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Google has suspended payments from Russia, and also unsubscribed from mobile payments. This was announced by Minister of Digital Transformation Mikhailo Fedorov, citing a statement from the company. "Google has cut off payments in…

In February of this year, a fully electric high-energy laser weapon was used for the first time to hit a target in the form of a cruise missile flying at subsonic speed during the White Sands military training ground in New Mexico during…

In the city of Bucha, Kyiv region, where many civilians were killed after the Russian occupiers left, a documentary about Russian atrocities will be made. This was reported by the Bucha City Council on Facebook. "A documentary about…

According to Forbes, Ukraine is negotiating the purchase of heavy strike drones MQ-9 Reaper, which could change the balance in the Russian-Ukrainian war. The MQ-9 Reaper is the US Air Force's main reconnaissance and strike UAV. Ukrainian…

Tenaris, the world's largest steel pipe producer, has announced a halt to sales and purchases in Russia. It is said in a statement. "Tenaris has stopped all sales and purchases in Russia," Tenaris said. The company also decided to…

The Martian helicopter Ingenuity successfully made its 25th flight over the surface of the Red Planet. The launch took place last week on Friday. The helicopter set a new record for range as well as speed, according to the Ingenuity team…

After receiving permission from the city authorities, Uber resumes operations in Kyiv. “As of today, Uber has resumed operations in Kyiv. To support the immediate restoration of the city, Uber will not charge any travel fees – this means…

Volvo is turning its cars into smartphones – at least in terms of firmware updates (and possibly other systems). All new cars of the brand will be updated by air – just like smartphones are being updated now. And the company in this…

The Russian occupiers hit a high-precision X-29 missile in a street toilet near the town of Gulyaypole in the Zaporizhia region. Such ammunition is commonly used to eliminate concrete structures, ships, and submarines. The…

Acer has officially announced on its Twitter account that it has ceased operations in Russia. The Taiwanese electronics maker also said it is working with nonprofits to provide humanitarian support.…