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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 Russia. You cannot pay for any type of Russian card. They also canceled the subscription with mobile payments”, – said the […]
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 tests under the auspices of the Office of Naval Research (ONR). The […]
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 Russian atrocities will be shot in Bucha. The screenwriter of the popular TV series “House of Cards” […]
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 officials met in Washington with representatives of General Atomics, the company that makes the drone. Although the US […]
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 write off its investments in the Russian joint venture it had with Severstal. Tenaris also announced […]
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 from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. According to NASA, on April 8 Ingenuity flew, moving […]
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 that the full fare paid by passengers will go directly to local drivers. Uber will also […]
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 regard does not differentiate between the type of engine and platform: the […]
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 announcement appeared today on the Telegram channel of military columnist Roman Bochkala. Photos of the destroyed “target” also appeared. “X-29” is […]
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. pic.twitter.com/kynYDvKXGn — Acer (@Acer) April 8, 2022 Full text of Acer’s statement: Acer strictly adheres to current laws and regulations of international trade, as well […]