The First 5G Laboratory and a World Record for Solving a Rubik's Cube: What’s New in Central Asia and Around the World

IT Hub for Startups from Central Asia Opens in Singapore

The Investbanq team, with the support of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, has opened an innovative hub. The mission of the Nomadiq Innovation Hub is to help startups develop sustainable and innovative business models capable of competing on a global scale.

Warner Bros. Games Launches New Game MultiVersus

MultiVersus, a free-to-play platform fighter video game, has officially launched on PlayStation and PlayStation 4 consoles, Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC, with full cross-play and cross-progression support.

International University of Information Technologies Opens First 5G Lab with Anritsu Support

Supported by leading Japanese company Anritsu, the MUIT university has opened the region's first 5G laboratory. Equipped with advanced Anritsu tools for testing 5G networks, including emulation of 3G, 4G, and 5G networks, the laboratory will serve as a venue for research in modern technologies.

Robot Sets New World Record for Solving the Rubik's Cube

A robot designed by Japanese company Mitsubishi Electric has set a new world record for solving the Rubik's Cube, completing it in 0.305 seconds. The robot, named TOKUFASTbot, uses high-speed servomotors and color recognition algorithms to achieve such speed.

YouTube Announces New Section Offering Free Games

A collection of free games available to play directly on the platform. The collection includes over 75 games, among which are popular titles such as Angry Birds Showdown, Words of Wonders, Cut the Rope, Tomb of the Mask, and Trivia Crack.

Thai Government Introduces Visa for Digital Nomads

The new visa category, the Thailand Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), is designed for long-term working immigrants and digital nomads. The visa allows for a stay of up to 180 days with the possibility of extension.

OpenAI Announces the Release of New ChatGPT Edu

This accessible offering for universities enables the responsible integration of artificial intelligence on campuses. This version of ChatGPT is designed for universities to facilitate the responsible adoption of artificial intelligence among students, faculty, researchers, and campus staff.

IT Park Uzbekistan and USAID Launch Largest Accelerator for Women Entrepreneurs in Central Asia

IT Park Uzbekistan and the USAID Entrepreneurship and Business Environment Development Project announced the launch of the third wave of the Tumaris program, the largest accelerator for women in Central Asia. The program is now accepting applications, focusing primarily on exports and entering new markets.
The application deadline is June 20.