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.

Realme GT 7 and GT 7T are now available worldwide – 7000 mAh and ultra-fast charging from €650

News Devices 05-27-2025 at 19:35 comment
The market for flagship smartphones continues to grow, and Realme has offered new products for its fans. After several weeks of hints and leaks, the brand has officially unveiled the global versions of its new top smartphones: Realme GT 7 and Realme GT 7T. Both devices came with MediaTek processors, large batteries, and fast charging. Let’s…

Pulsar Feinmann mouse gets a Noctua fan for the palm of your hand

News Devices 05-27-2025 at 15:36 comment
Sellers of gaming accessories periodically create new devices, and sometimes they come up with very unusual solutions. One of them is a mouse with a built-in fan that will literally help you cool down during hot gaming battles. This experimental device introduced Pulsar in cooperation with the well-known fan manufacturer Noctua.

The new 80 Plus Ruby power supply standard guarantees 96.5% efficiency — devices with 97.5% efficiency are already available

News Devices 05-27-2025 at 13:22 comment
In today’s world, where digital services and artificial intelligence are penetrating new areas of our lives every day, data centers are becoming the true hearts of modern infrastructure. They power social networksThey process banking transactions, manage cloud services, and process artificial intelligence. But behind all this digital progress…

Acer returns with Super ZX and ZX Pro smartphones with optical stabilization and prices from €90

News Devices 05-27-2025 at 09:53 comment
There is no shortage of budget smartphones in the world of mobile gadgets, but it is always interesting to see how long-time players return to the game. After long pause (approximately 10 years old), Acer is once again entering the smartphone market — this time with two affordable models, the Super ZX and Super ZX Pro. They were announced back in…

The Mazda EZ-60 electric crossover received a «sandwich» layout, 255 hp of power and a 26.45-inch display

News Auto 05-27-2025 at 05:00 comment
While Tesla, BYD and other automakers are actively conquering the electric vehicle market, Mazda is only gaining momentum in an attempt to compete with them. The Japanese brand is preparing to launch its new Mazda EZ-60 electric crossover based on the Arata concept. This model has already appeared in the database of the Chinese Ministry of Industry…

A wrong turn: A Tesla on autopilot suddenly drove off the road, hit a tree, and overturned

News Auto 05-26-2025 at 17:59 comment
When Tesla drives itself using the Full Self-Driving (FSD)…it doesn’t always go according to plan. Recently, there was another accident due to «full self-driving», which casts doubt on the safety of Tesla’s self-driving cars on the roads. This incident adds fuel to the fire of skepticism about the readiness of this technology.

One cable for everything: Sparkle shows off Intel video card with Thunderbolt 5

News Devices 05-26-2025 at 15:29 comment
One of the new products shown at Computex 2025 that definitely deserves the attention of computer enthusiasts is the Sparkle Thunderbolt video card. This concept can give new life to something that once seemed lost – video output via USB-C in video cards. If you use displays with USB Type-C or dream of a simple connection «one cable», this…

Acer at Computex 2025: gaming laptops and portable monitors

News Devices 05-26-2025 at 13:17 comment
Every year, Computex in Taipei becomes an arena for tech giants, where everyone tries to surprise. In 2025, Acer brought a lot of new devices to the exhibition aimed at gamers and content creators. The company has also prepared solutions for those looking for a versatile device for daily work, and even non-standard portable solutions.

Maxsun showed a transparent water-cooled graphics card — and it looks like an art object

News Devices 05-23-2025 at 19:35 comment
At Computex 2025, hardware manufacturers are competing not only in terms of specs but also in terms of creativity. Among the new Maxsun motherboards, visitors noticed an unexpected novelty. This is not just another board or an ordinary video card. It’s a water-cooled GPU concept that immediately caught the eye.

MSI shows off PinSafe Design — motherboards won’t scratch fingers with sharp soldering spikes

News Devices 05-23-2025 at 18:52 comment
Anyone who has ever assembled a computer on their own knows the feeling — scratched fingers, pinched skin, invisible wounds from sharp contacts on the back of the motherboard. But it seems that MSI has decided to put an end to this. At Computex 2025, the company showed an updated concept — PinSafe Design. It is designed to save users from…

Xiaomi Watch S4 anniversary watch received a chip and modem of its own design

News Devices 05-23-2025 at 17:16 comment
Xiaomi is no longer just a manufacturer smartphones — the company is rapidly expanding its ecosystem to include gadgets, household appliances, and even automobiles. And now, on its 15th birthday, the brand introduced new version of the Watch S4 smartwatch ─ Xiaomi Watch S4 15th Anniversary Edition. But this time, it’s not just a cosmetic…

The released Xiaomi YU7 — electric crossover with a range of 835 km is pushing Tesla Model Y aside

News Auto 05-23-2025 at 11:24 comment
After a high-profile debut of the SU7 electric sedanXiaomi did not hesitate to take the second step in the world of electric vehicles. A little more than a year later, the company officially introduced the second model of an electric car — Xiaomi YU7. This is a mid-size crossover with a premium claim and a direct aim at competitors like the Tesla…

Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro is out – Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, 6000 mAh and… coffee flavor for $416

News Devices 05-22-2025 at 20:18 comment
While the spotlight of the presentation in China shone on the flagship series Xiaomi 15s Pro with your own Xring O1 processor, the company secretly planted another surprise — Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro. This is the fourth generation of the «lifestyle» lineswhich relies on design, cameras, and a thin body, but now has a more powerful «iron» foundation…

BYD electric vehicles outsell Tesla in Europe for the first time — sales up 169%

News Auto 05-22-2025 at 18:35 comment
The electric vehicle market in Europe is experiencing another turning point — and this time, it’s not Tesla that’s leading the way. For the first time, Chinese automaker BYD has surpassed Tesla in terms of the number of registered electric cars in Europe. This move could dramatically change the balance of power in the European market,…

Seasonic power supplies will prevent NVIDIA RTX 50 from melting down — current monitoring and warning

News Devices 05-22-2025 at 16:29 comment
In the world of powerful PC hardware, there is one painful topic that only the lazy don’t talk about: overheating and melting of power connectors such as 12VHPWR and newer 12V-2×6. This problem was faced by owners of powerful graphics cards such as NVIDIA RTX 5090, RTX 5080 or RTX 4090. And while manufacturers are constantly improving…

10 Gbps LAN will be available to the masses this year — Realtek presents affordable solutions

News Devices 05-22-2025 at 11:21 comment
If you’ve ever thought that 10Gbps Ethernet is too expensive, complicated, and only for servers or enthusiasts, Realtek is ready to change that. At Computex 2025, the company showed several chips that support this speed, which will make ultra-fast Ethernet more accessible — both for gaming PCs and home networks.

GIGABYTE unveils gaming laptops with up to 14 hours of battery life and a monitor with Meta 3.0 WOLED panel

News Devices 05-22-2025 at 07:50 comment
At Computex 2025, GIGABYTE showcased its latest products aimed at gamers. The company’s booths featured a new 27-inch WOLED monitor and a pair of fresh gaming laptops — the A18 and A16 Pro series.

Tesla owners add homemade door handles to avoid getting trapped — they are already mass-produced

News Auto 05-21-2025 at 20:08 comment
Modern electric vehicles offer many convenient and innovative solutions. But sometimes these new solutions create unexpected problems. One example is Tesla’s electric doors. They look futuristic, but they can become a trap in an emergency. And that’s why more and more Tesla drivers are installing their own cords or cables to the…

Manufacturer of $6000 Procolored printers infected users’ systems with malware

News Software 05-21-2025 at 17:51 comment
Nowadays, we’re used to the fact that even the most expensive devices can sometimes have flaws — but rarely do you expect a professional printer costing several thousand dollars to bring dangerous malware with it. Yet that’s exactly what happened to customers of Procolored, a brand that specializes in direct-to-shirt printers for…

First look at Xiaomi 16 — leaks reveal look and specs

News Devices 05-21-2025 at 15:03 comment
It seems that Xiaomi is serious about updating its flagship lineup in a compact format. New renders of the upcoming Xiaomi 16 smartphone and leaked specifications have appeared online, and they show a lot of interesting things.

AMD unveils Radeon RX 9060 XT: up to 16 GB of memory, PCIe 5.0 x16, and starting at $299

News Devices 05-21-2025 at 12:38 comment
One of AMD’s key announcements at Computex 2025 was the new mid-range Radeon RX 9060 XT graphics card. This is the third model in the Radeon RX 9000 lineup — the new product complements the already available RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT. There is currently no official mention of a regular non-XT version of the RX 9060.

Google shows off Wear OS 6: new design, better battery life, and features for developers

News Software 05-21-2025 at 08:19 comment
At this year’s Google I/O 2025 conference, the company opened Wear OS 6 preview for developers. It’s not just another update — it brings a new visual language, improved energy efficiency, and changes that make life easier for both users and developers.

Project Astra: Google’s improved AI assistant will do everything a smartphone can do for you (and has a very pleasant voice)

News Software 05-20-2025 at 22:17 comment
At the Google I/O 2025 conference, the company continues to demonstrate how far it has come in the development of artificial intelligence and smart assistants. For example, Google Meet has learned to translate your voice — and sound like you. Another of the most interesting areas is Project Astra, which is behind the camera and screen sharing…

Google Meet has learned to translate your voice — and sound like you

News Software 05-20-2025 at 21:15 comment
The world of messengers is changing dynamically. While Microsoft withdraws Skype from the marketGoogle continues to actively develop Meet and add new features to it. During the Google I/O conference, the search giant introduced a new feature in Meet: during video calls, the service can automatically translate your speech into another language. This…

Meizu’s big comeback — Note 22 4G, mblu 22 and 22 Pro hit the global market

News Devices 05-20-2025 at 19:43 comment
A year ago, there were rumors that Meizu will stop producing mobile devicesand instead focus on artificial intelligence. But after a long break, when almost nothing was heard from the company, it began to spout new smartphones. Last week Meizu unveils Note 16 and Note 16 Pro modelsand now to the fans of the brand are offered three more…

Google Discover traffic monster is coming to PC — news feed will appear in Chrome

News Software 05-20-2025 at 15:53 comment
Mobile users are familiar with Google Discover, a personalized news feed (formerly known as Feed). It automatically selects relevant content — news, sports results, cooking recipes, analytics, reviews, tips, videos — based on the user’s interests. Soon, a similar news feed will also appear on desktop systems.

Intel unveils Arc Pro B50 and B60 graphics cards for professionals: up to 24 GB of memory, AI focus, and prices starting at $299

News Devices 05-20-2025 at 13:10 comment
As well as expectedAt Computex 2025, Intel made a loud statement in the field of professional graphics and AI. The chipmaker introduced a new line of Arc Pro B-series graphics cards aimed at workstations for graphics, rendering, machine learning, and design. The main emphasis is not only on performance but also on a large amount of memory and…

Laptops with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 are already on sale — price from $1099

News Devices 05-20-2025 at 08:00 comment
NVIDIA is not slowing down: after the release of desktop versions New GeForce RTX 5060 mobile graphics cards based on Blackwell architecture are now available in laptops from leading manufacturers. This upgrade brings increased performance and new AI features to the midrange class.

AMD’s growth: the company gained 40% of the server segment’s revenue and a third of the desktop segment

News Devices 05-19-2025 at 19:00 comment
The world of processors has long ceased to be an area of exclusive dominance for Intel. AMD has confidently gained a foothold in all key segments — and the latest Mercury Research report for the first quarter of 2025 proves it once again. In short: the company has set new records. And not only in the number of chips sold, but also in revenue,…

Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 and Xiaomi XRING 01 clash «in the ring» in Geekbench — who won?

News Devices 05-19-2025 at 17:15 comment
A few days ago, Qualcomm introduced Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 — is a mid-range mobile processor that delivers flagship capabilities. On the same day, Xiaomi announced XRING 01 processor for smartphones. These chips have already been tested in the popular Geekbench test package, which makes it possible to assess their performance level.

«Reserve+» has been operating for a year — 4 million users, 340 thousand deferrals and 200 thousand referrals to the VLC

News Software 05-19-2025 at 15:01 comment
The application for persons liable for military service «Reserve+» is 1 year old. Ministry of Defense launched it on May 18, 2024 as a tool for updating credentials in the «Oberig» registry. But later, its capabilities were significantly expanded. Deputy Minister of Defense for Digitalization Kateryna Chernogorenko said about the results of the…

Acer’s full update ─ gaming laptops, monitors, and more at Computex 2025

News Devices 05-19-2025 at 12:41 comment
Acer has brought a lot of new products to Computex 2025 in different categories of devices. We are offered a variety of laptops (Copilot+ PC, gaming, workstations), computers, monitors, tablets, accessories, etc. Let’s take a closer look at the most interesting offers.

Colorful has presented a gaming PC, a «Meow» computer, and other new products

News Devices 05-16-2025 at 18:09 comment
Every year at the Computex exhibition in Taipei, manufacturers show what computer innovations they have prepared to surprise journalists and consumers. This time, COLORFUL teamed up with the Segotep brand. They arranged a joint stand with six thematic zones: motherboards, video cards, SSDs, custom builds, gaming zones, laptops, and other…

Sony announces WH-1000XM6 – flagship wireless headphones with 12 microphones for $450

News Devices 05-16-2025 at 15:59 comment
Sony continues to develop its line of full-size wireless noise-canceling headphones. The company has prepared the sixth generation in this line, the WH-1000XM6. And although the new model has become even better, it also costs more.

Oppo Reno14 and Reno14 Pro introduced ─ 8 hours of play with 6200 mAh battery from $390

News Devices 05-16-2025 at 12:01 comment
Oppo has launched two new mid-range smartphones, Reno14 and Reno14 Pro, with a strong focus on video recording, battery life, and performance. Both smartphones are designed for those who actively shoot video, play games, or conduct live broadcasts — even in difficult conditions.

Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 — mid-range with flagship capabilities

News Devices 05-16-2025 at 09:57 comment
The Snapdragon 7 series of mobile processors is a kind of «golden mean» for those who want modern flagship features, but without the sky-high price. Qualcomm does not change this approach and presents Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 — a new mobile platform that combines performance, multimedia capabilities and powerful artificial intelligence.

Microsoft shuts down Bing search API — developers lose an important tool

News Software 05-15-2025 at 20:29 comment
In the tech world, even big players sometimes change course abruptly — and this has a serious impact on the entire ecosystem. That’s exactly what happened to Microsoft, which suddenly announced that it was shutting down Bing Search API. For many developers, this is a serious blow, especially since Google doesn’t offer a similar tool.

Lenovo Legion Pro 7 is already in Ukraine – offering a gaming laptop for UAH 166 thousand

News Devices 05-15-2025 at 18:14 comment
Lenovo has announced the launch of the new 10th generation Legion Pro 7 laptop in Ukraine. For the first time in the lineup, the new product received a PureSight OLED display with a refresh rate of 240 Hz.

Without a summons, a medical examination board and documents: how the MCC sent a man to the army and what the court decided

News Ukraine 05-15-2025 at 10:43 comment
The man was mobilized into the army without any official call. He was given neither a call nor any document on military registration or conscription. The TCC did not issue any papers, although they were supposed to do so. They just came and took him away.

YouTube will insert ads in the most emotional moments of the video – they will be determined by AI

News Software 05-15-2025 at 08:39 comment
Imagine watching a touching video — a mountain top confession, a hero’s farewell, or a victory after a long journey. And just as you’re about to be overwhelmed by emotion and waiting for the denouement, the screen suddenly changes and an ad appears. Not just anytime, but specifically at that moment. This is the format that YouTube is…

MediaTek introduces Dimensity 9400e, a sub-flagship chip with ray tracing and Wi-Fi 7

News Devices 05-14-2025 at 19:41 comment
The world of mobile processors has a new powerful contender for leadership in the pre-top segment — MediaTek Dimensity 9400e. The company has officially introduced at the OnePlus Game Strategic Communication Conference in China. Judging by the characteristics and capabilities, this is a slightly improved version of last year’s Dimensity…

DJI unveils Mavic 4 Pro with 6K 100/48/50 MP cameras and longer flight time for $2100

News Devices 05-14-2025 at 17:59 comment
The world of personal drones has a new contender for leadership — DJI Mavic 4 Pro. The company has made a significant step forward compared to its predecessor, by offering an improved camera, longer flight time, higher speed, and a unique 360-degree rotating Infinity Gimbal. Let’s take a closer look.

Meizu doesn’t give up: Note 16 Pro smartphone gets 144Hz AMOLED and Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 for $200

News Devices 05-14-2025 at 15:33 comment
Meizu hasn’t been pampering its fans with new smartphones very often lately. There was even information that the company will refuse to produce mobile devices at alland will focus on artificial intelligence. But it didn’t work out as expected, and Meizu officially introduced Note 16 series smartphones in China.

Attempt #2: Google announces Material 3 Expressive, a new design for Android 16

News Software 05-14-2025 at 08:39 comment
Last week, Google accidentally released an early published information about the new design of Android 16 – Material 3 Expressive. Then the company quickly removed the published materials, and now the update has been officially announced. During The Android Show: I/O Edition, Google presented a new version of its proprietary design code —…

Lenovo unveiled Legion RTX 5060 Ti and 5070 — but you can’t just buy video cards

News Devices 05-13-2025 at 20:40 comment
Lenovo has developed new video cards GeForce RTX 5060 Ti and RTX 5070which are designed exclusively for Legion-branded gaming PCs. They won’t be available on the retail market, so gamers won’t be able to buy them to install in their systems. It’s a shame, because these new products may be of interest to users.

Sony Xperia 1 VII is out – a camera phone with Snapdragon 8 Elite and 2 days of battery life for €1500

News Devices 05-13-2025 at 13:44 comment
Sony has prepared a new generation of its flagship camera phone – Xperia 1 VII. The novelty looks very similar to the last year’s versionalthough it does offer some updated hardware components. In addition, the device has two new colors: Moss Green and Orchid Purple.

China and sanctions: Malaysia to increase video card imports by 3400% in 2025

News IT business 05-13-2025 at 09:33 comment
In a world where GPU power is the currency for the development of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and high-performance computing systems, a sharp rise in GPU imports to a particular country always attracts attention. It so happened that amid the unfolding trade war between the US and China, an unprecedented surge in GPU orders occurred in…

MSI Claw 8 AI+ console gets new design and 2 TB SSD

News Devices 05-12-2025 at 20:57 comment
MSI has updated its Claw portable console. Unfortunately, the company did not release a version with new powerful AMD processors or Intel Core 200V chips and 16 GB of RAM. The Xbox button did not appear either. Instead, MSI introduced a new black and white color scheme for the existing Claw 8 AI+ version.

Alienware Aurora 16 — is a new series of laptops for gaming and work starting at $1150

News Devices 05-12-2025 at 18:51 comment
For the first time in almost two decades, Alienware is launching a new line of Aurora notebooks. The main emphasis in the development of these devices was placed on versatility. These laptops can be used to run games or work on the go.

An alternative to Windows: Huawei introduces HarmonyOS for PCs

News Software 05-12-2025 at 09:36 comment
In a world where geopolitics is increasingly intersecting with technology, Huawei continues to move towards technological independence. The next step on this path was the presentation of its own full-fledged operating system for computers — HarmonyOS PC (or Hongmeng Computer for the Chinese market).

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