developers to use Ascend chips for training and inference. 🤖🇨🇳 #Huawei #AI

July 2026: Nvidia Strengthens Leadership, 16 GB VRAM Becomes New Steam Standard

Technology 08/02/2026, 22:06

Valve released the July 2026 Steam statistics: Nvidia strengthened its leadership, and GPUs with 16 GB of memory surpassed 8 GB models for the first time. 8-core processors became the most popular choice for gamers. 📊🖥️

AI Takes Control of the Telescope: How a Neural Network Optimizes Astronomical Observations

Science 08/02/2026, 22:02

For the first time, AI fully controlled a major telescope in Chile, independently planning observations while accounting for weather and the Moon. The algorithm's efficiency has already matched human performance, which is critical for the coming era of petabyte-scale data from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory 🌌🔭🤖

The 2026 Paradox: Mass Layoffs in IT Amid Record AI Investment

Technology 08/02/2026, 21:59

At the beginning of 2026, the IT sector lost more than 124,000 jobs, surpassing the results of the entire 2025 year. 📉 Giants like Oracle and Amazon are cutting staff, yet simultaneously investing billions in AI. 🤖 Experts note: automation does not always lead to unemployment — in the AI hub of San Francisco, the unemployment rate is falling thanks to hiring at OpenAI and Anthropic. 🚀 #IT #AI #LaborMarket

US Laser Shield: K2 Space Awarded Contract to Build Orbital Communication Network

Technology 08/02/2026, 21:55

The US Space Force has allocated $22.9 million to K2 Space for orbital laser communication tests 🛰️. By 2028, data transmission between satellites must be demonstrated as part of the Enterprise Space Terminal program. This will form the basis for a new military space network 🚀🔫

China launches nuclear surge: construction of four new NPPs approved for $25 billion

Technology 08/02/2026, 21:52

China has approved the construction of four new NPPs worth over $25 billion. 🇨🇳⚡️ The projects include the commissioning of 8 units using advanced Hualong One and Guohe One reactors. This strengthens the PRC's status as a global leader in nuclear energy. 🏭🌍

Life in the Caustic: Methane-Eating Bacteria at pH 11.6 Rewrite the Rules of Alien Life Search

Science 08/02/2026, 21:48

Scientists have discovered bacteria capable of processing methane under extreme alkalinity (pH 11.6) in Oman. 🦠🌍 This discovery changes our understanding of the boundaries of life and provides new guidelines for the search for extraterrestrial life on Saturn's moons. 🪐🔬

Breakthrough in battery chemistry: new DHP polymer doubles electrode strength and extends battery life

Technology 08/02/2026, 21:44

Scientists from South Korea have developed a new DHP polymer that solves the main problem of thick electrodes in batteries. 🧪 Tests showed that batteries with this material retain 87% of their capacity after 200 cycles, while ordinary ones degrade faster. The technology is ready for implementation at existing plants! 🔋🚗

A Glimpse Through Billions of Years: Vera C. Rubin Observatory Reveals First Scientific Image from the World's Largest Camera

Science 08/02/2026, 21:40

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has revealed its first scientific image from the world's largest camera. The image shows half a million galaxies in the COSMOS field. 🔭🌌 Data access is already open for scientists.

The Era of AI Attacks: IBM Reveals Shocking 2026 Data Breach Statistics

Technology 08/02/2026, 21:37

IBM has published the Cost of a Data Breach 2026 report: every 4th data breach is now linked to AI. 🤖💸 The average cost of such attacks has risen to $6 million, and deepfakes have become hackers' main weapon. Companies are forced to urgently increase their security budgets.

Florida Redirects $200 Million to Build Electric Air Taxi Network

Technology 08/02/2026, 21:33

Florida will redirect $200 million in federal funds to create a network for electric air taxis instead of car chargers. 🚁🔋 Officials believe ground infrastructure is already developed, and air taxis will help relieve traffic. 🛣️✈️

Google Pay stops working on smartphones with Chinese firmware: mass outage after update

Technology 08/02/2026, 21:30

🚨 Google Pay stops working on smartphones with Chinese firmware after a Google Play Services update. Vivo, Xiaomi, Oppo, and other brands are affected. Google remains silent — this could be an intentional restriction. 📱💸

Google vs Nvidia: How TPUs Could Capture the AI Market by 2028

Technology 08/02/2026, 21:26

Google could overtake Nvidia in AI chip sales as early as 2028. 🤖 Fubon Research analysts forecast TPU sales growth to 15 million units, but to achieve this, Google will likely need to involve Intel in production. ⚡️ #Google #Nvidia #AI

Simile Startup Valued at $2 Billion: How AI Human Simulators Are Changing the Marketing Market

Technology 08/02/2026, 21:23

Startup Simile raised $200 million and reached a $2 billion valuation just 5 months after the previous round. The company created a 'synthetic users' platform — AI agents that imitate humans for product testing and marketing. 🚀🤖

From Coal to Graphene: Chinese Technology Turns Fuel into High-Tech Materials

Technology 08/02/2026, 21:20

Chinese engineers have presented a technology that transforms coal into graphene and carbon fiber. 🇨🇳⚡ Instead of burning fuel, the method extracts valuable compounds, reducing CO2 emissions by 2 tons for every ton of coal processed. 🏭📉

xAI Removes 'Temporary' Turbines: How the Colossus Data Center Resolved the Environmental Scandal

Technology 08/02/2026, 21:16

Elon Musk's xAI has begun dismantling 69 mobile gas turbines that powered the Colossus data centers. This decision is the result of an agreement with Mississippi authorities following an environmental violation scandal. A full transition to a permanent power plant is planned by July 2027. 🏭⚡️🌱

New phase of modernization: Ukraine accelerates transition to Gripen E fighters

Politics 08/02/2026, 21:13

Training of Ukrainian pilots for Gripen E fighters is proceeding faster than expected. Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the imminent arrival of Swedish aircraft in Ukrainian skies and reported on negotiations with France regarding the purchase of Rafale jets. 🇺🇦✈️🇸🇪

Cosmic One: American startup prepares six-propeller electric aircraft for 2029 launch

Technology 08/02/2026, 21:07

American startup Cosmic Aerospace has unveiled the Cosmic One electric aircraft featuring six propellers embedded in the wing. ⚡️ The new model, with a range of 460 km, will begin deliveries in 2029. 🛫 The first order has already been received from the Centennial Flyers organization.

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