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Where is it cheaper for a digital nomad to live in 2025: a ranking of cities and countries

We have analyzed the ratings from travel bloggers, YouTube creators, and specialized websites The Broke Backpacker and Flatio — and compiled a list of cities and countries that are particularly popular among digital nomads in 2025. Many countries have begun developing special visa programs for remote workers, while cities have adapted to the needs of nomads by offering coworking spaces, coliving spaces, and a well-developed digital infrastructure. We’ve put together a list of the best cities for remote living, where you can comfortably work while spending as little as possible.

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11 startups from Central Eurasia that attracted investments in July 2025

This review features the standout deals of the month and the latest technologies.

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Co-founder of Kettik Group, Bakdaulet Bekzhanov, on how AI is changing content production

Recently, our Telegram channel The Tech hosted a new format of broadcast, where our speaker, Bakdaulet Bekzhanov, thoroughly discussed the AI tool Flux Kontext, how it differs from Closed Source solutions, and why Open Source models are currently setting the pace in the development of generative AI. You can listen to the recording via the link.

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WomenInTech. The Stories of Two Successful Women from DataArt Georgia

In a world where women working in technology still face stereotypes and invisible barriers, two professionals from Tbilisi talk about how they paved their own path. Their stories serve as a reminder that success in technology lies in showing yourself, making yourself known, and leading with purpose.

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Figma raised $1.2 billion in its IPO

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What founders should really focus on: TAM is not the main thing

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HRTech startup Verifix has raised $400,000 in investments

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Yandex Uzbekistan introduced a new AI-powered search: now, content from around the world is more accessible in the Uzbek language

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Anthropic raises $5 billion at a $170 billion valuation

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Tesla has signed a contract with Samsung for the production of AI chips

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Central Asian Mobile Applications: Updates and New Features Released in July

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How to Add ChatGPT to a Telegram Bot: A Complete Guide

AI bots are becoming an effective tool for automating communication, personalizing services, and improving the quality of interaction with the audience. Thanks to the integration of ChatGPT into Telegram, the bot transforms from a simple command executor into a full-fledged digital conversationalist.

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Who reads The Tech: a portrait of our audience

We conducted a survey among The Tech readers—and are now ready to share who reads us, what they’re interested in, and how often they return for content. Below is a brief breakdown of the key data.

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How an auditor from Bishkek became an engineer in Silicon Valley: the story of Sultan Omurzakov

Sultan Omurzakov is an engineer from Palo Alto who started with auditing and now works on security systems for autonomous vehicles. He shares how to navigate a career in IT without a specialized education and why the key is not to give up after rejections.

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A clinic with robotic equipment will open in Uzbekistan for $40 million

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