New Disneyland to Open in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi will open the first new Disneyland in 17 years - it will be the seventh in the world and the second after Hong Kong that Russians can visit without a visa. The park will be built by 2033 on the coast of Yas Island, where Warner Bros. World and Ferrari World with the world's fastest roller coaster are also located, and the Arab developer Miral will be entirely responsible for the development and construction.

Cat language may soon be translated into human language

Chinese company Baidu is developing an AI that will make this possible. The neural network will analyze data on voice, body language, behavior, and biosignals, then transform them into words understandable to humans. The technology aims to be used to monitor pet health, understand their moods, and analyze the behavior of wild animals. In reality, it will be something like a collar or camera that translates pets' 'words' in real-time.

20-Year-Old Tutor Dies from Overwork

A 20-year-old tutor died from overwork and the burden of 400 students. The young man started working at a Chinese online tutoring company right after university to support his family. Recently, he was often working overtime to save for his wedding and complete all tasks before his vacation. The management only supported him in this. One evening, his fiancée did not find him coming home from work and contacted the police. He died right at his workplace from a sudden cardiac arrest.

Guards Protecting Statue in Dublin

In Dublin, guards have been appointed to protect the breast of a famous statue from tourists. According to one version, the idea of the bust bringing good luck came to a local guide. The tradition gained popularity, and now the breast of Molly Malone shines very brightly. The city authorities wanted to protect the sanctity of Molly Malone. Now a pilot project with the involvement of guards has been launched in Dublin. Every time a tourist approaches the statue with an outstretched hand, a stern voice nearby says: “Please do not touch.” Soon, a fence might be placed around the statue, and the damaged parts of Molly may be restored.

Smart Toilets in Shanghai

Smart toilet laboratories have appeared in Shanghai. Now, a regular visit to the toilet is also an express medical check-up. Some public restrooms in the city are equipped with systems that analyze urine on-site and send results to the user's smartphone. How it works: The device scans the sample, collects health data (sugar, protein, dehydration, etc.), and sends the results via an app.

Major South Korean Operator to Replace SIM Cards After Cyberattack

SK Telecom, South Korea's largest operator, will replace 25 million SIM cards due to a large-scale cyberattack. Hackers intercepted authentication keys and can now access SMS and contacts, as well as "clone" numbers. Replacement will be required for all clients, but due to a shortage of cards, the process will take several months: the company will be able to issue no more than six million SIM cards by May.

Chinese Turn Robodogs into Firefighters

The Chinese have turned robodogs into firefighters - they can extinguish fires right inside burning buildings and search for survivors. The base model is the Unitree B2, but with a body resistant to extreme temperatures and mounts for a water cannon and more. Currently, the dogs are being tested in Qingdao, and there are plans to supply them to fire departments across the country.

Trump Orders Reopening of Alcatraz

Donald Trump has ordered the reopening of Alcatraz, the 'most terrifying' prison closed in 1963. He stated that the 'most ruthless and dangerous criminals in America' would be sent there and called the project a symbol of 'law, order, and justice'.

UAE Incorporates AI into School Curriculum

The United Arab Emirates is integrating artificial intelligence into the school curriculum - from kindergarten through 12th grade. Their goal is to raise a generation capable of competing in the global AI race, and they are starting in the upcoming school year. The UAE has already invested in data centers for training models and established a fund for AI investments, which is projected to exceed $100 billion. OpenAI's Chief, Sam Altman, calls the country a possible "testbed" for piloting technologies and future global rules for the entire AI industry.

Lady Gaga Performs Free Concert in Rio de Janeiro

Lady Gaga performed for free on the beach in Rio de Janeiro, gathering one of the largest concerts in history - for 2 million people. The show was part of the annual Todo Mundo no Rio (“The Whole World in Rio”) festival, organized by the authorities to attract tourists. Last year, Madonna performed here, attracting 1.6 million listeners, and they plan to invite different world stars for at least the next three years.

Warren Buffett Announces Resignation as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway

Warren Buffett has announced his resignation as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. The 94-year-old Buffett held this position for 60 years, during which time the value of Berkshire Hathaway's shares skyrocketed hundreds of times over, vastly surpassing the returns of major stock indices such as the S&P 500 and Dow Jones. His current net worth is estimated at around 165 billion dollars.

Solar Tram Power Station Launched

A solar railway power station has been launched in Switzerland, with panels laid directly between the tracks. The main idea is to make good use of already occupied space, and the panels will be kept clean by brushes at the end of the trains. Tests on a 100-meter section will last three years, after which the condition will be assessed and a decision on expansion to all tracks will be made.

Zuckerberg Aims to End Ad Business with AI

Zuckerberg has decided to kill the advertising business with the help of AI. In an interview, he stated that SMM agencies in his social networks will soon become extinct, as neural networks will be able to create product photos/videos, write selling texts, target audiences, and analyze results on their own.

Robot Goes Out of Control and Attacks Engineers

A robot went out of control and attacked engineers. During a test at a Chinese factory, the industrial robot being tested suddenly began to act off-script and injured two engineers. One of the injured is in critical condition. An investigation is currently underway: programming errors, a failure of the object recognition system, or malicious interference are being considered. This is not the first AI incident in China, and it heightens concern about the safety of autonomous systems in manufacturing.

Cost of an iPhone Fully Made in the USA

The media calculated how much an iPhone fully manufactured in the USA would cost. Almost 100% of the production is localized in China, Japan, and South Korea: Face ID modules, 5G modems, glass panels, chips, lasers, etc. Moving the factories to the USA would lead to an explosive increase in prices up to $3.5 thousand.

China shifts Earth's axis and slows its rotation - confirmed by NASA

China's gigantic Three Gorges Dam holds so much water that it has altered the mass balance of the planet. As a result, the axis shifted by 2.5 cm and the days became 0.06 microseconds longer.

Over 20,000 People Accidentally High in Turkey

More than 20,000 people accidentally got high in Turkey. Law enforcement arrested the largest drug dealer and were burning 20 tons of 'harvest,' but then the wind intervened. It carried the smoke towards the city of Lice, whose 25,000 residents walked around happily for another five days.

Growing Demand for Doomsday Hard Drives in the USA

In the USA, there is a growing demand for doomsday hard drives. PrepperDisk is a mini-internet for autonomous survival: 90,000 guides from WikiHow, the entire Wikipedia, maps, repair instructions, survival TED Talks, and archives of government resources. The demand for the device initially increased after Trump's election, when data began disappearing from government portals. Today, it is purchased not only by the worried but also by those who want to preserve access to knowledge regardless of politics, censorship, or cloud storage stability.

Apple banned from charging commission on iOS purchases outside the App Store

A U.S. court has ruled that Apple is prohibited from charging commissions on iOS purchases outside the App Store. The decision was made in the context of disputes with Epic Games: now developers can easily redirect users from apps to their websites to make payments there, and keep all the profits for themselves.

Smart Rings against Cheating

The startup RAW is planning to release smart rings against cheating. The device monitors pulse, temperature, voice tone, and movements. If someone is cheating, the partner's ring will signal it. A special app allows users to view the data. Currently, this is only a concept, and it's unclear if the product will hit the market.