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Two Giant Rocket Launches a Day: SpaceX Aims to Turn Starbase into a Starship Assembly Line

Technology 10/15/2026, 16:11

SpaceX has asked the FAA for approval for 456 Starship launches and 912 landings per year in Texas, planning to turn Starbase into a daily launch assembly line.

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100 Million Smartphones in Three Years Despite Sanctions: Huawei Succeeds in Chip Import Substitution

Technology 10/15/2026, 16:09

Huawei has sold 100 million Kirin-powered smartphones and expanded its share in the AI accelerator market, successfully leveraging LogicFolding technology despite sanctions.

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Gaming Consoles Could Become the Vinyl of Gaming — Cloud Services and AI Will Transform the Market by 2035

Technology 10/15/2026, 16:04

By 2035, the cloud gaming market will reach $38 billion, as cloud services and artificial intelligence push traditional consoles into a niche segment for enthusiasts.

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AI Generates So Much Code That Anthropic Can't Keep Up — Forced to Invent Its Own Git

Technology 10/15/2026, 16:02

Anthropic's Claude models generate so much code that the company created its own version control system, Scion, to prevent infrastructure collapse.

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Sanctions Pushing CXMT Toward Vertical Transistor Memory — Samsung and SK hynix Are Taking Their Time

Technology 10/15/2026, 16:01

US sanctions are pushing China's CXMT to rapidly adopt complex 4F2 memory architecture, while Samsung and SK hynix proceed without haste.

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Memory Keeps Getting More Expensive — 32GB DDR5-6000 Kit Now Costs $450 in the US

Technology 10/15/2026, 15:55

A 32GB DDR5-6000 RAM kit in the US has risen in price to $450 amidst an ongoing global semiconductor shortage.

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Heart, Fire and Tears of Laughter: Most Popular Emojis Among Russians Named

Technology 10/15/2026, 15:54

Analysts named the most popular emojis among Russians in the first half of 2026. The top three leaders include the red heart, fire, and the face with tears of joy.

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Fires and Power Outages in Data Centers Have More Than Doubled Since 2024

Technology 10/15/2026, 15:51

According to the Energy Incident Register, the number of fires and power outages in global data centers has more than doubled since 2024.

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Starship returns to launch site for the first time after spaceflight — journey took nearly three months

Technology 10/15/2026, 15:48

Starship Ship 40 has returned to SpaceX's Texas base for the first time after a spaceflight and maritime transit, paving the way for upper stage reusability.

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Musk Is Rushing Again: Expensive EUV Scanner for Terafab Might Be Delivered Before Plant Construction Finishes

Technology 10/15/2026, 15:44

Elon Musk's Terafab project may receive its expensive EUV scanner before the factory is built, resulting in a temporary equipment idle period.

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AI is Coming to Chinese iPhones — But Not Like in the US and Other Countries

Technology 10/15/2026, 15:36

Chinese authorities have approved the integration of Alibaba AI models into Apple smartphones for the PRC market, clearing barriers for Apple Intelligence.

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Epic Games Store Revolution: New Launcher Outperforms Steam Thanks to Vibe Coding

Technology 10/15/2026, 15:32

Epic Games introduced a new EGS launcher developed via AI 'vibe coding'. The service is reported to be up to 46% faster than Steam and adds Linux support.

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First AI Agent Attacks Are Merely 'Warning Shots', Warns Former Google DeepMind Chief

Technology 10/15/2026, 15:29

Former Google DeepMind chief Demis Hassabis called recent AI agent attacks warning shots and urged the creation of international safety standards.

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WhatsApp Allows Audio and Video Calls Without Registration or App Installation

Technology 10/15/2026, 15:25

WhatsApp has launched audio and video calling without app installation or registration, allowing browser access via an invitation link.

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$999 to Replace the Screen: Apple Reveals Repair Costs for the Foldable iPhone Duo

Technology 10/15/2026, 14:53

Apple has revealed repair pricing for the foldable iPhone Duo. Without AppleCare+, replacing the inner screen costs $999, with sales launching on October 23.

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