# Technologies

The long-awaited update to the Dota 2 client, version 7.41, has been released. The developers have made a number of changes to heroes, items and the environment, introducing significant new features, including the removal of aspects and changes to innate abilities. Read our article for more details on the changes and new features.

Ukrainian developers have launched a browser extension called “ShriftoRiz”, which helps identify fonts of Russian origin on websites and suggests replacing them with Ukrainian typefaces. The project’s creators describe it as a tool for visual hygiene and a way to rid the digital space of Russian influence.

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has announced the creation of the world’s largest chip manufacturing facility. The project could cost over $20 billion.

In Russia, interest in the South Korean messaging app KakaoTalk is growing following the blocking of Telegram.

A new biomethane plant began operations in the Khmelnytskyi region in March, becoming the largest in Ukraine in terms of capacity. The facility, developed by the Teofipol Energy Company, is capable of producing 56 million cubic metres of biomethane per year and feeding it directly into the gas transmission network.

Ukraine and Spain have signed agreements on a joint railway project designed to speed up the transport of export goods to the EU. The project involves developing technology for automatically adjusting the wheelbase of freight wagons, enabling them to switch from Ukrainian gauge to European gauge without the train having to stop.

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.