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Customs Officers Seize 17 iPhones and 190 Screens from Passenger in Baku
Azerbaijani customs officers discovered undeclared 17 iPhones, 190 screens, and accessories in a passenger's luggage arriving from Istanbul.
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Lenovo's quarterly revenue jumps 43% on AI demand
Chinese PC maker Lenovo Group Ltd reported record first-quarter revenue on strong demand for AI solutions, but posted a net loss due to warrant revaluation.
Google Cloud launches platform for developing mobile apps on real devices
Google Cloud has announced Developer Device Platform (DDP), a cloud service for developing, debugging, and testing mobile apps on physical devices and emulators. Public preview begins August 12.
Sber Launches Sber500 x DISRUPT Program with 30 Million Ruble Prize Fund
Sber has announced the launch of the Sber500 x DISRUPT program for entrepreneurs and developers of GenAI services. The prize fund is 30 million rubles.
Azerbaijan's Interior Ministry Warns of Online Shopping Fraud
Azerbaijan's Ministry of Internal Affairs has urged citizens to be cautious when shopping online due to a rise in cyber fraud cases.
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Customs Officers Seize 17 iPhones and 190 Screens from Passenger in Baku
Azerbaijani customs officers discovered undeclared 17 iPhones, 190 screens, and accessories in a passenger's luggage arriving from Istanbul.
Gadgets
Lenovo's quarterly revenue jumps 43% on AI demand
Chinese PC maker Lenovo Group Ltd reported record first-quarter revenue on strong demand for AI solutions, but posted a net loss due to warrant revaluation.
Gadgets
Google Cloud launches platform for developing mobile apps on real devices
Google Cloud has announced Developer Device Platform (DDP), a cloud service for developing, debugging, and testing mobile apps on physical devices and emulators. Public preview begins August 12.
Gadgets
Sber Launches Sber500 x DISRUPT Program with 30 Million Ruble Prize Fund
Sber has announced the launch of the Sber500 x DISRUPT program for entrepreneurs and developers of GenAI services. The prize fund is 30 million rubles.
Gadgets
Azerbaijan's Interior Ministry Warns of Online Shopping Fraud
Azerbaijan's Ministry of Internal Affairs has urged citizens to be cautious when shopping online due to a rise in cyber fraud cases.
Gadgets
Apple in Talks to Buy Memory Chips from China's CXMT
Apple is testing memory chips from China's CXMT for iPhone and MacBook, aiming to reduce dependence on market shortages caused by the AI boom.
Gadgets
YouTube and TikTok Push Out Traditional TV: 75% of Video Viewing Time Now on Digital Platforms
In the first half of 2026, YouTube and TikTok accounted for over 75% of video viewing time, while traditional TV retains only about 40 minutes per day. The audience over 50 has become the main growth driver.
Gadgets
Azercell launches annual subscription to ZengimCELL service
Azercell subscribers can now get an annual subscription to the ZengimCELL call personalization service for 18 manats and change ringtones without limits.
Gadgets
Siemens Q3 Net Profit Up 11%
Siemens AG reported an 11% rise in net profit for the third quarter of fiscal 2027, with revenue up 7%.
Gadgets
Azerbaijan Introduces Fines for Social Networks Violating Age Restrictions
President of Azerbaijan signed amendments to legislation establishing fines for social networks for violations related to age restrictions and protection of minors.
Gadgets
WhatsApp Temporarily Blocks Millions of Accounts Due to Technical Glitch
Due to an error in WhatsApp's automated security system, millions of accounts were mistakenly blocked. Meta has begun restoring access.
Gadgets
Telegram Restored in App Store
Telegram is back in the App Store and will soon be available to all users.
Gadgets
Russia's Antimonopoly Service Opens Case Against Apple Over Missing RuStore and Max
Russia's Federal Antimonopoly Service has opened a case against Apple for failing to pre-install Russian apps RuStore and Max on iOS devices.
Gadgets
Experts Warn Against Buying Used Graphics Cards
Specialists question the value of purchasing used graphics cards due to wear and minimal savings.
Gadgets
FinFly.News Analysts: Social Media Amplify Teen Aggression
FinFly.News analyzed the causes of rising aggression among minors and concluded that social media have become the main accelerator of this process.
Gadgets
Experts Explain Benefits of Frequently Restarting Your Smartphone
Regularly restarting your smartphone helps clear accumulated junk and protects against viruses, according to Engadget.
Gadgets
Old smartphones without Google Play will become harder to use
BGR reports that after being disconnected from Google Play, old smartphones will become significantly harder to use, as Google raises device requirements.
Gadgets
Apple to Raise iPhone 18 Pro Prices by $250–300
Analyst Jeff Pu of GF Securities forecasts price increases for flagship iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max by $250–300.
Gadgets
Azerbaijan expands list of grounds for restricting access to websites
Azerbaijan has expanded the list of cases in which access to an internet information resource is temporarily restricted.
Gadgets
Austria to Ban Social Media for Children Under 14 from 2027
The Austrian government has approved reforms to protect children online, banning social media for under-14s and requiring age verification for adult websites.
Gadgets
Uzbekistan's ICT Market Grows 22% in First Five Months of 2026
The volume of communication and ICT services in Uzbekistan reached 39 trillion soums ($3.2 billion) in January–May 2026, up 22.2% year-on-year, driven mainly by software development.
Gadgets
Elon Musk Announces New AI Model
Elon Musk said xAI is finishing training a new language model with 2 trillion parameters, surpassing Grok 4.5 in all respects.
Gadgets
Honor Opens Pre-Orders for Robot Phone
Honor has started accepting pre-orders for the Robot Phone, one of its most unusual smartphones. Sales begin in August, and those who pre-order in China will receive a range of bonuses, including a lifetime subscription to the personal assistant Yoyo (only available in China), extended service, accessory kit, interest-free installment plan, and a trade-in discount.
Gadgets
For Now, They Only Hit Each Other
The first full-size humanoid robot fighting tournament, Ultimate Robot Knock-out Legend (URKL), took place in Shenzhen with 32 teams using the EngineAI T800 platform.
Gadgets
Global Smartphone Shipments Fall in Q2
Worldwide smartphone shipments dropped 6.7% year-on-year in Q2 2026 to 277.5 million units, marking the second consecutive quarterly decline, according to IDC.
Gadgets
VK and Max Apps Removed from Google Play
Apps of Russian tech holding VK and national messenger Max are no longer available for download on Google Play.
Gadgets
Google Overhauls Image Search with AI-Powered Features for 25th Anniversary
Google celebrates 25 years of Google Images with a redesigned homepage and integrated AI image generation.
GadgetsPartner
All Banking Issues Can Be Solved with Birbank AI Assistant
Birbank's AI assistant now handles 70% of customer inquiries, with satisfaction reaching 75%.
Gadgets
Apple Products to Become Even More Expensive for Kazakhstanis
Apple CEO Tim Cook announced that the company plans to raise prices on its products due to a sharp increase in costs for memory and storage chips.
Gadgets
Instagram and Facebook Harmful to Children's Mental Health, Says European Commission
The European Commission has preliminarily concluded that Meta's Instagram and Facebook violate the EU's Digital Services Act due to risks to minors' mental and physical health.
GadgetsPartner
Azercell Develops AI Competencies Together with AWS
Azercell Telecom organized a series of training seminars together with Amazon Web Services (AWS), a global leader in cloud technologies and artificial intelligence. The initiative aims to develop the company's potential in AI, as well as practical knowledge and skills of employees in applying AI technologies.
Gadgets
Azerbaijan Considers Tightening Children's Access to Social Media
With the rapid development of digital technologies, social networks have become an integral part of children's daily lives. However, growing risks such as cyber threats, cyberbullying, illegal processing of personal data, psychological impact, spread of harmful content, and social media addiction are prompting states to create new legal mechanisms in this area.
Gadgets
Students in Azerbaijan Banned from Using Mobile Devices
The Ministry of Science and Education of Azerbaijan has approved rules regulating the use of mobile and electronic devices in preschool and general education institutions, FinFly.news reports.
Gadgets
Apple to Release Over 15 New Gadgets
Apple is preparing one of its most packed release seasons ever: this fall, the Cupertino company plans to unveil over 15 new products, including its first foldable iPhone and a MacBook with a touchscreen.
Gadgets
Top Travel Gadgets Revealed
E-readers, tablets, power banks, and smartphones top the list of gadgets people take on trips.
Gadgets
Apple shares fall after price hike on Mac and iPad
Apple shares fell 6.12% on the Nasdaq after the company raised prices on Mac and iPad lines by $100–300, citing rising chip costs.
Gadgets
Keychron Unveils V6 Ultra HE Keyboard with Hybrid Switch System
Keychron has introduced the V6 Ultra HE keyboard, featuring a hybrid Nova Socket system that allows simultaneous use of mechanical and magnetic switches on the same board.
Gadgets
Nvidia to Cool Servers with Hot Liquid
Nvidia's new data center liquid cooling system uses a coolant consisting of 75% water and 25% propylene glycol at a base temperature of 45°C.
Gadgets
Microsoft Expands Windows 11 25H2 Intelligent Deployment Program
Microsoft quietly expanded the Windows 11 25H2 intelligent deployment program to include all compatible devices running Windows 11 Home and Pro editions not managed by IT departments.
Gadgets
Motorola Edge 70 Fusion Gets New Configuration with 12GB RAM and 512GB Storage
Motorola expands the Edge 70 Fusion lineup with a model featuring 12GB RAM and 512GB storage, currently exclusive to India.
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