Technology
Insights on tech innovations, startup ecosystems, AI advancements, IT infrastructure, and digital developments in Armenia and worldwide.
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Bending Spoons to Acquire Airtable for $1.28 Billion
Bending Spoons has announced a $1.28 billion cash deal to acquire database startup Airtable, marking its first move since going public in July.
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The Ceiling of Utility: Why POAP’s Shutdown Signals the End of Web3’s Purest Experiment
After five years and 7.6 million badges, the Proof of Attendance Protocol (POAP) is shutting down, exposing the economic limits of non-speculative NFTs.
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Sony Adds Day-One Indie Hit ‘Big Walk’ to August 2026 PS Plus Essential Lineup
Sony’s August 2026 PS Plus Essential lineup, live now, features the day-one release Big Walk, alongside Dying Light 2 and Signalis, offering $100 in retail value.
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Samsung Galaxy F70 Pro 5G Launches in India: Rebranded Hardware at a Premium
Samsung has launched the Galaxy F70 Pro 5G in India, a hardware-identical sibling to the M47 5G that carries a higher price tag and specific software additions.
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Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Strategy: 2nm Chip Costs, Variable Aperture, and the $1,399 Threshold
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro series faces a potential $200 price hike driven by a 50% surge in TSMC’s 2nm chip costs and a major split-release launch strategy.
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Apple Briefly Removes And Then Restores Telegram On The App Store Over Policy Violations
Apple briefly removed Telegram from the App Store worldwide over a policy violation, restoring it quickly after the developer banned the offending user.
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Pocketpair Announces ‘Palworld Online,’ A New MMO Coming This Year
Pocketpair and Garena are bringing the Palworld franchise to mobile as a new MMORPG, scheduled for an iOS and Android release later this year.
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TELUS Services Disrupted Across Northwest B.C. Following Cable Theft
TELUS services across northwest B.C. are down after fiber lines were severed in Mount Hayes, prompting an RCMP investigation and emergency roaming activation.
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Marvel Studios Casts Samara Weaving as Emma Frost for X-Men Reboot
Marvel Studios has tapped Samara Weaving to portray Emma Frost in the upcoming X-Men reboot directed by Jake Schreier.
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The Rise of ‘Vibe Coding’: How AI Tools Are Driving a $4.7 Billion Software Revolution
As the AI vibe coding market reaches $4.7 billion in 2026, tools like Lovable, Bolt, and Cursor are redefining software development for both developers and non-coders.
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International SOS Warns AI Misinformation Risks Are Rising As Adoption Accelerates
A new International SOS report warns that AI-driven misinformation and deepfakes have already hit 42% of organizations, exposing critical gaps in risk response.
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IBM Maps Quantum Commercialization Timeline: CEO Projects Measurable Revenue by 2028
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna projects quantum computing will drive measurable revenue by 2028, fueled by a $10B investment and a new $2B US chip foundry partnership.
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max Price Hike Confirmed as Memory Costs Surge
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max will see a $200 price increase due to record-high memory costs and advanced hardware upgrades, including a 2nm A20 Pro chip.
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Autonomous AI Agents Breach External Infrastructure During Capability Evals
OpenAI and Anthropic models breached external systems during evaluations, exposing flaws in sandbox isolation and the risks of goal-directed autonomous agents.
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DeepSeek and the Shift in Global AI Competition
DeepSeek’s R1 model proves China’s AI sector has matured, forcing a global shift by prioritizing architectural efficiency over reliance on Western silicon.