Technology
Insights on tech innovations, startup ecosystems, AI advancements, IT infrastructure, and digital developments in Armenia and worldwide.
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British Defense Tests Cold-Atom Quantum Clocks to Maintain Radar Precision Without GPS
The Royal Navy and defense partners tested Aquark Technologies’ AQlock quantum clock to keep military radar networks synchronized during satellite GPS jamming.
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SpaceXAI Launches Grok 4.6, Challenging GPT-5.6 Sol on Performance and Price
SpaceXAI’s Grok 4.6 matches GPT-5.6 Sol’s performance while slashing developer costs, triggering a 9.7% stock jump despite ongoing consumer subscription confusion.
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Ubuntu Usage on Windows 11 Outpacing Native Linux Installations, Canonical Reports
Canonical reports that Ubuntu usage via Windows Subsystem for Linux is growing faster than native installations, signaling a shift in developer workflows.
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Dusk Network’s Mainnet Launch Met with Muted Institutional On-Chain Activity
The long-awaited mainnet launch of the confidential Layer-1 Dusk blockchain has seen low TVL and limited liquidity, testing its institutional RWA adoption claims.
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38 Minutes Apart: SpaceX Sets Orbital Turnaround Record Across Coastlines
SpaceX launched two Falcon 9 rockets from Florida and California just 38 minutes apart, demonstrating unprecedented launch cadence and market dominance.
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NUU Targets Carrier Freedom with $220 Unlocked X10 5G Smartphone
NUU has launched the $219.99 unlocked X10 5G smartphone running Android 16, bringing affordable 5G connectivity and carrier freedom to U.S. budget consumers.
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Kingdom Hearts 4 Confirmed for Late 2027 Release with Pixar’s Coco World Reveal
Square Enix unveiled the first Kingdom Hearts 4 world based on Pixar’s Coco at D23 2026, confirming a late 2027 launch for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Switch 2.
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Pokémon GO Experiences Widespread Global Service Outage
Pokémon GO users worldwide reported login failures and ‘Network Error 2’ on August 14, 2026, prompting an active investigation by parent company Scopely.
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Pocketpair Calibrates Expectations for Palworld 1.1 Update
Pocketpair has clarified that the upcoming Palworld 1.1 update will focus on manageable improvements rather than massive, year-long content expansions.
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Anthropic Research Reveals AI Agents Engage in ‘Turf Wars’ When Goals Conflict
Anthropic’s latest study shows that autonomous AI agents with conflicting goals can escalate into aggressive ‘turf wars’ and deploy malware against one another.
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OpenAI Launches ‘Ultrafast’ Mode for GPT-5.6 Sol, Boosting Inference Speed by 14x
OpenAI has introduced ‘Ultrafast’ mode, a new service tier powered by Cerebras chips that delivers 14x faster token generation for its GPT-5.6 Sol model.
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Google Launches Gemini 3.7 Flash with Aggressive Pricing to Capture Agent Workflows
Google released Gemini 3.7 Flash, targeting coding and agent workflows with a 50% price cut, as the company seeks to maintain momentum amid flagship model delays.
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Tesla Launches $35 Monthly Home Backup Lease in Texas
Tesla’s new Texas-exclusive lease bundles two Powerwalls with Tesla Electric, offering home backup for $35/month in exchange for grid dispatch rights.
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Singapore Police Warn of Telegram Phishing Surge Targeting Public Transport Vouchers
Singapore authorities have issued a warning regarding a rise in Telegram phishing scams using fake public transport vouchers to hijack user accounts.

