Taxes and Customs Duties on Drone Imports Current Tax Exemptions: As of 2023, Ukraine has waived value-added tax (VAT) and customs duties on the import of drones and related equipment due to the wartime need kyivindependent.com. In February 2023, the parliament adopted bills abolishing VAT (normally 20%) and import tariffs on drones, thermal imagers, night…
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Astronomers report asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 4% chance of colliding with the moon on December 22, 2032. ESA's Richard Moissl notes, “No one knows what the exact effects would be,” but it would create a new lunar crater. The event could provide valuable observation opportunities for astronomers.
Poland has established the Łukasiewicz – Institute of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity to advance AI, cybersecurity, and data processing. The institute will support SMEs, launch an open AI computing center, and promote trusted AI. "Chcielibyśmy wesprzeć polski sektor małych i średnich przedsiębiorstw... aby poprawiały swoją wydajność."
Rostelecom is considering launching an online video game store focused on Russian studios, with future integration into its FPlus gaming console running on the Aurora OS. Experts question its potential success due to competition from established platforms like Steam and previous challenges faced by Russian game stores.
Tech News Today: Foldable Phones, AI Video, Interstellar Visitors, and the End of Exclusivity / Updated: 2025, July 4th, 12:01 CETTech News Today: Foldable Phones, AI Video, Interstellar Visitors, and the End of Exclusivity The technology landscape is shifting rapidly, with breakthroughs in hardware, AI, astronomy, and the gaming industry. This week’s news cycle is dominated by Samsung’s next-gen foldables, Google’s global …
The State of Artificial Intelligence: Global Impacts, Controversies, and the Road Ahead / Updated: 2025, July 4th, 12:01 CETThe State of Artificial Intelligence: Global Impacts, Controversies, and the Road Ahead Artificial Intelligence (AI) has rapidly transitioned from a niche technological field to a force reshaping every sector of society. From business and education to healthcare, law, and the arts, AI’s influence…
