Baidu announces its own smart glasses with artificial intelligence
Baidu, often referred to as the “Chinese equivalent of Google,” has unveiled its own pair of AI-powered smart glasses at its annual conference in Shanghai. The device will be powered by ERNIE generative AI technology developed by the company. These smart glasses are designed to become a “personal assistant”.
Difficult dilemma: one of the major manufacturers exits the folding smartphone market - report
A major smartphone company has decided to suspend production of its line of foldable devices. This is evidenced by reports from China.
vivo Y18t - a budget smartphone with a 50-megapixel camera, 5000 mAh battery and a price of $115
Currently, the vivo Y18 smartphone lineup includes three models: Y18, Y18i, and Y18e. Now the company has introduced the fourth model in the lineup — vivo Y18t. This is a budget device with basic features.
Safety wins over design: Hyundai brings back physical buttons in cars
In recent years, the automotive industry has undergone significant changes that have led to the wider use of touchscreens. As a result, many automakers are abandoning physical buttons in favor of minimalist interiors. However, Hyundai is bucking the trend and bringing back buttons in its upcoming electric vehicles.
«Reserve+» broke the record: 100 thousand deferrals in 3 days without queues and paperwork
Kateryna Chernogorenko, Deputy Minister of Defense for Digital Development, Digital Transformation and Digitalization, spoke about the first 3 days of the service for granting deferment to «Reserve+» – without visiting the military commissariat. The app users have already generated 100 thousand deferments.
iPhone 17 Air: Apple faces difficulties in producing a thinner battery and is unlikely to outperform the 2014 iPhone 6
The iPhone line has been quite stable in terms of design for a long time. Each new update brings minor changes, while the general elements remain constant. However, the company is planning to release a new iPhone 17 model next year, which will be much thinner than the current devices. This smartphone is rumored to be called the iPhone 17 Air.…
Ukraine wants to decriminalize pornography: what does the bill provide for?
A group of MPs registered in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (VRU) draft law No. 9623which provides for the partial decriminalization of the porn industry. The relevant changes are planned to be made to the Criminal Code.
The Kia EV3 electric crossover with a range of over 600 km has gone on sale in Europe at a price of 36 thousand.
Kia has announced the European launch of its compact and affordable EV3 crossover. In addition to these benefits, it also offers a segment-leading driving range.
40 thousand deferrals were issued in 2 days in the application «Reserve+» - goodbye to queues in the shopping center
On weekends online deferral from mobilization has been launched in the application «Reserve+». People with disabilities, as well as students, postgraduates and doctoral students who are studying in a sequential order, were the first to apply for a deferment without visiting the TCC. The Ministry of Defense shared the statistics of the new service…
In «Reserve+» online deferment from mobilization has been launched: who can use it and how to apply
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has launched the function of granting a deferral from mobilization in the «Reserve+» ─ application without visiting the military registration and enlistment office and standing in long lines.
How much sleep is needed for «successful aging»? Scientists have given the answer
We all want to «age successfully» with as few health problems as possible. A new study shows how much sleep you get each night can go a long way toward achieving this goal.
They sold out like hotcakes: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D sold out in a day and now resellers are offering it for $1500
AMD’s new Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor has only recently gone on sale and has immediately become extremely popular – perhaps even too popular. This powerful processor is sold out almost everywhere in the US and across Europe, which has led to abuse by resellers who are putting it up for sale at a price of almost $1500 with an official…
Gaming smartphone nubia Red Magic 10 Pro+ broke the AnTuTu test record
On November 13, a new series of productive gaming smartphones nubia Red Magic 10 is scheduled to be presented. The most powerful among them will be the Red Magic 10 Pro+ model, which has just broken the record in the AnTuTu test package with a score of over 3 million – 3,116,126 points.
AUDI is not Audi: a new brand for Chinese electric vehicles announced AUDI E with an autonomy up to 700 km and acceleration to hundred in 3.6 seconds
Quite unexpectedly, the German automaker Audi has launched a new brand of electric vehicles designed exclusively for the Chinese market. This new brand is called AUDI (not to be confused with Audi), which is not very original. It is a joint venture with the Chinese automaker SAIC. The new brand, in addition to a noticeably different name, is also…
Scientists successfully restore vision for the first time using stem cell transplantation
Three people with severely impaired vision who underwent stem cell transplantation experienced significant vision improvement that lasted for more than a year. A fourth patient also experienced an improvement in vision, but the result was not stable. These four people were the first patients to receive stem cell transplants to treat damaged corneas…
Google Photos gets a new Updates section: what will it offer users?
Google Photos makes it easier to keep track of activity in your shared albums with the new Updates section. In this section, you can see notifications about changes to shared albums and updates to Google Photos conversations.
Ukrainians bought more than 4 thousand electric cars in October: which models are the most popular
In October 2024, 4277 battery electric vehicles were registered in Ukraine. Compared to October 2023, the demand for electric vehicles in Ukraine decreased by 5%.
Lack of deep sleep linked to risk of dementia - study
The risk of developing dementia may increase with age if a person does not get enough slow-wave (deep) sleep. A 2023 study found that people over 60 are 27% more likely to develop dementia with a loss of just 1% of deep sleep each year.
Re-updating data in «Reserve+» — Kateryna Chernogorenko told about the new features of the application
Citizens of Ukraine liable for military service will be able to make changes to their address within «zone» of the same TCC or to pull up the IDP address from the «Diia» application. This was stated by Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine for Digital Development Kateryna Chernogorenko.
Ukrainians are less likely to buy used cars from abroad: which models are most popular
In October, the Ukrainian car fleet was replenished with 16.3 thousand used cars imported from abroad.
Oppo A5 Pro: budget smartphone will get a 50-megapixel camera, up to 12 GB of RAM and up to 512 GB of storage
Oppo has recently released a series of smartphones Find X8 and is now preparing for the presentation of new mid-range smartphones of the Reno13 series and a budget device, the Oppo A5 Pro smartphone. The latter has already appeared on the website of the Chinese regulator TENAA, which allows you to familiarize yourself with its characteristics in…
Acer has presented routers with Wi-Fi 7 and 5G in Ukraine. Prices start at UAH 4.8 thousand
Aser has announced the launch of new wireless routers of the Aser Connect Wave 7, Predator Connect T7 and Predator Connect X7 5G series on the Ukrainian market. The devices provide support for Wi-Fi 7, Multi-link Operation (MLO), etc.
Call of Duty: Mobile crosses 1 billion downloads and receives anniversary update. Microsoft is preparing to close the game
Activision has announced that Call of Duty: Mobile has been downloaded more than a billion times worldwide since its release. The game, which was released in 2019 for Android and iOS, reached 270 million downloads in its first year.
Volkswagen Multivan is an all-wheel drive plug-in hybrid based on the eHybrid 4Motion system with three motors
Volkswagen has introduced a new plug-in hybrid powertrain to its Multivan lineup. The Multivan eHybrid 4Motion replaces the previous PHEV version by adding all-wheel drive.
New KIA Sportage: a variety of engines, 8-speed automatic transmission and a price of $20.6 thousand.
The Korean brand KIA has released an updated version of its compact crossover Sportage. The new model is offered both exclusively with an internal combustion engine and as a hybrid.
IRDM PRO GEN 5 - SSD with 12000 MB/s speed and graphene cooling system
The Polish brand IRDM has released the IRDM PRO GEN 5 SSD. It is designed to be used by gamers and professionals with high data transfer rates.
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a success, but the remaster of the original trilogy is in jeopardy: what happened?
After the successful launch of the new game Dragon Age: The Veilguard, many new players of the series will probably want to dive into the original trilogy. But for those hoping for a remaster in the style of Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, there is already disappointing news. The creative director of Dragon Age: The Veilguard creative director John…
Windows 11 24H2 update is not friendly with infamous CrowdStrike antivirus - Microsoft Office applications are affected
Microsoft Office users have experienced program malfunctions on systems running Windows 11 24H2 and using CrowdStrike antivirus. Both of these solutions have caused global outages in the past. Therefore, it is currently unknown which one is responsible for the new problem.
TCC fines: the number of debts has doubled, and a hotline for complaints has been opened for Ukrainians
Following the adoption of new rules for military registration in the spring of this year, the number of debts for fines issued due to violations of these rules has increased significantly in Ukraine. In the first 10 months of 2024, 21,336 proceedings for violations of military registration have already been recorded. This is already twice as many…
Honor X9c: an indestructible smartphone with powerful protection, 6600 mAh battery, and a price starting at $340
Honor has released a new smartphone, the Honor X9c, which is touted as the most rugged phone in the brand’s history.
Anova Precision Oven 2.0: «smart» oven that recognizes food, cooks for you and requires a separate subscription
Anova has released a new tabletop oven, the Precision Oven 2.0, which has a number of smart features. It is even capable of recognizing foods and offering a variety of recipes based on those ingredients.
OPPO A40m: a budget smartphone with military-grade protection and a price of UAH 8.5 thousand
OPPO A40m, a new budget smartphone, is now available in Ukraine. The novelty meets military standards of shock resistance and is waterproof.
Ukrainians are buying less and less cars with internal combustion engines, and the demand for electric cars and hybrids is growing
Ukrainians are gradually losing interest in cars with traditional internal combustion engines. While in October 2023, ICE cars accounted for 66% of the new car market, this figure dropped to 62% in the year to October 2024.
Digitalization without spending limits: The Cabinet of Ministers has lifted limits on the purchase of laptops and mobile phones for IT systems
Currently, there are restrictions on the purchase of cars, furniture, computers, mobile phones and equipment by government agencies. They were approved by the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine in Resolution No. 332 of April 4, 2001, and apply to state bodies, institutions and organizations that are funded by the state budget. However, an exception…
Suzuki e VITARA: the company's first electric crossover will offer an autonomy of up to 500 km
The Suzuki company has unveiled its first mass-market electric vehicle model, the —e VITARA. The car is based on the eVX concept shown in 2023.
AI is taking away jobs: Netflix closes AAA studio and relies on artificial intelligence in game development
Recently Netflix cuts staff as it begins closing some of its gaming studios. Among them is an AAA studio in Los Angeles founded by Chaco Sonny, the former executive producer of Overwatch. And now Netflix has announced that its gaming division is investing in generative artificial intelligence.
Telegram blocking: Kyiv universities started to restrict access to the messenger in their networks
From theoretical discussion the idea of blocking Telegram in Ukraine has begun to move to the practical implementation of restrictions. In September officials and the military were banned from using Telegram on their work devices. In October National Council restricts Telegram on its network. And now the messenger has been blocked in some higher…
Secret menu: productivity app in Apple App Store turns out to be a repository of pirated movies and TV shows
Apple is usually known for its strict (sometimes even meticulous) control over applications that are added to its App Store. However, the review process is far from flawless. It turned out that the Univer Note app, which looks like a productivity solution, is actually illegal and provides certain users with access to pirated movies.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, Metal Slug Tactics, and more: Xbox Game Pass games of November
Microsoft has announced the lineup of games available on Xbox Game Pass in the first half of November, headlined by Metal Slug Tactics, Goat Simulator Remastered, and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024.
Automatic deferment from mobilization in «Reserve+» is available in beta test: who will be the first to use it
At the end of last week, the Ministry of Defense announced launching a beta test of the automatic deferment function in the «Reserve+» app for certain categories of persons liable for military service. At the same time, the developers invited interested users to join the test. And now, Deputy Minister of Defense for Digitalization Kateryna…
Blocking at half strength: X (Twitter) will allow even blocked users to see posts
This weekend, X (formerly Twitter) announced that «is starting to roll out», a controversial change to the platform’s user blocking mechanism. The company’s owner Elon Musk first announced these changes in September. They will allow people you have blocked to continue to see your posts and your follower lists.
UAH 125 million of National Cashback was credited to Ukrainians in October - three times more than in September
Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov shared another portion of statistical information about the National Cashback program.
Tablets are gaining popularity: sales are up 20%, Apple dominates but is losing ground
A new report by IDC shows that in the third quarter of 2024, tablet sales in the global market amounted to 39.6 million devices. This is 20.4% more than in the same period of the previous year.
Realme GT7 Pro: «affordable» flagship with underwater shooting, record-breaking display brightness and price from $505
Realme has introduced its new flagship smartphone — Realme GT7 Pro. The device, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, offers the world’s first underwater photography mode. It also features a large battery and one of the brightest displays on the market.
Electric car is in the TOP-3 of the most popular new cars: which models were chosen by Ukrainians
Last month Ukrainians purchased more than 5.8 thousand new passenger cars. At the same time, the RENAULT Duster crossover was again the best-selling vehicle in October.
Apple expands the Vision Pro universe: new M5 chip, glasses, and delays for the budget version
Apple is planning to release an updated Vision Pro headset with an unannounced M5 chip. This will happen in 2025, according to Apple supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The current Vision Pro model is equipped with the M2 chip, which appeared in 2022.
Google Maps «leak» location of Ukraine's military positions: response of the Center for Countering Disinformation
Google has published updated images of the territory of Ukraine in its Google Maps service. These images show the location of military systems of the Ukrainian Defense Forces. About said Head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council Andriy Kovalenko.
Apple invests $1.1 billion in Globalstar, a satellite service provider that powers Emergency SOS
Along with the release of the iPhone 14 series of smartphones in 2022, Apple announced an emergency call function via satellite. For this purpose, it used the infrastructure of the American satellite service provider GlobalStar. Now it has become known that Apple has allocated $1.1 billion under a new agreement with Globalstar to expand the…
5G in Ukraine: a pilot project will be launched in three cities
The government has adopted amendments to the resolution on the use of radio frequencies, which allows to start the implementation of 5G in Ukraine. This is reported by ITC.UA with reference to Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov.
The leader of the Ukrainian new car market has changed: which brands were the most popular
In October 2024, more than 5.8 thousand new passenger cars were sold in Ukraine. This is only 1% more than in the same period of the previous year.
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