News about innovations
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.
Tesla has begun development of a new compact and more affordable electric SUV. Sources familiar with the project say that we are talking about a completely new model, not a modification of the existing Tesla Model 3 or Tesla Model Y.
Japanese company Maxell has introduced an updated version of its portable cassette player, adapted to modern realities. The device, designed in the style of classic models of the 1980s, received Bluetooth support, which allows it to be used with wireless headphones and acoustics.
Czech car manufacturer Škoda Auto has presented an unusual solution to improve road safety – but this time not for cars, but for bicycles. The company has developed an innovative bicycle bell capable of attracting the attention of pedestrians even with active noise-canceling headphones.
Fifteen Influencers from the tech industry one night acted as investors and symbolically chose local startups in which they would invest their money.
The authorities expect to increase investment attractiveness and create a more predictable environment for the development of the high-tech sector through a new law on semiconductor topographies.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Moldova in partnership with the Agency for Electronic Governance (AGE) organized on April 6, 2026 an information session with the general theme “Implementation of digital public services in the activity of economic agents”.
The HumanX 2026 conference, one of the most anticipated events in the field of artificial intelligence, will kick off in the US San Francisco on April 6.
Quantum computers capable of hacking the bitcoin blockchain do not currently exist. However, developers are already considering a wave of updates to create a defense against the potential threat, and it is justified because the threat is no longer hypothetical.
The Artemis II mission, which traveled to the moon on the Orion spacecraft, has begun using a new communications system that allows for the transmission of high-definition (4K) video at speeds of up to 260 Mbps, according to Logos Press.
The revived Volga automobile brand continues to expand its lineup and has officially unveiled the new C50 sedan. The model became the second in the brand’s range after the previously announced crossover K50. According to the company, both new products are planned to be launched in the summer of 2026.
