Vadym Karpus

News writer

Vadym graduated from the International Institute of Market Relations and Entrepreneurship with a degree in Finance in 2001, after he worked for a few years in finance and accounting.

Computers have been his passion since school and the days of the ZX Spectrum. Later on, his interest in information technology gradually increased, and he started assembling PCs for himself, his relatives, and customers. So over time, the hobby gradually turned into a job.

In 2007, he applied for the vacancy, completed the test tasks, and was among the three finalists. The other two finalists were invited to write for the magazine issued by ITC Publishing, and Vadym became part of ITC. Since then, he has been filling the news feed on the site with great pleasure, gradually covering new topics. His key interests include computers, smartphones, gadgets, and digital photography.

Hated billionaire: 61% of Americans have a negative attitude towards Elon Musk

News WTF 08-09-2025 comment
Initially, Elon Musk’s idea to create a «Department of Government Effectiveness» (DOGE) was perceived as more of a joke. It seemed like a project to keep the billionaire busy while he walked on stage next to then-presidential candidate Donald Trump.

You were my "friend" and now you're my "office clerk": users are desperate for GPT-5

News AI 08-09-2025 comment
After several months of anticipation and high-profile announcements OpenAI this week introduced a new GPT-5 model. The developers promise large-scale improvements in all aspects — from the accuracy of answers to the speed of work. The model has already been gradually rolled out to users around the world. But, as it turned out, not everyone is…

Medical care without a doctor: NASA and Google test AI assistant for long-distance space missions

News AI 08-09-2025 comment
The further and longer people travel in space, the more difficult it is to maintain their health. On the International Space Station, astronauts have direct communication with Mission Control, regular supplies of medicines, and the opportunity to return to Earth in six months. But with the launch of long-duration flight programs planned by NASA…

Pixel Tablet Pen — Google's stylus that didn't exist, but is now available for purchase

News Devices 08-09-2025 comment
Unlike most modern tablets, the Google Pixel Tablet has never received its own line of official accessories that would expand its functionality. However, this does not mean that Google has not been working on such additions. According to a number of leaks, it was clear that the company was preparing a stylus called the Pixel Tablet Pen, but it was…

New leaks of Google Pixel Watch 4: $349 smartwatch will get Gemini AI, ECG, and better battery life

News Devices 08-09-2025 comment
As expected, along with the Pixel 10 series smartphones During the Made by Google event on August 20, the following announcement will also be made of the new Pixel Watch 4 smartwatch. New leaks reveal the details of this device — including technical specifications and functionality.

Lightning crash test: BYD Song Plus electric car withstood three hits in a row

News Auto 08-09-2025 comment
Electric car BYD Song Plus became a real hero on Chinese social media after being struck by lightning three times. After this incident, the driver, the battery, and all key systems remained intact.

Hyundai and GM team up to beat cheap Chinese electric cars

News Auto 08-08-2025 comment
Hyundai and General Motors have decided to join forces to offer customers more affordable cars. We are talking about a whole line of jointly developed models — from a compact crossover to an electric van. This is not just a one-time project: the alliance includes platform cooperation, logistics optimization, and joint production, which will allow…

Samsung Galaxy Fold7, Flip7, and Watch8 are already in Ukraine: smartphones cost from 42 thousand UAH, watches start at 15 thousand.

News Devices 08-08-2025 comment
Samsung Electronics Ukraine has announced the launch of new mobile devices announced at the recent Samsung Unpacked event. These are foldable smartphones Galaxy Fold7 and Galaxy Flip7, as well as a new series of smartwatches Galaxy Watch8.

Apple MacBook Pro 2026 will get rid of the main flaw of the screen, — insider

News Devices 08-08-2025 comment
Starting with iPhone 14 Pro release in 2022Apple had a technological solution in its arsenal to hide the main visual problem of modern MacBooks — the “bangs” or notch. But no matter what, this «stalactite» structure remained in place, hovering above the screen as a monument to compromise. It looks like Apple is finally ready to take…

Google Pixel 10: promos two weeks before release and lots of blue and lime in new images

News Devices 08-08-2025 comment
New promotional images of three new Google devices have been leaked online: the Pixel 10 Pro Fold and Pixel 10 Pro smartphones, as well as the Pixel Watch 4 smartwatch. All of them appear in the new corporate color Moonstone. Despite the fact that the Pixel 10 Pro Fold will be officially unveiled on August 20 along with the rest of the Pixel 10…

The future of AI: Grok chatbot will show ads in X answers

News AI 08-08-2025 comment
Elon Musk has announced that advertisements may appear in the responses of the Grok chatbot on the X platform (formerly Twitter). According to Financial Timesspeaking to advertisers, he said that the company will allow brands to pay for appearing in Grok’s offers.

LG Display has unveiled the world's fastest OLED monitor: 540 Hz in QHD and up to 720 Hz in HD

News Devices 08-08-2025 comment
LG Display presented a number of new monitors with interesting features at K-Display 2025. The most interesting exhibit is a 27-inch QHD OLED display with a refresh rate of 540 Hz.

TP-Link introduces portable Wi-Fi 7 BE3600 router: USB-C power, up to 90 connected devices

News Devices 08-07-2025 comment
TP-Link prepared for release its first travel router to support the latest Wi-Fi 7 standard. The BE3600 Wi-Fi 7 Travel Router (TL-WR3602BE) delivers up to 3.6 Gbps data transfer speeds by combining 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands. The device can be powered via the USB-C port — from a power adapter or power bank, making it a great option for use…

AMD Radeon RX 7400 video card found in a Dell PC

News Devices 08-07-2025 comment
The AMD Radeon RX 7400 graphics card, which has been leaked from time to time, has finally been used in a finished PC. But not in a gaming system, but in a corporate solution from Dell.

Gemini hacked to seize control of Google Home

News AI 08-07-2025 comment
Wired magazine reported about a new study in the field of cybersecurity, in which experts have demonstrated the hacking of artificial intelligence Google Gemini. The researchers were able to gain control of smart devices in the home through indirect prompt injection attacks . In this case, the attack was carried out through commands embedded in the…

US Senator investigates Intel CEO's ties to China: Lip-Bu Tan invested $200 million in 600 Chinese companies

News IT business 08-07-2025 comment
Lip-Bu Tan appointed as CEO of Intel has caused concern among U.S. lawmakers. According to ReutersUS Senator Tom Cotton sent a letter to Intel CEO Frank Yee asking him to explain whether the company had sufficiently thoroughly vetted Tan’s past business ties with Chinese technology firms, including those related to the Chinese military.

Google Pixel 10 will get an AI assistant for photo editing with text prompts

News Devices 08-07-2025 comment
In the run-up to the Pixel 10 unveiling, which is scheduled for late August, more and more leaks and teasers. This time, we have the first clear images of the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro XL models, as well as details about the new photography features that will appear in the firmware.

Elon Musk announces Tesla's new autonomous driving system, improved by 10 times

News Auto 08-07-2025 comment
Elon Musk has announced the next update of the Full Self-Driving Supervised (FSD) function for Tesla electric vehicles, which will supposedly bring significant improvements. He wrote about it on Twitter.

Tesla Cybertruck doesn't float, but Chevy Bolt EUV does it spectacularly during flooding in Texas

News Auto 08-06-2025 comment
Electric vehicles do not have air intakes and exhaust systems like cars with internal combustion engines. Therefore, unlike traditional cars, they do not run the risk of «drowning» water when they enter a deep puddle or flooded section of the road. But this does not mean that they are designed for swimming. Although Elon Musk promised that…

Hot songs from Sonos speakers burn up USB-C connectors

News Devices 08-06-2025 comment
Owners of Sonos speakers — in particular portable Bluetooth speaker Sonos Roam — faced with an unpleasant problem. Such devices can overheat to the point where their cases are deformed and USB-C ports melt. The company has recognized this problem.

OpenAI presents gpt-oss AI models to run on a video card or laptop

News AI 08-06-2025 comment
OpenAI has announced the release of two open source artificial intelligence language models: gpt-oss-120b and gpt-oss-20b. They were created as an open alternative to commercial models of the o serieswhile maintaining a fairly high level of capabilities. Interestingly, they can be run locally on video cards and laptops.

Google Gemini AI has learned to write comics and children's books

News AI 08-06-2025 comment
Google introduced a new feature in the application Geminiwhich allows you to create personalized children’s stories with illustrations and voice acting. It is an ideal tool for parents who want to make learning and stories more interesting for their children. All you need to do is imagine the story, and artificial intelligence will do the…

Xiaomi Redmi A monitors have been released: IPS 23.8" / 144 Hz for $65 and two more models

News Devices 08-06-2025 comment
Xiaomi, known not only for smartphones, TV sets, electric vehicles, but also monitors, has introduced a new line of Redmi A-Series. It consists of three models with diagonals of 22, 24, and 27 inches and is aimed at those who are looking for an affordable solution for work, study, or basic gaming. And most importantly — the prices are impressive…

Google DeepMind introduces AI Genie 3: create interactive worlds

News AI 08-06-2025 comment
Google DeepMind announced Genie 3 is a new version of the universal artificial intelligence model that is capable of creating full-fledged interactive virtual environments simply based on a textual description. Unlike of the previous version The new model generates the world at high speed — in real time at 24 frames per second and 720p…

Deaths on the roads: drivers of SUVs in the 1990s saw twice as many as now

News Auto 08-05-2025 comment
Over the past 25 years, pedestrian deaths have increased by 37% and cyclist deaths by 42%. Against this backdrop, researchers began to look more closely at the factors that could explain this alarming trend. One of them is the deterioration of visibility from the car interior, not because of dirty glass or driver inattention, but because of the…

Samsung Galaxy S26 leaks: NFC right where you need it and Ultra camera update

News Devices 08-05-2025 comment
Samsung is preparing an update for of the upcoming Galaxy S26 serieswhich will affect two important areas at once — mobile payments and mobile photography. According to knowledgeable sources, the new smartphones will have a second NFC antenna located at the top of the body for the first time. This will complement the existing antenna, which will…

ChatGPT will be careful with the psyche: OpenAI will introduce timeouts and stress recognition

News AI 08-05-2025 comment
People are increasingly using AI chatbots to get advice in love or psychology. However, sometimes communication with artificial intelligence services has bad consequences for mental health. OpenAI has decided to update ChatGPT to better recognize signs of psycho-emotional instability and provide useful advice in difficult situations.

"Just change your phone": Google Pixel 10 teaser mocks Apple's AI delay, insiders add Pro look from all angles

News Devices 08-05-2025 comment
With just over two weeks to go until the Pixel 10 series launch, Google is actively stirring up interest in its upcoming devices. In a new 30-second video titled “Google Pixel 10 | Soon,” the company subtly but clearly hints at Apple’s delay in launching an updated Siri assistant with AI for iPhone 16.

A lawsuit against 13 automakers: Toyota, Honda, Hyundai and other cars are easy to steal due to weak security systems

News Auto 08-05-2025 comment
A class action lawsuit against a number of major automakers is gaining momentum in Canada. They are accused of failing to warn customers about a vulnerability in keyless entry systems, making it too easy for criminals to steal cars.

Vivo Y400 5G to go on sale on August 7: IP69 protection, 6000 mAh and 90W charging for $250

News Devices 08-05-2025 comment
After the lightest folding smartphone X Fold5 Vivo has announced a new budget device, the Y400 5G. This is an improved version of the recently introduced Y400 4G model.

New Lenovo Legion 5 and LOQ 15 are already in Ukraine: OLED, RTX 5070 and USB-C charging from UAH 51 thousand

News Devices 08-04-2025 comment
Lenovo has announced the launch of its new Legion 5, Legion Pro 5, and LOQ 15 gaming laptops in Ukraine, featuring Intel Core Ultra processors, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards, and the OLED displays. Last week, the company introduced in Ukraine Yoga series laptops.

This toaster with NVIDIA RTX 5060 and Intel Core i5-14600K will replace your PC

News Devices 08-04-2025 comment
SignalRGB has created a full-fledged PC in a toaster — case with RGB backlighting, Stream Deck, and hardware that can run modern games. Although this thing doesn’t toast toast, it runs games just fine.

First look at the GPD Win 5 console with AMD Strix Halo: performance like RTX 4060

News Devices 08-04-2025 comment
GPD is gradually revealing details about Win 5 — a new portable gaming console that uses the first powerful AMD Strix Halo APU. This is an important step for portable gaming, as the device promises mid-range graphics card-level performance with up to 40 RDNA 3.5 — processing units, all in a compact package.

Samsung releases the world's first 37" 4K 165Hz monitor costing more than $1000

News Devices 08-04-2025 comment
Samsung has expanded the Odyssey line of monitors and released a new gaming model, the Odyssey G7 G75F, which features an unusual combination of 16:9 format, large 37-inch diagonal, curved panel and high performance for the gaming experience.

Apple is preparing its own ChatGPT, — Mark Gurman

News AI 08-04-2025 comment
Last year, Apple clearly stated that it had no plans to launch its own chatbot like ChatGPT or Gemini. But it was not a final decision. Judging by the new information, the company has already started building the foundation for such a project.

Tesla does not pay contractors, two companies have already gone bankrupt

News Auto 08-04-2025 comment
Tesla, despite its status as a leader in the electric car market, has been the subject of a high-profile investigation by CNN. The company is accused of payment delays that have led to the bankruptcy of at least two small businesses in the United States. According to the documents, over the past five years, Tesla has been subject to demands to…

Highlander will become electric: Toyota expands its electric crossover lineup

News Auto 08-03-2025 comment
Toyota is finally preparing to introduce an electric version of one of its most popular crossovers, the Highlander. This will be one of the brand’s key electric vehicle releases in the coming years.

The end of Windows 11 SE: Microsoft pulls its attempt to compete with Chrome OS from the market

News Software 08-03-2025 comment
Microsoft has officially confirmed that the special edition of Windows 11 SE will no longer receive major updates — including version 25H2, which the company will release at the end of 2025. Support for Windows 11 SE will finally end in October 2026. This applies not only to new features, but also to security and technical support updates.

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE: full specifications of the "people's" flagship before the announcement

News Devices 08-03-2025 comment
There has been a lot of talk about the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE lately, and now a complete list of its key features has appeared online. Thanks to this, it is already possible to estimate the capabilities of the “people’s” flagship even before its official announcement.

ChatGPT dominates among AI chatbots: more than 80% of sessions in the world, more than 90% in Ukraine

News AI 08-03-2025 comment
It may seem that when it comes to AI chatbots, most people immediately think of ChatGPT. And as new statistics show, this is not just a feeling — it is a reality backed by data.

Without a clear return date: Crew-11 astronauts went to the ISS amid NASA's financial problems

News Science and space 08-03-2025 comment
On Friday, the Crew-11 manned mission was launched from NASA’s KSC in Florida. Four astronauts headed to the International Space Station, where they plan to spend six to eight months. However, due to budget cuts initiated by Donald Trump, the astronauts do not have a clear understanding of when they will return to Earth.

Drone delivers 42-kilogram electric bicycle for evacuation of wounded soldier

News Military Tech 08-03-2025 comment
In the context of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, drone developers on both sides are constantly improving their equipment. Fiber optic drones are already being actively used at the front, naval «kamikaze» with their own air defense systems, aerial vehicles firing guns or burn out plantings, FPV drones that enter the premises…

Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 2026 inside and out: three motors with over 1000 kW

News Auto 08-01-2025 comment
An electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe was spotted and photographed during testing. Thanks to this, we managed to find out some details about the future electric car. And although it is closely related to the AMG GT XX concept, the production version looks much more restrained — especially in the cabin.

Redmi Note 13 Pro explosion: Xiaomi denied a warranty claim

News Devices 08-01-2025 comment
A Reddit user from India, who goes by the name Sri Varshan, asked the community for help. He told the story of a smartphone explosion Redmi Note 13 Pro 5Gthat belonged to his friend. Xiaomi refused to admit responsibility for the incident.

DJI Osmo 360: the brand's first panoramic camera captures 8K/50p video

News Devices 08-01-2025 comment
DJI has launched Osmo 360 — its first action camera with a full 360° circular view. The new product not only fills a gap in the company’s lineup, but also sets new standards for the segment. It’s the first camera to support 8K video recording at 50 frames per second, and it’s also capable of shooting continuously at 8K/30p for…

Electric crossover for $10,500: BYD presented the Yuan Up Pilot

News Auto 08-01-2025 comment
Amid the celebration of 1.5 million cars sold, the company BYD has announced the launch of a new electric crossover vehicle, the Yuan Up Pilot. This will be the most affordable model in the lineup — the price starts at $10.5. This is about 25% cheaper than the previous Yuan Up modifications, which previously cost from $14 thousand to $16.7…

First test of Lenovo Legion Go 2 with Ryzen Z2 Extreme: outperforms MSI Claw A8

News Devices 08-01-2025 comment
A new video demonstrating another prototype of the Lenovo Legion Go 2 gaming console has been posted online. Interestingly, the novelty with an OLED display is not only ready for games but also already demonstrates higher performance than the similarly equipped MSI Claw A8 laptop. And this is not even the final version of the device.

Hyundai has shown the Elexio electric crossover: «smart» suspension, frost resistance and power up to 312 hp.

News Auto 07-31-2025 comment
Hyundai is preparing to introduce perhaps the most advanced electric vehicle in its history. We are talking about a new electric crossover called Elexio, which will have its official premiere very soon. Despite the fact that the presentation is still ahead, the model is already undergoing international tests, and the results look very encouraging.

New AI data center in Wyoming will consume 5 times more energy than the entire population of the state

News Technologies 07-31-2025 comment
Wyoming is planning to build a new data center for processing artificial intelligence tasks that will consume more electricity than all households in the state combined. This is yet another proof of how power-hungry modern AI systems are becoming.

iPhone owners are more carefree than Android users and neglect security, — study

News WTF 07-31-2025 comment
Malwarebytes, an American company specializing in cybersecurity, has recently released interesting research results. It tried to answer the age-old question: who is more cautious on the Internet — iPhone or Android users? This time, it’s not about the speed or cameras of smartphones, but about people’s behavior — how cautious they…

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