Technology — page 28

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Marking system failures threaten soda supplies to Russia

Soft drink producers warn of supply disruption risks due to failures in the marking system and document flow. Stores are switching to paper acceptance acts.

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Метаверсище и ИИще: post of October 12, 2026

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Vivix W1: New Video Generation Model at a Low Price

Vivix launched the W1 video generator at $0.003 per second. The model supports interactive streaming and is 77 times cheaper than competitors.

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Seasonal Makeup Bag Update: 35% Discount

M.Cosmetic offers a 35% discount on cosmetics for orders over RUB 2,100 using promo code AUTUMN35. Delivery starts from 15 minutes. Promotion valid until end of 2026.

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How to Run GTA V and GTA IV on Smartphones

Enthusiasts have uploaded native ports of GTA V for iOS and GTA IV for Android to GitHub. The games run without emulation thanks to code recompilation to ARM64.

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AI Music Fraudster Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison

A man received an 18-month prison sentence for inflating AI music streams via bots. He made $8 million through streaming fraud.

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Racing Lada Iskra will cost almost 7 million rubles

The racing version of the Lada Iskra from AvtoVAZ costs almost 7 million rubles. Under the hood is a 1.6L turbo engine (218 hp) and a sequential gearbox.

Social Engineering

Network Diagnostics and Website Availability via Ping.pe

Ping.pe checks website availability via 20+ servers worldwide, identifying geo-blocks and DNS issues.

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Shellfirm — protective mechanisms for AI agents and user…

Shellfirm — protective mechanisms for AI agents and user terminal commands 🐱 GitHub

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First flight of the European Airbus U740 Valkyrie drone

Airbus and Kratos conducted the first flight of the European U740 Valkyrie strike drone. The drone reached Mach 0.8 speed, is equipped with the MARS AI system, and will enter service with European air forces by 2029.

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claude-motion: generating animations from text and graphics

claude-motion is a JavaScript tool for creating animations from text and images via code generation. Suitable for integration with AI agents.

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Confectioner Makes Double Cake for Her Wedding

A confectioner made a double cake for her wedding — one part "aesthetic," the other with… the Dota 2 logo. That's what compromise looks like 😆

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Pensioners Go to Vietnam for Winter

Russian pensioners are mass-migrating to Vietnam for the winter. A neighborhood of grandmothers from Siberia and other regions of Russia has appeared in Nha Trang.

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Citroën unveils electric 2CV concept

Citroën revealed a concept for an electric 2CV, measuring 3.7 meters long with egg compartments and a removable radio. The series model will launch in 2028 at a price of €15,000.

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Apple Watch Connector: Connecting Apple Smartwatches to Android and PC

The Apple Watch Connector utility opens access to Apple smartwatches for Android, Windows, and Linux. The project emulates iPhone protocols, providing encryption and basic functionality.

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Kawai Text Animation: 100 text animation effects

Kawai Text Animation collection: one hundred ready-to-use text animation effects for frontend. Download the source code and integrate into projects for free.

Social Engineering

Insider Factor: Research on Risks in Russian Business

How do Russian companies deal with internal threats? An overview of the Insider Factor study on risk detection methods and the use of DLP, SIEM, UEBA.

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The Witch's Forest Named Best Animated Film of the Year

Laika's animated hit "The Witch's Forest" has received perfect reviews from critics and will be released in Russian cinemas on December 3.

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Free Alternatives to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Free alternatives to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint from independent developers. Learn about the new tools and their capabilities.

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PhoneBot - A Bipedal Robot Based on an Old Smartphone

PhoneBot is a bipedal robot that runs on a regular Android phone. It can walk behind its owner, fall down and get back up.

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Ggwave Library for Audio-Based Data Transmission

Ggwave is a tiny library for transmitting data via sound without Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Learn about the possibilities of acoustic device communication.

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Citroen presents the Deux Chevaux electric car

Citroen has presented the compact Deux Chevaux electric car, styled after the legendary 2CV. The new model preserves the eccentric design and is suitable for city driving.

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How Sberbank Services Protect Against Fraudsters

Leonid Kanevsky and Sberbank discussed key anti-fraud services: caller ID, antivirus, and trusted contact for the safety of your money.

Open Source

Stargazer creates video cards from GitHub stars in the browser

The Stargazer tool turns a list of GitHub users who starred your repository into beautiful video loops and cards right in the browser.