Almost «Formula 1»: the new Xiaomi SU7 Ultra accelerates to 100 km/h in 1.98 seconds
Xiaomi has officially unveiled the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra — a high-performance electric sedan that can compete with sports cars in terms of performance. The car accelerates to 100 km/h in just 1.98 seconds, and its top speed exceeds 350 km/h, making it the fastest production four-door car in the world.
Blue Ghost spacecraft low «passed» over the Moon and filmed the sunrise
NASA’s Blue Ghost spacecraft has recorded unique footage of the lunar surface as it prepares for its first lunar landing attempt, scheduled for this weekend.
Thermal Grizzly sells AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D without heat spreader with warranty — the lid was taken away and $200 was added
Thermal Grizzly has introduced the TG Delidded CPU series of scaled CPUs and assumes the manufacturer’s warranty. As a supplier of scalping tools and products for scaled CPUs, Thermal Grizzly is a well-known brand among enthusiasts and overclockers. With the TG Delidded CPU, even beginners now have access to the world of maximum cooling…
Kia presents EV4 2026 - an affordable electric car with a range of up to 630 km
Kia has introduced its 2026 EV4 electric model in two variants – a sedan and a hatchback – offering an affordable option for those looking for an electric vehicle with a good range. The hatchback will be available in Europe, while the sedan will go on sale in the United States.
AMD Radeon RX 9070 and 9070 XT — specs and prices «leaked» before the announcement
Information about the technical specifications and prices of the upcoming AMD Radeon RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT graphics cards has been leaked online. Both models of the Radeon RX 9070 series will be released next month and will feature the same Navi 48 GPU, which has 53.9 billion transistors and a 357 mm2 chip area. However, the models will have…
First iPhone 16e reviews: good battery, but no MagSafe and ultra-wide camera
Journalists of foreign media received at their disposal new iPhone 16e smartphone and conducted a comprehensive review of it. The new product hasn’t reached us yet, so let’s summarize the impressions of the reviewers The Verge and outline its main advantages and disadvantages.
Amazon unveiled Alexa+ - personal voice AI assistant for $19.99 per month will keep an eye on your dog
Amazon has updated its website alexa.com and the Alexa mobile app so that Alexa+ subscribers can use the new, advanced AI-powered voice assistant.
AM4 forever: AMD releases six new Ryzen 5000G processors
AMD has quietly added 6 new processors to its Ryzen 5000G series aimed at budget consumers. These chips are designed for older motherboards with the AM4 socket.
French scientists hold fusion reaction for 22 minutes and break Chinese record
In France, scientists have set a new record for maintaining plasma combustion inside a fusion reactor, surpassing China’s previous achievement by 25%. At the same time, the French WEST fusion reactor broke China’s record set just a few weeks ago. Thus, another small but important step has been taken towards an almost unlimited clean…
AI revolution at Google's expense: Apple Intelligence to get Gemini integration
Apple has been gradually introducing artificial intelligence into its products, unlike its competitors, who are moving faster in this area. Over the past year, the company has been gradually adding new features, although the long-awaited Siri 2.0 update has experienced delays. While users are waiting for the next generation of AI features from…
Intel has released processors in cheap boxes to bring down the price by a few dollars
More affordable versions of Intel processors have gone on sale in South Korea. We are not talking about the latest Core 200 chips, but about the previous generation models — the 14th generation Intel Core i5.
Are junior Google Pixels being slowed down on store shelves to sell more Pro?
Since the release of the Google Pixel 8, all Pixel smartphones have been equipped with 120Hz displays, including the mid-range Pixel 8a. However, it appears that Google may be artificially limiting the refresh rate of displays in demo models of base devices such as the Pixel 8 and Pixel 9 to encourage buyers to choose the more expensive Pro…
Microsoft launches free Office - what's wrong with it
Microsoft officially offers the desktop version of Microsoft Office for free on its website. And we are not talking about the web version of Office. The company has quietly introduced an ad-supported version of the Office desktop suite that allows users to access MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint without paying any subscription or one-time fee.
iPhone 16e will be chosen by every 10th buyer of Apple smartphones in 2025, — Citi Research analysts
Citi Research predicts that the new Apple iPhone 16e budget smartphone will account for approximately 10% of all iPhone shipments in 2025.
Digitalization instead of fights: Tesla launches long-awaited electronic queue at Supercharger stations
Tesla has announced that it will finally implement an electronic queuing system at Supercharger charging stations. This innovation has long been demanded by the owners of its electric vehicles. These calls have been especially intensified after a recent incident in which drivers got into a fight over the charging queue.
«Father with many children» with Photoshop: IT specialist tried to go abroad with a «fake» child
A programmer from Dnipro decided to go abroad, but he had no legal grounds. So he came up with a scheme: in one of the city’s bars, he bought a child’s birth certificate form, filled it out, and became a «father of many children». But the plan failed — border guards in Bukovyna immediately noticed the fake and sent the man to court.
Fake Seagate: used HDDs are sold as new, SMART parameters are erased
Recently, several independent investigations have revealed the sale of used Seagate hard drives that are being sold as new. In doing so, fraudsters erase usage records, change serial numbers, and modify labels to mislead customers. However, it is still possible to determine that the drive has been used, and there are several ways to detect such…
Xiaomi confirms release of AI laptop - focus on battery life, power, and HyperOS
Xiaomi is serious about developing laptops with artificial intelligence. During a recent online presentation dedicated to the upcoming flagship Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the company’s president Lu Weibing confirmed that Xiaomi is preparing to release its first AI laptop.
iPhone 16E price rating: cheapest in the US — and about twice as expensive in Turkey
The other day Apple has introduced a new «budget» smartphone iPhone 16E. It replaced the previous low-cost iPhone SE 2022, but became significantly more expensive than its predecessor: $599 instead of $429. However, this price is not relevant for all markets. In some countries, you will have to pay much more for this new product.
NVIDIA «squeezed» cores: some RTX 5090s have chips with fewer ROPs and 5-6% worse performance
A user of the TechPowerUP forums has discovered that his ZOTAC RTX 5090 SOLID graphics card has a partial disconnection of raster operations units (ROPs). Instead of the declared 176, only 168 were active. «The shortage is 4.5% of the total.
Oppo Find N5: the world's thinnest folding smartphone at €1799
It seems that smartphone manufacturers have left behind the battle for megapixels, gigabytes, and gigahertz and are now focusing on millimeters. And now Oppo is breaking into this race for the title of the thinnest foldable smartphone with its new Find N5 device. This is the thinnest model to date.
NVIDIA RTX 5070 and 5060 release is delayed due to poor performance ─ chip design had to be changed
According to CTEE, NVIDIA has encountered performance issues with its mid-range GPUs, which has delayed their release.
Acer charging stations in Ukraine: switching in 14 ms, up to 2560 Watt-hours of capacity, and prices from UAH 18 thousand
Acer has announced the launch of new charging stations in Ukraine. These new products use lithium-iron-phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries with accelerated charging support. The stations have cases made of wear-resistant materials, which allows them to be used both at home and outdoors.
Hackers release TSforge exploit that «forever» activates Windows and Office
A group of hackers has unveiled a major breakthrough in Windows and Office piracy. The new method permanently activates most Microsoft products, completely bypassing the digital rights management (DRM) system. But the company doesn’t seem to be too concerned about it.
The new iPhone 16E vs. the entire Apple iPhone 16 lineup ─ comparison table of characteristics
Yesterday the official announcement was made of the new «budget» Apple iPhone 16E smartphone. Now it is the most affordable model in the lineup for those who find the basic iPhone 16 too expensive at a price of $799. The iPhone 16E costs $200 less.
Tesla Cybertruck crash tests: 5 stars for safety, but there are nuances
The Tesla Cybertruck electric vehicle has finally passed a series of rigorous tests under the NCAP (European New Car Assessment Program) protocol and received the highest possible rating of five stars. This was not a surprise, as Tesla vehicles traditionally demonstrate a high level of safety and receive the highest possible ratings.
Asus has released an external RTX 5090 graphics card for $2200. Are gaming laptops no longer needed?
Asus has officially unveiled the new ROG XG Mobile 2025 external graphics card (eGPU) dock with a powerful mobile version of the RTX 5090. This device announced at CES 2025, and now it is available in some markets.
Circle and find: Google launches Circle to Search on iPhone
Google has announced an update that allows iPhone owners to quickly search for information right from the screen with a simple gesture. The new feature can be used in the Google Chrome and Google Search apps on iOS. This feature is similar to the Circle to Search feature that is already available on Android. It allows you to select objects on the…
Nikola's collapse: «Tesla among the trucks» worth $27 billion went bankrupt
Nikola has officially filed for bankruptcy and plans to sell off its assets. This is another victim of the unstable electric vehicle market, where startups face low demand, financial difficulties, and rapid spending.
Apple unveiled iPhone 16E — replacement for «budget» SE for $599
Apple has officially unveiled its new «budget» smartphone iPhone 16E (previous rumors have been confirmed), and at the same time said goodbye to the Home button and the classic Touch ID sensor. Instead, the new smartphone received Face ID, an updated design, an A18 chip, and support for Apple’s proprietary AI tools, Apple Intelligence.
Zeekr announces 007 GT electric off-road wagon with air suspension, all-wheel drive and up to 825 km of autonomy
Zeekr, a premium electric vehicle brand owned by the Geely Group, has introduced a new model in its lineup. According to the Chinese regulator, the upcoming Zeekr 007 GT station wagon will have a range of up to 825 km on a single charge. This is an impressive figure, even if we take into account that the CLTC (China Light-duty Vehicle Test Cycle)…
ASUS ROG Flow Z13 2025 gaming laptop for $2100 has better stuffing than portable consoles
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has announced the start of pre-orders for the ROG Flow Z13 2025. This is a 2-in-1 gaming device that can double as a tablet and laptop.
Samsung Galaxy S25+ and S25 Ultra «glitches» when charging ─ the company acknowledges the problem and is working on a fix
Samsung has officially confirmed that its new Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra smartphones have problems with some charging cables. This follows numerous user complaints that charging is too slow or unstable. The South Korean company is already working to resolve the issue.
Humane shuts down «smartphone killer» AI Pin, and HP picks up the rest for $116 million
In 2023, Humane announced an artificial intelligence gadget called Ai Pin. It is attached to clothing and acts as a smart device without a screen, and a small projector is used to display information. This device was supposed to be an alternative to smartphones.
BYD CEO: «Chinese electric vehicles are 3-5 years ahead of competitors»
Chinese electric vehicles are about 3-5 years ahead of global competitors in terms of products, technology, and industrial supply chain. This was stated by BYD CEO Wang Chuanfu in an interview with China’s national television broadcaster.
Xiaomi SU7 crashes into a Tesla Model Y - one car is smashed to pieces, the other is almost intact
Images of the aftermath of the collision between the two electric vehicles are circulating on social media: Tesla Model Y and Xiaomi SU7. The accident occurred in one of China’s highway tunnels, where SU7 crashed into the back of Model Y. Both cars sustained different levels of damage, and this sparked a lively discussion among users.
Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design has entered the global market — half a million hryvnias for a triple folding smartphone
The global version of the tri-folding smartphone Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design was presented in Kuala Lumpur. As a reminder, this device was introduced in China last fall.
125 TB per second: new fiber with neural networks increases bandwidth by 10,000 times
Chinese researchers from Shanghai University announcedthat they have managed to increase the speed of data transmission over fiber by 10,000 times compared to current standards. Given that modern fiber optic lines operate at around 100 Gbps, the new technology can reach an impressive 1 million Gbps (or 125 TB per second). This is made possible by…
It is as high as a three-story building: Photonics unveils giant 767-inch 4K mobile LED screen
Photonics, a Belgian specialist in LED displays, has unveiled its newest creation, Jumbo162, at ISE 2025 in Barcelona. The name of the device speaks for itself: Jumbo means giant, and 162 means 161.5 square meters of screen area. This is a huge mobile display designed for use in large venues during public events, festivals and sporting events.
Amazon has canceled the feature that allowed «piracy» Kindle books — now without downloading to PC
Amazon will remove a feature that allowed you to download purchased e-books to your computer and then copy them manually to your Kindle via USB. It will be removed on February 26, 2025.
Brake dust is more harmful to lungs than exhaust gases, study finds
The microscopic particles produced by brake pad wear can be more toxic than those found in diesel exhaust. This is evidenced by research results Dr. James Parkin from the University of Southampton. The study also shows that even a complete switch to electric vehicles will not completely eliminate pollution from transportation.
ID.2X - VW's most compact electric crossover with a price of about €30 thousand will be presented in September
VW will officially unveil its smallest electric SUV at the IAA motor show in Munich in September, CEO Thomas Schaefer announced. He went a step further and also confirmed the name of the upcoming electric vehicle: ID.2X (formerly known as ID.2all SUV). He also shared a sketch of the car.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra with 200 megapixel camera and Leica design: high quality merged photos
Xiaomi is expected to unveil its next flagship smartphone, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, at the end of this month in China, with a global launch expected in early March. Recently, we have already could familiarize themselves with the design of this model, which is made in the style of a Leica M11 camera. Now there are high-quality images showing the…
Windows 11 24H2 «drops» old processors — Microsoft removed official support for Intel Core 8-10 generations
Microsoft published updated list of supported processors for new OEM systems running on Windows 11 24H2. It includes support for the latest Intel chips, such as Lunar Lake and Arrow Lake Core Ultra 200. However, the older 8th, 9th, and 10th generation Core processors suddenly disappeared from the list. This is probably due to the fact that Intel…
«Oberig» will know everything: Ukrainians aged 25-60 abroad will be automatically registered with the TCC
Men aged 25-60 who applied to passport services abroad before April 24, 2024 will automatically be included in the Register of Persons Liable for Military Service «Oberih».
Siri with improved Apple Intelligence will be released only with iOS 18.5 in May, ─ Mark Gurman
In the «disappointing but not surprising» category, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that the updated version of Siri probably won’t be fully ready for the release of iOS 18.4, which is due out soon.
Nintendo Switch 2 is being sold on the black market for $40,000 ─ the console will be released only in April
It seems that some insiders already have the Nintendo Switch 2 portable game console in their possession before its official release scheduled for later this year.
Oppo Find N5: the regulator has revealed the characteristics of the world's «thinnest» smartphone
The official presentation of the foldable smartphone Oppo Find N5 is expected to take place on February 20. The manufacturer itself has told us a bit about this device, and now the Chinese regulator TENAA has leaked detailed specifications of this model, which became known during the certification process.
The first details about Volkswagen ID.ONE - a city electric car for €20 thousand.
Volkswagen plans to make electric cars more accessible to everyone. The company has revealed new details about its budget model, which is likely to be called ID.ONE and will enter the market in 2027. The expected price is about €20 thousand, which will make this electric car one of the most affordable in its class.
Radeon RX 9070 will be announced on February 28, but there will be no 32 GB version
AMD has officially confirmed that the new Radeon RX 9070 series of graphics cards will be unveiled on February 28. The presentation will be held online.
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