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Channel Durov's Code (@durovs_code) in the English language segment is an active participant. Currently, the community unites 38 767 subscribers, ranking 3 338 in the Technologies & Applications category and 53 in the UAE region.
π Audience metrics and dynamics
Since its creation on Π½Π΅Π²ΡΠ΄ΠΎΠΌΠΎ, the project has demonstrated rapid growth, gathering an audience of 38 767 subscribers.
According to the latest data from 26 August, 2026, the channel demonstrates stable activity. Although there has been a change in the number of participants by -290 over the last 30 days and by -35 over the last 24 hours, overall reach remains high.
- Verification status: Verified (Officially confirmed by Telegram)
- Engagement rate (ER): The average audience engagement rate is 3.39%. Within the first 24 hours after publication, content typically collects 1.77% reactions from the total number of subscribers.
- Post reach: On average, each post receives 1 316 views. Within the first day, a publication typically gains 688 views.
- Reactions and interaction: The audience actively supports content: the average number of reactions per post is 15.
- Thematic interests: Content is focused on key topics such as elon, openai, act, chatbot, display.
π Description and content policy
The author describes the resource as a platform for expressing subjective opinions:
βNews from IT and Telegram world.
Advertising & Editor-in-chief: editors@durovscode.com
! The project is not managed by Pavel Durovβ
Thanks to the high frequency of updates (latest data received on 27 August, 2026), the channel maintains relevance and a high level of publication reach. Analytics show that the audience actively interacts with content, making it an important point of influence in the Technologies & Applications category.
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π€ No more AI slop
YouTube will stop paying for low-quality AI-generated videos.
Channels built around mass-produced content, repetitive AI videos, fake news, and virtual βexpertsβ will lose monetization.
What content will be affected β and what AI-assisted videos can still earn money:
βοΈ https://durovscode.com/youtube-ai-generated-slop-monetization-rules
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π§ Gemini is getting faster
Google has released Gemini 3.6 Flash and 3.5 Flash-Lite, with improvements in speed, cost efficiency, and performance.
The company has also started training Gemini 4.
βοΈ https://durovscode.com/google-gemini-3-6-flash-launch-gemini-4
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πΎ AI found a shortcut
OpenAI confirmed that its AI models were behind the recent Hugging Face compromise during a security evaluation.
Details:
βοΈ https://durovscode.com/openai-models-escaped-sandbox-hugging-face-breach
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β‘οΈ Telegram to add built-in Gram Wallet this summer
The non-custodial Gram Wallet will roll out β across Telegram apps this summer, giving more than 1 billion users access to crypto transfers.
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π Counterfeits are expensive
The EU has fined AliExpress β¬550 million for failing to adequately tackle illegal, unsafe, and counterfeit products sold on its marketplace.
It's the largest penalty ever issued under the Digital Services Act (DSA)
βοΈ https://durovscode.com/eu-fines-aliexpress-550-million-dsa
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πΉ Just a tablet
The RedMagic Astra 2 matched the ROG Xbox Ally X in GTA V and briefly outperformed it in Red Dead Redemption 2 while consuming roughly half the power.
βοΈ https://durovscode.com/redmagic-astra-2-vs-rog-xbox-ally-x-performance
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π€ AI is publishing bestsellers now
Apple Books and Amazon are being flooded β with AI-generated copies of books by well-known authors. Some fake publishers reportedly release up to 10 titles a week.
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π€ AI hacked AI
Hugging Face revealed a cyberattack carried out entirely by an autonomous AI agent without human involvement. The attackers accessed internal datasets and service credentials.
The company's own AI tools also struggled during the investigation β commercial models blocked some security analysis requests because they could not distinguish researchers from attackers.
More details:
βοΈ https://durovscode.com/hugging-face-autonomous-ai-agent-cyberattack
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β€οΈ This weekend in #TECH
π Google may equip the upcoming Pixel 11a with the Tensor G6 chip.
π Apple left Jony Ive out of its OpenAI lawsuit over alleged trade secret theft.
π Apple is testing AI-powered Live Notes for Genius Bar conversations.
π Apple plans new iPad and Mac Studio updates and is dropping Mac Pro Extreme chips.
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π Are quotes in Telegram becoming a Premium feature?
A banner prompting users to subscribe to Telegram Premium now appears when applying quotes to a text message.
π Markdown and advanced formatting do require a Premium subscription, but quotes shouldn't be affected.
π There's a workaround: tap "Send Without Formatting", and the banner disappears while the quote remains.
Most likely, this is a bug that will be fixed in a future Telegram update.
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πΎ Balancing things out
Tesla has a new $225 product β but it's a balance bike for kids.
The bike is designed for children aged two to five and supports riders weighing up to 35 kg (77 lbs). If you weigh any more than that, you'll have to stick with Tesla's other products.
βοΈ https://durovscode.com/tesla-balance-bike-for-kids
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π± Caviar unveils Legends
Caviar has unveiled Legends, a new luxury smartphone collection dedicated to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
The lineup features a custom Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra for Messi (before Samsung has even officially unveiled the phone) and iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max editions for Ronaldo.
More details:
βοΈ https://durovscode.com/caviar-legends-messi-ronaldo-smartphones
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π± Caviar unveils Legends
Caviar has unveiled Legends, a new luxury smartphone collection dedicated to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
The lineup features a custom Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra for Messi (before Samsung has even officially unveiled the phone) and iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max editions for Ronaldo.
More details:
βοΈ https://durovscode.com/caviar-legends-messi-ronaldo-smartphones
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π§ China's next AI heavyweight
Chinese startup Moonshot AI has unveiled Kimi K3, a new large language model the company says is the world's largest open model. It's already available through the Kimi chatbot, Kimi Code, Kimi Work, and the API.
More about the model:
βοΈ https://durovscode.com/moonshot-kimi-k3-open-ai-model
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π§ AI gets its own keyboard
OpenAI has unveiled Codex Micro, a compact controller built for managing AI agents. The device lets users monitor tasks and control Codex with physical buttons, a joystick, and a rotary dial.
Everything you need to know:
βοΈ https://durovscode.com/openai-codex-micro-ai-controller
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π Driver not found
You can finally book a driverless taxi in Dubai. The service is now live, with bookings available through Uber and Apollo Go.
How to book a ride, where the service is available, and what to expect:
βοΈ https://durovscode.com/dubai-public-driverless-taxi-service
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π€ Not your keys, not your seed phrase
Kaspersky GReAT has uncovered β OkoBot, a new malware platform targeting crypto wallet owners with phishing prompts designed to look like Trezor and Ledger interfaces.
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π€© Samsung foldables: almost no secrets left
The full specs of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra have leaked online just a week before the official launch.
What to expect from Samsung's new foldables:
βοΈ https://durovscode.com/galaxy-z-fold-8-fold-8-ultra-specs-leak
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𦴠ChatGPT gets a body
OpenAI's first consumer device is reportedly set to be a portable screenless smart speaker, with former Apple design chief Jony Ive playing a key role in its development.
Everything we know about the rumored device:
βοΈ https://durovscode.com/openai-first-device-ai-smart-speaker
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π No choice, Google?
Swiss regulators have launched a preliminary investigation β after Google removed Androidβs search choice screen in Switzerland, making Google Search the default option.
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