ChatGPT developer OpenAI is considering an IPO in 2026, aiming to raise at least $60 billion. This would finance ambitious plans for AI infrastructure development, with the company valued at $1 trillion.
Over 15,000 vacancies have been opened in the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, half of which do not require military experience. Commander Robert "Madyar" Brovdi noted that drones are ready for operation, and the USF account for 35% of verified enemy hits.
Pre-trial restrictions have been chosen for two entrepreneurs suspected of embezzling over 90 million hryvnias during the procurement of drones for the Defense Forces. They face detention or bail in the amount of 12 and 15 million hryvnias, respectively.
Chinese company BYD Co. reported a 33% year-over-year drop in quarterly profit, the largest decline since 2020. Net profit was 7.82 billion yuan, and total revenue decreased by 3% to 194.98 billion yuan.
In Ukraine, 62% of social facilities and residential buildings have already been connected to heating. The State Energy Supervision detected 3.5 thousand remarks regarding energy facilities, most of which have been eliminated.
The spokesman for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin hopes that US President Donald Trump "understood everything correctly. "
From January 2026, Slovakia will introduce a speed limit of 6 km/h on sidewalks for cyclists, skaters, and electric scooter riders. This new measure aims to increase safety and reduce the number of collisions.
A helicopter, believed to be a private flight that departed from Gamston Airport, has crashed in the UK. South Yorkshire Police confirmed the crash in a field near Ings Lane, Bentley.
Tesla is recalling 6,197 Cybertruck pickups, which is about 10% of all existing ones, due to improper use of adhesive in the attachment of the "Off Road Lightbar" accessory. This could lead to the light bar detaching while driving, creating a road hazard.
Ukrainian specialists have been tracking the improvement of enemy weapons since October 2022. "Shaheds" have undergone significant changes, and missiles are being equipped with thermal traps.
Russian troops attacked civilian infrastructure in the Zarichny district of Sumy, hitting a gas station with a drone. As a result of the attack, 4 people were injured.
The Ukrainian IT industry continues to provide billions in revenue to the state budget and strengthen the country's defense capabilities.
Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi refuted Russian propaganda claims about the alleged "blockade" of the Defense Forces in Pokrovsk and Kupyansk. He noted that enemy infantry is accumulating in the urban development of Pokrovsk, and work is underway to strengthen the stability of the defense.
Volkswagen reported an operating loss of 1. 3 billion euros in the third quarter due to a change in Porsche's electric vehicle strategy. The company also faces additional costs due to US tariffs, which could reach 5 billion euros this year.
Russia launched a combined attack on Ukraine on the night of October 30, using 653 drones and 52 missiles. Ukrainian air defense neutralized 592 drones and 31 missiles, while 3 more missiles were lost from radar.
The Ministry of Defense allocated UAH 1. 9 billion for drones and other equipment through DOT-Chain Defence, which is used by 180 units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. In three months, almost 100,000 drones have been delivered with an average delivery time of 10 days.
The number of arson attacks on cellular communication towers and communication equipment facilities of local operators is increasing in Russia. In recent months, similar incidents have been recorded in Adygea, Rostov Oblast, Kamchatka Krai, and the occupied territories of Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump stated that further negotiations between Beijing and Nvidia would take place after his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. This indicates no significant change in Washington's control over technology exports.
On the night of October 30, a number of Russian regions and occupied Crimea were subjected to a UAV attack. Reports indicate damage to railway infrastructure, a school, and an agricultural enterprise, as well as flight delays in Moscow.
Over the past day, 172 combat engagements were recorded, which is 16% more than the day before. The most intense battles took place in the Pokrovsk and Kostiantynivka directions.
Polish and allied air forces launched operations in Polish airspace due to Russia's attack on Ukraine. All available forces and resources, including fighter jets and an early warning aircraft, were activated.
Since the beginning of the day, 157 combat engagements, 3723 kamikaze drone strikes, and 3373 artillery shellings have been recorded. The enemy launched 41 air strikes, using 87 guided aerial bombs.
The EU has approved the allocation of approximately 50 million euros to Ukraine under its guarantees for hospital reconstruction. These funds will be directed towards the reconstruction of facilities damaged by the war and those operating under increased strain.
A Microsoft Azure outage caused technical problems for Alaska Air Group Inc. , affecting the websites of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. This is the third third-party system outage this year to impact the airline.
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.
Honda Motor Co. is cutting and temporarily suspending production at some of its North American plants due to a shortage of semiconductors. The chip shortage is already affecting the automotive industry in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Denys Shmyhal discussed defense cooperation with his Portuguese counterpart Nuno Melo. Portugal will contribute $50 million to the purchase of American weapons for Ukraine.
Slovakia offers Ukrainian graduates free education at public universities, a European diploma, and employment opportunities. The cost of living for students is 400-500 euros per month, which is half as much as in neighboring countries.
NASA's experimental supersonic X-59 aircraft completed its first test flight over the Southern California desert, reaching subsonic speeds. This is a key step in developing technology for future quiet supersonic passenger travel.
Debris clearance of the apartment building after the explosion has been completed in Khmelnytskyi. Two people died, five were injured, including a child.
