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.

NVIDIA RTX 50 Super will be presented at CES 2026, — insight and specifications

News Technologies 09-11-2025 comment
Massive speculation about the possible launch of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50 SUPER series has changed. According to industry sources, the official release schedule for the advanced graphics cards has been shifted by several months.

Plus 25% of views: YouTube launches multi-language dubbing for all video creators

News Software 09-11-2025 comment
YouTube announced about the official launch of the multilingual video dubbing feature. It has been in test mode for about two years for a limited number of users, and now it’s available to the public. With this update, millions of creators will be able to add dubbing to their videos in different languages, helping them reach a wider audience.

Big changes on Steam: UI improvements, faster In-Game Overlay, fixed FPS counter, and more

News Software 09-11-2025 comment
Valve introduced September update of the Steam client, which affects several areas at once: In-Game Overlay, the Big Picture, general client functionality, and other aspects. The changes include a number of notable technical and visual updates aimed at improving performance and usability.

Huawei Aito M5, M8, and M9 electric crossovers are coming to Europe: 705 km of autonomy from €27500

News Auto 09-10-2025 comment
At the IAA Mobility 2025 exhibition in Munich, Huawei presented three electric crossovers under the Aito brand. The company’s stand showed the M5, M8, and M9 models. They offer a variety of powertrain options and competitive prices, which can make a big difference in the saturated European electric car market.

Arm introduces Lumex cores and Mali G1-Ultra graphics for smartphones: AI acceleration and +40% FPS in games

News Technologies 09-10-2025 comment
Arm has introduced a new generation of processor cores for mobile chips, as well as a graphics accelerator that will become the basis for smartphones in 2025-2026. The company has officially announced four CPU cores: Lumex C1-Ultra, Lumex C1-Pro, Lumex C1-Premium, and Lumex C1-Nano, as well as the new Mali G1-Ultra GPU. They are expected to be used…

HP laptops overtake MacBooks in popularity in the US, Apple's quality perception declines, — survey

News Technologies 09-10-2025 comment
The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) 2025 survey has revealed changes in the preferences of computer users. If earlier Apple topped the ranking of the most popular PC manufacturers, but now the first place was taken by HP. Although overall, the level of computer user satisfaction has slightly decreased compared to 2024, the study…

Xiaomi Redmi G27Q 2026: a gaming monitor with 2K, 200 Hz and HDR400 for only $112

Devices News 09-10-2025 comment
Xiaomi uses an aggressive pricing strategy in many market segments where it offers its products. Another manifestation of this aggressive pricing can be seen in the new Redmi G27Q 2026 gaming monitor. It may become the most affordable gaming monitor with a 1440p resolution and 200Hz refresh rate.

Apple iPhone 17 power: battery capacity, MagSafe for Air battery and its compatibility with the rest of the line

News Technologies 09-10-2025 comment
After the presentation of the Apple iPhone 17 line, additional information about the new smartphones began to appear that was not directly announced during the event. We have already talked about differences between A19 and A19 Pro processors and now we’ll talk about batteries, autonomy, and charging.

Apple A19 Pro processors are 150% faster than their predecessors: differences between iPhone 17/Pro/Air chips

News Technologies 09-10-2025 comment
Along with the new iPhone 17 series of smartphones, Apple has introduced new A19 and A19 Pro mobile chips. The standard iPhone 17 received the regular A19, and the iPhone Air and iPhone 17 Pro — A19 Pro. But there is a nuance. Although two processor models are mentioned, the smartphones actually use three different versions of chips. All of them…

Apple presents iPhone 17: minimum 256 GB, 120 Hz display and new camera from $799

News Devices 09-09-2025 comment
During the Awe Dropping event, in addition to AirPods Pro 3 headphones and Apple Watch Ultra 3 smartwatch Apple has announced the release of a new generation of iPhones, starting with the basic iPhone 17. This version has received many technical updates, from a much better display to a new A19 chip and a camera with larger sensors.

Ex-employee calls Meta a cult in lawsuit: banning doubts about management decisions, neglecting cybersecurity

News Software 09-09-2025 comment
Over the past year, Meta has been actively promoting privacy WhatsApp — its encrypted messenger, which is used by 3 billion people a month. For example, one video featured the actors of the American Family series and a simple phrase: “This is private.” Other ads emphasized: “On WhatsApp, no one can see or hear your private…

Tesla is losing the US: less than 40% of the electric car market

News Auto 09-09-2025 comment
Tesla is going through a difficult time. Sales have been declining for the second year in a row, and the company’s share of the US electric car market has fallen to its lowest level in almost 8 years — less than 40%. The main reason is simple: today, buyers have a huge selection of electric cars, most of which are newer and more modern than…

Nintendo defeats MIG Switch seller in court: $2 million fine, control over website, ban on owning devices

News Technologies 09-09-2025 comment
Nintendo has won the case against Ryan Michael Daly, an American modder and owner of the now-closed Modded Hardware store. The court awarded the company $2 million in compensation and issued a broad injunction that effectively prevents Daly from ever returning to modifying consoles.

What you asked for: you can now upload audio and "any" files to Gemini

News Technologies 09-09-2025 comment
In early August, rumors surfaced that Google was working on one of the most anticipated features for Gemini — support for downloading audio files. Now this feature is already available on Android, iOS, and the web version of the app.

OpenAI goes to the movies: AI-generated animated film Critterz to be presented in Cannes

News Technologies 09-09-2025 comment
OpenAI is actively expanding its business areas and aims to use its own technologies to distribute products and services on a large scale. Currently, the company has attracted attention for a bold experiment in the entertainment industry — a full-length animated film created with the help of AI. The film is called Critterz, and OpenAI plans to…

BMW unveils iX3 electric crossover: range up to 800 km and charging in 10 minutes

News Auto 09-08-2025 comment
BMW presented a new electric car iX3which is a “big leap” forward compared to the company’s current models. This version offers a considerable range, ultra-fast charging, and a number of advanced technologies.

Guinness World Record: SiFly Q12 quadcopter flew for more than three hours and can hover for two

News Technologies 09-08-2025 comment
Silicon Valley startup SiFly has officially been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records after its Q12 drone stayed in the air for more than three hours, almost an hour longer than the previous record. The historic flight took place on July 26 at Amaral Ranches in Salinas Valley, California. The flight was observed by eight official…

Is this what $500 thousand is for? Tesla Optimus robot in the Salesforce office, Elon Musk and Marc Benioff comment on

News Technologies 09-08-2025 comment
The future is already here. At least, that’s what Elon Musk is trying to convince us of when he launches unmanned Robotaxi and the humanoid robot Optimus. But we shouldn’t expect too much from this “future”. For the “autonomous” Robotaxi to work constant remote supervision with management is requiredand the…

Video of two iPhone 17 Pro Max in new colors

News Devices 09-08-2025 comment
Tomorrow evening Awe Dropping presentation will be held. And, as always before major Apple events, there are more and more leaks about the company’s flagship devices.

You can still enable uBlock Origin in Chrome 140

News Software 09-08-2025 comment
Last week, Google released Chrome 140 to the public channel, and at the same time the company has made it harder to launch browser extensions based on Manifest V2. Opportunity restore MV2 extensions due to a few experimental checkboxes is no longer available, as Google has removed the corresponding options. However, those who want to continue using…

Everything you need to know about Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5: increased frequencies and performance with less power consumption

News Technologies 09-08-2025 comment
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite was only an intermediate step in Qualcomm’s plans for future flagship mobile processors. After integrating its own Oryon cores into the current generation of SoCs, the company is preparing its successor. Interestingly, the new chip will not be called Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 or Snapdragon 8 Elite 2. According to…

AI is coming out of every crevice of a smartphone: but users mostly don't need it — survey

News AI 09-06-2025 comment
Artificial intelligence is often one of the main advertising gimmicks when announcing or promoting a new smartphone. But not all consumers consider it really useful. This was confirmed by a survey that investigated users’ attitudes towards AI functions on their smartphones.

Gigabyte adds half a terabyte of memory to PCIe: new AI Top CXL R5X4 has separate power and fan

News Devices 09-06-2025 comment
Workstation motherboards already support huge amounts of RAM. However, additional memory is often useful or even necessary. For such cases, Gigabyte introduced AI Top CXL R5X4 is a specialized expansion card that further increases the memory capacity of TRX50 AI Top and W790 AI Top motherboards.

AI ransomware for the price of coffee: PromptLocker scared ESET, but it was an experiment

News AI 09-06-2025 comment
The PromptLocker malware, which was considered the world’s first ransomware created using artificial intelligence, turned out to be not a real attack at all, but a research project at New York University.

The first images of Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge and layouts of the entire line of the next flagships

News Devices 09-06-2025 comment
Although the official presentation of the Samsung Galaxy S26 series of smartphones is still a few months away, new images have already appeared on the web that reveal key design features. Insiders offer us both layouts of all three models of the S26 lineup and separate CAD renders of the Galaxy S26 Edge version.

Tesla promises to make Musk the world's first trillionaire, but there are a few conditions

News IT business 09-06-2025 comment
September 2025 looks controversial. The U.S. labor market is in decline, and only one in four Americans believe in the possibility of improving their standard of living. At the same time, Tesla’s board of directors has offered Elon Musk a compensation package that could potentially make him the world’s first trillionaire.

Motorola Edge 60 Neo presented: military protection, 3000 nits screen, Dimensity 7400

News Devices 09-06-2025 comment
Motorola has expanded its Edge 60 series of smartphones by introducing the new Edge 60 Neo model. This version replaces the Edge 50 Neo and received a new processor and a larger battery.

Modder turns Samsung Galaxy Flip into a sliding mini-phone with a physical keyboard

News Technologies 09-04-2025 comment
Modder Marcin Plaza, known for his recent project with a mechanical keyboard for the Lenovo Yoga laptop, is back with a new idea. This time, he turned a Samsung Galaxy Flip smartphone into a retro slider with a hardware keyboard and a small screen. The project not only saved the “dead” Galaxy Flip5but also solved one of the main…

Samsung has presented Galaxy Tab S11 in Ukraine: Dimensity 9400+, new Galaxy AI features, price from UAH 44 thousand

News Devices 09-04-2025 comment
Samsung has announced a new series of Galaxy Tab S11 tablets, which includes Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S11 models. The new products offer a slim design, productive components, and new Galaxy AI features.

Google has released Android 16 QPR1 for Pixel: Material 3 Expressive, new features and many fixes

News Software 09-04-2025 comment
Google has released a major Android 16 QPR1 update for Pixel devices. It brings a redesigned interface Material 3 Expressive and is being released alongside the September 2025 Feature Drop and Security Pack.

JBL launches Boombox 4: AI sound enhancement and 34 hours of battery life

News Devices 09-04-2025 comment
JBL, whose products are regularly featured in TOP-10 selections different acousticshas introduced the new Boombox 4 speaker to the global market. The new product replaces the Boombox 3 and offers improved audio performance, smarter customization, longer battery life, and lighter weight despite its larger enclosure.

For the first time on Intel Panther Lake: Acer unveils next-generation laptops

News Technologies 09-04-2025 comment
Acer has unveiled an updated lineup of laptops at IFA 2025, targeting a wide range of users — from professionals who need mobility to gamers looking for maximum performance. The company’s focus is on both the lightweight Swift series and the powerful Predator gaming laptops. The new products have new components: AMD and Intel platforms,…

Court allows Google to keep Chrome and pay Apple

News Software 09-03-2025 comment
Google and its parent company Alphabet can breathe a sigh of relief. A federal antitrust judge has rejected some of the most radical measures that the US Department of Justice had proposed to remedy Google’s illegal monopolistic behavior.

Total dominance: NVIDIA controls 94% of the discrete graphics card market

News Technologies 09-03-2025 comment
NVIDIA has strengthened its leadership in the discrete graphics processor segment, posting its highest ever result. In the second quarter of 2025, the green company accounted for 94% of the market. Competitor AMD has only 6%, and Intel did not receive a single percentage point this time.

The Verkhovna Rada allowed to book even "problematic" men with violations: who will get a chance to work and a deferment

News Ukraine 09-03-2025 comment
Men who are not on the military register or are even wanted by the Military Criminal Code may now be given a chance to work at critical enterprises. They will be allowed to make a temporary reservation for 45 days. These innovations were supported by members of the Verkhovna Rada, who voted in favor of draft law No. 13335 in the first reading.

Petro Poroshenko proposes to ban Telegram in Ukraine

News Software 09-03-2025 comment
During a speech in the session hall of the Verkhovna Rada, the fifth president and leader of the European Solidarity party, Petro Poroshenko, called for a ban on Telegram in Ukraine. About this reports the press service of a political party.

The Verkhovna Rada supported the legalization of cryptocurrencies: the first year of 5% tax, then — 23%

News Crypto 09-03-2025 comment
As well as expectedThe Verkhovna Rada has taken the first step towards legalizing cryptocurrencies in Ukraine — MPs voted in favor of the relevant draft law No. 10225-d in the first reading. This document is needed to put things in order in the field of virtual assets and enable the digital economy to develop transparently and legally. About said…

Realme 15T introduces 6.6" AMOLED, Dimensity 6400 and 7000 mAh for $215

News Devices 09-03-2025 comment
Realme has expanded its Realme 15 smartphone lineup by announcing the third modification in the lineup. The Realme 15T is a budget-friendly novelty that nevertheless offers a large capacity battery.

Intel Nova Lake: up to 52 cores, +60% performance, and a new socket without a cooler upgrade

News Technologies 09-03-2025 comment
Earlier this year, insiders confirmed that Intel is preparing to release a 52-core Nova Lake-S desktop processor. This will be a major step forward in the development of the company’s desktop architecture, as it will be the first time Intel will significantly increase the number of cores compared to the previous generation. For example, in…

Xiaomi has shown Poco C85: 6000 mAh and 120 Hz for $110

News Devices 09-02-2025 comment
Xiaomi introduced a new smartphone under its Poco brand. The new Poco C85, and as you can easily tell from its affiliation with the C-series line, is a budget solution without 5G support. However, this model offers a large capacity battery.

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL impresses with durability, and Pixel 10a disappoints with the package

News Devices 09-02-2025 comment
Google has brought to the market a new line of Pixel 10 smartphones and these smartphones are gradually showing themselves in all their glory and with the first problems, such as strange behavior wireless charging or displays. But there is good news.

MAX16 three-screen laptop with Intel Core i7-1260P costs from $700

News Devices 09-02-2025 comment
A new laptop has been created in China that offers an unusual approach to expanding the workspace on the screen. The idea of multi-display solutions for laptops is not new: ASUS produced the Duo series with an additional screen below the main screen, and Lenovo experimented with roller OLED panels and rotating displays in a vertical orientation.…

Apple will be successful: 68% of users plan to upgrade to iPhone 17

News Devices 09-02-2025 comment
A new survey has shown that almost 7 out of 10 iPhone owners in the United States are going to buy an iPhone 17 smartphone immediately after the announcement. This indicates high demand ahead of the presentation, which Apple has planned for September 9.

Telegram updates: new profiles with music, sticker editor, and more

News Software 09-02-2025 comment
Telegram’s latest update brings several additional features and capabilities. You can now add music to your profile, choose the main tab in your profile, set special themes for gift chats, and help your friends improve their gifts.

Vivo Y500 with 8200 mAh battery and IP69 protection for $200 was released

News Devices 09-02-2025 comment
In addition to Vivo Y400 5G has prepared for release a new model of the Vivo Y500 smartphone. The main focus of this novelty is on two things: an extremely capacious battery and increased durability.

It's official: the world's first national AI bot for public services has been launched at Diia

AI News 09-01-2025 comment
Ukraine is launching Diia.AI, a national assistant that will help communicate with the state directly, without unnecessary bureaucracy. About it reports the press service of the Ministry of Digital Transformation.

Hacker recovers Tesla's data cache from fatal 2019 crash: "This is what I would recommend if I wanted to destroy evidence"

News Auto 09-01-2025 comment
An independent hacker was able to recover a key piece of data from a Tesla car crash that occurred in Florida in 2019. This case shed new light on how the company handles driver assistance system data and showed the difficulties in recovering electronic records after fatal accidents.

ASRock X870 LiveMixer WiFi: 25 USB connectors on the motherboard for $230

News Devices 09-01-2025 comment
For those PC owners who constantly need to connect dozens of devices to the system at the same time, the ASRock X870 LiveMixer WiFi motherboard can be a good find. It offers advanced connectivity and has a record number of USB ports of various standards — 25 at once.

First Pixel 10 buyers struggle with wireless charging: interruptions and slow speeds

News Technologies 09-01-2025 comment
Smartphones Pixel 10 have already begun to arrive to customers, and with that comes the first feedback about problems. Some owners have experienced that their wireless chargers do not work properly with the new Pixel series.

Grok Code Fast 1 is out: AI programming model supports Java, Python, C++, Rust, Go, and TypeScript

News AI 09-01-2025 comment
Company xAI Elon Musk introduced Grok Code Fast 1 — a new AI model focused on agent-based coding (working with multi-step coding and tools).

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