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.

Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro 12.5 specifications «leaked» before the announcement — almost a laptop

Devices News 06-20-2025 comment
With the release of iPad Pro Apple has dispelled the idea that tablets exist only for watching TV shows and scrolling through social networks. Now Xiaomi plans to follow the same path. The company is preparing to launch a new tablet Xiaomi Pad 7S Pro 12.5. And thanks to the good people of Weibo and enthusiasts like WekiHome we already know almost…

Apple MacBook users in Europe won't get one of the best features of MacOS Tahoe

News Software 06-20-2025 comment
Although Apple at the recent WWDC 2025 conference talked about the new features of macOS TahoeEuropean users are once again being left behind — at least when it comes to so-called iPhone Mirroring. This is a feature that allows you to control your iPhone directly from a window on your Mac, appeared in macOS Sequoia last yearbut is still not…

Brings images to life: Midjourney launches its own video generator

News Technologies 06-20-2025 comment
When we have already gotten used to the fact that Midjourney draws fantastic (and sometimes just phantasmagorical) pictures by text request, the company decided: why not do the same thing — but with video. The result appeared a new AI tool that allows you to animate images generated in Midjourney or uploaded from other sources.

YouTube becomes an AI video generator — Google introduces Veo 3 model in Shorts

News Software 06-20-2025 comment
YouTube is preparing a small revolution in video creation — this time not only by the hands of creators, but also by the brains of AI. Google integrates its new model Veo 3 directly into YouTube Shorts, allowing you to create entire videos… with just a text prompt.

Sycom graphics cards received Noctua — RTX 5070 Ti, 5070 and 5060 Ti coolers

News Devices 06-20-2025 comment
When it comes to computer components, most users look at benchmark numbers, the number of cores, frequencies, and gigabytes. However, there is one thing that is rarely written on the box with a video card, but which literally cuts the ear — the noise level of the cooling system. It’s annoying when the computer is under the table and roars…

Redmi Pad 2 tablet has been released - 11" 2.5K screen and Helio G100-Ultra for a price of 6999 UAH

News Devices 06-19-2025 comment
After the release TV sets and monitors Redmi has started updating its tablets. The company has introduced the new Redmi Pad 2 — the successor to the first model in 2022. The novelty is suitable for those looking for an inexpensive and balanced gadget for work, study, and entertainment.

New ARM Travis cores — increase in instructions per clock cycle instead of frequency increase

News Technologies 06-18-2025 comment
Recently in the database of the Geekbench test package lit up the new MediaTek Dimensity 9500 mobile processor. It was thanks to this leak that we first saw the new high-performance ARM core codenamed Travis in action. The frequency turned out to be 3.23 GHz, not 4 GHz, as some expected. For comparison, the high-performance core in the Dimensity…

AMD releases Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9000 — 96 cores, up to 2 TB of memory and 128 PCIe 5.0 lines

News Devices 06-18-2025 comment
AMD officially unveiled Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9000 (Shimada Peak) processors based on microarchitecture Zen 5. This is almost a server chip of EPYC Turin, but with functionality tailored for workstations. The company also created Threadripper 9000X versions and professional Radeon AI PRO R9700 graphics cards.

Microsoft Xbox announces strategic partnership with AMD — consoles, cloud services, and more

News IT business 06-18-2025 comment
While gamers are thinking about whether to upgrade their Xbox Series X|S or look at portable devices, Microsoft is preparing an unexpected but quite logical step. The company has officially confirmed its long-term cooperation with AMD, which will form the basis for the next generation of Xbox. Thus, «red» chips will once again be at the heart of…

Images of Samsung Galaxy Watch8, Classic and Ultra (2025) — the company is preparing three watches at once

Devices News 06-17-2025 comment
When Samsung is going to present something, it does not do it in a casual way, but on a grand scale. And in July, a whole parade of new products awaits us — including new folding smartphonesas well as an updated line of Galaxy Watch8 smartwatches. And, judging by the leaks, this time the company decided not to limit itself to the usual two models…

Not a bug, but a feature: Windows Hello face recognition no longer works in the dark

News Software 06-17-2025 comment
To the owners laptops With Windows 11 and the right hardware, Microsoft is introducing Windows Hello, a convenient system for signing in with your face, fingerprint, or PIN. In theory, this is supposed to be the future without passwords — fast, secure, and most importantly, no typing. But here’s a typical IT story: everything worked until…

Announced OnePlus Nord 5 — with AI button and Snapdragon 8s Gen 3

News Devices 06-17-2025 comment
OnePlus held a global announcement event and talked about the devices it will officially unveil next month. So, the company will soon release two new Nord smartphones, a more compact watch and a «lightweight» tablet, which will be available for the global market. They will be joined by OnePlus Buds 4 wireless headphones, which were introduced in…

Poco F7 «leaked» before the presentation: design, specifications and launch date

News Devices 06-16-2025 comment
POCO is preparing to present its new smartphone POCO F7. A few weeks before the official announcement, the characteristics of this model have already leaked online. Now we know almost everything – from the design to the battery. Judging by all the details that have already become known, this will be another tricky move from Xiaomi — under…

More 3D V-Cache: AMD releases Ryzen 5 5500X3D on Zen 3

News Devices 06-13-2025 comment
Just when it seems that the Ryzen 5000 line is ready to be retired, AMD pulls out another new product. Quietly, without fanfare, the company has added to its website Ryzen 5 5500X3D processor. This is a simplified version of last year’s chip 5600X3Dwhich has slightly lower frequencies and still runs on the Zen 3 architecture. Apparently, AMD…

Huawei introduces Pura 80 Pro, Pro+ and Ultra smartphones with a unique interchangeable lens

News Devices 06-12-2025 comment
Huawei has prepared four new smartphones for release as part of the Pura series, and one of these new products offers a real revolution in mobile photography. The Huawei Pura 80 Ultra smartphone has an interchangeable telephoto lens, although it is not removable. In fact, the company’s engineers managed to screw two lenses to one sensor.

OpenAI launches even smarter AI o3-pro and reduces the price of the o3 model by 80%

News Technologies 06-11-2025 comment
The artificial intelligence industry is always in full swing, and something interesting happens almost every day. This time, OpenAI presented a new, «upgraded» version of its reasoning AI — o3-pro. This version is a logical continuation of the o3 model, which came out a little earlier. And now it’s even better. At least, that’s what…

Android 16 is out — live notifications, smart camera and more

News Software 06-11-2025 comment
Just a day after Apple announced about updating their operating systems to WWDC 2025Google has released its own update to the mobile OS. This time, we’re going to get a pretty shaken up «toolkit» for the smartphone, which is bringing Android up to date with new user requirements step by step. There are some interesting innovations that…

Apple completely revamped the battery section in iOS 26 — more control and statistics

News Technologies 06-10-2025 comment
Congratulations on the issue iOS 26 Apple has radically redesigned the Battery section, making it not only informative but also a bit therapeutic: now you’ll know exactly whether TikTok, email notifications, or your nightly love of YouTube have consumed your battery.

Apple unveiled macOS Tahoe 26 — new design, iPhone on Mac, and a bunch of surprises

News Software 06-09-2025 comment
Along with its other software products, Apple also announced a new version of its desktop operating system during the WWDC 2025 conference. although the name remained with a geographical emphasis, the figure «26» instead of the usual «16» confirms previous rumors: Apple is now synchronizing macOS with years of updates, like car manufacturers…

Apple Live Translation — iOS 26 now has live translation of messages and conversations

News Technologies 06-09-2025 comment
At this year’s WWDC 2025 conference, Apple continued to bend its «intelligent» line — and introduced Live Translation. Now Messages, FaceTime, and Phone apps in iOS 26 can instantly translate text and voice conversations, so communicating with people from other countries has become even easier. Finally, you can call an Italian without…

Microsoft unites Xbox and Windows — console games are now available in the Xbox PC program

News Software 06-09-2025 comment
Microsoft seems to be paying more and more attention to the gaming use of computers. For example, ASUS and Microsoft showcase ROG Xbox Ally — a pocket gaming machine with Windows 11 and Ryzen Z2. In addition, there are additional signs of Xbox and Windows merging. For example, the Xbox app on PC suddenly started showing console games. This is…

AMD unveils Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme and Ryzen Z2A — but why do handheld consoles need AI?

News Devices 06-09-2025 comment
Portable game consoles are becoming increasingly popular. And to provide such devices with a sufficient performance margin, new components are needed. After a wave of rumors and leaks, AMD has finally confirmed an update to its Ryzen Z2 chip seriesthat are designed specifically for portable gaming consoles. The Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme and Ryzen Z2A are…

ASUS ROG Xbox Ally — Microsoft unveils «its own» portable console with Ryzen Z2 chip

News Devices 06-09-2025 comment
Recently, more and more portable game consoles have been appearing on the market. And these are no longer just toys, but full-fledged pocket computers that can even compete with laptops. This is facilitated by productive AMD mobile processors. And that’s where Microsoft and ASUS come in with their joint announcement a pair of new ROG Xbox…

Tesla is in crisis all over Europe, but in one country sales have grown by more than 200%

News Auto 06-03-2025 comment
Just a few years ago, Tesla dominated the electric car market in Europe, with its Model 3 and Model Y becoming the top sellers. But 2025 shows a different picture. In most EU countries, interest in Tesla’s electric vehicles is rapidly waning — and not just because of competition. But despite the general decline, there is one country where…

NVIDIA RTX Pro 6000 for $10,000 — the new noisy «king of gaming»

News Devices 06-02-2025 comment
As a rule, computer components with the Pro prefix are not intended for use in gaming systems. However, this does not stop enthusiasts from conducting experiments, so such devices still make their way to gaming computers. Video blogger and overclocking expert Roman der8auer Hartung asked himself the question «what if» and tested a professional…

Xiaomi Redmi Pad 2 tablet has been revealed in Europe: 11-inch 2.5K screen and price from €199

News Devices 05-31-2025 comment
Xiaomi is expected to soon introduce a new affordable tablet, the Redmi Pad 2, to its fans. This will be the successor to the Redmi Pad model, which was launched in 2022 (although last year, a compact Redmi Pad SE 8.7). During this time, the original version has already become outdated, so the time has come for a new generation tablet.

AMD Ryzen 9000G chips with a powerful GPU will be released this year - according to Gigabyte

News Devices 05-30-2025 comment
The processor industry is currently experiencing a temporary lull chip upgrade took place at CES 2025, and new processors are expected to be released later this year. But life does not stand still. While all the attention was focused on Computex 2025, AMD has been quietly preparing another novelty — hybrid chips with integrated graphics known as…

China builds its first GPU on 6nm process - NVIDIA RTX 4060 performance

News Devices 05-30-2025 comment
As it turned out, something interesting is happening in the world of video cards not only in the laboratories of Nvidia, AMD, or Intel. Chinese startup Lisuan Technology reported announced the successful launch of its first in-house GPU, the G100, based on the TrueGPU architecture. This graphics card is the first in China to be produced on a…

Moto G56, G86, and G86 Power — Motorola's new budget phones offer a big battery and a price starting at €250

News Devices 05-30-2025 comment
Motorola has expanded its model range their smartphones and offered its fans several new products within the budget line. The company has introduced three new G-series smartphones at once: Moto G56, G86, and G86 Power. Although they look very similar, there are a number of differences between them, especially in terms of specifications and battery…

Apple iPhone 16 became the most popular smartphone of the year, Samsung is not far behind, and Xiaomi barely made it into the ranking

News Devices 05-29-2025 comment
The world of smartphones is changing dynamically almost every day manufacturers announce new modelsare better than their predecessors. However, only two companies hold the leadership in this market: Apple and Samsung. Devices from these two manufacturers occupy most of the positions in the TOP-10 most popular smartphones in the first quarter of…

Replacing the thermal gel on Gigabyte Radeon RX 9070 XT reduces the temperature by 7°C

News Devices 05-29-2025 comment
The cooling system is one of the key components of modern graphics cards. High temperatures of video memory often go unnoticed by users, although they can affect the stability and durability of the graphics adapter. Last month it was reported that Gigabyte’s RTX 50 graphics cards have a problem with thermal gel leakageand this is creates a…

Xiaomi RedmiBook 14 Ryzen 2025 is out: a laptop with an aluminum body, 16 GB of RAM, and a price starting at $458

News Devices 05-27-2025 comment
Xiaomi continues to actively expand its laptop lineup. The company has released a new RedmiBook 14 Ryzen 2025 model, which complements the Redmi Book 14 2025, which was released earlier this year with Intel processors. The new product, as the name implies, uses AMD Ryzen chips. It is a compact, productive, and, most importantly, affordable laptop…

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

News Devices 05-27-2025 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…

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 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 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.

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

News Devices 05-23-2025 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 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 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 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…

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

News Devices 05-22-2025 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…

First look at Xiaomi 16 — leaks reveal look and specs

News Devices 05-21-2025 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 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 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 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…

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

News Devices 05-20-2025 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…

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 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 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 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 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.

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

News Devices 05-16-2025 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.

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