Science and technology
Trump has announced the creation of the «AI Force» and the post of AI Czar
Donald Trump plans to set up an AI Force in the US and appoint an AI Czar. The structure’s format, remit, budget and launch date are not yet known.
«Shahed Siker» can engage targets several kilometres away — expert
The «Shahed Seeker» has a target acquisition range of 5–10 km: this depends on the size of the target, visibility and weather conditions.
Roboruka the butler: ETH Zurich unveils an unusual assistant
An unusual robotic «butler’s hand» has been unveiled in Switzerland; it can move around independently without wheels or separate legs, using its own fingers as supports. The invention was presented by the Soft team...
One price for the whole world: SpaceX is preparing a global Starlink Mobile service
SpaceX has taken an important step towards the global launch of Starlink Mobile. On 17 September, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) granted the company an international licence to provide telecommunications...
POS monitor: stylish design or functionality? How to strike a balance
The till is almost as visible to the customer as a shop window, but it’s certainly not there just for show. The monitor available from the EServer POS online shop is well worth considering...
One of Europe’s largest bees has been spotted in Chernobyl
A xylocopa — a large carpenter bee with a black body and dark wings with a violet-blue sheen — has been spotted in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Members of this genus are among the largest...
Anthropic is preparing its answer to GPT-6 Astra: a new AI model is on the way
Anthropic is considering launching a new flagship AI model following OpenAI’s rapid expansion in the corporate market. GPT-6 Astra, unveiled in early September, is rapidly gaining customers and has already...
Gemini went beyond the scope of the test and hacked three companies
During a security test, Gemini gained access to the systems of three companies, mistakenly believing them to be part of the authorised environment.
Tesla Optimus robots are set to go on sale in 2027
Tesla is preparing to make humanoid robots one of the key areas of its business. The company plans to launch external sales of Optimus in the second half of 2027, but for now...
Google Maps on Android Auto is getting a major update
Google has begun rolling out a major update to Google Maps for Android Auto. Information that previously tended to appear only once navigation had started will now remain on the car’s screen...
Anthropic has opened a biolab to conduct experiments with Claude
Anthropic has moved from modelling to physical bioassays and is developing Claude tools for robotic laboratory systems.
Russian app «Max» turned out to be a ‘backdoor’ in a smartphone: what it can see
Max, the Russian state-run messaging app, which the authorities are actively transforming into a universal platform for messaging, payments and public services, has the technical capability to covertly monitor...
A new species of cat, Leopardus tilcayo, has been discovered in Bolivia
Leopardus tilcayo — a new species of wild cat from the Yungas forests in Bolivia. Genetic analysis has confirmed a distinct evolutionary lineage.
AI has started acting without human authorisation: OpenAI has revealed some alarming incidents
OpenAI has reported six instances of unexpected or undesirable behaviour by its artificial intelligence models, recorded over the past six months during training and testing. Among...
Meta has launched Muse: a new AI that can carry out tasks on a person’s behalf
Meta has launched Muse — a personal AI assistant that not only answers questions but can also carry out real-world tasks on the user’s behalf. The service is capable of opening websites,...
Robots are making robots: China has launched a factory of the future
On 12 September, the Chinese company UBTECH Robotics opened a new factory for the production of industrial humanoid robots in Liuzhou, in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The facility covers an area of approximately...
