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…
«Malva Electro» ─ Ukrainian electric bus with a range of 200 km (video)
Vehicle manufacturer «Etalon» has released an electric city bus «Malva Electro A08611». This is a prototype that has now passed all the tests and is being prepared for certification.
State registers suffered from Russian hacker attack – recovery will take about 2 weeks
On December 19, Ukraine’s state registries were subjected to a large-scale cyberattack, which is being linked to Russian actions. As a result of the attack, the Unified and State Registries managed by the Ministry of Justice were temporarily suspended. About said Vice Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha…
ICEs don’t give up: which gasoline and diesel cars are the most popular in Ukraine
In November, more than 1.8 thousand new cars with gasoline engines and about 1.5 thousand new cars with diesel engines were added to the Ukrainian car fleet. At the same time, the volume of registrations of gasoline models decreased by 24% compared to November last year, while diesel versions increased by +36%.
TCCs forcibly mobilize employees of telecommunications providers even with booking documents – the data is not in the system «Oberig»
Territorial acquisition centers (TACs) continue to forcibly mobilize employees of telecom providers who repair equipment. Such cases occur even if they have documents confirming the reservation. Oleksandr Fediyenko, a member of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security, spoke about such cases.
Realme 14x – a ruggedized smartphone with a 6000 mAh battery and a price starting at $175
Realme has unveiled its new smartphone, the Realme 14x, which is the global version of the V60 Pro model released for the Chinese market. A standout feature of the Realme 14x is its vivid red color, which sets it apart from its Chinese counterpart.The smartphone is certified IP68 and IP69K, ensuring its protection against dust and water, and it has…
OnlyFans: BES receives information about Ukrainian content sellers on the platform – searches begin
The Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv allowed investigators of the Bureau of Economic Security (BES) to obtain information about all Ukrainians who are registered on the OnlyFans platform and receive income there. The court’s decision was accepted September 20.
Autopilot computer crashes on new Tesla cars after a few tens or hundreds of kilometers
Tesla seems to be having «serious problems» with the autopilot computers on the new cars. Several owners have complained about this. And we are talking about brand new cars. This problem is allegedly so widespread that it is now «overwhelming Tesla’s» service department.
Honor GT – gaming smartphone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, massive radiator, and a price starting at $300
Together with Honor Pad V9 tablet The company also announced the Honor GT gaming smartphone. This device has a flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and a massive evaporative cooling system.
Online voting: authorities consider innovations for post-war elections
Ukrainian authorities are studying European electoral models, including electronic voting options, to conduct elections immediately after the end of the war with Russia. This was shared by the head of the “Servant of the People” party, Olena Shulyak, in an interview with Politico.
Digital HCI: the relevant committee of the Verkhovna Rada approved the draft law – medical examination data will automatically be included «Oberih»
The Committee of the Verkhovna Rada on National Security has prepared for adoption in general the bill №12066 on digital medical examination. It will enable automatic transmission of medical examination data on fitness for military service to the Registry of conscripts “Oberih”. The VRU will soon adopt it as law.
Skoda Enyaq and Enyaq Coupe: what the next electric cars with improved aerodynamics will look like
Skoda has dropped some sketches showing off the upcoming refresh of its most popular electric vehicles. The Enyaq family is getting a design update that aligns with the Skoda Modern Solid concept.
The Honor Pad V9 tablet has an 11.5-inch 144 Hz screen, stylus support, a battery of more than 10,000 mAh and a price starting at $288
Honor has prepared a new Android tablet for release – Honor Pad V9. This is a device with a large 11.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 2800×1840 pixels and a refresh rate of 144 Hz. The screen supports stylus input with the Magic Pencil 3, which is sold separately.
Poco M7 Pro 5G received a Dimensity 7025 Ultra chip and a price of $175, and the budget Poco C75 5G – $95
The Poco line of smartphones has been expanded with two new devices: the mid-range Poco M7 Pro 5G and the budget Poco C75 5G.
Threads social network reaches 300 million users
Meta’s social network app Threads has grown to 300 million users, with over 100 million people using the service daily. Mark Zuckerberg announced a new phase, stating that “the momentum of Threads continues to be strong.”
Images of Redmi Turbo 4 leaked online – it could be Poco F7
Images of the upcoming Redmi Turbo 4 smartphone have been leaked in China. The image shows a device with thin and symmetrical screen bezels, iPhone-like curvature radius, and two rear cameras.
ChatGPT search engine based on AI became publicly available
ChatGPT, an AI-based search engine, is now available to all users. OpenAI made the announcement as part of a new part of its 12-day stream. The company has also introduced an “optimized” version of the function for mobile devices and the ability to search in the enhanced voice input mode.
Production of Japanese pickups to be launched in Ukraine – Ministry of Economy
A Japanese engineering company, in collaboration with Ukrainian manufacturers, plans to initiate the production of pickup trucks in Ukraine using Semi Knocked Down (SKD) technology. This was announced by the First Vice Prime Minister, Minister of Economy of Ukraine, Yulia Svyrydenko.
YouTube is testing voice responses to comments from content creators
Next time you drop a comment on a YouTube video, you might just hear the creator hit you back with a voice reply. YouTube has announced it’s testing this feature with a “small number” of creators. It lets them record an audio response to comments on their videos.
«e-Batkivshchyna» ─ officials are developing a new digital tool for Ukrainians returning from abroad
Ukrainian officials, along with international partners, are discussing the creation of a new digital platform to communicate with Ukrainians living abroad. This tool aims to assist those planning to return to Ukraine in finding housing and employment. This was reported by the First Deputy Minister of Social Policy of Ukraine, Dariya Marchak.
«Diia.Card» ─ a single card for all government payments
Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov said about the creation of a new bank card – «Diia.Card». It is designed to make it easier for ordinary Ukrainians «to receive payments from the state».
Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro – laptop with Lunar Lake processor and 25 hours of battery life
Samsung has introduced an updated Galaxy Book 5 Pro laptop based on Intel Lunar Lake processors. It can work for an impressive 25 hours without recharging.
«Trident»: Ukraine has laser weapons to destroy aircraft at a distance of up to 2 km
Ukraine possesses a modern laser weapon called «Trident», capable of destroying aircraft at a distance of more than 2 kilometers. This was announced by Colonel Vadym Sukharevskyi, Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
In China, they sell an RTX 4010 video card for $100 that does not exist in nature – what kind of «beast» is it really?
According to Nvidia, the RTX 4010 graphics card does not exist. However, a YouTube blogger was able to buy one and use it with mostly no problems. A video from Budget-Builds Official shows a video card that is supposedly a version of the RTX 4010.
Lenovo is preparing a double blow: Legion Go with OLED and Legion Go S on SteamOS – Steam Deck competitors are coming
Famed insider Evan Blass has unveiled details about the unannounced portable gaming PC Lenovo Legion Go S with an extremely interesting feature – a Steam button. This suggests that this console might be the first portable device from a third-party manufacturer based on SteamOS, thus potentially the first real competitor to the Steam Deck.
To spite viruses: ChromeOS can now reset settings without deleting data
Google announced the release of the new ChromeOS M13, which includes the handy Safety reset feature. This allows Chromebook users to reset their laptops to standard settings without a full wipe. The update also introduced a new accessibility option Flash notifications to assist those who may have difficulty hearing or seeing notifications.
Apple Magic Mouse will soon be significantly updated, and AirTag will triple the detection radius
The Apple Magic Mouse hasn’t seen significant design changes for a while, except for things like ditching AA batteries and adding a USB-C port. However, recent reports suggest that Apple plans to refresh this accessory. In his Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman reported that Apple has started working on prototypes of a more modern version of…
Renault 5 Turbo 3E ─ «revival of a legend» and «pocket rocket» with acceleration to «hundreds in 3.5 seconds»
Renault decided to play on the nostalgic feelings of drivers and announced the revival of the Renault 5 Turbo, but in an electric version. The new product, called the Renault 5 Turbo 3E, is not a concept car, as the original R5 Turbo 3E was. Renault has confirmed that this truly «hot» hatchback will appear on the roads as a production model. The…
The Last of Us Part II Remastered will be released on PC on April 3, 2025
Rumors about this have been circulating for some time, and now they have been officially confirmed. PlayStation game The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered will be released on PC, developer Naughty Dog has announced. The release is scheduled for April 3, 2025.
Steel Hunters: a new Mech shooter from Wargaming, created by a team from Kyiv
Wargaming has announced its new original franchise Steel Hunters — a free-to-play mech hero shooter that combines the mechanics of Battle Royale and Extraction modes.
Intel Panther Lake processors: up to 18 cores, 18A process, partners have already received the first samples
During the 22nd annual Barclays Global Technology Conference, Intel was represented by two interim co-chairmen, Michelle Johnston Holthaus and David Zinsner. They spoke about the state of affairs at Intel and shared some details about future processors.
Toyota announces compact electric crossover Urban Cruiser – different engine and battery options and similarity to Suzuki e-Vitara
Toyota is expanding its electric vehicle lineup, which is still lagging behind competitors, by announcing an all-new Urban Cruiser compact crossover that looks very similar to the Suzuki e-Vitara.
The Epic Games Store has launched the «Holiday Sale 2024» with discounts up to 95% and is giving away The Lord of the Rings for free: Return to Moria
The Epic Games Store has launched the «Holiday Sale 2024», during which users will be able to save significantly on games, as well as replenish their collections with new projects during traditional free giveaways.
Tesla Model Y is no longer the most popular car – Which model became the leader in 2024?
Earlier we talked about the most popular car brands in the first three quarters of 2024. Now let’s focus on the most popular car models that were sold most often this year. The ranking of the best-selling cars and light commercial vehicles is based on official registration statistics in 162 countries.
Android got a function to search for unknown Bluetooth trackers
With the advent of Bluetooth trackers, it has become much easier to find lost items such as bags or keys. However, this technology can also be used for unscrupulous surveillance. To solve this problem, Google is introducing a new feature to its Android devices.
Tax authorities are massively checking online sellers: almost UAH 50 million in fines in a month – Hetmantsev
The State Tax Service (STS) is tightening its control over online sales, including conducting test purchases and fining those who do not issue cash receipts. This was reported in the Telegram channel reported Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Taxation and Customs Policy («Servant of the People») Danylo Hetmantsev.
Law Enforcement Officers to be Authorized to Open Parcels of Ukrainians – Draft Law Registered in the Verkhovna Rada
A group of MPs from the «Servant of the People» party has been registered in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (VRU) draft law No. 12294, which proposes to give law enforcement agencies the right to open citizens’ mail.
Realme Neo7: Dimensity 9300+ chip, 6000 nits brightness, 7000 mAh battery, and price from $300
Realme has unveiled its new Realme Neo7 smartphone, which combines flagship features with an affordable price. The device is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ processor, which provides high performance and efficiency. The configuration can include 12 or 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB of internal UFS 4.0 storage.
TOYOTA RAV4, AUDI Q8 and others are the most popular hybrid cars in Ukraine
In November, almost 1.8 thousand cars with hybrid powertrains were registered in Ukraine. This includes both «mild» hybrids and plug-in hybrids. The increase in hybrid registrations compared to the same period of the previous year is 5%.
Financial control is tightening: banks want to receive information about clients’ income and court cases through «Action»
As well as predicted earlierIn addition, some banks have signed a memorandum to tighten control over the payments of Ukrainians, both individuals and individual entrepreneurs. It will become more difficult to use banking services for those people who do not have confirmed legal income. But the innovations will also affect law-abiding citizens.
Monument Valley 3 puzzle game was released – without ads and microtransactions, but not for everyone
The long-awaited sequel to the popular puzzle game Monument Valley 3 has been released. But not all users will be able to launch the game. The new part of the spatial puzzle series is now available on Android and iOS exclusively within Netflix Games. This means that you can play for free, without ads or microtransactions, but only if you have a…
Apple Watch Ultra 3 will support satellite communication and blood pressure monitoring – Mark Gurman
The next version of the Apple Watch Ultra 3 smartwatch will support satellite communications. This will allow users to send text messages even without access to mobile communication or Wi-Fi. These innovations were reported by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg.
Tesla Model Q for less than $30 thousand and 3-row Model Y variant – the company’s plans for 2025
The Deutsche Bank report, prepared after a meeting with Travis Axelrod (Head of Investor Relations at Tesla), reveals some aspects of the company’s product plan for 2025. The most interesting aspect is the company’s intention to launch a new low-cost electric car, the Tesla Model Q, which is due to debut next year.
BYD prepares new products: Sealion 05 electric car and Seal 05 and Seal 07 plug-in hybrids
The latest regulatory documents from the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) have revealed information about new BYD car models. These are the all-electric Sealion 05, hybrid Seal 05, and hybrid Seal 07.
Google has created a quantum chip with «breakthrough» achievements – calculations take 5 minutes instead of 10 septillion years
Google’s Quantum Computing Lab has nailed a significant breakthrough. The company announced that its new quantum computing chip called Willow can perform complex computational tasks in less than 5 minutes. Google claims that one of the world’s fastest supercomputers would take 10 septillion years to complete this task—more than the…
iPhone SE 4 will receive improved cameras – the resolution of the main module will increase 4 times
Apple released the iPhone SE 3 in 2022. Since then, there have been no updates of the «budget» smartphone model from Apple. However, the iPhone SE 4 is expected to be its successor and will be released in the first quarter of 2025. Although the company itself has not yet made any official statements, South Korean publication ET News shared…
California proposes to label social media as dangerous to mental health
California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta and Assemblywoman Rebecca Bauer-Kagan have proposed a new bill, AB 56. It will require social media companies to add warning labels to their platforms to inform users about mental health risks.
Realme Note 60x: a budget smartphone with a large screen, 5000 mAh battery, and a price of about $80
Realme has introduced a new smartphone in the Note series — Realme Note 60x. It has a lot in common with the Note 60 model, but differs in a camera with a lower sensor resolution.
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