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iPhone Air 2: Apple fixes first-gen mistakes and changes release calendar

Technology 06/18/2026, 13:08

Apple is preparing the second generation of the ultra-thin iPhone Air to fix the predecessor's mistakes. The release is scheduled for spring 2027, confirming the company's new presentation schedule. 📱✨

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Ukrzaliznytsya launches additional high-speed trains on the popular Kyiv — Lviv route

Technology 06/17/2026, 23:23

Ukrzaliznytsya launches additional high-speed trains on the Kyiv — Lviv route due to record demand. The trip will take just 6 hours. 🚄🇺🇦

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DNA Scanner at the Frontline: How the US Navy Created an 'Antidote' for Genetically Modified Weapons

Technology 06/17/2026, 22:15

The US Navy has deployed a new portable DNA sequencer, FFBS, capable of detecting unknown and genetically modified biological threats in 30 minutes. The device has passed tests in the Arctic and desert, and personnel are now undergoing training to operate it at the frontline. 🧬🛡️🇺🇸

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Autonomous Interception: SkyFall Unveils AI-Powered P1-SUN Long Drone at Eurosatory 2026

Technology 06/17/2026, 21:39

Ukrainian company SkyFall unveiled the new P1-SUN Long interceptor with an artificial intelligence module at Eurosatory 2026. 🤖 The drone is capable of autonomously detecting and shooting down "Shahed"-type targets faster than a human, operating on a standard processor without scarce graphics cards. 🚀

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Old Smartphones vs. the AI Crisis: How Google is Turning Gadgets into Data Centers

Technology 06/17/2026, 21:31

Google and scientists are turning old smartphones into powerful data centers to solve the hardware shortage crisis for AI. A cluster of 2000 phones will replace 50 servers, save energy, and recycle tons of electronic waste 📱♻️🤖

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Wear OS 7 is on the way: how the Gemini AI assistant is changing the interface and features of Google smartwatches

Technology 06/17/2026, 20:26

Google has started updating smartwatches to Wear OS 7. Key innovations: Gemini AI assistant for widget creation, live status updates, and a 10% increase in battery life. 📱⌚️🔋

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Spy code in glasses: Meta secretly used military software for facial recognition

Technology 06/17/2026, 14:33

Scandal surrounding Meta: it was revealed that the company secretly used military facial recognition software from a CIA and FBI supplier. Spy code capable of identifying people from a distance of a kilometer was present in the app for Ray-Ban glasses on 50 million devices until it was removed. 🕵️‍♂️👓

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Thales Unveils LGR275 Proxy Missile: The End of the Era of 'Tank-Based Drone Killing'

Technology 06/17/2026, 13:16

Thales has unveiled the LGR275 Proxy missile, designed to solve the problem of rising air defense costs due to cheap drones. The new missile is equipped with a proximity fuse and detonates near the target rather than requiring a direct hit. 🚀🛸 The company plans to triple production by 2028.

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One click and everything is stolen: how hackers breached Microsoft Copilot's defenses and forced the corporation to issue an emergency patch

Technology 06/17/2026, 12:58

Microsoft urgently patched a critical hole in Copilot: hackers could steal corporate segment data with one click. 🔓 Varonis specialists showed how the SearchLeak attack bypasses AI protection via Bing and HTML tags. ⚠️

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Threads breaks records: 500 million users and full control over algorithms

Technology 06/17/2026, 12:36

Threads has officially surpassed the 500 million user mark! 🚀 Developers have announced a powerful update: you can now personally customize your feed algorithm in private mode and choose the duration of filters. Thematic communities have also exited beta. 📱🔍

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Android 17: The Era of Artificial Intelligence, Strict Memory Limits, and the Death of Old Interfaces

Technology 06/17/2026, 12:26

Google has released Android 17: the system is now fully oriented towards AI agents and Jetpack Compose. 🤖 Developers will have to deal with strict memory limits, while users will get new tools for protection against SMS interception and quantum threats. 🛡️

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France bets on hypersonics: DGA signs contract for the ASN4G nuclear missile

Technology 06/17/2026, 11:53

France has officially launched the program to create the ASN4G hypersonic nuclear missile. The DGA chose to bet on supersonic speed and maneuverability instead of stealth technologies to bypass modern air defense systems. 🚀🇫🇷

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Denis Shtilerman on Ukraine's 'anti-ballistic shield': the missile is ready, but system integration is needed

Technology 06/17/2026, 11:46

🚀 The missile for intercepting ballistic targets is already ready — but integration with radars, a command center, and a secure communication channel is needed. Fire Point is working on this with Europe. 🛡️

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500,000 Hours of Real Combat: How Ukrainian Footage is Teaching American AI to Fight

Technology 06/17/2026, 11:06

American startup Enabled Intelligence has created a database of 500,000 hours of real combat footage from Ukrainian drones. 🇺🇸🇺🇦 This archive will be used to train artificial intelligence for autonomous combat operations and target recognition under electronic warfare conditions. Access to the unique data has been granted to the militaries of the US, Ukraine, and NATO countries. 🤖🚁

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MBDA and Luch join forces: launch of the new NEPTUNE2 missile

Technology 06/17/2026, 03:34

European consortium MBDA and Ukrainian Luch Design Bureau have signed a memorandum to create the new NEPTUNE2 missile. This is a joint project to develop long-range strike systems based on the experience of the Neptune missile. 🚀🇺🇦🇪🇺

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Stratospheric Strike: How the Ukrainian DART Missile Bypasses Electronic Warfare by Launching from Aerostats

Technology 06/17/2026, 02:02

Ukrainian engineers have created the DART missile, which is launched from aerostats at an altitude of 18 km. 🎈🚀 The main feature is complete invulnerability to EW: in the final stage, the missile flies without electronics, making it invisible to jammers. The system is being prepared for codification in the Ministry of Defense.

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Taxi in EW Conditions: Bolt Explains How to Avoid Geolocation Errors

Technology 06/16/2026, 22:41

EW systems disrupting GPS in taxis? Bolt explains how to manually set the pickup point — it takes just a couple of seconds 📍🚖 #taxi #EW #Bolt #Ukraine

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The End of Bundled Tariffs? Ukrainian Operators Respond to Rumors of a Telecom Revolution

Technology 06/16/2026, 21:01

Ukrainian telecom operators have responded to rumors about a possible shift from bundled tariffs to pay-as-you-go. Kyivstar, Vodafone, and lifecell see no prospects in such a model, citing the importance of stability and financing network modernization. 📱💸 #telecom #tariffs #Ukraine

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