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The creators of PUBG have announced a "voluntary resignation" program—the company aims to replace all employees... with AI. Krafton has stated that it is becoming an AI-first company, meaning it is restructuring all processes so that key decisions, development, and tools are built around AI. The irony is that, against this backdrop, the publisher has offered employees in Korea the option to resign voluntarily with compensation ranging from 6 to 36 months' salary, while hiring has been frozen for everyone except AI teams and developers of new intellectual properties. Officially, Krafton refers to this as "helping employees determine their career paths in the age of AI." Unofficially, it appears that the company is cutting costs and replacing human workers with automation. All of this is happening while the company reports a record profit of 1.05 trillion won for the quarter. Robots are indeed taking over jobs.

⚡️ The film "Battle for Battle" is being released in "free cinemas" today — Leonardo DiCaprio may receive his second Oscar for this film. Critics are calling Paul Thomas Anderson's work a true masterpiece: — A rating of A on CinemaScore; — 95 on Metacritic; — 94% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. The story follows former revolutionary Bob Ferguson, who is determined to retrieve his daughter at any cost after his long-time rival, Steve Lockjaw, takes her away. Plans for the evening.

Learning New Languages Slows Down Aging — a new study. Researchers conducted the largest examination of this hypothesis involving 86,149 participants from 27 European countries aged between 51 and 90 years old. They calculated each participant's "cognitive age," which reflects the difference between a person's actual age and the condition of their body and mind. The results were surprising: individuals who speak only one language "age" prematurely 2.11 times more often, while knowing at least one additional language slows down aging by 2.17 times more frequently. The scale is progressive; each new language learned decreases the risk of developing age-related dementia: - 2 foreign languages: 1.3 times lower risk of accelerated aging; - 3 languages: 1.96 times lower; - 4 or more languages: 1.56 times lower. However, this effect diminishes with age: the fewer languages you know, the quicker the "protection" fades away. Starting Monday, we're learning Chinese!

The Chinese have released a truly indestructible smartphone — the OnePlus 15’s casing resists scratches, chips, and even cuts. This is all thanks to a micro-arc oxidation technology — a clever electrochemical process that significantly enhances the strength of the metal. As a result, any damage to the casing can be wiped away like chalk from a blackboard. Tim Cook, when?

A breakthrough in the Russian telecom market — a domestic base station has successfully launched on Beeline's commercial network. The station was developed entirely by the Russian company YADRO. The launch in the Leningrad region went smoothly — GSM voice calls, LTE with speeds of 50-60 Mbps, VoLTE, and call forwarding via CSFB are all functioning exceptionally well. Happy Quality Communication Day!

⚡️ The price of the iPhone 17 Pro has plummeted to a record low — you can get the top orange iPhone for 102,000 rubles here. In just two months, the price of the "Pro" model has dropped by 39% — at the beginning of October, it was priced at 165,000 rubles. If you were waiting, now is the time.

⚡️ The trailer for the second season of Fallout has been released. The new episodes will premiere on December 17.

Ozon has COMPLETELY replaced the marketplace software with its own — the company announced at the "Digital Solutions" forum. Now, the majority of the systems responsible for tracking products are of in-house development. More than 700,000 entrepreneurs from across Russia are currently using them. The brand also showcased its new logistics device — BATYR. This device can autonomously measure the dimensions of products in just 1.5 to 2 seconds, helping to optimize warehouse space.

⚡️ The PS Store now accepts card payments from Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, and even Belarus—Sony has opened payment options for countries without their own digital stores. Now you can use a Kyrgyz card to shop in the Indian PS Store. It's a thaw for Sony fans!

Durov has been allowed to leave France freely, reports Bloomberg. The restrictions were imposed in the summer of 2024 when the head of Telegram was detained at the airport. Additionally, Pavel no longer needs to check in regularly at the local police station. French media claims that Durov "perfectly complied with judicial oversight." Congratulations!

Audi enters Formula 1 for the first time in 75 years — in 2026, the Revolut Audi will debut, a car that the Germans have developed from scratch. Under the hood is a hybrid power unit producing a thousand horsepower: half of the power comes from electricity, and the other half from a V6 turbo running on synthetic fuel made from CO2 and waste. The most impressive part? No oil involved. In terms of design, Audi is focusing on minimalism and ruggedness: sharp lines, aerodynamic surfaces, and a combination of titanium, carbon black, and the signature "Audi red." By 2030, this beast will be competing for the world champion title.

The guy went on a spree but forgot his car parked at the department store — the cost was shocking.

Fail of the year: Chery's PR team wanted to create an epic ad featuring their crossover, the Fengyun X3L, driving up Tianmen Mountain. However, the vehicle couldn't handle it, crashing through the barriers on the "Heaven's Ladder" and nearly going off the mountain. As a result, Chery even had to issue an apology.

The ring light is no longer needed — it will now be replaced by the MacBook. A curious feature called Edge Light has appeared in the beta version of macOS 26.2, which turns the laptop's screen into a source of soft light for video calls. This new feature analyzes the person's face, height, and position in the frame to ensure the lighting looks natural and accurate. Edge Light works not only in FaceTime but also in Zoom and other calling services. We no longer need to buy a mirror for the bathroom.

The limited edition Steam Machine in the form of the Companion Cube from Portal has been unveiled by dbrand. Sales will begin in 2026, but pre-orders are currently available.

⚡️ The dollar has sharply dropped to 78 rubles. It's time to buy gifts for the New Year.

The series "Ikusagami: The Last Samurai" has premiered in "free cinemas" — the plot revolves around 300 samurai battling each other to the death for a prize of 100 billion yen. It's essentially "Squid Game" meets "Shogun." In the Meiji era, 292 warriors gather at the Tenryuji temple for the competition. Each receives a wooden token and must take tokens from others as they make their way to Tokyo. As night falls, the temple transforms into an arena for a bloody survival game. The creators promise an intense showdown reminiscent of the cult classic "Battle Royale." Grab your popcorn!