The browser in Telegram and the first operation by a robotic dentist: what's new in the world and Central Asia

Results of the Glovo Startup Competition: Two Startups Head to Barcelona

70 Kazakhstani startups submitted applications to participate in the Glovo Startup Competition — a contest for IT projects. Twelve of them advanced to the final, earning the opportunity to compete for a prize fund of €35,000 and a two-week internship in Spain.

Startup q.watt Launches Electric Bicycle Rentals in Uzbekistan

Startup q.watt has introduced a new electric bicycle rental service in Uzbekistan. Users can now rent e-bikes via the app, ensuring comfortable and eco-friendly urban mobility. Each bicycle is equipped with an electric motor that makes it easy to cover distances, with the speed limited to 25 km/h for safety.

Kazakhstani Startup BEKSAR Presents an Affordable POS Solution

BEKSAR, an Astana Hub participant, announced the launch of its own POS device for inventory tracking. This new solution not only reduces the financial burden on small and medium-sized businesses but also facilitates the rapid adoption of modern technologies in the daily operations of retail stores.

Solva Group Opens a Laboratory for Training IT Specialists

Solva Group Ltd. completed the registration of its subsidiary, Solva Technology, at Astana Hub, the largest tech park in Central Asia. The company will focus on training qualified IT specialists for future employment in leading banks and FinTech companies in Kazakhstan.

Startups from Central Asia to Head to Silicon Valley for Accelerator Programs

Minister of Digital Development Zhaslan Madiev signed four contracts with Alchemist X, Stanford Healthcare Innovation Lab, Draper University, and Silkroad Innovation Hub. Thanks to these agreements, 50 startups from Central Asia will have the opportunity to undergo training and participate in a residency program in Silicon Valley.

GitHub Introduces New Tool for Testing and Integrating AI Models

GitHub announced the launch of GitHub Models, enabling over 100 million developers to test and utilize advanced language models directly within GitHub. This feature simplifies the process of experimenting with models and integrating them into projects via Codespaces and Azure.

Pavel Durov Introduces New Telegram Features: Browser and Mini App Store

Telegram now allows users not only to communicate but also to browse websites, including decentralized TON sites. Additionally, users can now gift stars to friends, which can be used in mini-apps from the new store.

Uzum Bank Launches Pre-orders for Virtual Visa Card

The virtual card from the international payment system Visa will be the first financial product implemented on Uzum Bank's own infrastructure. Throughout August, free transfers between any UZCARD and HUMO cards will be available to everyone who pre-ordered the card. Furthermore, pre-ordering the card will provide the opportunity to obtain a microloan with an interest-free period.

Automatic Robot Dentist Performs World's First Human Procedure

The first procedure performed by the robot was preparing a tooth for a crown, a process that typically takes about two hours and requires two dental visits. The robot completes this task in just 15 minutes, significantly surpassing human performance in terms of time and patient comfort.