The signing of a large-scale agreement between the American corporation Amazon Leo and the joint venture UZ-SAT LLC initiates a new era in the development of the domestic telecommunications infrastructure and guarantees ubiquitous access to advanced digital services. The strategic document, finalized on the sidelines of the fifth Tashkent International Investment Forum (TIIF 2026), aims to deploy high-speed broadband satellite internet services across the entire territory of the republic. This partnership is set to become a key driver for the growth of the country's digital economy.

The city is hosting the major international M360 Eurasia 2026 forum, converging global mobile industry leaders, investors, and state ministers. Over the course of two days, stakeholders will determine how cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and satellite eco-monitoring will reshape daily operations and public services across the entire Eurasian region.

Korean Buddhist temples are opening their doors to high technology: in Seoul, a robot named Gabi has officially become an honorary monk. During a solemn initiation ceremony, the machine not only received traditional attire but also promised to follow specific "digital" precepts. This unusual experiment is designed to remind us that even artificial intelligence should be grounded in the values of compassion.

Uzbekistan has made a sensational breakthrough in the global gaming industry. Windrose, a pirate survival simulator developed by the local studio Kraken Express, sold one million copies on Steam in just six days, challenging the industry's established giants.

The digital communications market is bracing for a major shift: on April 17, Elon Musk will officially launch XChat—a next-generation messenger promising to fulfill the boldest user demands for privacy. The new app is positioned as a direct and uncompromising competitor to Telegram and WhatsApp.

OpenAI has announced the closure of Sora, a system designed to create videos from text prompts, in a move that surprised users and some employees.

In 2028, Samarkand may become a meeting point for leaders of the global space industry. Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are expected to be invited to the International Astronautical Congress, which is projected to gather more than 10,000 participants from around the world.

From the Kourou spaceport in French Guiana, the first successful launch of the new, upgraded version of the European Ariane 6 rocket — Ariane 64 — delivered satellites into orbit for internet connectivity.

The regional stage of the National AI Hackathon is taking place in Samarkand, bringing together around 400 participants formed into 48 teams.

According to NATO intelligence services data, Russia may be developing a new type of weapon capable of disabling thousands of Elon Musk's Starlink satellites at once. The principle of its operation is to create a cloud of microscopic projectiles in orbit. Experts, however, doubt the feasibility and advisability of such a project due to the risk of uncontrollable consequences for all countries.

German researchers have confirmed that electric vehicles (EVs) do not pose a serious threat to human health. New study results dispel concerns about high levels of radiation from these vehicles.

A new world record has been set in Uzbekistan: 1,946 young engineers assembled 1,946 miniature robots simultaneously. The achievement was officially certified by representatives of the Guinness World Records.

Pavel Durov and Snoop Dogg created a digital sensation: about 996,000 digital Telegram gifts were sold in 30 minutes, bringing the project about $12 million. This is the first star drop in the platform's history and it became a instant hit.

Uzbekistan's vast deserts and ancient traditions of astronomy are now merging with modern technology, rising to a new stage. The official visit of the Uzbek Space Research and Technology Agency "Uzbekcosmos" to the United States was not just a diplomatic trip, but a historic mission bringing our dreams closer to orbit.

A new Boeing 757-200F cargo liner has arrived in Tashkent, which will become an important addition to the fleet of the My Freighter airline. This will strengthen its position in the international cargo transportation market.

Another test launch of the Starship spacecraft prototype from SpaceX ended in an accident. Ten minutes after launch, communication with the rocket was lost.

OpenAI has deleted accounts of some users in China and North Korea. The artificial intelligence company believes these users were using the technology for malicious purposes, including surveillance and public opinion manipulation operations. This was reported by Reuters.

The Rida tuning company from Nizhny Novgorod, specializing in armored vehicles, has unveiled an extended Aurus Komendant armored model. This vehicle was developed in collaboration with Russia's renowned Aurus company and is equipped with the latest security and protection technologies.

Australia has banned the use of the DeepSeek artificial intelligence system, developed in China, on all government-owned devices. While there are currently no restrictions on personal gadgets, the authorities warn that this technology poses serious security threats.

On January 27, Monday, stocks of Nasdaq, Nvidia, and technology companies sharply dropped in Japan. The main reason for this was that China launched a market for artificial intelligence with cheaper models.