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23.02.26

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Nothing will unveil the Phone (4a) on March 5th: the company revealed the smartphone's design

Nothing posted an image of the new Phone (4a) smartphone on the social network X with the caption "made differently," reminding the company that the device will be unveiled on March 5, 2026, at 15:30 Ashgabat time.The published concept shows the updated Glyph Bar backlight system, which the company announced on February 20. The ba...

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23.02.26

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Georgia has closed the taxi driver, courier, and guide professions to foreigners

Effective March 1, 2026, Georgia banned foreign citizens from working as taxi drivers, couriers, and tour guides. The corresponding decree was signed by Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, according to sotaproject.com.The ban was introduced within the framework of a large-scale labor market reform that includes quotas for low-skille...

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23.02.26

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Samsung integrates Perplexity AI search engine into Galaxy S26 smartphones

Samsung announced the integration of Perplexity artificial intelligence into the new Galaxy S26 series of smartphones as part of its Galaxy AI system. The company itself announced this.Interacting with the assistant will be possible with the voice command "Hey Plex" or via the device's side button—the latter feature will need to b...

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23.02.26

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Orthodox believers begin Great Lent

On Monday, Orthodox Christians begin Great Lent—the longest and most rigorous of the four multi-day fasts. In 2026, it will last from February 23 to April 11, ending just before Easter, which believers will celebrate on April 12.Great Lent includes the Holy Forty Days (the first 40 days), Lazarus Saturday, the Entry of the Lord in...

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21.02.26

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Nissan is recalling nearly 643 thousand vehicles

Japanese automaker Nissan has announced two recalls affecting a combined 642 698 Rogue compact SUVs, CBS News reported, citing the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).The first recall will affect 323 917 vehicles due to engine bearing failure, which could lead to hot oil leaks and an increased risk of fire....

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20.02.26

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Zhumgalbek Shabdanbekov has been appointed Chairman of the State Committee for National Security of Kyrgyzstan

The Kyrgyz presidential administration announced the appointment of Zhumgalbek Shabdanbekov as Chairman of the State Committee for National Security (SCNS) of the republic.Shabdanbekov was born on September 22, 1970. He graduated with a degree in economics from the Jusup Balasagyn Kyrgyz National University, after which he began h...

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20.02.26

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The first YouTube video has become an exhibit at a London museum

London's Victoria and Albert Museum has added a reconstruction of an early YouTube page to its permanent collection, along with the first video ever published on the platform. The exhibit is on display in the "Design 1900–Now" gallery in the museum's main building in South Kensington, according to life.ru.A historic video titled "...

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20.02.26

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Trump will order the Pentagon to disclose data on UFOs and extraterrestrial life

US President Donald Trump announced his intention to direct the Department of Defense and other agencies to declassify and release government materials related to unidentified flying objects, extraterrestrial life, and related phenomena. The president posted this statement on his social media account, TruthSocial, on February 20, 2026....

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19.02.26

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Havana faces a garbage crisis amid fuel shortages

Mountains of garbage have begun piling up in the Cuban capital, Havana: in some areas of the city, waste has not been collected for over ten days, Reuters reports.The crisis was caused by a fuel shortage caused by disruptions in oil supplies from Venezuela and Mexico. Currently, only 44 of Havana's 106 garbage trucks are operation...

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18.02.26

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Sanae Takaichi officially became the 105th Prime Minister of Japan

Japan's parliament on Wednesday elected Sanae Takaichi, chairwoman of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, as prime minister. She becomes Japan's 105th head of government, Xinhua reports.The decision was made during an extraordinary parliamentary session. In the lower house, Takaichi was appointed without a second round of voting....

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18.02.26

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WordPress introduces built-in AI assistant for website editing

The WordPress platform announced the integration of artificial intelligence directly into its page builder. The new tool is capable of analyzing and editing website content in real time.The AI assistant supports both precise and vague instructions. Users can request to make a section "more modern" or change the colors to "more vib...

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18.02.26

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Google I/O 2026 will take place on May 19–20: the conference promises news about AI and Android

Google has announced the dates for its annual developer conference, Google I/O 2026, which will take place on May 19 and 20. The opening ceremony is scheduled for May 19 at 10:00 Pacific Time.The conference will feature keynotes from company executives, product demonstrations, and technical sessions. Topics include updates to the...

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17.02.26

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Earthquake 74 km from Almaty: no casualties

On Tuesday, February 17, at approximately 15:09 local time, residents of Almaty felt tremors. The earthquake's center was located 74 kilometers east of the city in Kazakhstan. The Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that the data is being processed, and there were no reports of casualties or damage.The Almaty Department of E...

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17.02.26

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A Chinese woman gave up her career in Beijing to work as a caretaker on a deserted island

Chinese resident Yue Li left a management position at a Beijing development company and moved to the uninhabited island of Dongji, where she found a job as an inspector at a fish feeding base, earning approximately 3000 yuan (approximately 434 USD) per month, according to the South China Morning Post.Li worked in real estate devel...

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17.02.26

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Adani to invest 100 billion USD in AI data centers to make India a technology leader

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani has announced plans to invest $100 billion in building a network of renewable energy data centers. By 2035, the company aims to create the world's largest integrated AI platform in India and turn the country into a global leader in the "intellectual revolution."The project will be implemented throug...

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16.02.26

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Apple to hold March 4 event: iPhone 17e and new MacBooks expected

Apple will hold a keynote event on March 4, 2026, according to 9To5Mac. The event will take place simultaneously in three cities: New York, London, and Shanghai. A live stream will be available for everyone to watch on the company's website, starting at 19:00 Ashgabat time.According to MacRumors, the event will be held in the Appl...

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16.02.26

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MrBeast is looking for a TikTok leader to strengthen its position on the platform

Beast Industries, owned by blogger Jimmy Donaldson, aka MrBeast, has announced the hiring of a new employee for the position of "Head of TikTok." This is confirmed by a job posting on the company's official website.The new head will be responsible for developing MrBeast's presence strategy on the platform and "taking the account t...

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16.02.26

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Drones take flight as AI enhances coverage for 2026 Winter Olympics

MILAN, Feb. 11 (Xinhua) -- Drones and artificial intelligence are being expanded in broadcast coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics to enhance the viewing experience, Olympic Broadcasting Services said Tuesday.In events such as speed skating, cameras now track athletes closely from behind, emphasizing speed and creating a more imme...

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16.02.26

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Elon Musk blocked a teenager who drew his portrait

A young artist posted a portrait of Elon Musk on social media with the caption, "I hope Elon sees this someday." The post garnered nearly 11 million views in 24 hours, MIR24 reports.Musk did indeed notice the post. However, instead of supporting the budding author, the billionaire blocked his account—apparently, he didn't like the...

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13.02.26

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A Chinese company has unveiled the world's largest electric passenger aircraft with vertical takeoff

Chinese aircraft manufacturer AutoFlight has publicly tested the Matrix drone, the world's first 5-ton class eVTOL designed to carry up to 10 passengers, reports flyingmag.com.The demonstration flight included a full cycle: vertical takeoff, level cruise flight, and vertical landing. This marked the first confirmed instance of an...

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