New astronomical observations cast doubt on the theory of the accelerated expansion of the Universe, for which the Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded in 2011. Scientists suggest that the expansion of the Universe may be slowing down, not accelerating, as previously thought.
Google is developing Project Suncatcher to launch solar-powered satellites into orbit that will power artificial intelligence systems. The first mission with two prototypes is scheduled for early 2027.
Apple Inc. is developing a budget Mac, codenamed J700, that will cost less than $1,000 to compete with Chromebooks and entry-level Windows PCs. The device, powered by an iPhone processor and featuring an LCD display, is aimed at students and users who browse the web and work with documents.
The Russian authorities plan to create a so-called register of "white hackers" under the control of the FSB and with mandatory state registration.
Google's YouTube will use AI to improve the visual clarity of low-resolution videos on TVs, the web, and mobile devices. The upscaling feature will initially apply to videos below 1080p, with an opt-out option for content creators.
Documents show that during a $1. 2 billion deal in 2021, Israel demanded that Google and Amazon implement a secret "winking" mechanism.
British analysts have uncovered AI manipulation by Russia. Almost a fifth of the responses from popular chatbots cited Russian state sources, many of which are under EU sanctions.
Amazon is cutting about 14,000 corporate jobs, increasing spending on artificial intelligence while cutting costs in other areas. This is the largest reduction since 2023, when the company laid off 27,000 employees.
Donald Trump plans to name the new 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom after himself. The $300 million project is funded by private donors, including major tech companies.
OpenAI has unveiled ChatGPT Atlas, an AI-powered web browser that challenges Google Chrome. The company has already announced a number of new improvements, including tab groups, an ad blocker, and changes to key AI features.
Google has launched an algorithm on its Willow quantum chip that outperformed supercomputers by 13,000 times. This paves the way for useful applications of quantum technology within five years.
Samsung is launching Galaxy XR glasses, developed in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm. The headset, running on the new Android XR OS, integrates the Gemini AI assistant.
Shares of Alphabet Inc. , Google's owner, fell by $100 billion in market capitalization after OpenAI announced its Atlas browser. Atlas is an AI-powered web browser built on ChatGPT, which is already running on Apple computers.
European Investment Bank President Nadia Calviño announced the mobilization of €250 billion by 2027 for the development of high technologies. The goal is to maintain Europe's competitiveness with China and the US and to create 1,000 European technology giants.
A global outage of Amazon Web Services paralyzed dozens of popular websites and applications, sparking a wave of memes on social media. The problems affected services from Roblox to Microsoft 365, but Amazon assured that there was no cyberattack.
The UK is investigating a large-scale cyberattack in which a Russian hacker group gained access to confidential data from eight military bases. The attackers penetrated the Ministry of Defense systems through the contractor company Dodd Group, stealing internal documents, personnel lists, and official email addresses.
The OnlyFans platform has topped the global ranking in terms of profitability per employee, reaching $37. 6 million in revenue per employee. This figure significantly exceeds the results of technology giants such as NVIDIA ($3.6 million) and Apple ($2.4 million).
In the first nine months of this year, international non-resident companies paid UAH 10. 6 billion in "Google tax." This is UAH 2.5 billion more than in the same period of 2024, and the number of taxpayers increased by 13.
The 2026 Nissan Ariya electric crossover will receive an updated design, a new Google-powered infotainment system, and V2L functionality. The car will debut at the Japan Mobility Show on October 31, but will not be available in the US market.
Google specialists have discovered a large-scale cyberattack by the Russian Clop group, which stole data from dozens of international organizations. Hackers used vulnerabilities in Oracle E-Business Suite software, demanding a ransom for the stolen information.
Mozilla introduces profiles in its Firefox web browser, which will allow users to create separate browsing spaces. The update, due out on October 14, will enable bookmarks, login data, history, extensions, and themes to be stored separately for work, projects, and personal browsing.
Google is opening free annual access to the Gemini AI Pro artificial intelligence for Ukrainian students aged 18 and over. The initiative is implemented with the support of the Ministry of Education and Science and the Ministry of Digital Transformation, providing tools for learning and research.
Nvidia's shares rose by almost 3%, increasing its market capitalization to $4. 5 trillion. This happened amid growing investments in AI infrastructure and new deals, particularly with OpenAI and Meta.
Dozens of top managers have resigned from Tesla, xAI, and X due to an exhausting work pace, political disagreements with Elon Musk, and mass layoffs. This has led to the cancellation of the affordable electric car program and a reorientation towards robotics and AI.
YouTube will pay $24. 5 million to settle Donald Trump's lawsuit filed after his account was blocked in 2021. Of the total amount, $22 million will go to the Trust for the National Mall fund for furnishing the ballroom in the White House.
Meta is developing new guidelines for training its AI chatbot regarding child sexual exploitation and other high-risk topics. This comes after scrutiny from the Federal Trade Commission and prohibits chatbots from generating content that depicts or condones sexual relationships involving children.
The Ukrainian Startup Fund is launching the Startup EDGE grant program, which will allocate up to €40,000 for innovative early-stage projects. The program will help bring Ukrainian technologies to the international market and is aimed at startups in the Deep Tech, Green Tech, and EdTech sectors.
Fintech expert Olena Sosedka spoke about investing in securities as a way to preserve capital during wartime. She explained how to take the first steps, which instruments to choose, and which mistakes to avoid, and also emphasized the importance of portfolio diversification.
YouTube is lifting bans on channels for COVID-19 misinformation and the 2020 elections. The company cites pressure from the Biden administration and a change in its free speech policy.
Google has introduced an AI-powered mobile assistant that will provide tips during games. This is part of the company's strategy to increase user engagement with Android and the Play Store.