# Technologies

YouTuber and engineer Rootkid has unveiled a unique project called Spectrum Slit, which blurs the line between technology and art. Its metal structure, featuring 64 LED strips, allows you to literally ‘see’ the airwaves: every search query, message or video upload is transformed in real time into a vibrant pulsating light display

Russia’s full-scale invasion has spurred a profound transformation of Ukraine’s defence industry. Ukraine is currently in the final stages of testing its own ballistic missiles, capable of striking targets hundreds of kilometres away

Apple is preparing to launch iOS 26.4, which does not include the major Siri update that was anticipated, but does feature a number of notable changes for everyday use. Among the key new features are AI-generated playlists in Apple Music, support for third-party chatbots in CarPlay, video podcasts, new emojis and enhanced security features.

iPhone users can now access a new feature in WhatsApp that allows them to communicate with people who speak a different language. The beta version of the app now includes a dedicated toggle for automatically translating new incoming messages in each chat.

A federal court in San Francisco has found Elon Musk liable in a civil case brought by Twitter shareholders, who claimed that his public statements in 2022 artificially depressed the company’s share price during the $44 billion takeover deal. However, the jury found him liable for two specific statements but did not agree with a separate claim regarding an overarching fraudulent scheme.

Russia is tightening internet restrictions: the authorities are cutting off mobile communications in a number of regions, restricting the use of Telegram and WhatsApp, and blocking VPN services. Officially, these measures are justified on security grounds, specifically the threat posed by Ukrainian drones, which could use mobile networks for navigation.

Apple is likely to unveil its first foldable iPhone this year, though it may go on sale later than the main iPhone 18 Pro range. According to Barclays analyst Tim Long, the iPhone Fold is expected to launch in December 2026.

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East and rising oil prices could lead to a halt in the development of artificial intelligence.

In India, following the expiry of the patent protection for semaglutide, at least 12 major manufacturers of generic versions of Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss drug are set to enter the market. One of them plans to sell the injectable form from 1,290 rupees per month, whilst the starting price of the Wegovy pen in the country is around 10,480 rupees.

Mark Zuckerberg, the owner of Meta, is shutting down one of the largest and most expensive projects in the company’s history — the Horizon Worlds metaverse. The owner of Meta is now focusing on artificial intelligence.

Swarmer Inc., an American company that develops AI-based software for coordinating drone swarms and is active in Ukraine, saw its share price rise by around 1,000% within two days of going public. Against the backdrop of this surge, its market capitalisation approached $680 million, although the company’s revenue for the past year amounted to just $309,920.

Unidentified drones have been spotted in the US flying over Fort Leslie J. McNeair, a military base in Washington, D.C., where Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defence Secretary Pete Hagset are based. Against the backdrop of US and Israeli strikes on Iran, this incident has heightened concerns regarding the safety of US officials within the country.