«Agent to the Stars» John Scalzi: a book about first contact with aliens and love of cinema
We recently wrote about the cycle of «War of the old man» by the American writer John Scalzi. He has won three «Locus» awards, three «Hugo» awards, the John Campbell Award, and many other awards for his work, but today we will talk about Scalzi’s first novel, «Agent to the Stars». At the beginning of his […]
Sennheiser ACCENTUM True Wireless review: TWS headphones with universal sound, soft bass and ANC
We have already reviewed the flagship TWS headphones Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 and full-size Sennheiser Accentum Wireless. Now it’s the turn of the brand new fully wireless model Sennheiser ACCENTUM True Wireless. The audio device is in the mid-range TWS category for the brand, with a compact case and universal sound. In the review…
«Stone of Farewell» Ted Williams: a vivid continuation of the cult epic fantasy
We have already talked about «The Dragonbone Chair» — the first part of the cult saga «Memory, Grief, and Thorns» by the popular American writer Ted Williams. Now, the publishing house «A priori», where this series is published, has released the second volume of the series, titled «Stone of Farewell». As a reminder, these books […]
Razer Kishi V2 review: a device for turning a smartphone into a portable console
Mobile gaming is so popular that we have long had not only specialized gaming smartphones such asNubia REDMAGIC 9 Probut also a variety of gadgets and devices. One of these popular solutions is the Razer Kishi V2 gamepad for smartphones. This current model turns phones into portable consoles. But is it worth your attention and […]
«Alien Oceans: The Search for Life in the Depths of Space» Kevin Peter Hand: a book about the difficulties of searching for extraterrestrial life
The ITC.ua Book Club welcomes readers and fans of literature once again. Today, we are not talking about «fiction» — we are going to talk about the popular science book «Alien Oceans: The Search for Life in the Depths of Space» by the famous American astrobiologist and planetary scientist Kevin Peter Hand. It was published […]
Lenovo Tab M11 review: a budget tablet with a metal case and a stylus
We continue to talk about affordable tablets that are officially sold on the Ukrainian market. We have already published material about Acer Iconia Tab 10and now it’s time for the latest Lenovo Tab M11. This tablet has a version with and without LTE, can come with a case, but always has a convenient stylus for […]
«I Am Legend» Richard Matheson. The cult post-apocalyptic novel about vampires
The fantasy genre of vampires, zombies, and apocalypse has been around for a long time, both in cinema and literature. Yes, from time to time, it changes and follows the fashion. Whether it’s the confrontation between werewolves and bloodsuckers against the backdrop of teenage love, or, again, a mysterious post-apocalypse with teenagers…
Nubia REDMAGIC 9 Pro review: the new king of mobile gaming
Recently, we wrote about a new gaming flagship ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro. And now ITC.ua has tested another interesting variant for mobile gaming called Nubia REDMAGIC 9 Pro, which is already officially sold in Ukraine. Nubia is a subsidiary brand of ZTE that specializes in smartphones for mobile gamers. The device stands out with a […]
«Babel, or the Necessity of Violence» Rebecca Kwan: an alternative history fantasy about the power of words and the importance of language
Chinese-American writer Rebecca Kwan first made a splash with her fantasy trilogy «Poppy War», which won several prestigious literary awards and went viral on TikTok and YouTube. Then the author took on something experimental, darker and more serious and wrote the novel «Babel, or the Necessity of Violence». The book was on the top of The New…
Motorola Moto Buds+ review: universal TWS headphones with ANC and high-quality microphone
Motorola has released new TWS headphones Moto Buds+. Judging by the partnership with Bose, available features, and price tag, the fresh audio gadget is clearly aimed at competing with popular models from Apple, Samsung, Google, Oneplus, and others. We have already tested the novelty for some time, so we have our own opinion on the […]
Gelius Union review: 3-in-1 wireless magnetic charger with a foldable design and metal body
A month ago, we told you about a table clock with wireless charging Gelius Time Bridge 2. Today, we’ll talk about another similar device from the same brand called Gelius Union. It’s a stylish, compact, and sophisticated charger that can charge three gadgets simultaneously wirelessly. We have been using it for several weeks and are…
«Mythologeme»: a Ukrainian painting about an underground military base in the Carpathians and a battle with goblins
ITC.ua has already published articles about iconic Ukrainian cartoons. Among them, we’d like to mention a superhero publication from the 1990s «Buffalo» and several bright contemporary comics «Widowmaker», «Hermann» and«Pitman». Today we’re going to talk about a comic book by Ukrainian author Ivan Popovych. It’s called…
PocketBook InkPad Color 3 review: a color screen reader for reading books, magazines, and drawings
After the release of the 7.8-inch reader PocketBook InkPad 4 PocketBook has introduced another model in a similar format, but with a color screen. This is the PocketBook InkPad Color 3 with an updated body, a fresh Kaleido 3 screen, serious water protection, a night theme, and other features of the latest models of the […]
«Chaos Walking» Patrick Ness: colonial sci-fi post-apocalypse on a distant planet
The British writer Patrick Ness is not very well known in Ukraine. At home, he is the winner of many prestigious awards and even several Carnegie Medals. Ness’s works have also become New York Times bestsellers more than once. But you’re probably familiar with his works in one way or another if you’ve seen the […]
Logitech Signature Slim K950 review: thin membrane wireless keyboard for ultra-comfortable typing
At the beginning of spring, Logitech officially presented several new products in Ukraine. Among them was the Signature Slim K950 wireless keyboard. We’ve been testing the device for several weeks, have written a lot of texts, and are now ready to draw conclusions. In the review below, we share our impressions of the device, its […]
OPPO Reno11 F review: bright mid-ranger with AMOLED screen, IP65 protection and fast memory
OPPO has released a brand new mid-range smartphone Reno11 F in Ukraine. The device has a modern design, a bright AMOLED screen, IP65 moisture protection, and a good camera. But the model also has many drawbacks, and you will find out whether it is worthy of attention in the review below. Technical specifications of OPPO […]
«Holly» Stephen King: the king is back
The publishing house «KSD» has released a new novel by the cult American writer Stephen King «Holly». This is a separate story about Holly Gibney — one of the main characters of the trilogy «Mr. Mercedes», as well as the novel «The Outsider». I have already read this novelty, and below I share my impressions. […]
«Atoms and Ashes: A Global History of Nuclear Disasters»: Can Nuclear Accidents Happen Again?
On this day, 38 years ago, an accident occurred at the fourth unit of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. It was the largest man-made disaster in history and remains so. After that, Fukushima happened, and then the Russians came to ZNPP, the most powerful nuclear power plant in Europe. The recent shelling of Ukraine’s energy […]
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro review: gaming flagship with a wow effect
ASUS is known not only for its gaming laptops and peripherals. They also produce smartphones for gamers. This year is no exception, so we have a fresh gaming flagship ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro. There are not many solutions like this even now, but this model makes a powerful impression on a mobile gamer. Is […]
«Palimpsest» Charles Stross: a collection in the style of the «Golden Age of Fantasy» from the winner of the «Hugo» and «Locus»
Short story collections are a dead format. This is not only my opinion, because Charles Stross himself writes the same thing in the foreword to his collection «Palimpsest». So when the publishing house «Uchytelna Knyha — Bohdan» offered me this book for a review, I initially refused for purely pragmatic reasons. It’s not a novel,…
Lenovo Smart Paper review: multifunctional tablet with E Ink screen and stylus
ITC.ua has reviewed Lenovo Smart Paper — a universal multifunctional tablet with an E-Ink screen and a stylus. The device acts as an e-book reader, notebook, sketchbook, and more. It also runs on Android OS. We tested Lenovo Smart Paper for a few weeks and made our conclusions. All the details, as always, are in […]
Gelius Time Bridge 2 review: a desktop clock with wireless charging
Three years ago, ITC.ua published a review of a smart desktop clock Gelius Time Bridge. Now the company has released the second version, which differs significantly from its predecessor, has additional features, and has virtually no competitors. We have already tested Gelius Time Bridge 2 for some time and are now ready to share our […]
«The Wise Man’s Fear» Patrick Rothfuss: the best fantasy?
ITC.ua has already published review The book «The Name of the Wind» — is the first volume of the popular fantasy trilogy «The King’s Assassin Chronicles» by American writer Patrick Rothfuss. The updated second part ««The Wise Man’s Fear»» was not yet released, but later, at the end of 2023, it was published by «KSD»…
realme 12 Pro and realme 12 Pro Plus review: balanced mid-range models
Only relatively recently, in September 2023, ITC.ua talked about a new mid-range smartphone realme 11 Pro Plus. And at the beginning of the year, the Chinese manufacturer introduced its next versions, realme 12 Pro and realme 12 Pro Plus, and at the end of March they officially appeared in Ukraine. Of course, we have already […]
«The Metaverse: And How It Will Revolutionize Everything»: A Handbook for Gamers and Technology Fans
I can’t say that I was intentionally searching for a book about the Metaverse, but it found me on the Artbooks website when I was searching for information about the cyberthriller «Perfect Storm». At first, I was drawn to the most striking cover I’ve seen recently, and then, after reading the synopsis thoughtfully, I realized…
Redmi Note 13 and Redmi Note 13 Pro review: what Xiaomi’s mid-range innovations are capable of
In addition to a gaming smartphone POCO X6 Pro and a photo flagship Xiaomi 14 The Chinese giant has also launched mid-range models — Redmi Note 13 and Redmi Note 13 Pro (both 4G versions) on the Ukrainian market. The processor here is simpler than that of POCO, but the cameras and screens are better, […]
«What’s Cooking in the Kremlin»: Culinary Nonfiction about Violence, Food, and Hunger
ITC.ua has already published materials about cookbooks The Elder Scrolls or byuniverse «Harry Potter». And soon there will be books on Fallout and the «Friends» series. The book «What’s Cooking in the Kremlin» is similar in theme, but still quite different. It is also about food, and there are even photos of various dishes and…
Anker Soundcore H30i review: affordable wireless headphones with high-quality sound and foldable design
Anker Soundcore H30i headphones were introduced in Ukraine at the end of February. We have already tested the new product, and now we share our impressions of listening to music on them, using them in games, on various devices in wireless and wired modes. I should note right away that I did not expect anything […]
Trilogy «Remembrance of Earth’s Past» Liu Cixin: a cult series about the war between humanity and aliens
On March 21, Netflix premiered the sci-fi series «The Three-Body Problem». This is an adaptation of the first novel of the same name from the cult trilogy «Remembrance of Earth’s Past» by Chinese writer Liu Cixin. The first book won the «Hugo» award, and the third book won the «Locus» award, so these works are […]
Xiaomi 14 review: compact, balanced flagship
Recently, we wrote about a new affordable Chinese smartphone for mobile gamers POCO X6 Pro. Now let’s talk about the latest top-of-the-line Xiaomi 14. This compact smartphone is positioned as a photo flagship equipped with super-powerful hardware, so for some, it will undoubtedly be the best solution for their money. However, the price tag…
Sony ZV-1F review: an affordable camera for video blogs
At the end of 2023, Sony ZV-1F was officially introduced in Ukraine, a relatively affordable, compact camcorder that is positioned for beginner bloggers to shoot vlogs, videos on YouTube and other popular platforms. We have already tested the new product from a beginner’s point of view, shot videos and took photos, and now we share […]
Skandar Series by A.F. Steadman: a fantasy series about teenagers and bloodthirsty flying unicorns
The book industry never stops looking for the next J.K. Rowling. Young authors often receive six-figure advances for their future bestsellers, and film companies buy the rights to film adaptations before the books are actually released. This is what happened to the young English writer A.F. Stedman. In 2022, she released the teen fantasy «Skandar…
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy. How I lay on the couch and played «Stalkers» on PlayStation 5
It was a Friday evening. I sat down on the couch, picked up the gamepad, and pressed the PS button. There was a sharp «peak!», the PlayStation 5 turned blue, and the main menu appeared on the 4K TV screen in front of me. With the left stick, I switched from the God of War […]
HATOR Skyfall 2 TKL PRO review: mechanical keyboard with PBT keycaps and quick key change
The Ukrainian brand HATOR has released an updated version of its flagship mechanical keyboard HATOR Skyfall TKL PRO. It was logically named HATOR Skyfall 2 TKL PRO, with new branded switches, «hot» swap function, etc. After a few weeks of use, we will analyze the pros and cons of the model, determine its tactile properties, […]
«Power Play game: Tesla, Elon Musk, and the Bet of the Century»: the startup that created the world’s most popular electric cars
More and more Ukrainians are turning away from the name — Elon Musk. The man at the helm of the most prominent private space company in history is increasingly burying himself and the remnants of his already shattered reputation with new kinky posts on social media site X. Musk also runs Tesla. The game-changing automaker […]
POCO X6 Pro review: a powerful affordable smartphone for mobile gamers
In January, Xiaomi introduced POCO X6 Pro to the industry. The new iteration of the «popular» smartphone has an adequate price tag, modern design, and powerful hardware, but as usual, there are nuances with the camera. We’ve already tested the new product, played with it, taken photos, etc., and are finally ready to share our […]
Varmilo VPE87 Chang’e Review: Mechanical Keyboard with Pleasant Typing and Asian Aesthetics
At the beginning of the year, we already wrote about the new 65% keyboard Varmilo Minilo VXT67 with nice timing, but no software. And before that, it was Varmilo VCS87 Cliff-Bot. Now it’s the turn of the Varmilo VPE87 Chang’e — it’s another dream come true for fans of mechanical keyboards with Asian aesthetics, quick-change…
What to read for Cyberpunk 2077 fans: «Trauma Team» and «Your Voice» comics
Six months have passed since the release of the add-on Phantom Liberty for Cyberpunk 2077, and I’m still impressed. Against this background, I watched the anime series released in 2022 «Cyberpunk: Edgerunners»and then caught up with the cyberpunk aesthetic in the excellent, but, in my opinion, severely overlooked series «Captain Laserhawk.…
Tecno Spark 20 Pro review: budget smartphone with 120 Hz screen, stereo sound and 108 megapixel camera
At the end of 2023, Tecno released the Spark 20 Pro, an affordable smartphone. We have already received the new product, spent several weeks with it, tested it, took pictures, played with it, etc. I can say right away that the phone is worthy for the money and is a serious competitor to other popular […]
Huawei Watch Fit SE review: ultra-lightweight fitness bracelet with GPS and Always-On-Display
Huawei has released an updated version of its quite popular Watch Fit fitness watch, but added the prefix SE- Special Edition to the name. Although the Huawei Watch Fit SE looks almost the same as the three-year-old model, it has updated sensors, features, and capabilities. We have been testing this fitness bracelet for several weeks, […]
«Flights of Fancy. The Biology and Technology of Flight» by Richard Dawkins: Natural and Man-Made Ways to Defy Gravity
Today we are going to review the latest book by Richard Dawkins — a well-known evolutionary biologist and popularizer of science. The book, published in Ukraine by «Laboratoria», is called «Flights of Fancy. The Biology and Technology of Flight». As you can imagine, this is a popular science book. It explains how and why animals […]
Kivi KidsTV review: a smart TV for children with screen protection and the ability to decorate with a construction set
Today’s review is about a TV, but not just any TV, it’s a TV for kids. Let’s take a look at Kivi KidsTV — a 32-inch Full HD model with a body that can be used to mount a construction set, a shockproof screen, a built-in nightlight, and more. We have been testing this new […]
Samsung Galaxy S24 review: a compact flagship with AI support
The brand new Korean flagship is already under review at ITC. This is the youngest representative of the top line Samsung Galaxy S24. I won’t keep the suspense and say right away that I liked the smartphone, but I have questions about AI functions and some other issues. As usual, we spent some time with […]
Amazon and the future of e-commerce: how the online bookstore has become a titan of the 21st century
The ITC Book Club is back with you. Today, we are not talking about fiction, pictures or fantasy, but about serious literature that turned out to be unexpectedly interesting. I’m talking about the book «Amazon and the Future of E-Commerce» by Natalie Berg and Mia Knights, published by Vivat. This is a serious study of […]
OPPO Pad Neo review: a full-fledged multimedia station with a large screen, metal body and LTE
In early 2024, OPPO introduced the OPPO Pad Neo tablet in Ukraine. This is a stylish mid-range model. The features include a bright 2.4K LTPS screen with a 7:5 aspect ratio, four powerful speakers with Dolby Atmos support, and excellent battery life. We have already tested the tablet for some time, and in the review […]
Gelius GP-PK006 review: affordable smartwatch for kids with video calls
We have already written about the Gelius Tactical Navy smartwatch. And now we’ll talk about the Gelius GP-PK006 model for children. Just like the device above, this watch is budget-friendly, and it also has a rich set of features and a lot of parental control functions. Of course, there’s no getting away from the drawbacks, […]
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