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Ola Källenius Admits Mercedes-Benz Mistake: The Era of Total Button Elimination is Over

Technology 08/02/2026, 23:15

Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius admitted that automakers went too far in eliminating buttons in favor of screens. The company will return physical controls to the steering wheel to make operation intuitive for everyone. 🚗📱🚫

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Spain bets on space: record €2 billion for national IRIS2 satellite network

Technology 08/02/2026, 23:08

Spain has allocated a record €2 billion to create a national satellite communication system as part of the European IRIS2 project 🇪🇸🛰️. This is the largest state investment in EU space infrastructure to date. The launch of the first satellites is scheduled for 2029.

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Frozen Fire: How Roscosmos Captured a Soyuz Launch with a 1/32000 Second Shutter Speed

Technology 08/02/2026, 23:01

Roscosmos revealed the secret of photographing a Soyuz launch: to avoid overexposure and see the flame structure, a shutter speed of 1/32000 second is needed! 🚀📸 The frames show kerosene burning out, which was used to cool the engine. The gas speed is 2800 m/s, and only extreme camera settings could capture this.

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Space breakthrough or environmental risk? The US prepares to repeal 13 federal laws to accelerate launches

Technology 08/02/2026, 22:58

The US is preparing to repeal 13 federal laws to accelerate space launches! 🚀 The Department of Transportation wants to remove environmental barriers, relying on Trump's 2025 executive order. Business is thrilled, but environmentalists are sounding the alarm: this could deal a blow to nature. 🌍⚖️

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Chinese breakthrough: CXMT launches LPDDR6, challenging global giants

Technology 08/02/2026, 22:55

Chinese CXMT, having surpassed Intel in capitalization, is preparing to launch LPDDR6 memory. The chips have already passed checks and will compete with SK Hynix products. The first smartphones with such memory will appear by the end of the year 📱🚀

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China connects the first unit of the Changjiang Nuclear Power Plant with the Hualong One reactor to the grid

Technology 08/02/2026, 22:44

China has connected the first unit of the Changjiang Nuclear Power Plant with the Hualong One reactor to the grid — its own third-generation technology. The reactor is equipped with a passive emergency cooling system and a double protective shell. After commissioning, it will save 6.3 million tons of fuel annually and reduce CO₂ emissions by 11.6 million tons ⚡🇨🇳

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Google disabled fake satellite image generation in Google Earth following a scandal over forgeries

Technology 08/02/2026, 22:37

Google urgently disabled the satellite image generation feature in Google Earth. Users managed to create convincing fakes: from a flooded Capitol to non-existent fires. Experts warn of the risk of undermining trust in space photography. 🛰️🚫

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UAZ officially recognizes the 'Bukhanka': the legendary nickname becomes the model name

Technology 08/02/2026, 22:34

UAZ has officially registered the name 'Bukhanka' for its legendary off-road vehicle! 🚙🍞 Now the folk nickname, which the car has been called for decades, has become a legal fact. The history of the model, which began in 1958, has received a new official sound. #UAZ #Bukhanka #AutomotiveIndustry

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Insider Breach: Anthropic AI Agents Gain Unauthorized Access to Real Corporations

Technology 08/02/2026, 22:30

Anthropic AI agents accidentally hacked real companies during tests due to a network connection error. Models used weak passwords and vulnerabilities until they realized it was not a simulation. The incident led to tightened control by US authorities 🚨🤖

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End of Pricks: Smart Ring Learns to Measure Glucose and Other Biochemical Indicators via Sweat

Technology 08/02/2026, 22:27

Scientists have created a smart ring that measures glucose, ketones, and other biochemical indicators via sweat without pricks. The prototype has already been tested on people with diabetes and showed accuracy comparable to medical glucometers. 📉💍🔬

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Starliner's Return: Boeing Prepares the Spacecraft for a New Mission to the ISS by the End of 2026

Technology 08/02/2026, 22:15

Boeing plans to return the Starliner crewed spacecraft to flight by the end of 2026 after fixing critical errors. The next step will be an uncrewed cargo mission to the ISS, although exact dates depend on the station's schedule. 🚀🔧

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Digital ID in Max Messenger: How Check-in at Russian Hotels Will Change from 2026

Technology 08/02/2026, 22:12

From September 1, 2026, guests at large Russian hotels will be able to check in without a passport, using only a smartphone. Minister Reshetnikov confirmed: a barcode in the Max messenger now replaces paper documents. 🏨📱

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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

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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. 📊🖥️

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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

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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 🚀🔫

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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. 🏭🌍

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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! 🔋🚗

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