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European Commission Orders Google to Open Android to AI Competitors and Share Search Data

Technology 07/16/2026, 20:38

The European Commission has ordered Google to open Android to third-party AI assistants and share search data with competitors like OpenAI. 🤖🇪🇺 The company will have to allow voice calls to external bots by 2027, but Google considers this a threat to user security. ⚖️📉

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GPT-5.6 Sol Proves the Cycle Double Cover Conjecture After 50 Years of Effort

Technology 07/16/2026, 20:35

OpenAI has introduced the GPT-5.6 Sol model, which has proven the Cycle Double Cover Conjecture, a problem that scientists have struggled with for over 50 years. 🤖📐 The AI utilized 64 parallel agents and found the solution in 8 hours. This marks a new era in mathematical research! 🚀

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Google Store reveals Pixel 11 teaser: design confirmed and return of the RGB indicator

Technology 07/16/2026, 20:32

Google Store released a teaser for the new Pixel 11 series ahead of the August 12 presentation. 📱 The video confirms the design and the return of the Pixel Glow RGB indicator. The announcement of four smartphones and the Pixel Watch 5 is expected. 🕒

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IT boom or legal restructuring: why the number of IT companies in Russia has surged

Technology 07/16/2026, 20:30

🚀 A sharp increase in the number of IT companies has been recorded in Russia: +64% in six months. But experts warn: behind the numbers lies not so much a boom as legal restructuring and staff reductions. Let's figure out what is happening in the market. 💻📉

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India launches Semicon 2.0 program: $20 billion for chips and smartphones to achieve technological sovereignty

Technology 07/16/2026, 20:26

India has allocated $20 billion for the Semicon 2.0 program to develop chip and smartphone production. 🇮🇳 The goal is to achieve technological sovereignty and launch the first chip manufacturing plant by 2028. 📱💻

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YADRO H225 G4: New Russian Server with AMD EPYC Processors for the Public Sector and CII

Technology 07/16/2026, 20:23

YADRO has unveiled the new H225 G4 server with support for dual-processor configurations based on AMD EPYC. The new product has been included in the Ministry of Industry and Trade register, making it available for the public sector and CII. The device supports up to 6 TB of memory and powerful storage systems. 🚀💻

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Blue Origin rocket explosion disrupts AST SpaceMobile plans: satellite communication service launch postponed to 2027

Technology 07/16/2026, 20:20

The explosion of the New Glenn rocket from Blue Origin forced AST SpaceMobile to postpone the launch of satellite internet to 2027. 🚀 The company has already spent $1 billion on bonds to find new partners and reduce dependence on launch failures. 📡

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OnePlus exits the US and Europe, Realme leaves China: Oppo's new strategy

Technology 07/16/2026, 20:13

OnePlus ceases operations in the US and Europe, while Realme exits China — Oppo changes strategy due to financial difficulties and falling demand. 📉📱

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Tesla Battery Showdown: Why Chinese LFP Cells from CATL Outperformed Panasonic and LG Chem in Durability Tests

Technology 07/16/2026, 20:11

An independent study of 10,000 electric vehicles identified the leader in battery longevity for Tesla: Chinese LFP cells from CATL retain 93.3% capacity after 100,000 km, outperforming LG Chem and Panasonic. 🇨🇳🔋 Despite lower energy density, they win in reliability and price. 📉🚗

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VK sells RuStore: CEO Dmitry Pankrushev buys 100% of the app store

Technology 07/16/2026, 20:07

VK sold 100% of RuStore shares to its CEO, Dmitry Pankrushev. The app store, with a reach of 68 million users, will remain the official source of software for Android in Russia. 📱🇷🇺

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Google DeepMind Expert: How Not to Lose Your Job in the Age of AI and Which Skills Will Be Valuable in the Future

Technology 07/16/2026, 19:58

Former Google DeepMind engineer Fei Chen revealed which skills will save a career in the age of AI. 🤖 It turns out that competing with machines is a dead end. True value now lies in reputation, connections, and the ability to choose tasks correctly. 👇

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TikTok launches massive crackdown on AI spam: new rules, labels, and removal of millions of fakes

Technology 07/16/2026, 19:55

TikTok announces a massive cleanup: 86 million fake accounts removed in 3 months. The platform is introducing new labels for AI content and launching user education. YouTube and Meta are following suit, tightening rules for deepfake labeling. 🤖🚫📱

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Five habits that are preventing you from getting the most out of ChatGPT: expert advice

Technology 07/16/2026, 19:51

Are you using ChatGPT inefficiently? Tom's Guide editor Amanda Caswell named 5 habits that prevent you from unlocking the neural network's potential. From abandoning "perfect" prompts to using the Memory feature — find out how to communicate with AI correctly. 🤖✨

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Robots Learn to Understand the Unspoken: MIT Presents a Data-Efficient Training Technology

Technology 07/16/2026, 19:44

🤖 Robots have learned to understand the unspoken! MIT researchers have created a technology that allows machines to detect hidden human intentions. Now, 5 times less data is needed for training, and accuracy has increased by 15%. #robots #MIT #technology

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Land Rover Freelander 8: A Fusion of British Style and Chinese Technology in the New Flagship

Technology 07/16/2026, 19:15

Land Rover and Chery have unveiled the interior of the new flagship Freelander 8. 🚙 Inside, there is a huge 8K screen and a powerful Snapdragon 8397 chip. Sales will start soon! 🇬🇧🤝🇨🇳

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British classic in digital code: Bentley Torcal turns electric silence into an orchestral symphony

Technology 07/16/2026, 19:12

Bentley is preparing the premiere of its first electric crossover, the Torcal, with a unique feature: instead of an engine hum, a symphony orchestra sounds in the cabin 🎻🚗. The sound adapts to speed, and the design references retro concepts. The premiere will take place in London on September 23.

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Chinese breakthrough: the most powerful Lusuian LKS 7G100 graphics card hits mass market

Technology 07/16/2026, 18:57

🇨🇳 China has launched mass sales of its most powerful gaming graphics card, the Lusuian LKS 7G100! 💻 The price is around $400, which is 20% cheaper than previous versions. This could become a serious challenge for NVIDIA and AMD. 🚀 #Lusuian #VideoCards #TechNews

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Microsoft vs OpenAI and Google: How the Corporation is Rewriting the Rules of the AI Game

Technology 07/16/2026, 18:54

Microsoft has declared a "trade war" in the AI market: sales staff have been instructed to criticize products from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic. The corporation is actively replacing external models with its own in Word and Excel, striving for full independence after reviewing partnership agreements. 🥊📉

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