Russia has banned Roblox, one of the most popular video games in the world. In turn, Russians protested on social media.

A Russian company introduced biodrones: pigeons with chip implants in their brains and surveillance cameras.

A humanoid robot named Volodya helps flight attendants at Pobeda Airlines. 

Russia’s first artificial intelligence robot faceplanted after its first steps on a Moscow stage.

The Bolshoi Theater has hired a tech firm to spy on its employees.

Russia has blocked phone calls on WhatsApp and Telegram. Novaya Gazeta Evropa gave tips on how to stay connected.

A new initiative will closely monitor Petersburg city employees to ensure that they do their jobs right.

Russia’s drone boom hides military aims behind civilian promises and depends heavily on Chinese imports.

Personal data of about 90% of adult Russians is now publicly available due to data leaks.

Russian airports will begin collecting biometric data from foreign visitors. 

What fate awaits billionaire Telegram founder Pavel Durov?

The Head of the Chechen Republic, Ramzan Kadyrov, claims Elon Muck gifted him a Tesla Cybertruck.