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NewsJul 18, 2026

Why Sheryl Sandberg Is Betting on Smartphone Vehicle Inspections

Sheryl Sandberg’s $10 million investment in Self Inspection points to a quieter shift in automotive technology: turning ordinary smartphone cameras into infrastructure for decisions worth billions.

By Julia Upiterskaya

NewsJul 17, 2026

Apple Intelligence Cleared for China With Alibaba and Baidu

China’s internet regulator has approved Apple Intelligence for the market, with Alibaba’s Qwen set for integration and Baidu developing features for Chinese users.

By Julia Upiterskaya

NewsJul 3, 2026

ELYS Life to Host Private Launch Event in Dubai

ELYS Life will host a private launch event at Wellth by Medcare in Dubai on July 4, introducing its AI-powered nervous-system OS and personalized longevity mentor to a curated circle of founders, investors, doctors, wellness leaders, media, and strategic partners.

By Julia Upiterskaya

NewsJun 28, 2026

Global Tech Weekend Tbilisi 2026: How a Citywide Festival United the Region’s Tech Ecosystem

Global Tech Weekend Tbilisi 2026 brought more than 10,000 attendees, 150 brands, and 200 speakers to Georgia’s capital, turning the city into a platform for technology, culture, startups, investment, and cross-sector collaboration.

By Julia Upiterskaya

NewsJun 28, 2026

MENA Blockchain Week 2026 Concludes: How Dubai’s First City-Wide Blockchain Initiative Drew 5,000+ Attendees Across 40+ Events

MENA Blockchain Week 2026 brought together 5,000+ attendees, 100+ speakers, and 40+ events across Dubai, turning the city into a decentralized platform for blockchain, AI, digital assets, regulation, community, and institutional collaboration.

By Julia Upiterskaya

NewsJun 20, 2026

Global Tech Weekend Tbilisi: How the City Became an Interface for a New Tech Region

Global Tech Weekend Tbilisi turned the city into a regional interface for founders, investors, AI teams, fintech operators, Web3 projects, and creative industries — showing how new tech hubs are built through capital, culture, trust, and human connection.

By Julia Upiterskaya

NewsJun 13, 2026

Google, Nike, Meta, Monday.com, Dolce & Gabbana: The Brands and Speakers You Don’t Want to Miss at Global Tech Weekend Tbilisi 2026

Global Tech Weekend Tbilisi, the region’s most expansive technology movement, is returning this year with an even more influential lineup. Google, Nike, Dolce & Gabbana, Amazon, Amber, Fuckup Nights: the list goes on, ultimately bringing together over 200 speakers. On June 20, GTWT 2026 will host these guests at their flagship event, spread across five stages at Factory Tbilisi.

By Julia Upiterskaya

NewsJun 7, 2026

BWiGA will be held in Montenegro again in September

The Balkan Web3 and iGaming Awards will be held in Budva for the second year on September 30th.

By Julia Upiterskaya

NewsJun 7, 2026

Global Tech Weekend Tbilisi Returns on June 19-21

On a Mission to Accelerate Regional Transformation: Global Tech Weekend Tbilisi Returns on June 19-21

By Julia Upiterskaya

NewsMay 29, 2026

MISUMI’s Billion-Dollar Leap: Redefining Manufacturing with AI

MISUMI Group's $1B investment combines precision components with Fictiv's digital platform, signaling a major shift in manufacturing. The move is designed to streamline production processes in the Americas and beyond.

By Alina B.

NewsMay 19, 2026

Global Tech Weekend Tbilisi 2026 – The Region’s Largest Decentralized Tech Movement Returns to Tbilisi

From June 19–21, 2026, Georgia will once again bring together the tech ecosystems of the Caucasus and Central Asia. The region’s largest tech event, Global Tech Weekend (GTWT) Tbilisi, is back. This year, the GTWT flagship event on June 20 will be hosted at Factory Tbilisi, the capital’s cultural hub, gathering up to 20,000 international and local attendees over the weekend, including globally influential speakers who will appear exclusively on the GTWT stage.

By Alina B.

NewsMay 15, 2026

MENA Blockchain Week Transforms Dubai Into a City-Wide Blockchain Venue

MENA Blockchain Week (MENABCW), the region's first decentralized, citywide Blockchain initiative, has officially launched, running from May 18 to May 24, 2026, in Dubai. Organized by SkyNet X Solutions (SNXS) and backed by Dubai Business Events (DBE) as the official destination partner, the initiative brings together 40+ simultaneous events, 5,000+ attendees, and 100+ speakers under a single coordinated campaign.

By Alina B.

NewsMay 13, 2026

Canon’s EOS R6 V: When Cameras Start Talking Video First

Canon has unveiled the EOS R6 V, a 32.5-megapixel camera that prioritizes video, marking a shift in Canon's design philosophy. The R6 V, based on the EOS R6 Mark III, is the first full-frame EOS camera to focus primarily on video capture.

By Alina B.

NewsMay 11, 2026

AI Is Done Being a Toy. Now It Wants a Desk in Your Office

OpenAI has launched a new company, OpenAI Deployment Company, backed by more than $4 billion in initial investment, to help large organizations actually deploy AI inside their operations.

By Alina B.

NewsMay 11, 2026

OpenAI Offers Europe Cybersecurity Tools. AI Diplomacy Has Entered the Chat

OpenAI has offered to give trusted European actors access to cybersecurity tools under what Reuters described as the OpenAI EU Cyber Action Plan.

By Alina B.

NewsMay 11, 2026

SoftBank Wants to Build the Future in France — and It Looks Like a Data Center

SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son is reportedly considering an investment of up to $100 billion in France, with a significant part potentially going into AI infrastructure, including data centers for generative AI services.

By Alina B.

NewsMay 6, 2026

Humanoid Robots Are Learning to Use Their Hands. This Is Where It Gets Personal

French startup Genesis has unveiled an AI model for robots and a human-like robotic hand designed to mirror human anatomy more closely than standard grippers.

By Alina B.

NewsMay 5, 2026

Quantum Computing Is Finally Trying to Be Useful — Starting With Medicine

Researchers from Cleveland Clinic, RIKEN and IBM have modeled a protein complex containing 12,635 atoms, using quantum computers alongside two of the world’s most powerful supercomputers.

By Alina B.