Technology
Insights on tech innovations, startup ecosystems, AI advancements, IT infrastructure, and digital developments in Armenia and worldwide.
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Microsoft Teams Introduces Context-Aware AI Phishing Defense
Microsoft is rolling out an AI-powered detection tool for Microsoft Teams in November 2026 to spot deceptive external chats without relying on malicious links.
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Apple Stores Deploy In-Box Diagnostic Scans to Modernize Unopened iPhone Returns
Apple Stores are rolling out new diagnostic hardware to scan unopened iPhones in their packaging during returns, eliminating manual box-opening policies.
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Cathedral’s AI Agents Breached Anthropic Administrative Systems in 12 Hours
Former DOGE staffers founded Cathedral, an AI cybersecurity start-up that penetrated Anthropic’s administrative systems within 12 hours using automated AI agents.
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Google Privacy Policy Shift Links Private Inboxes to Ad Personalization
Google updated its privacy policy on October 16, allowing Gmail, Drive, and Photos content to shape ads if users opt into connecting apps to AI tools.
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M-Vave Opens FM-1 Synthesizer Firmware Following Hacker Reverse-Engineering Wave
M-Vave released the FM1 Open platform and SDK on October 17 after community hackers reverse-engineered the $59.72 synthesizer to run custom projects and games.
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Why the Crkd Nitro Deck 2 Falls Short Despite Console Flexibility
The Crkd Nitro Deck 2 introduces cross-generation compatibility and adjustable sticks for Nintendo Switch systems, but ergonomic flaws limit its appeal.
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Grok Imagine Debuts Seven-Minute AI-Generated Odyssey Episode
Grok Imagine has released a seven-minute AI-generated first episode of an Odyssey series on X, months after Elon Musk promised a full-length film.
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Kyiv Pushes Back Against Musk’s Terms Breach Allegations Over Satellite Network
Kyiv rejects Musk’s claims of Starlink terms breaches during drone operations as frontline connectivity is restored following high-level diplomatic talks.
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Elon Musk Defends Starlink Restrictions Citing Policy Violations in Ukraine
SpaceX restored Starlink access in Ukraine after Elon Musk claimed the system was being used for offensive drone strikes in violation of service terms.
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Building a PC to Match the PS5 Pro: A 2026 Cost Analysis
Building a gaming PC capable of matching the PS5 Pro’s performance in 2026 requires an investment of roughly $1,300 to $1,530 in individual components.
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Jeff Yan redefines Hyperliquid as neutral public infrastructure
Hyperliquid Labs co-founder Jeff Yan argues that his platform functions more like Linux than a traditional exchange, emphasizing a neutral infrastructure model.
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Sundar Pichai Fires Back At Sam Altman Over AI Design Philosophy
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai has defended Google’s AI development against Sam Altman’s design criticisms, questioning OpenAI’s approach to autonomous software agents.
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Anthropic Engineering Lead Reveals Team Shifted Entirely to AI-Authored Code
Anthropic engineering lead Katelyn Lesse reveals her team now relies entirely on Claude Code, marking a major industry shift toward autonomous software development.
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Why Updating Node.js Runtime Is Not Enough to Stop CVE-2026-111497
A critical memory-corruption flaw in Node.js requires administrators and developers to inspect running background processes and production environments.
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Launch-day iPhone Duo units spark widespread concern as inner hinge displays fracture
Early buyers of the iPhone Duo report inner screen fractures along the hinge on launch day, triggering high repair stakes and intense industry scrutiny.