«Alphabet for Android» Alexei Dekan: a fantastic anthology about the relationship between humans and robots. Review by ITC.ua
Despite my skeptical attitude toward short story collections, there are more and more of them in the contemporary book world. And I’m only talking about the fiction genre, which is definitely experiencing a new wave of popularity in Ukraine. Just recently we wrote about the collection «Palimpsest» by the famous British writer Charles…
«All These Worlds Are Yours» John Willis: an interesting story about the search for life in the Universe. Review by ITC.ua
The search for extraterrestrial life is an important but so far fruitless endeavor. So it is not surprising that a lot of time, money, and research is devoted to this topic. We have recently talked about the book «Oceans outside the Earth» by Kevin Peter Hand from «Bearded Tamarind», and she explored the same question. […]
Logitech G309 Lightspeed review: wireless mouse with flagship sensor and hybrid switches
In July 2024, Logitech introduced the new G309 Lightspeed wireless gaming mouse. The model is in the mid-range price range, has a bright backlit design, hybrid optical-mechanical switches, and runs on a battery. However, it is possible to use it without it, but you will have to pay extra for it. We have already tested […]
«Vengewar» by Kevin J. Anderson: a bright edition, dragons and epic dark fantasy. Review by ITC.ua
At the end of 2023, we wrote about the book «Dragon’s backbone» by American writer Kevin J. Anderson. This dark fantasy novel «under Tolkien» is part of the trilogy «Awaken the Dragon». Mediason Publishing has already released the second book, «Vengewar». It’s just as beautifully done, with detailed pictures, maps, and a cool…
Gelius Amazwatch GT3 review: budget smartwatch with AMOLED screen and IP68 protection
ITC.ua has already reviewed affordable secure watches Gelius Tactical Navy. At the time, I liked it a lot, of course, for its price, but I wanted an AMOLED screen, and there was an IPS one. And now the Ukrainian brand Gelius has released a new budget watch, the Amazwatch GT3 (GP-SW010), with an AMOLED display. […]
«Cyberjunk. Neon Stories» Serhiy Pyltyai: Kyiv of the future, hackers and corporations. Review by ITC.ua
A few days ago, the winners of the Eurocon awards, the annual European science fiction convention, were announced in Rotterdam. There is also the «Crisalis» award, given to a writer or artist who has made a strong statement with their debut work. This year, along with other authors, it was awarded to Ukrainian author Serhiy […]
Redmi Pad Pro tablet review: the perfect balance of performance and price
Redmi is known not only for its affordable and mid-range smartphones. The brand also has some good tablets, and we just got a chance to review their latest product, the Redmi Pad Pro. I can already say that at an average price, the tablet surprised us with its screen, performance, and usability. Of course, there […]
«Leap into the Abyss» by Andriy Voron: Ukrainian space opera with a Warhammer 40000 flavor. Review by ITC.ua
Young Ukrainian fiction is definitely flourishing and developing. Along with other Ukrainian publishers, «TUT» plays in this field and is doing very well. We have already written about «Synthesis» by Eliel Drake, which was published by the same publishing house. But if I had many questions about that book, I have almost no questions about…
OPPO Enco Air 4 Pro TWS headphones review: 12 hours on a single charge, ANC and high-quality sound
ITC.ua reviewed the brand new OPPO Enco Air 4 Pro TWS headphones. This is a mid-range model with interesting features. For example, it has one of the best noise canceling functions, as well as incredible battery life. We also have disadvantages, because they are everywhere, and read more about these headphones in our review below. […]
«Dark Matter» Blake Crouch: a sci-fi thriller worth reading
Recently, the series «Dark Matter» was released on Apple TV+ streaming, and we already had a review of it review. This TV show is an adaptation of the science fiction novel of the same name by the famous American writer Blake Crouch. Of course, a book is always better than a TV series or movie […]
2E PSPLW300 review: portable 300W solar panel in a convenient form factor
Despite the temporary improvement in the electricity situation, everyone realizes that this problem will continue for quite some time. In this case, people are looking at charging stations, large batteries, inverters, and solar panels. The latter are installed in a variety of places, including balconies, roofs, windows, etc. To understand the…
«Fighting Falcon. The History of the F-16»: A comprehensive story about the most popular military aircraft in the world
For several days now, news has been circulating on the Internet about the alleged appearance of an American F-16 in the sky over Ukraine. Every Ukrainian is waiting for this legendary «Fighting Falcon», without exaggeration, and hopes for a better future are associated with it. And there is a lot to look forward to, especially […]
FIFINE TAM8 review: an affordable microphone for streamers and YouTubers
More and more Ukrainians are daring to launch their own YouTube channels, stream, record podcasts, voice over various projects, etc. For all these tasks, you need a good microphone, and not for all the money in the world. As an option, we suggest considering the popular FIFINE TAM8 model. The microphone stands out for its […]
«The Perfect Weapon: War, Sabotage, and Fear in the Cyber Age»: how the most high-profile cyber attacks in history took place
For the past two and a half years, Ukrainians have been aware of cyber threats like no other. In addition to the full-scale war with the Russians, we are also fighting a cyber war. Something is always happening in the swamps: websites are down, important information is disappearing, services are breaking down, and entire systems […]
SwitchBot Floor Cleaning Robot S10 review: a robot vacuum cleaner that does it all
Modern robotic vacuum cleaners can not only vacuum but also clean floors. However, manufacturers go further, limiting user intervention to a minimum. For example, the brand new SwitchBot Floor Cleaning Robot S10 has not one, but two stations that automatically remove debris, fill and change the water for floor cleaning. But, as always, there are…
Redmi 13 smartphone review: NFC, 108 megapixel camera and price from 5999 UAH
It seems like only recently we wrote about brand new models Redmi Note 13 and Redmi Note 13 Pro and the latest budget model Redmi 13 is already officially on sale in Ukraine. In addition to the Note prefix, it has also lost in price and in some characteristics. So is it worth paying attention […]
«Ruination: A League of Legends»: the first fantasy novel based on the famous MOBA game
League of Legends is one of the most popular esports games in the world. A few years ago, Riot Games, the game’s developers, successfully expanded the universe of their creation with the Netflix series «Arkane». And then there was the underrated «Players» about the life of the League of Legends esports team. It seems that […]
Review of the portable air conditioner Ariston Mobis 9: an almost perfect partner for a hot summer
The heat is rising, and so is the electricity shortage. However, if you have already decided to use or buy an air conditioner, then pay attention to the portable model Ariston Mobis 9. It definitely has its advantages compared to classic air conditioners, but this segment also has disadvantages, features, and nuances that you need […]
«Lighthouse» Vitaliy Dulenko: atmospheric mysticism with Ukrainian vibes
A novel by a young Ukrainian writer Vitaliy Dulenko, «Lighthouse», has been published by «KSD». Although the author is relatively well known for his works on the Internet, this is his first full-fledged publication, and with such a large publishing house. It’s great that we have new names, and it’s even better that young Ukrainian…
Sony Inzone Buds review: TWS headphones for gamers with low signal latency and good battery life
We’ve already written about austere full-size headphones Sony WH-CH720Nand now it’s the turn of TWS to launch Sony Inzone Buds. These fully wireless headphones are designed for gamers, so they work not only with smartphones but also with PCs and PlayStation 5. And the main thing here is ultra-low signal latency, powerful sound, and more…
Govee Smart Gaming Light Bars RGB review: atmospheric lighting for gamers
We have already written about the wireless table lamp Govee H6057 RGBIC Night Light. And now let’s talk about Govee Smart Gaming Light Bars RGB (H6047) — a set of lights to create an atmosphere on your desktop, near the TV, etc. This device consumes very little power, which is important nowadays, but it shines […]
«Sketches of Steel» Arkady Saulsky: a trilogy of bloody combat fantasy with an oriental flavor
I don’t think we’ve ever had an Asian fantasy, and not just any fantasy, but a combat fantasy. The «Sketches of Steel» trilogy, which includes the novels «Red Lotus», «Lady Silence», and «Battle of the Immortals», is exactly that, but the main thing is different. It was written by a young Polish writer Arkadiusz Saulski,…
realme 12 and realme 12 Plus review: bright mid-rangers with nuances
A few months ago, we reviewed the phones realme 12 Pro and realme 12 Pro Plus. Now the company has released the realme 12 and realme 12 Plus. The new products have a similar bright design with large cameras, but now have flat edges without waterfall screens. Despite the different category, the devices stand out […]
«Synthesis» Eliel Drake: post-apocalyptic cyberpunk from the Ukrainian author
Ukrainian fiction is alive and well and continues to grow. More and more new publishing houses and books are appearing, and one called «HERE» even specializes in young Ukrainian science fiction authors. For example, today we’re going to talk about the post-apocalyptic cyberpunk «Synthesis» by Eliel Drake (pseudonym). This is far from the…
Motorola Edge 50 Pro review: compact beauty on Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 with 125W fast charging
Motorola has released a new smartphone Edge 50 Pro. The device can’t be classified as a mid-range and it’s not a flagship in terms of price, but it’s very close. The stuffing here is serious, as are our impressions of the device. The stylish and ergonomic body of Motorola Edge 50 Pro hides a modern […]
«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…
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