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Iranian Minister of Communications Sattar Hashemi stated that the internet in Iran has returned to its "previous state" after the ceasefire. However, the ban on social networks such as X is still in effect, and Iranians use VPNs to access them.

Europe finds itself critically dependent on American tech giants such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, which control over two-thirds of the regional cloud computing market. This raises fears that the US administration could leverage its technological advantage, and even, at some point, disconnect Europe from vital cloud services that underpin its digital existence.

An Iranian rocket fell near the Microsoft representative office in Be'er Sheva, Israel. Air raid sirens were sounded in several areas of the country.

A glitch occurred in the test version of Windows 11: the startup sound was replaced with a melody from Windows Vista. Microsoft has acknowledged the error and is working to fix it.

Meta is launching a project to create superintelligence, attracting top developers and investing billions. The company aims to outpace competitors in the AI race.

OpenAI announced annual revenue of $10 billion thanks to ChatGPT and other products. The company plans to scale and collaborates with Microsoft to develop infrastructure.

The new installment of the Call of Duty series, Black Ops 7, unfolds in 2035, continuing the events of Black Ops II. The game brings back familiar characters and explores paranoia about future technologies.

The operational carbon emissions of leading technology companies have increased by an average of 150% from 2020 to 2023. This is due to increased investment in artificial intelligence and data centers.

Elon Musk gave a scandalous interview where he insulted a journalist, defended dubious decisions and lied about contacts with Putin. The billionaire behaved immaturely, dodged questions and made strange statements.

MSI has introduced the Claw A8 BZ2EM with an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip and up to 24 GB of DDR5. There is also a Polar Tempest version with an Intel Core Ultra 7 258 and 2 TB NVMe SSD.

China has launched the first 12 satellites for an orbital supercomputer network. The satellites will be able to independently process data, collect and transmit information.

FEMA Agency faced staff cuts and Trump's insistence on dissolving the disaster relief agency. The department identified problems within the agency.

Microsoft is ending support for the Bing Search API on August 11, which will affect third-party application developers. DuckDuckGo will retain access to the service.

Sony plans to move production to the US or raise prices to offset losses from tariffs. Earlier, Sony had already raised prices for the PS5, but only in some regions.

Microsoft has announced the reduction of approximately 6,000 employees, which constitutes nearly 3% of the total number. The layoffs will occur at all levels and in various regions.

Billionaire Bill Gates has stated that he will donate $200 billion to charity over the next 20 years. He wants his funds to save tens of millions of lives.

American philanthropist Bill Gates has promised to give away almost all of his wealth over 20 years. He criticized Elon Musk for cutting aid to the world's poorest countries.

Microsoft, together with Asus, is preparing a portable Xbox gaming console. Photos of the ROG Ally 2 with an Xbox button have been leaked online, which may indicate two versions of the device.

OpenAI has decided that the non-profit division will continue to control the commercial business. This decision was made after discussions with public leaders and attorneys general's offices.

CEO Talks meeting from Diia. City Union with the support of FAVBET Tech took place in Kyiv. The role of Ukraine in the development of AI and IT support during the war were discussed.

Today, May 5, 2025, Microsoft is officially shutting down Skype, offering users to switch to the free version of Microsoft Teams with the ability to transfer data.

Phoebe Gates stated that her father has Asperger's syndrome. Bill Gates also said in his 2025 memoirs that he would likely be diagnosed with ASD.

Mark Zuckerberg announced the introduction of a premium subscription with additional features and advertising in the Meta AI application. The company plans to invest up to $72 billion in AI.

Microsoft will defend the interests of cloud service consumers in the EU and resist government overreach. The company is ready to sue if ordered to suspend its cloud business.

Mark Zuckerberg stated that as early as next year, half of the development at Meta may be done by AI. At Microsoft, this figure is already 20-30%.

Fraudsters call and offer to install fake banking applications to gain access to accounts. Cyberpolice urges you to verify information and install only licensed software.

Google's parent company, Alphabet Inc. , reported first-quarter revenue that exceeded expectations. Profit rose thanks to advertising and investments in artificial intelligence.

Sam Altman confirmed that OpenAI's electricity bills have increased due to users' politeness to the chatbot. ChatGPT requires $139.7 million per year for electricity alone.

A decisive stage of the antitrust process against Google, which was found guilty of violations, has begun in the US. The government demands radical measures, including the forced sale of the Chrome browser and other assets.

The US has restricted the export of Nvidia artificial intelligence chips to China, resulting in losses of $5. 5 billion. The company's shares fell as the H20 will require a license for sale.