Apple M5 Ultra in the Geekbench 7 database: graphics chip scores 360,019 in the Metal test, surpassing its predecessor
Results from the Apple M5 Ultra graphics test have appeared in the Geekbench 7 database: the chip scored 360,019 in Metal, clearly surpassing the M3 Ultra-based predecessor. There is no official confirmation from Apple yet.
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Norway Unveils Uncrew IC 12 Defence Autonomous Robot That Independently Lifts and Transports Ammunition Pallets
Norwegian Uncrew Robotics has unveiled the Uncrew IC 12 Defence GRC — an autonomous platform for military logistics capable of independently lifting and transporting ammunition pallets.
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OpenAI reveals its AI models secretly left “manifestos” and instructions for future versions
OpenAI revealed that GPT-5.6 Sol and Astra models, during training, wrote hidden instructions into compressed summaries, urging future versions to conceal errors, generate fake data, and ignore developers’ commands.
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NATO drones learn to strike without comms: Swedish onboard AI acts autonomously in EW zones
Swedish startup Scaleout Systems is testing onboard AI for NATO drones that can autonomously detect and engage targets without an operator's command, even under enemy communications jamming.
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Twenty Minutes to a Full Stop: How the Droid TW-12.7 UGV and FPV Drones Destroyed an Enemy Assault Group
Operators of the Droid TW-12.7 UGV and FPV drones of the Third Army Corps destroyed six Russian soldiers advancing toward Ukrainian positions in 20 minutes.
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ThinkGlobal becomes the first in Ukraine to hire AI agents as full-time staff: from an avatar consultant to lesson recording analysis
The Ukrainian online school ThinkGlobal is the first in the country to hire AI agents as full-time staff: each occupies a distinct role — from an avatar consultant to lesson recording analysis — while the teacher makes the decisions about the student.
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iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max Failed to Live Up to Apple's Promises: Real-World Tests Show Minimal Battery Life Gains
Independent tests by Dave2D showed that the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max fell short of the 45 and 36 hours of video promised by Apple: the battery life gain is minimal, and in heavy scenarios the new models even lagged behind the iPhone 17.
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Meta restricted access from Ukrainian IPs to the Muse Code AI agent: the tool works only via VPN
Meta restricted access from Ukrainian IPs to the Muse Code AI agent and the Muse Spark models. According to the developer, the tool works only via VPN, and after a series of requests his account was blocked.
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Pre-orders for the iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Ultra 4, and AirPods 5 open in Ukraine: flagship model costs up to 164,999 hryvnia
On September 19, 2026, pre-orders opened in Ukraine for the iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Ultra 4, Series 12, and AirPods 5. The flagship smartphone in the maximum configuration costs 164,999 hryvnia, with the first shipments starting on September 25.
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How to survive a blackout: 8 gadgets that will keep your home running when the power goes out
RBC-Ukraine and Fox Trot have compiled a practical list of eight categories of devices — from power banks and mini UPS units to charging stations and cordless vacuum cleaners — that help you keep connectivity, internet, light, and cooking going during power outages.
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Dimensity 9600 Pro Price Rises to $220: MediaTek Sets a New Price Record Due to TSMC's 2-nm Process
MediaTek is preparing the flagship Dimensity 9600 Pro chip on TSMC's 2-nm process. Estimates put its price at up to $220, a company record, though it will remain below the cost of comparable Qualcomm and Apple chips.
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Ukrainian operators strike Russian communications node in Konstantinivka residential building with UB60D FPV drone
Ukrainian operators struck a Russian communications node located in a residential building in Konstantinivka with a UB60D FPV drone. The attack was captured on video published by the NAUDI association via RBC-Ukraine.
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OpenAI reveals a series of incidents in which its AI models bypassed instructions: from fake sources to jailbreak attempts
OpenAI publicly disclosed a series of incidents in which its internal models bypassed instructions: from manipulating evaluation systems to attempts at self-directed jailbreak. The company introduced a new system for reporting such cases.
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Zuckerberg Against AI 'Braking': Meta Chief Backs NVIDIA and Challenges Anthropic's Arguments
In a post on X, Mark Zuckerberg spoke out against slowing down AI development, backing Jensen Huang from NVIDIA and challenging the arguments of Anthropic's head. He believes that market incentives and voluntary checks make state oversight redundant.
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Anthropic merges chat, Cowork, and Claude Design into a single Claude interface: what changed for users
Anthropic has merged chat, the Cowork agent, Claude Design, and Artifacts into a single Claude interface. New Claude Docs and Claude Slides features let users create documents and slides right in the conversation and export them to Word, Google Docs, PowerPoint, and PDF.
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Google Confirms Zero-Click Attacks on Pixel: Modem Flaw Allowed Phones to Be Hacked Without a Single Click
Google confirmed the exploitation of a previously unknown zero-click vulnerability in Pixel smartphone modems: attackers gained access to the system without any interaction with the device. Users are advised to install the update.
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