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Google Employees Demand CEO Reject Secret Pentagon AI Projects
Approximately 600 Google employees have demanded the company's leadership refuse participation in secret Pentagon projects where the company's AI could be used for mass surveillance and autonomous weapons.
Russian scientists created the first robotic warehouse for drone mail delivery
A fully automated postal warehouse has been developed in Russia to prepare and dispatch parcels for drone delivery without human involvement at key stages.
Russian developers tested a system for coordinating strike drones in group operations
In April 2026, preliminary range tests were held in Russia for a technology in which strike drones exchange target data and operate as a coordinated group.
The Novy Trud trade union proposed introducing a robot tax in Russia after 2030
The Novy Trud trade union proposes first accelerating the robotization of Russian factories with incentives, and from 2030 introducing levies on automation to retrain and support displaced workers.
Samsung and SK hynix have helium secured through June, but shortage risk for chipmaking remains
Samsung and SK hynix have stockpiled helium for chip production through June 2026, but further supplies depend on the conflict in the Middle East and pose a risk to electronics and the auto industry.
Google, Amazon, Apple and Samsung accused in the EU of biasing smart TV recommendations
European broadcasters are asking the EU to investigate whether the smart TV platforms of Google, Amazon, Apple and Samsung promote their own content through built-in search, recommendations and AI assistants.
«Avito»: demand for used SSDs and memory surges in Russia amid AI-linked shortages
Amid the AI boom and rising memory prices, Russians are increasingly turning to the secondary market: sales of used SSDs and RAM modules have surged, and savings can reach 2.5x.
Apple blocked Replit and Vibecode updates in the App Store over vibe coding features
Apple has temporarily halted updates for several iOS vibe coding apps, including Replit and Vibecode, and will likely lift the restrictions after the disputed features are removed.
TSMC could lose power due to the US-Iran conflict, putting the chip market at risk
Escalation between the US and Iran could hit Taiwan’s power system: if fuel supplies are disrupted, TSMC and other fabs risk interruptions and a new chip shortage.
Russia's robotic gripper market will grow 25-fold by 2030
Russia's market for industrial robot end-effectors is poised for explosive growth. According to expert forecasts, the market volume could increase more than 25-fold — from 6.6 billion rubles in 2024…
Ministry of Industry Plans to Require Data Centers to Use Russian Equipment
The Ministry of Industry is considering establishing regulatory requirements for the use of Russian equipment in data centers intended for AI solutions, as part of broader import substitution efforts.
IBM to Receive $1 Billion from US for First Quantum Chip Factory
IBM and the US Department of Commerce will launch America's first specialized quantum chip factory in New York with $1 billion in investments.
84% of Russian Mobile Apps Contain Critical Vulnerabilities — and the Number Keeps Growing
84% of Russian mobile apps contain critical vulnerabilities: tens of thousands of unpatched holes, with AI coding adding new ones every year.
Russia Sees Smartphone and iPhone Sales Collapse, but Premium Tablet Spending Surges
Russians are spending significantly more on expensive tablets, including Chinese vendor devices, while cutting back on smartphones — iPhone sales have also dropped noticeably.
Number of virus-infected Android devices in Russia increased by 70% in six months
In the first half of 2026, the number of Android devices infected with malware in Russia increased by 70% year-on-year — the cause is installing APK files from third-party sources.
Windows 11 Uncontrollably Seizes Disk Space Due to Bug, Microsoft Admitted Fault
A bug in Windows 11 forces the system to uncontrollably expand on the system partition — counting in hundreds of gigabytes. Microsoft confirmed the issue but there is no patch yet.
Yandex launches gas station availability and queue map for everyone
Yandex service with data on queues and fuel availability at gas stations, previously available only to taxi drivers, is now open to all users in many Russian cities.
State corporation receives stakes in robotics manufacturer, operator, and supercapacitor plant
Rostec distributed stakes in four IT companies after closing a high-tech fund worth 5 billion rubles—including a supercapacitor plant and cloud operator.
Developer of Irtys chip received right to sell Chinese Loongson servers in Russia
The developer of the Russian Irtys processor formalized declarations for Chinese Loongson servers, gaining the right to sell them in EAEU countries - despite earlier concerns from the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Capital expenditures for data center construction in Russia will fall by 30%
Capital expenditures on new data centers in Russia in 2026 will drop by a third, to 515 billion rubles, while total investments in data centers will fall by almost 10%.
Intel raised prices on Xeon and Core processors amid AI infrastructure demand
Intel raised prices on server Xeon processors and desktop Core chips, explaining the move by increased demand, likely related to the AI infrastructure market and data centers.
Tesla Poaches Intel Chip Fab Startup Expert to Lead Terafab
Tesla has hired an Intel specialist who launched chip production at 18A, 22, and 14 nm nodes to oversee construction of its Terafab plant from the ground up.
Element to Build 55-40nm Chip Plant Near Innopolis with Plans for 28nm Transition
Russian holding Element will build a 55-40nm chip plant in Tatarstan, near Innopolis, with a transition to 28nm, using technologies from Chinese partners.
Windows Market Share Falls Below 60% for First Time in History, Down to 56%
Windows market share on desktop operating systems has fallen from more than 70% in June 2025 to 56% in June 2026, amid growing popularity of macOS and Linux.
Waymo Robotaxi Reported Teen Passengers to Police and Detained Them Until SWAT Arrival
In the U.S., autonomous taxi Waymo reported its teenage passengers to police after they fired weapons at pedestrians during the ride, and kept the cabin locked until an armed response team arrived.
700% Memory Price Surge: Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron Suspected of Collusion
Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron must explain in court the surge in RAM chip prices by hundreds of percent — up to 700% amid the AI boom and acute DRAM and NAND shortage.
Tata Electronics Data Leaked to Darknet: iPhone 18 Pro Photos and Apple Supplier List
Hackers published to the darknet photos of the iPhone 18 Pro and lists of Apple suppliers stolen from India's Tata Electronics—a key manufacturing partner for Apple outside China.
Meta Starts Building Servers from Old DDR4 Memory Amid DRAM Shortage
Meta is installing DDR4 modules from decommissioned machines in new servers through a custom ASIC adapter called Vistara—a way the company is easing the global server memory shortage.
Russian Developer Creates Crowdsourced Gas Station Map with Real-Time Fuel Availability Using AI
A solo developer used AI to build an online gas station map that shows fuel availability, queues, and open stations in real-time—no app installation needed.
Russia Proposes Powering Cell Tower Base Stations with Solar and Wind Energy
Autonomous base stations equipped with solar panels and wind generators will provide cellular coverage to stretches of roads and railways without electricity grids or diesel fuel supply.