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.

ChatGPT AI took the helm of a spaceship — what happened?

News AI Week 07-06-2025 at 15:49 comment
When you think of spaceflight control, you think of NASA engineers with wrinkled foreheads at numerous control room computers, not a chatbot that couldn’t solve a third-grade math problem yesterday. But here’s a surprise: researchers from MIT and the Polytechnic University of Madrid tasked ChatGPT with piloting a spaceship in a…

Nio has released the Onvo L90 electric crossover: 6 seats, refrigerator, 600 km of range for less than $42 thousand.

News Auto 07-06-2025 at 14:21 comment
The Chinese car market is no longer just hot, it’s a real electric car storm. New models are coming out like clockwork, and the competition is almost like TikTok for attention. Chinese electric car manufacturer Nio has expanded its lineup and offered a new full-size crossover as part of its mass-market-oriented Onvo brand. This brand was…

AI-generated music steals listeners and profits from real artists

News AI Week 07-06-2025 at 11:35 comment
Spotify, Apple Music, and other music services once seemed like a lifesaver for musicians. No more begging radio stations for airplay or hoping for the goodwill of a producer. But the reality of the digital platform turned out to be harsher: artists get crumbs for millions of plays, and now they are also being pushed out by artificial intelligence.

Copilot AI assistant now searches for files on Windows 10 and 11 — better and faster than Windows Search

News AI Week 07-06-2025 at 09:14 comment
Microsoft expands functionality Copilot. With the latest update, this digital assistant is now able to search for local files on your computer, including those synced to OneDrive. Previously, this feature was only available to Windows Insider program members, but now it’s rolling out to all Windows 11 and even Windows 10 users. Earlier…

Green — the hit of the season: NVIDIA breaks capitalization record thanks to AI boom

News AI Week 07-05-2025 at 18:20 comment
The tech market is currently witnessing an AI boom, which has various manifestations — from the emergence of new and better models to impact on people’s mental health. Another consequence of the surge in the popularity of artificial intelligence was significant financial fluctuations. And it was NVIDIA that deftly rode the crest of this…

Nissan recalls 450 thousand cars due to the risk of VC-Turbo engine failure — can stop on the move

News Auto 07-05-2025 at 16:57 comment
Bold engineering experiments are a noble thing. But sometimes they have unpleasant consequences. Nissan experienced this firsthand. And now almost half a million vehicles with VC-Turbo variable compression technology are being recalled due to the threat of engine failure.

Meta creates AI friends — they won’t let you get bored, remember details, and start a conversation

News AI Week 07-05-2025 at 15:38 comment
In the new era of digital communication, tech giants are actively competing for user attention and time on the platform. And while some companies are introducing voice assistants or «smart» recommendations, Meta has gone even further. Its chatbots are preparing to become a real «digital friend». They will be able to start a conversation on…

Tesla, move over: the new Xpeng G7 offers up to 702 km of range, adaptive suspension, and a price starting at $27325

News Auto 07-05-2025 at 13:41 comment
The electric car race in China is gaining new momentum. Xpeng, a company that has long been declares itself as a serious player in the electric car markethas officially unveiled its new Xpeng G7 crossover. This electric vehicle has every chance of becoming a powerful competitor Tesla Model Y and a new one Xiaomi YU7. After all, it offers attractive…

When ChatGPT drives people crazy — OpenAI hired a psychiatrist to investigate it

News AI Week 07-05-2025 at 11:25 comment
As digital assistants become more and more ingrained in everyday life, there are more and more alarming signals about how communication with AI affects mental health. OpenAI — the developer of ChatGPT — does not ignore this. It has already started looking for scientific answers to complex questions.

Pixel 6a owners will receive $150 per battery from Google — but not all

News Technologies 07-04-2025 at 19:03 comment
Smartphones are getting better every year, but sometimes even a big company like Google faces unexpected problems. This time, we are talking about the Pixel 6a model, to be issued in 2022. This compact and quite popular smartphone from Google will soon receive an update that may significantly reduce battery life. This is due to risk of overheating…

Tesla Model Y is no longer the most popular car in the world — who is the new king?

News Auto 07-04-2025 at 17:05 comment
In 2023, the Tesla Model Y became the first electric vehicle to top global sales rankings. Even skeptics recognized it then: Elon Musk (for the first time?) did not exaggerate. His words that the Model Y would become the most popular car on the planet really came true. But, as they say, nothing lasts forever under the moon. And now the palm has…

New menu «Start» Windows 11 sorts programs into a small file — without any AI

News Software 07-04-2025 at 13:56 comment
Microsoft is updating the «Start» menu in Windows 11. And this time it’s not about changing the design of icons or a hint of nostalgia, but a very specific function: automatic sorting of programs into categories. Does it sound like something complicated and technologically advanced? In fact, everything is much simpler than it seems. This…

Google Veo 3 video with sound generator is already in Ukraine

News Technologies 07-04-2025 at 11:36 comment
Google has announced that a new generative AI model for video creation called Veo 3 is now available in Ukraine presented in May of this year, and now we have expanded its availability.

Moto G100 Pro — ultra-bright OLED and large battery from $195 introduced

News Devices 07-04-2025 at 10:17 comment
Motorola has decided to remind us that a budget smartphone is not necessarily a compromise device with an HD screen. The new Moto G100 Pro is just trying to prove it.

Samsung Galaxy Fold7 «leaked» in photos — new details and specifications

News Devices 07-03-2025 at 18:05 comment
Folding smartphones have long ceased to be a novelty, but each new generation generates a lot of interest. In anticipation of the big Samsung Galaxy Unpacked presentation on July 9, the network has leaked «live» photos of the new Galaxy Fold7. Although Samsung is still silent, the pictures already allow us to imagine what to expect from this…

Ask ChatGPT: 69% of users no longer go to sites from search

News IT business 07-03-2025 at 17:07 comment
Today, news journalism is not only about finding interesting facts, but also about surviving in the face of digital competition and instability. Search engines no longer guarantee traffic, and users are increasingly asking ChatGPT for news instead of Google.

Tesla’s quarterly sales fell by 13.5%, Cybertruck falls short of plan by an order of magnitude

News Auto 07-03-2025 at 14:03 comment
The latest data from Tesla has come as a cold shower to investors and fans of the company, which once seemed invincible in the world of electric vehicles. In the second quarter of 2025, Elon Musk’s company sold 384,122 electric vehicles. This is 13.5% less than in the same period of 2024, when 443,956 cars were sold. And this is despite the…

Opera 120 gets its own AI translator for 40 languages and security improvements

News Software 07-03-2025 at 11:42 comment
Usually, updating a web browser is a routine thing that happens once every few weeks and goes almost unnoticed by the user. But sometimes there are releases that really deserve attention. This is exactly the case with Opera 120, the new version of the popular browser that is already available for download. The development team hasn’t just…

Honor Magic V5 foldable for $1250 — smartphone is thinner and battery is bigger

News Devices 07-03-2025 at 11:13 comment
Honor has officially unveiled the Magic V5 — a new version of its foldable flagship that is even thinner, sleeker, and more powerful. Despite the fact that the company missed out on the V4 model, it has fully compensated for this by updating all key parameters.

Ford’s CEO, who drives a Xiaomi SU7, raises the alarm about Chinese cars: «Superior to what I see in the West»

News Auto 07-02-2025 at 17:15 comment
The Chinese automotive industry is rapidly expanding its presence in the European and American markets. This puts considerable pressure on traditional automakers, including Ford. The company’s CEO, Jim Farley, publicly recognized the threat and called the situation «a fight for the future». At the same time, he admitted that he has been…

Dig this: Microsoft «resuscitated» Skype for Business because Teams failed

News Software 07-02-2025 at 14:28 comment
Although Microsoft recently retired SkypeIt’s too early to say that the messaging service is a thing of the past. Indeed, the classic Skype that worked through the cloud, gave way to Microsoft Teams. But it should not be confused with Skype for Business Server — the on-premises solution for companies that still does not have a full-fledged…

«Petty» hooliganism for $200,000: IT specialist received 7 months in prison for revenge on his employer

News IT business 07-02-2025 at 13:31 comment
In modern business, digital security is becoming as important as financial stability or reputation. One incident, even by a «employee, can cause serious losses. This is exactly what happened in the UK, where a suspended IT employee decided to take revenge on his employer — and is now in jail.

Kia’s first electric hatchback EV4 launched in Europe — record range and price from $47.7 thousand

News Auto 07-02-2025 at 11:52 comment
Enthusiasts are interested in electric vehicles with a long range, modern design and onboard technology. That’s exactly what the new Kia EV4, the brand’s first electric hatchback, aims to be.

Nothing Phone (3) — four 50 MP cameras and a new Glyph Matrix feature for $800 was released

News Devices 07-02-2025 at 09:34 comment
A smartphone that combines unusual ideas, powerful features and original design – that’s how Nothing describes its new flagship Phone (3). The company, which in three years has managed to become recognizable thanks to transparent housings and LED lightingnow uses a new approach to design. At the same time, the brand’s fans can…

They roar badly: Dodge recalls all electric Charger Daytona due to incorrect imitation of an internal combustion engine rumble

News Auto 07-01-2025 at 18:01 comment
Electric vehicles are rapidly changing the way we think about driving — no gasoline, no emissions, and usually no engine noise. But not everyone is ready to say goodbye to the spine-tingling roar. That’s why Dodge has decided to add an artificial engine sound to its electric Charger Daytona. And now there’s a curiosity: their oil…

The first soccer match between robots — they behaved like kids

News Technologies 07-01-2025 at 16:06 comment
While people are arguing whether Artificial intelligence will take away our jobsand Boston Dynamics surprises everyone with his workIn China, a less dramatic, but no less interesting experiment took place to demonstrate that robots can jump better than gymnasts. For the first time, a soccer match was held between autonomous humanoid robots. No…

Spotify is now on Instagram — you can listen to tracks in Stories without switching

News Software 07-01-2025 at 13:42 comment
Instagram and Spotify have taken a step towards millions of users who have been waiting for years for a simple but important feature — the ability to share their favorite songs on Instagram Stories with sound. Previously, when someone added a track from Spotify to a story, it was just a static image with the song title and the «Listen» button.…

Apple is preparing a MacBook with an iPhone processor, — Ming-Chi Kuo

News Devices 07-01-2025 at 12:13 comment
Apple is preparing for another step in changing its approach to affordable laptops. This time, the company is surprising with a rather unexpected decision: the 13-inch MacBook is going to be equipped with a chip designed for the iPhone. This move could significantly change the market for budget laptops and at the same time strengthen the…

«Reserve+» launched a beta test of payment of fines by the CCP — 50% discount

News Software 07-01-2025 at 10:12 comment
As well as promised earlier, the «Reserve+» app now has a function to pay fines. It is currently available in beta.

Windows, goodbye! The number of devices with Microsoft OS decreased by 400 million in 3 years

News Software 06-30-2025 at 18:24 comment
In operating systems, just like in cars or smartphones, competition never stops. And even giants like Microsoft are not immune to losses. New official statements from the company have given grounds to talk about a serious decline in the number of Windows users. All indications are that the number of Windows devices has decreased by hundreds of…

GIGABYTE AERO X16 and GAMING A16 from 50K UAH: voice commands, up to 4TB SSD, and a choice between AMD and Intel

News Devices 06-30-2025 at 16:48 comment
GIGABYTE has announced the release of a pair of productive laptops AERO X16 and GAMING A16. They are positioned as universal solutions for creativity, work and entertainment.

First announcement of XRING O2 — Xiaomi creates a universal chip for smartphones, watches and cars

News Technologies 06-30-2025 at 15:15 comment
Xiaomi continues to move towards creating its own technological ecosystem. And it seems that the next important step in this direction will be the second generation of the proprietary XRING chip, which will potentially be able to unite not only smartphones or tablets but also smartwatches and even cars under its «wing».

Sony unveils flagship Bravia 8 II QD-OLED TV and more affordable Bravia 5 and 2 II

News Devices 06-30-2025 at 11:28 comment
To celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Bravia TVs, Sony has updated its line, offering several new products at once. The company has relied on both flagship technologies and affordable solutions for a wide range of users.

Apple iPhone 17 Air’s protective glass reveals a camera in a strange place

News Technologies 06-27-2025 at 17:58 comment
The iPhone 17 Air is expected to be not just another novelty in Apple’s smartphone lineup, but a real experiment in style, design, and layout. According to preliminary data, it will be the thinnest iPhone of all that the company has produced. But elegance comes at a price: in the pursuit of minimalism, Apple seems to have sacrificed battery…

Asus unveils RTX 5090 and 5070 Ti BTF with hidden GC-HPWR power connector

News Technologies 06-27-2025 at 15:40 comment
ASUS has updated its proprietary BTF series of graphics cards. This time, the company has focused not only on technical specifications but also on ease of assembly. The new models in the series — GeForce RTX 5090 ROG Astral and RTX 5070 Ti TUF — have an innovative approach to power supply: now the power cable can be completely hidden from view.

Xiaomi Watch S4 41 mm and Smart Band 10 — flagship features for a small price

News Devices 06-27-2025 at 10:43 comment
During its big presentation, Xiaomi presented not only folding smartphone, tablet and electric carand a couple of small wearable devices. We are talking about the more compact Xiaomi Watch S4 41 mm and the updated Smart Band 10 fitness bracelet.

Tesla, move over: the new Xiaomi YU7 offers up to 690 hp, up to 835 km of range, and a price of $35300

News Auto 06-26-2025 at 20:25 comment
After a successful start with the electric sedan SU7Xiaomi did not waste any time and immediately launched its second electric car, the YU7 crossover. But not just as an addition to the lineup, but as a serious challenge to the segment leaders, in particular Tesla Model Y. The new product combines impressive performance, advanced technology and an…

A powerful «clamshell» Xiaomi MIX Flip 2 — Snapdragon 8 Elite and a price from €715

News Devices 06-26-2025 at 17:56 comment
Xiaomi held a big presentation of its new products, during which it showed a new generation folding smartphone MIX Flip 2. The device looks familiar, but offers much more, as the manufacturer has improved many elements.

Vivo Watch 5 — bright AMOLED, 100+ workout modes and 22 days of battery life for $110

News Devices 06-26-2025 at 15:36 comment
In addition to the world’s lightest foldable large-format smartphone, Vivo X Fold5 The company also introduced a new model of smartwatch Vivo Watch 5. The main focus of this new product is on health, sports activity, and driving.

Global Realme P3 and P3 Ultra — large AMOLED screen and 6000 mAh battery from $230

News Devices 06-26-2025 at 13:31 comment
The Realme brand has launched the Realme P3 and Realme P3 Ultra smartphones, which were previously exclusive to India. These are mid-budget models. The company recently introduced the flagshipsRealme GT 7 and GT 7T.

Vivo X Fold5 — the lightest folding smartphone with a capacious battery starting at $975 is introduced

News Devices 06-26-2025 at 11:45 comment
Smartphone manufacturers continue to compete for marketing titles of being the best at something. While Oppo Find N5 and HONOR Magic V3 vying for the title of the world’s thinnest folding smartphone, the new Vivo X Fold5 is positioned as the world’s lightest folding large format smartphone. The device brings together everything you can…

Fairphone 6 is out — modular smartphone for €600 gets a system of accessories

News Devices 06-25-2025 at 19:46 comment
While the giants of the mobile market are competing to see who has the camera with more megapixels or a gigahertz processor, Fairphone continues to play for by our own rules. Company introduced the new Fairphone 6 smartphone, which is positioned as a durable, repairable and aesthetically pleasing device. Along with updated components, this model…

BlackBerry Passport is back — Titan 2 smartphone recreates the shape and physical keyboard of the Android legend

News Devices 06-25-2025 at 15:57 comment
While most smartphone makers are competing to see who has the most cameras and gigabytes, some companies are paying attention to a niche that has been almost forgotten. The Chinese company Unihertz decided to remind us that a physical keyboard can be a convenient tool for work. Its new product Titan 2 can be seen as a modern version of the…

Microsoft Mu — a small AI model running completely locally in Windows 11 settings

News Technologies 06-25-2025 at 14:36 comment
It seems that Microsoft thought that Windows didn’t have enough artificial intelligence, and so decided to add it right into «Settings». After all, you need something to load the neural units available in modern chips. Company introduced a small language model Mu that will help users find settings faster in Windows 11.

Poco F7 is already in Ukraine: Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 and 6500 mAh battery from 18 thousand UAH

News Devices 06-25-2025 at 13:00 comment
Xiaomi has expanded its Poco F7 smartphone lineup by adding a base model. It complements the versions of Poco F7 Pro and Ultrathat were presented earlier. At the same time, even the basic smartphone of the series offers flagship-level characteristics.

Ceramic batteries that last 50% longer and do not catch fire are being prepared for mass production

News Technologies 06-24-2025 at 19:17 comment
Ion Storage Systems, a small company based in Beltsville, Maryland, is slowly changing the rules of the energy game. It started as a university project and now has its own small-scale production and government funding, including from the U.S. Department of Energy. Pros version The Wall Street Journal, this company may be the one to finally realize…

It’s official: Xbox app on PC adds Steam and Battle.net games

News Software 06-24-2025 at 16:39 comment
Microsoft is once again reminding us that Windows — is not just an operating system, but also a playground. And so that you don’t have to jump between a dozen launchers, the company is testing a new feature. The Xbox for Windows program will have a single library for games from Steam and Battle.net. So, now even Half-Life will «live» next…

Tesla launches Robotaxi — first reviews, fake autonomy and problems

News Auto 06-24-2025 at 11:49 comment
After years of promises and hints, Tesla has finally launched its self-driving taxi service. However, it did so cautiously and with its usual theatrics — with a memorable $4.20 ride price and a human «insured» in the front seat.

Samsung unveils Exynos 2500 — its first 3nm chip with 10 cores, RDNA 3 graphics and 320MP support

News Devices 06-23-2025 at 18:28 comment
Samsung is officially introduced its new flagship mobile processor, the Exynos 2500. This is the first chip of the Korean giant to be manufactured using the 3-nanometer GAA (Gate-All-Around) process. The novelty has not only an ambitious set of characteristics, but also a clear purpose — to become the heart of the next Galaxy Z Flip 7.

Shareholder sues Apple over «fake» Siri presentation

News IT business 06-23-2025 at 17:01 comment
When Apple unveiled iOS 18 last year, tech fans and investors alike held their breath, and some started throwing their hats in the air. After all, the update was not just some minor design revision, but a new generation of personalized Siri with artificial intelligence elements — Apple Intelligence. Expectations were high, but something went…

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