A lamp that grows greenery: LG to show indoor gardening device at CES 2025
LG has prepared a rather unusual home appliance for CES 2025 – a device for indoor gardening. This gadget is designed for both beginner gardeners and urban dwellers who like to «let nature into their homes». It makes it easy to grow plants at home, such as fresh herbs.
Gigabyte QD-OLED monitors: frequency up to 500 Hz and pixel density of 166 PPI
Gigabyte has announced the release of two QD-OLED monitors with advanced features. The AORUS FO27Q5P delivers a 500Hz refresh rate, the highest in the QD-OLED segment. Meanwhile, the Gigabyte MO27U2 is the world’s first 27-inch 4K QD-OLED monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate and 166 PPI pixel density.
Realme 14 Pro+: larger 6000 mAh battery in a slimmer body and other features
The presentation of the new Realme 14 Pro+ smartphone is expected soon. However, leaks revealed the characteristics of this model even before the official announcement.
Projector, lamp and speaker in one: LG PF600U is a versatile device for the home
LG has prepared two new models of multifunctional projectors for CES 2025. Among them is the PF600U model, which received the CES Innovation Award. It combines the functions of a projector, Bluetooth speaker, and LED lamp. Another new product, the CineBeam S (model PU615U), is the smallest 4K ultra-short throw projector from LG.
Tesla’s annual sales of electric vehicles have decreased for the first time in more than a decade
2024 was not the best year for the electric vehicle industry. This is once again confirmed by Tesla’s sales figures. For the first time in more than 10 years, the company recorded a decline in annual sales of electric vehicles, despite record deliveries in the fourth quarter.
Dolby Atmos, move over: Samsung and Google’s new Eclipsa Audio spatial sound format will be a free alternative
Samsung and Google have unveiled a new audio standard called Eclipsa Audio, which will allow for 3D audio effects in certain YouTube videos this year. Support for the new format will be available in Samsung’s 2025 lineup of TVs and soundbars.
Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 4: Dimensity 8400-Ultra chip, 6550 mAh battery, and price from $275
Xiaomi has officially unveiled its latest mid-range smartphone, the Redmi Turbo 4. It is a direct successor to the Turbo 3 model, which debuted in April last year.
PowerColor shows off Radeon RX 9070 XT Red Devil video card based on RDNA4
PowerColor, one of AMD’s largest graphics card partners, has published the first teaser of the next-generation Radeon RX 9070 XT series of graphics cards based on RDNA4 architecture.
500 megapixels in a smartphone? Samsung is developing new sensors for iPhone and Galaxy S
We’ve gradually gotten used to the fact that even budget smartphones have cameras with 50-megapixel sensors. Some models even have sensors with a resolution of 108 megapixels or even 200 megapixels. But even these figures will soon become obsolete – Samsung Semiconductor is working on a 500-megapixel camera for the successor to the…
Hyundai announces compact electric crossover Creta Electric with a range of up to 473 km
Hyundai has officially presented an electric version of the Creta crossover. This model has an updated appearance and better dynamic performance than the version with an internal combustion engine.
Asus, Samsung, and MSI announce world’s first 27-inch 4K OLED monitors with 240Hz frequency
It seems that 27-inch 4K OLED monitors with a 240Hz refresh rate are like buses: you wait for them forever, and then three of them show up at once. Asus, Samsung, and MSI have announced next-generation gaming monitors with QD-OLED technology that offer the benefits of 4K OLED panels at 240Hz in a smaller 27-inch size than the usual 32 inches.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is among the worst games in terms of technical condition in 2024 according to DSOGaming
Ukrainian S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl was included in the list of the best games of 2024 according to ITC.UA editorial board (and journalists of some other publications). And now DSOGaming has included this game in its own anti-rating – a list of the worst optimized games. These are the games that disappointed with their PC…
Apple will upgrade iPhone SE 4 and probably rename it iPhone 16E
The next affordable iPhone from Apple, previously called the iPhone SE 4, may get a completely different name — iPhone 16E. This is stated by insider Majin Bu. If the information is confirmed, this may indicate Apple’s desire to modernize the most affordable smartphone in its lineup, while moving away from the outdated design of previous SE…
The updated Magic Mouse will support voice commands and have improved ergonomics
A completely redesigned version of Magic Mouse will appear in 2026, according to a Korean insider. The new version of the mouse will include touch control and support voice commands.
Quadrantids: when and how to observe the first spectacular meteor shower of 2025
In early January 2025, the sky will present one of the most spectacular astronomical spectacles – the Quadrantid meteor shower. This phenomenon is considered one of the most powerful meteor showers of the year.
Toyota, Renault, Skoda and others: almost 70 thousand new cars purchased by Ukrainians in 2024
In December 2024, Ukrainians purchased more than 5.5 thousand new passenger cars. This is 6% less than in December 2023, but 5.7% more than in the previous November.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance is being given away for free in the Epic Games Store
On the first day of 2025, the Epic Games Store pleased its users with a free giveaway of Kingdom Come: Deliverance.
For the first time in history: Magura V5 naval drone shoots down a Russian helicopter
On December 31, the DIU’s Group 13 special forces arranged a wonderful New Year’s gift and sent a Russian military helicopter to a Russian warship. It is noteworthy that for the first time in history, an air target was hit and destroyed by a Magura V5 naval strike drone equipped with missile weapons.
Ford SuperVan with 2000 hp vs. Top Gear legends: who’s who? (video)
The Top Gear show is over, but its famous racer, known as Stig, continues to amaze with his antics. The latest of them includes a race on the 1400 hp Ford SuperVan demonstrator electric car on the legendary Top Gear track.
The price of failure: Lionsgate is considering a sale
How many flops is too many? That’s the question on everyone’s mind over at Lionsgate. 2024 turned out to be a year filled with cinematic disasters for the studio, featuring films like “The Crow”, “Borderlands”, “Megalopolis”, “Never Let Go”, and “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly…
«Brick» Quest: Meta update turns headsets into junk, but company promises solution «for everyone»
Meta has updated the message on its Quest support page to indicate that due to a «software update issue, the Quest 2, Quest 3, and Quest 3S headsets are unusable. According to the company, while most «users are able to use their devices normally, Meta «is actively working to resolve the issue for all» users.
ASUS prepares ROG NUC 2025: Intel Core Ultra 200 processor and GeForce RTX 50 graphics card
ASUS accidentally leaked info about its upcoming device – the compact gaming computer ROG NUC 15 (2025). The company posted a teaser video on several of its social media accounts, but quickly deleted it. However, this premature reveal of the ROG NUC 2025 exposed some features of the next-gen compact gaming PC, expected to be announced at CES…
Direct to Cell in Ukraine: «Kyivstar» and Starlink sign agreement to launch the service
The mobile operator “Kyivstar” has signed a deal with Starlink to introduce the satellite communication Direct to Cell in Ukraine.
The value of electric vehicles imported to Ukraine in the first 10 months of the year exceeded $1 billion. Most of them are from China
In the first 10 months of 2024 – from January to October – Ukraine imported 50,225 electric cars. This is based on data from the State Statistics Service. The total customs value of these cars was nearly $1.1 billion.
OnePlus Pad (2024) – a copy of the 11.6-inch Oppo Pad 3 with a price of $275, but in green
OnePlus has introduced a new tablet called OnePlus Pad (2024). However, this «novelty» is very similar to the device Oppo Pad 3which was launched in November. Both tablets are identical in terms of features, prices, and availability, but the OnePlus Pad is distinguished by a new green color.
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D in CPU-Z: over 5.6 GHz and 128 MB of L3 cache
A screenshot from the CPU-Z utility has been leaked online, which demonstrates the main characteristics of the upcoming AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D processor. This model is an improvement on the high-end Ryzen 9 9000 series processors and features an additional L3 cache thanks to 3D V-Cache technology. The leaked information confirms that the frequencies…
Redmi Turbo 4 / Poco X7 Pro with Dimensity 8400 chip tested in Geekbench: what can only «large» cores do?
Redmi Turbo 4 will be the first smartphone with the new MediaTek Dimensity 8400 processor and will officially be introduced in early January. This chipset will bring an architecture with “big” CPU cores to the upper mid-range segment, which is quite an exciting breakthrough.
The modular flying car Xpeng Land Aircraft Carrier will be shown at CES 2025 and is planned to be sold for $280 thousand.
Xpeng AeroHT has announced that it will unveil its modular flying vehicle, called the Land Aircraft Carrier (LAC), at CES 2025 in Las Vegas in early January. This vehicle combines a large three-axle «mothership» with an extended range and a two-seat flying module.
«Kyivstar» will turn off 3G connection in several cities: why is it being done and where will it happen?
Mobile operator «Kyivstar» has announced the gradual shutdown of its 3G network in a number of Ukrainian cities. This is done to improve the operation of the 4G network.
Volkswagen to cut 35,000 jobs but keep plants in Germany
Volkswagen has announced a «Christmas miracle», introducing major changes to its German operations that will avoid immediate plant closures, layoffs or salary cuts. However, it is planned to cut about 35 thousand jobs in the near future, although the plants will continue to operate.
«Hybrids — the road to hell». The father of electric cars explains why China is winning the electric car race
Andy Palmer, former CEO of Aston Martin and Nissan, known as the “godfather of electric cars” thanks to his work on the Nissan Leaf (the world’s first mass-market electric vehicle with over half a million units sold), shared his views on the situation with electric cars and hybrids. He believes that hybrid cars are a mistake.
Ukrainians spent over UAH 10.2 billion on new cars in November: which brands are the most popular
In November 2024, Ukrainians spent more than UAH 10.2 billion on new cars. This is 12% more than in November 2023. At the same time, the amount was 8% less than in October.
Galaxy M16: leaked renders and specs of Samsung’s new affordable smartphone
Samsung is preparing for the official announcement of its new Galaxy M16 smartphone. Currently, rendered images of this device have been leaked online, and some of its specifications are known.
Fraudsters conduct a phishing attack using the brand «Nova Poshta»
«Nova Poshta» has reported that cybercriminals have conducted a phishing attack using the company’s brand. Fraudsters are sending fake messages to Ukrainians about alleged debts to «Nova Poshta». The company claims that these letters have nothing to do with it.
Almost a third of sole proprietors plan to close their business in the near future – the consequences of tax increases
Opendatabot has conducted the largest study of the status and plans of Ukrainian private entrepreneurs. Almost 32 thousand private entrepreneurs took part in the survey. As it turned out, a fairly large proportion of the survey participants plan to close their businesses. Among the surveyed entrepreneurs, most of them work in retail (24.6%) and IT…
Smaller than a Smart and smarter than a Mini: Nio Firefly is an affordable compact electric car for the city with a price of €18.4 thousand.
Nio held a specialized event, Nio Day 2024, during which it officially unveiled its third and most affordable brand, Firefly. At the same time, the first car under the new brand was presented. The compact city electric vehicle has the same name – simply Firefly.
Oppo A5 Pro: smartphone with military protection, Dimensity 7300 chip, 6000 mAh battery, and price from $275
Oppo has officially unveiled a new mid-range smartphone called Oppo A5 Pro. This new product has a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with FullHD+ resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate, 1200 nits peak brightness and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. The display also has an integrated fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication. Another interesting thing is…
Apple M5 Pro, Max and Ultra processors will get «server» architecture and significant efficiency gains – Ming-Chi Kuo
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, known for his accurate predictions about Apple, shared the first rumors about the new generation of Apple M5 processors, which are expected to be mass-produced in the first half of 2025.
MediaTek Dimensity 8400: the first midrange chipset with exceptionally large CPU cores
Last year, MediaTek released the Dimensity 9300 mobile processor, the first SoC for Android devices to feature a CPU configuration exclusively made up of large cores. This year’s Dimensity 9400 chip also followed suit. And now MediaTek has announced the new Dimensity 8400 processor, the first member of the upper mid-range class with a CPU…
Nissan and Honda officially confirm merger talks, Mitsubishi may join
Last week, numerous sources claimedreported that Nissan and Honda had started merger talks, and now both companies have confirmed these reports.
New electric car – an average portrait of Chinese cars bought by Ukrainians: which models are the most popular
In November 2024, Ukrainians purchased 822 passenger cars imported from China. This is 37% less than in the same period of the previous year.
OnePlus Watch 3 will get a functional crown, ECG support and Wear OS 5
Soon, we’re expecting the unveiling of the new smartwatch, the OnePlus Watch 3. One of the big new features could be a rotating crown, which was missing in the previous model.
Decriminalization of porn will bring more than UAH 500 million annually – the committee supported draft law No. 12191
The Better Regulation Delivery Office (BRDO) has estimated that decriminalizing pornography could add more than UAH 500 million in tax revenues to Ukraine’s state budget.
Closer than ever: NASA’s Parker probe sets record for closest approach to the Sun
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe continues its historic journey around the Sun and is preparing for another record-breaking approach this week. On December 24, at 13:53 Kyiv time, the spacecraft’s orbit will bring it to a distance of just 6.1 million km from the Sun’s surface. This will be the closest this probe or any other has ever…
OnePlus Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro specifications revealed ahead of announcement ─ differences in chip and battery
OnePlus is preparing to present new smartphones Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro. On the eve of the presentation, the Chinese regulator TENAA revealed detailed characteristics of the future devices.
Electric vehicle batteries last longer than expected – study
While the adoption of electric vehicles is growing, concerns about battery life and «range anxiety» still plague many potential buyers. A new study published in Nature Energy offers promising results suggesting that electric vehicle batteries may actually last significantly longer than previously estimated from accelerated laboratory tests by…
Samsung Galaxy S25 will finally get more memory and storage in the base version – like competitors
The Samsung Galaxy S24 smartphone, which was introduced in January of this year, had 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage in the basic version. This is not enough for a flagship device, compared to most of its competitors, who have gone to 12 GB and 256 GB, respectively, or even more. With the next Galaxy S25, Samsung intends to improve the…
Waymo robot taxis are significantly safer on the roads than human drivers – study
Self-driving cars are gradually moving from science fiction to reality. One of the leading companies in this field, Waymo, has released data that addresses a key issue for many – safety. The study, conducted in partnership with reinsurance giant Swiss Re, shows that Waymo’s robotic taxis are safer than vehicles driven by humans.
«Amulet» «does not see» information about reservations made through «Action» ─ explanation of false mobilization
How to as previously reported, TCCs forcibly mobilize employees of communication providers even with booking documents. The TCC employees explain their actions by the fact that the reservation information is allegedly absent from the «Oberig» register, and they do not take paper documents into account.
«Reserve+», «Army+» and «Oberih» are working as usual, but have suspended deferments – Chernogorenko
Despite Russian hacker attack that blocked the work of some state registers of the Ministry of Justice, military registries and services of the Ministry of Defense are operating normally. We are talking about the «Oberih» registry, as well as the «Reserve+» and «Army+» applications. About this said Deputy Minister of Defense for…
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