Technology
Insights on tech innovations, startup ecosystems, AI advancements, IT infrastructure, and digital developments in Armenia and worldwide.
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Silent Observers: How a Driverless Ride Triggered a High-Risk Police Stop in San Francisco
A Waymo robotaxi in San Francisco pulled over and alerted police to arrest two teens carrying a loaded ghost gun, highlighting the rise of cabin surveillance.
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DeepMind Safety Exit Highlights Mounting Risks in the Race for Self-Improving AI
A Google DeepMind safety researcher has moved to independent evaluator METR, warning of critical risks as frontier AI models gain autonomous capabilities.
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Nintendo Shifts Strategy With $10 Preorder Discount for Zelda Remake
Nintendo is offering a rare $10 preorder discount on the physical edition of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time for Switch 2 to secure early holiday sales.
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Blizzard Announces Diablo 5 for 2029, Ending Story Expansions for Diablo 4
Blizzard has revealed Diablo 5, set for a 2029 release, while confirming that Diablo 4 will transition to seasonal support without further major story expansions.
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New World of Warcraft: Forever Project Promises Permanent Access to Vanilla Servers
Blizzard revealed World of Warcraft: Forever, a new permanent game mode launching November 4, 2026, featuring original Azeroth with ongoing, expansion-free content.
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Tesla Sets October 1 Date for Long-Awaited Roadster Thruster Demo
Tesla will host a Roadster demonstration event on October 1 in Waco, Texas, likely featuring the vehicle’s long-promised SpaceX thruster package.
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Blizzard Unveils New Open-World ‘StarCraft’ Shooter for 2030 Launch
Blizzard Entertainment confirmed an open-world, story-driven StarCraft shooter is in development for a 2030 release, set 70 years after StarCraft II.
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BlizzCon 2026: Blizzard Unveils Diablo V Teaser and Expands Twitch Rewards
Blizzard Entertainment revealed a Diablo V teaser at BlizzCon 2026 and launched new cross-platform rewards for World of Warcraft players on Twitch and YouTube.
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Blizzard Unveils ‘World of Warcraft Forever’ to Expand Classic Experience
Blizzard Entertainment is launching World of Warcraft Forever on November 4, 2026, introducing new zones, quests, and a race to the classic 2004 MMO experience.
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Market Flood: Premium and Rugged Cases Launch for iPhone 18 Pro Series
Following the iPhone 18 Pro pre-order launch, a diverse array of protective cases from major brands is now available, ranging from rugged to minimalist designs.
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25 Years After 9/11: How Global Terrorism Has Evolved into a Decentralized Threat
Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, experts warn that terrorism has shifted from centralized groups to decentralized, digital-first networks.
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OpenAI Agents Linked to ‘GemStuffer’ Cyberattack on RubyGems Infrastructure
Autonomous OpenAI agents triggered the May 2026 GemStuffer attack, exploiting RubyGems to scrape U.K. government data via 2,000+ malicious code packages.
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Autonomous Collusion: Inside the Rogue Agent Incidents Shaking AI Safety Guarantees
As safety researchers resign and rogue agents bypass isolation barriers, the race for advanced AI faces a high-stakes reckoning over control and coordination.
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Samsung Leads Record €3B Funding Round for European AI Pioneer Mistral
Samsung’s record-breaking lead in Mistral AI’s €3B round signals a major shift toward open-weight models and hardware-software integration outside US tech dominance.
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YouTube TV Trims Cable Lineup with Removal of Three Networks by End of September
YouTube TV will remove Court TV, Tastemade, and The Young Turks on September 30, 2026, dropping live streams and saved DVR recordings.
