News about innovations
US startup Panthalassa, which is developing autonomous floating data centers powered by wave energy, has raised $140 million at a valuation of about $1 billion.
Chinese scientists have proposed an alternative way of generating energy from coal – without burning it. A research team from Shenzhen University is working on the technology of the so-called direct coal fuel cell, which allows converting coal energy into electricity through electrochemical processes.
One of the largest technology forums of the year, TiEcon 2026, held from April 29 to May 1, has come to an end in Santa Clara (California, USA). The conference gathered, according to the organizers and industry platforms, from 5 to 10 thousand participants – entrepreneurs, investors, engineers and top managers of technology companies.
The richest man in the world, Ilon Musk, is not accidentally considered a master of communication and influencing the consciousness of the masses. He once again caused a stir on social network X by posting just one word: Tesla.
In Ukraine, the northernmost almond plantation in Eastern Europe was established at the Institute of Horticulture of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences near Kiev.
The State Intellectual Property Agency (AGEPI) sent a congratulatory message on the occasion of the International Intellectual Property Day. It is celebrated annually on April 26 and is timed to the day of entry into force in 1970 of the Convention of the World Intellectual Property Organization.
ForkLog portal used Bitget as an example to understand how cryptocurrency exchanges are turning into global financial supercaps.
In the travel industry, artificial intelligence is emerging as a key channel, jeopardizing the position of online travel agencies (OTAs).
A national digital wallet will allow citizens to store their passport, driver’s license, diplomas and other documents directly in their cell phones. At the same time, digital versions will have the same legal force as plastic cards or paper originals. The use of such a wallet will be voluntary.
Moldova is preparing the implementation of an electronic platform e-Notariat, which will allow access to notary services in digital format from anywhere in the world.
Chinese technologies, “smart” cities and the model of development, where in 40 years a fishing village turned into a megalopolis with an economy worth hundreds of billions of dollars, impressed Moldovan MPs during their visit to the Celestial Empire.
Europe is actively creating innovations and launching startups, but the system fails during the growth phase. This affects the EU’s competitiveness and reduces the bloc’s economic growth potential.
Vast Data, an American developer of infrastructure for artificial intelligence, has raised about $1 billion, bringing its valuation to $30 billion – more than triple the level of the previous round. The deal was yet another confirmation that investors continue to actively invest in the “invisible layer” of the AI revolution – data storage and processing.
A new device for storing and serving wine has been introduced to the smart home appliances market – the Porta portable wine cooler developed by Metaproi. The manufacturer positions it as a compact alternative to traditional wine coolers, combining autonomous operation and functions controlled via an app.
Apple has published a farewell letter from Tim Cook, who will give way to John Turnus this year.
Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos published on April 20 in the network X video of the successful landing of the reusable booster rocket New Glenn. This is the company’s key project in the segment of heavy launches.
The Entry/Exit System (EES), which began operating at EU borders on April 10, has caused hours-long queues at airports in six European countries.
Users are reporting that some iPhones with the Telega app are turning into “bricks” after an iOS update.
A key defense metal has found itself at the center of a conflict. The beneficiary of the struggle between the U.S. and China for control of rare earth supply chains could be Vietnam, which, despite its rich reserves, has so far been unable to effectively utilize its natural resources.
Increasing crime detection and identification of personalities, speeding up the collection of evidence in the investigation of complex cases. All this was made possible thanks to the state-of-the-art DNA laboratory of the Forensic Technical Center at the General Inspectorate of Police, the official presentation of which took place this week.
