🤔 Durov's Code

The head of Telegram shared a sketch of a logo for his sperm donation program, wondering how minimalist “pd” inside a circle looks.

💘 The note also shows a probably joking domain, durov.cum. Earlier, Durov said he’s willing to pay for IVF for unmarried women under 38 who want to have his child.

Thoughts on the logo?

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☕️ Durov responds

Pavel Durov called his sperm donation program a “non-gay project.”

Earlier, the Telegram founder shared a sketch of a logo for the project, asking how minimalist “pd” inside a circle looks. One commenter pointed out that “pd” is French slang for “gay.”

Durov replied on X:

So it will be a non-gay project claiming it’s gay. Like France’s President — in reverse!

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😆 Fatality

A SpaceX Starlink satellite malfunctioned and was photographed in orbit shortly before reentering Earth’s atmosphere and burning up.

The failure drew attention → from engineers due to the unusual nature of the damage.

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😀 Goodbye, coolkid2001@gmail․com

Google is gradually rolling out → a feature that allows users to change their Gmail address.

Users will be able to replace their current address with a new one, without losing access to their account or data.

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❤️ Handle with care

China has tightened AI regulation → over concerns that chatbots and generative models could threaten political stability.

New rules require training only on “politically safe” data, mandatory labeling of AI-generated content, and pre-deployment testing for all systems.

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😄 The robot uprising is delayed

Humanoid robotics experts are dialing back the hype, admitting current expectations are overblown.

While they can handle simple tasks, reliability, safety, and real-world deployment → remain the biggest challenges.

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😘 Holiday watchlist

With some rare free time between Christmas and New Year’s, many are asking the same question: what to watch next.

We’ve already sorted through the year and picked the best films → worth your time.

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⚡️ Telegram redesign

A major redesign → has arrived in the Android beta version of Telegram.

The update removes the classic side drawer and replaces it with a bottom navigation bar styled after the iOS version.

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🤐 No games, literally

Next-gen console launches could be delayed due to a global memory shortage. Here’s why → the industry is getting nervous.

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❤️ The Holidays in #TECH

💘 Telegram rolled out its first update of 2026, adding AI-powered summaries for long posts and a new Liquid Glass design on iOS.

💘 Telegram is testing a built-in casino-style feature that allows users to place bets in TON through a mini game.

💘 Grok, xAI’s chatbot, faced regulatory scrutiny in several countries after generating explicit images.

💘 Lego unveiled Smart Brick at CES 2026, a computer-powered 2×4 brick with sensors and wireless connectivity, calling it its biggest platform update in 50 years.

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🎄 Pavel Durov’s Christmas Wish

Telegram founder Pavel Durov shared an unconventional Christmas message, wishing people not more, but less of what gets in the way of calm, health, and creativity.

“This year, I wish you less:
less information
less food
less entertainment
less communication
less stimulation

You already have too much of all that, and it stands in the way of your serenity, health, sleep and creativity,” Durov wrote.

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🛸 ChatGPT gets a health mode

OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Health, a dedicated section → where users can discuss health-related questions with the AI.

The feature is rolling out gradually. You can join the waitlist via this link.

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😏 Discord eyes an IPO

Discord has confidentially filed paperwork → for a potential IPO. However, the decision to go public has not been finalized yet.

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🧠 A smarter inbox era

Google rolled out new AI features → for Gmail, including inbox summaries, smart replies, and the Help Me Write tool.

AI Pro and Ultra users also get Gemini-powered search and spell check inside email.

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🍏 iOS 26? Meh

Only about 16% of iPhone users have upgraded → to iOS 26 so far, despite Apple’s new Liquid Glass design.

Most iPhone owners are still sticking with older versions.

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🤐 Elon went too far

UK regulators are considering restrictions on X after Grok was found generating sexualized images, including of minors. Prime Minister Keir Starmer called → the content unacceptable and urged immediate action.

Following investigations in several countries, image generation on X has now been moved behind a paywall.

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