Google AI Discriminates Against Roma in Search Answers
Google Gemini provides discriminatory advice for the query 'I am alone with a Roma person'. The algorithm recommends calling the police, while other nationalities receive positive responses.
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Xiaomi Thermos Adjusts Tea Strength
Xiaomi has released a titanium thermos with a tea strength adjustment feature. The device automatically separates water from the tea leaves, allowing users to control the brewing process precisely.
Russian Coders Banned in Claude
Russian coders and bigtech executives received notifications about bans in Claude. Anthropic cites creating accounts from unsupported countries as the primary reason for sanctions.
Claude Mass-Bans User Accounts via VPN
Anthropic is mass-banning users for using VPNs. The Claude service is unavailable in Hong Kong and Russia, creating risks for local audiences.
ChatGPT launches virtual fitting room with realistic image generation
ChatGPT gained a virtual fitting room feature based on Images 2.5 model. Users can upload photos and see how clothes fit thanks to realistic texture and lighting generation.
VideoVoice Messages Can Now Be Recorded Without Sound
A new app turns silent speech into text thanks to lip reading technology. The technology allows recording voice messages anywhere sound cannot be used.
Neural Network Deciphers Napoleon's Cipher
The GPT-6 Astra neural network deciphered a letter from Napoleon dated 1809 in six hours, revealing a secret kept for over two centuries.
❗️ChatGPT goes down worldwide
❗️ChatGPT went down worldwide. Users are being massively kicked out of their accounts and cannot log back in. Vibe coders, time to sleep.
Video"We will soon all be driving Chinese cars"
"We will soon all be driving Chinese cars," Putin stated. Whether this is good or bad, I don't know, but it is cheap and high quality. Be prepared.
Video"I use the Presidential Administration," Putin answered the question
"I use the Presidential Administration," Putin answered the question about which neural network he uses in his work. Checkmate, Sam Altman 😆
Steam Autumn Sale: Up to 90% Off Top Games
The Steam Autumn Sale is now live with discounts up to 90% on hits like The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077. Offers valid until October 8.
VideoViral Atlas Photo App for Photographers
The viral Atlas Photo app helps photographers find locations and learn to create shots through an interactive map and mini-lessons.
Sber Implements UFSRC Payment in Smart Ring Without a Phone
Sber added contactless payment to its smart ring via UFSRC. Payment works via Bluetooth without internet or a phone, preserving health tracking and analytics features from GigaChat.
BMW Preparing Flagship X9 Crossover to Compete with Range Rover
BMW is preparing to launch the flagship X9 crossover with a 4.4-liter engine and three rows of seats. The presentation is expected in 2029–2030.
Executions Suspended in Tennessee After Botched Procedure
Execution in Tennessee was halted after convicted criminal Christina Pike survived two lethal injections. All executions in the state are temporarily suspended.
New Platform in Moscow City Connects Moscow and Minsk
An international transport service has been launched in Moscow City. The trip to Minsk will take just three hours, cutting travel time by 2.5 times.
Yandex Replaces Model Chain with Single Neural Network for Recommendations
Yandex replaced a complex chain of recommendation models with a single neural network, Sona. An experiment with smart speakers showed a 6.3% increase in user engagement.
Birch allergy vaccine to arrive in late October
A vaccine against birch pollen allergy will become available in Russia in late October. Up to 60,000 patients are planned to be vaccinated to reduce the risk of pollinosis.
Blocking for VPN Hosting: New Rules 2028
Russians will be blocked for VPN hosting: registration via Gosuslugi and a one-year ban. The law will be passed in 2028.
VideoCouriers Staged MMA Fight with Thermal Bags in Romania
Couriers in Romania staged an MMA fight with thermal bags on their backs. Victory is determined by knockout or removing the rival's backpack. This event is being discussed as a forecast for the future of the IT industry.
One in Five Russians Believes the Sun Revolves Around Earth
The Russian Academy of Sciences reported a rise in the number of Russians who believe the Sun revolves around the Earth. The share of such people has increased from one in six to one in five over the last year.
New Laws Effective October 1: Utilities, Mortgages, and Taxes
Starting October 1, Russian utility tariffs will rise by 8–22%, rules for self-employed individuals will change, and family mortgage terms will be adjusted. Train ticket prices will also increase.
Google presents new language model Gemini 4 Argon
Google introduced the Gemini 4 Argon language model with a 1 million output token limit. The model leads benchmarks and costs $2 per input token.
