# Technologies
Save on charging: 5 reliable electric cars at an affordable price
Buying an electric vehicle (EV) in 2026 will no longer be a luxury. Despite the technology’s premium image, leading car manufacturers have launched mid-range models that combine practicality with an affordable price
Apple strengthens its lead: the tech giant topped the global smartphone market in 2026
Despite a shortage of components and a decline in purchasing power, the American corporation is showing growth.
Ukrainian interceptors have shot down Iranian drones in several Middle Eastern countries — Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that Ukrainian experts in several Middle Eastern countries have demonstrated how Ukrainian anti-aircraft interceptors shoot down Iranian ‘Shahed’-type attack drones.
Ukrainian drones have changed the course of the war: even Russia acknowledges their superiority — ISW
The Ukrainian army has gained a significant advantage over Russian forces in the use of drones, which is already having an impact on the course of the fighting. Even Russia has acknowledged Ukraine’s superiority.
Journalists have named the possible creator of Bitcoin
After years of searching for Satoshi Nakamoto, journalists have gathered evidence pointing to the British cryptographer Adam Back. He himself denies any involvement in the creation of Bitcoin.
A Tesla Model 3 owner has calculated the costs over four and a half years of ownership
The owner of a Tesla Model 3 electric car has published a detailed breakdown of the costs incurred over more than four years of use. He has also compared these costs with those of a petrol-powered car.
Elon Musk is seeking the dismissal of OpenAI’s management through the courts
Elon Musk has filed a new court petition calling for the dismissal of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and President Greg Brockman.
Financial institutions have started using ‘Diyu’ to issue loans
Non-bank financial institutions can now use the services of the ‘Diya’ app to identify and verify customers when granting loans. The new mechanism allows data to be retrieved from government registers with the user’s consent, which should improve the quality of creditworthiness assessments and enhance the security of financial transactions.
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 17e, and renderings of the iPhone 18 Pro and Fold have already appeared online
Apple has officially unveiled the new entry-level iPhone 17e, which succeeds the 16e and has effectively cemented its position as the most affordable iPhone in the current range. Meanwhile, the first renders of the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max and foldable iPhone Fold have already appeared online, giving an idea of what the company’s next wave of smartphones might look like.
Kyivstar has launched a business marketplace: which services are available first
Kyivstar has launched a new Business Marketplace — an online platform offering digital solutions from partners for sales, marketing, customer service and HR. The first solutions to be featured on the platform are CRM systems, as well as virtual PBX and telephony services.
France is launching the DANAE programme for armed maritime drones
The French Navy is launching the DANAE programme, under which the country plans to develop and acquire its own armed surface-to-surface unmanned vessels. The first phase is already underway: following a tender in 2025, seven proposals are currently being tested, with a final decision expected by the end of 2027.
The Ukrainian company Fire Point aims to develop a cheaper alternative to the Patriot system by 2027
The Ukrainian company Fire Point, which manufactures the Flamingo winged missile and long-range drones, has announced that it is in talks with European partners regarding the development of a new air defence system. The company states that it aims to reduce the cost of intercepting a ballistic missile to less than $1 million and to shoot down such a target for the first time by the end of 2027.
