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Russia gets its own SpaceX rival
Russia now has its own rival to Elon Musk’s SpaceX. In a Telegram post, Russian space company Bureau 1440 announced that it had launched 16 broadband internet satellites into low-Earth orbit. The launch is part of a broader effort by Russian authorities to develop a domestic alternative to satellite internet services such as SpaceX’s Starlink.
Apple is set to host its annual Worldwide Developers Conference
Apple is set to host its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) online from June 8 to 12, showcasing updates across its platform, including AI advancements and new software and developer tools.The presentations at Apple’s last developers conference focused more on incremental developments, including live translations for phone calls, which improve everyday life rather than the
NATO scramble jets over Russian attacks
NATO nation Poland scrambled several aircraft early Tuesday as at least four people were killed in Russian overnight attacks on neighboring Ukraine. Poland’s military said a pair of fighter jets and an early warning aircraft, which detect faraway threats with powerful sensors, took off from its bases after detecting long-range Russian airstrikes on Ukraine.Poland’s operational
India’s Pinaka regiments along China, Pakistan borders
Amid heightened security concerns along its western and northern frontiers, the Indian Army is expanding its deployment of the indigenous Pinaka rocket system, adding another regiment and preparing to induct one more by the end of the year.The expansion is set to continue, with two more regiments likely to be inducted next year, taking the
Russia’s unencrypted super-app ‘Max’
Russia is pushing its Max messenger a social media platform without encryption onto its citizens with a massive promotion campaign and the simultaneous blocking of Whatsapp and Telegram, the country’s two most popular messenger apps. Launched in 2025 by Russian social media giant VK, the app has been compared to China’s WeChat, combining social media
Tencent integrates WeChat with OpenClaw AI
Tencent launched a tool on Sunday to integrate its WeChat messaging platform with the OpenClaw agent, deepening its push into AI agents that have become a key battleground among China’s technology companies. The integration comes as OpenClaw, an open-source AI agent that can perform tasks such as transferring files and sending emails on users’ behalf,
India stock market plunges as the war in Iran hits the foruth week
The ongoing war between Iran and the US-Israel sharply escalated during the weekend. While the countries continued to exchange missiles, threats from their top leaders raised worries over the conflict worsening further in the oil-rich Middle East. Oil prices continued to remain elevated as the war between Iran and the US-Israel saw fresh escalations over
Critical Security Keys Leaked
Critical security credentials are inadvertently being exposed on thousands of websites – including those run by some banks and healthcare providers. The leaked details could have given snoopers access to sensitive data like RSA private keys, which allow attackers to impersonate servers, decrypt private communications or gain full administrative control of a company’s digital infrastructure.Researchers
Gasoline price gouging in California
California’s petroleum market watchdog is warning about price gouging at some gas stations charging over $7 or even $8 a gallon as the Iran war sends oil prices soaring. The average price of gas in California is currently $5.66, but as of Friday, a Chevron station in Essex is charging $9.69, another in Los Angeles’
An international operating has disrupted four global botnets
A global botnet responsible for a record breaking 31.4 Tbps DDoS attack has been disrupted by an international operation.The Aisuru botnet has been used in numerous record breaking DDoS attacks, including a 15.72 Tbps attack against Microsoft Azure. The KimWolf botnet operated over 1.8 million Android devices.The companies responsible for creating these internet connected devices