🤐 “We are running out of time.”

In response to birthday wishes, Telegram founder Pavel Durov reminded → followers of the issue that truly concerns him — the rise of total control.

He also criticized the growing use of terms like “harmful content” and “disinformation,” which he says serve as cover for censorship.

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⚡️ Birthday Gifts from Durov

Telegram has released a limited set of collectibles to mark the birthday of its founder, Pavel Durov.

💘 The lineup isn’t cheap: a Durov figurine costs 41,000 Telegram Stars, while the long-sleeve and sneakers are priced at 10,000 Stars each.

💘 You can’t just buy them outright — every account has a countdown timer that unlocks access to the store.

💘 The timers aren’t the same: the older your account, the sooner you’ll be able to make a purchase.

💘 Each account can purchase one Durov figurine, as well as up to two long-sleeves and two pairs of sneakers.

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❤️ This weekend in #TECH

💘 Telegram rolled out one of its biggest updates of 2025.

💘 Sony shared early details on the next-gen PlayStation 6, confirming work with AMD on neural rendering arrays and new AI-driven graphics technologies.

💘 Apple is facing a lawsuit accusing it of training Apple Intelligence on pirated books from illegal “shadow libraries.”

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⛔️ No means no

Google is introducing a new feature → in Chrome for Android and desktop that automatically blocks notifications from websites users consistently ignore.

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😾 Wi-Fi 8 is coming

TP-Link announced it has become the first company to test a Wi-Fi 8 prototype.

The new standard → promises faster, more reliable connections and is expected to be ratified by the end of 2028.

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😻 End of an era

Microsoft has officially ended support → for Windows 10. All updates for the operating system have been fully discontinued, and it is time to move on to Windows 11.

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😏 Coming soon

Elon Musk’s Boring Company will build an underground transit tunnel in Dubai → the Dubai Loop, with the first section set to open in 2026.

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🤔 OpenAI builds hardware

OpenAI will begin producing its own AI accelerators → in 2026, developing custom chips to enhance model performance and strengthen its technological independence.

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🎧 Death to Spotify?

Activists have launched a protest movement → against the streaming giant, accusing Spotify of exploiting artists and paying them unfairly low royalties.

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😀 Now with feelings (and more)

Sam Altman announced upcoming changes → to ChatGPT that will make the chatbot more human and introduce erotic content.

The new version of the app is expected to roll out in the coming weeks.

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😘 New way to "save" you

Samsung will introduce a new Network Battery Saver feature in One UI 8.5, allowing Galaxy phones to automatically slow mobile internet → when the device is idle.

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❤️ Protect your Telegram gifts

No more panic over account takeovers. You can now move your gifts to a TON wallet and still display them on your profile.

We’ve prepared a simple step-by-step guide → to help you keep everything visible and safely stored on the blockchain.

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🛸 Veo just got real

Google has released a new version → of its AI video generator, Veo 3.1.

The model brings major improvements in visual quality, text prompt accuracy, and sound design, along with a range of new features.

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😻 Boom, Clap

The Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold caught fire → during a durability test. Google has launched an internal investigation into the incident.

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🤗 iCoin

The U.S. Mint will release → a $1 coin featuring a young Steve Jobs.

The commemorative design, part of the American Innovation series, will go on sale in 2026.

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😆 Update or downgrade?

Numerous Windows 11 users report → that localhost stopped working after installing the October security update KB5066835.

Microsoft hasn’t officially acknowledged the issue, leaving users to troubleshoot it on their own.

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😻 The end of the Edge

Samsung is discontinuing its ultra-thin Edge series → after poor sales of the S25 Edge. Only 190,000 units were sold out of the planned 500,000, and insiders say the slim line is unlikely to ever return.

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💻 Meet the “AI PC” Era

Microsoft is rolling out new Windows 11 updates → this week, introducing features that will turn regular computers into “AI PCs.”

The system adds voice and vision tools, letting users interact with their devices more naturally.

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❤️ This weekend in #TECH

💘 Why you shouldn’t buy the orange iPhone 17 Pro Max.

💘 OpenAI unveiled a five-year plan worth over $1 trillion to expand its AI infrastructure and revenue streams.

💘 Apple accused Epic Games in an Australian court of trying to bypass App Store fees.

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👍 Twitch levels up

Twitch unveiled a major update at TwitchCon 2025 → dual-format streams, AI-generated highlights, new monetization tools, and live broadcasts straight from Meta smart glasses.

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😏 Handle for sale

X is preparing to launch X Handle Marketplace, a new platform → where users will be able to buy and claim inactive usernames.

The company says the feature will become a permanent part of the platform.

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