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Turkish firm Fergani launches 5th satellite into orbit
Turkish space company Fergani Space has successfully placed its fifth test satellite, FGN-100-D3, into orbit aboard a SpaceX mission. The 113-kilogram satellite features domestically developed navigation and communications systems. The launch advances Türkiye’s ambition to build an independent space infrastructure, including a planned 100-plus satellite positioning constellation.
31 March 2026
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Türkiye launches 2nd LUNA satellite for IoT services
Turkish defense firm Aselsan has successfully launched its second satellite, LUNA-2, aboard a SpaceX rocket from California. The nanosatellite is part of Aselsan’s space-based Internet of Things program and was fully designed, developed, and produced using domestic capabilities. The launch strengthens Türkiye’s independent space technology ecosystem.
31 March 2026
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Türkiye aims to lead in 'technopolar' AI world
At Istanbul's Stratcom Summit 2026, experts warned that artificial intelligence is reshaping global information systems at unprecedented speed. Anadolu CEO Serdar Karagoz noted AI could add $15 trillion to the global economy by 2030 while raising trust and security concerns. Turkish officials outlined plans for a Türkiye-specific AI governance model balancing regulation with innovation.
29 March 2026
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X experiences global outage, thousands of users affected
US social media platform X experienced outages Thursday, affecting thousands of users worldwide, according to outage tracker Downdetector. Starting at 0645GMT, more than 30,000 users reported problems, with half related to feed and timeline issues and 41% to the application itself.
26 March 2026
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US jury orders Meta to pay $375 million for misleading users, enabling child harm
A US jury has ordered Meta to pay $375 million in civil penalties, finding the company misled users about platform safety and allowed harm including child sexual exploitation. The New Mexico case marks the first bench trial holding the social media giant liable for actions on its platforms.
25 March 2026
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Volkswagen to convert German factory to make Iron Dome missiles for Israel
Automaker in talks with Rafael Advanced Defence Systems to transform Osnabrück plant, saving 2,300 jobs while supplying European governments.
25 March 2026
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China designs first tourist submersible capable of 1,000-meter ocean dives
Chinese scientists have designed the country's first tourist submersible capable of reaching 1,000 meters below the ocean surface, the South China Morning Post reported Monday. A prototype is planned by year-end with commercial operation expected by 2030, carrying up to four passengers per trip.
23 March 2026
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Bayraktar K2: Türkiye's new answer to modern warfare challenges
Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar has unveiled the Bayraktar K2 loitering munition, a domestically developed system with over 2,000 kilometers range and 200-kilogram warhead capacity. The platform reflects hard lessons from Ukraine and the Middle East, where low-cost, mass-producible strike systems have demonstrated the ability to grind down expensive defenses through economic pressure and sustained attrition. With AI integration and swarm capability, the K2 positions Türkiye at the forefront of emerging battlefield dynamics.
18 March 2026
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White hydrogen discovery could revolutionize global energy landscape
Scientists have identified vast deposits of naturally occurring white hydrogen within the Earth's crust that could meet global energy demand for centuries. Unlike manufactured hydrogen, which requires fossil fuels or expensive electrolysis, this geological hydrogen forms through ancient reactions between iron-rich rock and water, offering a potentially cheaper and cleaner alternative for decarbonizing heavy industries.
15 March 2026
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China approves first implantable brain-computer interface device
China's National Medical Products Administration has granted approval to the country's first implantable brain-computer interface device, developed by Neuracle Medical Technology for patients with partial paralysis from spinal cord injuries. Clinical trials demonstrated improved hand function in participants, marking a significant step in China's neurotechnology sector. The approval triggered sharp gains for Hong Kong-listed companies in the BCI space as domestic startups gain momentum against Western competitors like Elon Musk's Neuralink.
13 March 2026
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Asteroid 2024 YR4 to safely pass moon in 2032, ESA confirms
The European Space Agency announced Wednesday that new observations of asteroid 2024 YR4 have eliminated any risk of it striking the moon in 2032. The 53-67 meter space rock, initially feared to have a 4.3% chance of lunar impact, will pass at a safe distance of more than 20,000 kilometers, sparing Earth's satellites from potential debris.
12 March 2026
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From Bell's call to smartphones: 150 years of telephone evolution
March 10 marks 150 years since Alexander Graham Bell made the first telephone call in 1876, sparking a revolution that transformed global communication. From wired voice transmitters to today's smartphones used by 5.78 billion people, the telephone's journey reflects humanity's relentless drive to connect across distances.
10 March 2026
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Turkish scientists document rapid shrinkage of Shoesmith Glacier in Antarctica
Turkish researchers from the National Antarctic Science Expeditions have determined that Shoesmith Glacier on Horseshoe Island is shrinking at an alarming rate of approximately 10 meters per year. The team's observations over the past decade reveal significant ice loss, with the glacier retreating about 3 centimeters daily.
09 March 2026
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Data centers emerge as strategic targets as AI reshapes modern warfare
Iran's retaliatory strikes against Amazon Web Services facilities in Bahrain and the UAE mark a new phase of conflict where digital infrastructure has become a direct military target, according to SETA researcher Gloria Shkurti Ozdemir. The integration of commercial AI into warfare systems is blurring civilian-military boundaries and accelerating combat decision-making.
05 March 2026
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Türkiye's digital independence: AI, politics and the path to sovereignty
As artificial intelligence reshapes global politics, Türkiye faces a critical choice between becoming a digital colony of tech monopolies or emerging as a regional AI hub. With a TBMM parliamentary report charting the course, Ankara's push for national language models, data sovereignty, and ethical AI governance represents a strategic struggle for technological independence.
02 March 2026
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AI surge triggers “SaaS-pocalypse” fears
A wave of autonomous AI product launches has shaken global software stocks, wiping out billions in market value and fuelling concerns over a potential “SaaS-pocalypse.” Investors are questioning whether traditional software-as-a-service models can survive as companies increasingly adopt AI agents capable of automating core business functions internally.
27 February 2026
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AI reshapes jobs: Hybrid roles emerge as technology augments, not replaces, human workers
As AI adoption accelerates amid Big Tech layoffs, experts argue the technology is transforming rather than eliminating jobs, creating hybrid positions that blend technical expertise with traditional business skills. Kariyer.net CEO Fatih Uysal notes fields like law, finance, and HR are using AI as decision-support tools, boosting human capacity.
26 February 2026
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Study: ChatGPT Health missed emergency referrals
An independent study published in Nature Medicine found that ChatGPT Health, an AI-powered medical guidance tool reportedly used by 40 million people daily, failed to recommend emergency care in more than half of serious cases evaluated by physicians. Researchers warned that inconsistent triage decisions and suicide-crisis safeguards raise concerns about relying solely on artificial intelligence for urgent health decisions.
25 February 2026
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Türkiye's Loom Games acquired by Scopely in deal exceeding $1 billion, achieves unicorn status
The Istanbul-based studio, founded in 2025, was purchased by the US-Saudi gaming firm in a performance-based deal valuing the company above $1 billion. Its hit game Pixel Flow attracts over 10 million global players.
20 February 2026
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