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.

Data on men from the age of 16 were automatically entered into «Oberig» without visiting the TCC and undergoing an EOC

News Software 11-27-2024 comment
Men aged 16-25 are registered automatically – there is no longer any need to apply to the MCC and undergo a medical examination. This is part of a pilot project, said Kateryna Chernogorenko, Deputy Minister of Defense for Digitalization.

Meizu is not giving up: mBlu 21 - what will a budget smartphone offer for less than $100?

News Devices 11-27-2024 comment
Once a popular smartphone manufacturer, Meizu has lost its position over time, but still continues to release new products from time to time. This time, the brand’s fans are offered a budget model with a strange name Meizu mBlu 21.

Porsche will continue to produce models with internal combustion engines - electric cars are not very popular

News Auto 11-27-2024 comment
Porsche is not yet ready to completely abandon internal combustion engines and plans to produce more models with internal combustion engines. This is due to the slowdown in sales of electric vehicles.

EcoFlow DELTA 3 charging stations are already in Ukraine: operation as a UPS, 8000 cycles, fast charging and price from UAH 41 thousand

News Devices 11-26-2024 comment
EcoFlow has announced the launch of a new line of portable charging stations EcoFlow DELTA 3. These new products are suitable for use as an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) with automatic switching to UPS mode.

Ukrainians love speed: UAH 11 billion spent on new cars - BMW and Mercedes are in the top

News Auto 11-26-2024 comment
In October 2024, Ukrainians spent UAH 11.1 billion on new passenger cars. This is 12% more than in the same period of the previous year. The figure also increased by 3% compared to September this year.

Nothing Phone (3) appeared in Geekbench: what we know about the characteristics and performance

News Devices 11-26-2024 comment
The upcoming Nothing Phone (3) smartphone has appeared in the Geekbench database, and everything indicates that the official presentation of the new model will take place soon. It also allowed us to find out some of the device’s characteristics.

Payoneer changes withdrawal rules for Ukrainians: what you need to know

News IT business 11-26-2024 comment
The Payoneer payment system has announced the changes it is introducing for its Ukrainian users. The corresponding letters have been sent to users of the service.

Oppo Pad 3: 11.61-inch display with stylus support, new Dimensity 8350 chip, and price from €275

News Devices 11-26-2024 comment
Oppo, together with MediaTek, has introduced its new Oppo Pad 3 tablet based on a new processor Dimensity 8350. This model is a more affordable alternative to the larger Oppo Pad 3 Pro based on Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

Oppo Reno13 and Reno13 Pro unveiled: new Dimensity 8350 chip, IP69 protection and battery up to 5800 mAh

News Devices 11-26-2024 comment
Oppo has presented the latest devices of the Reno series: Reno13 and Reno13 Pro. These are the first smartphones to run on the new chipset MediaTek Dimensity 8350. Both devices are also equipped with Oppo’s proprietary X1 chip, which provides improved wireless performance. They are IP69-rated for dust and water resistance.

MediaTek Dimensity 8350: The evolution of the 8300 with a focus on gaming and energy efficiency

News Devices 11-26-2024 comment
MediaTek has prepared for release a new mobile processor, the Dimensity 8350, which differs little from the existing Dimensity 8300. However, the new product should improve the performance of devices in games.

Ukraine launches the Unified State Register of Pets — the first stage has already started

News Software 11-25-2024 comment
Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food, together with the State Service on Food Safety and Consumer Protection and the Ministry of Digital Transformation, are launching the Unified State Register of Domestic Animals.

Kia EV9 GT 2025: An electric family car with a sporty character and over 500 hp.

News Auto 11-25-2024 comment
The Kia EV9 has already gained popularity as a practical and luxurious electric crossover, but the company is raising the bar even higher with the announcement of the powerful EV9 GT. Unlike the GT-Line version, this performance-oriented modification boasts a significant increase in power and a number of other improvements.At the time standard…

«Russian spirit»: cosmonauts detect toxic» odor in Russian spacecraft «Progress» docked to the ISS

News Science and space 11-25-2024 comment
During a routine mission to deliver about 3 tons of food, fuel, and supplies to the International Space Station (ISS), after opening the hatch to the Russian cargo ship «Progress», the astronauts smelled an unpleasant odor and quickly closed it. The incident occurred on Saturday, and the spacecraft itself was launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome…

OnePlus is preparing a compact smartphone based on Snapdragon 8 Elite

News Devices 11-25-2024 comment
It has become known that OnePlus is working on a compact flagship smartphone based on a top-end processor. It was reported by Digital Chat Station.

Imports of passenger cars cost Ukraine $3.3 billion in the first 9 months of 2024

News Auto 11-25-2024 comment
In the first three quarters of 2024, 239,000 passenger cars, both new and used, were imported to Ukraine. This is 9% more than in the same period in 2023. This is according to the State Statistics Service.

National cashback brought Ukrainians more than UAH 119 million in October: three times more than in September, but still less than UAH 100 per person

News Software 11-22-2024 comment
Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov said about payments under the «National Cashback» program that Ukrainians received in October. It is noted that payments for October have already been received on National Cashback cards. In October, the program participants accumulated three times more funds than in September.

B «Reserve+» will add the function of paying fines to the TCC for violations of military registration

News Software 11-22-2024 comment
The Ministry of Defense continues to develop the «Reserve+» app and add new features to it. Recently, the app has added it is now possible to apply for a deferral online. And soon it will also be possible to pay a fine to the Tax and Customs Committee online. This was announced by Deputy Minister of Defense for Digitalization Kateryna…

Killer cars: Tesla has the highest fatal crash rate of any car brand - study

News Auto 11-22-2024 comment
Specialists of iSeeCars.com determined the most dangerous cars on American roads. To do this, they analyzed data on fatalities from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for car models manufactured in 2018-2022 that were involved in accidents that resulted in the death of at least one…

Russia attacked Dnipro with a ballistic missile of the «Kedr» system - details and characteristics from the DIU

News Military Tech 11-22-2024 comment
Yesterday, the terrorist organization Russia struck at the Dnipro Riverusing a ballistic missile. According to the Air Force and StratCom, for the first time in the world, Russia used an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead to attack Ukraine. Today, the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine reported more details about…

Realme GT Neo 7 will receive a 7000 mAh battery and provide 2 days of battery life

News Devices 11-22-2024 comment
Smartphone manufacturers are preparing to launch a wave of sub-flagship devices. Redmi starts with the Redmi K80 series on November 27, followed by the Vivo S20 lineup on November 28 and the iQOO Neo 10 series on November 29. The Honor 300 series, already announced, is expected in early December. OnePlus also plans to introduce the Ace 5 series in…

Google Messages will get a backup and restore function for easy transfer between devices

News Software 11-22-2024 comment
Google Messages has now become the standard messaging app on many Android phones and tablets, helping to drive the adoption of RCS (Rich Communication Services) around the world. Google Messages now has a backup and restore feature for your chats.

Hyundai Ioniq 9: a spacious three-row crossover with an autonomous range of up to 539 km and a 24-minute charge

News Auto 11-22-2024 comment
Hyundai has officially unveiled its new Ioniq 9 electric crossover, a spacious three-row car designed to meet the needs of families.

EcoFlow RIVER 3: new charging stations starting at UAH 13 thousand are now available in Ukraine

News Devices 11-21-2024 comment
EcoFlow has expanded the range of charging stations available in Ukraine by launching the new EcoFlow RIVER 3 line. The series consists of four models with different functions and capabilities that support Pogo-Pin, GaN, X-GaNPower and X-Guard technologies. Some versions provide a switching speed to UPS mode of 10 ms.

For the first time in the world: Russia strikes Ukraine with an intercontinental ballistic missile - Stratcom

News Military Tech 11-21-2024 comment
The morning of November 21 began in Ukraine with an air raid alert. This is no longer news for Ukraine in the state of war unleashed by Russia. But what was new this time was the type of missile used in the attack. According to the Ukrainian Defense Forces, an intercontinental ballistic missile was used for the attack.

Google cancels Pixel Tablet 3

News Devices 11-21-2024 comment
According to new reports, Google has decided to cancel the development of the Pixel Tablet 3 tablet codenamed Kiyomi. The decision was made last week, and all teams working on the device were transferred to other projects.

«Reserve+» now allows you to apply for a deferral online for parents with many children

News Software 11-21-2024 comment
The «Reserve+» app has a new feature that allows parents with many children to apply for a deferment from mobilization. This applies to those who are raising three minor children in a joint marriage. This was announced by Deputy Minister of Defense for Digitalization Kateryna Chernogorenko.

Gemini Live now speaks Ukrainian: examples of how to use the AI assistant in everyday life

News Software 11-21-2024 comment
Gemini Live personal AI assistant is now available in Ukrainian. This means that you can have natural conversations with the assistant, get answers to questions, complete tasks, and much more – all in your native language.

Stellantis has created a new STLA Frame platform for electric vehicles with an autonomy of more than 800 km

News Auto 11-21-2024 comment
Stellantis (a group of 18 automotive brands) has unveiled its newest development in the field of electric vehicles – the STLA Frame platform. This new platform is specially designed for full-size pickups and SUVs and aims to provide «best-in-class capabilities».

Sony Alpha 1 II: new flagship mirrorless camera with improved autofocus, stabilization and screen at $6500

News Devices 11-21-2024 comment
Sony has unveiled the second generation of its flagship Alpha 1 camera. Keeping with the company’s tradition of obscure names, the new camera is called Alpha 1 II.

Diesel cars are losing popularity in Ukraine: -26% year-on-year, especially sales of used cars

News Auto 11-20-2024 comment
In October, Ukrainians bought almost 5.7 thousand cars with diesel engines. This is 26% less than in the same period of 2023.

Google Gemini artificial intelligence now has «memory» of user characteristics

News Software 11-20-2024 comment
Google’s Gemini chatbot has been given the ability to memorize certain details about users, such as their interests and personal preferences. This feature is being rolled out to subscribers who have access to Gemini Advanced. It will allow the AI chatbot to customize responses according to your needs and preferences.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim cameras: details of 200+50+50 megapixel sensors and compact periscope of new design

News Devices 11-20-2024 comment
Earlier this month, an Ice Universe insider reported that the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim will have an Ultra camera, but did not reveal any more details. Now, another informant, Sanju Choudhary, claims to know the exact specifications of the sensors that will be used in this device. The Slim model is likely to replace the S25 FE.

Xiaomi's automotive business: growth in shipments, revenues and average price, but still a loss of €186 million for the quarter

News Auto 11-20-2024 comment
Xiaomi has announced record revenue of €1.17 billion from its electric vehicle business for the third quarter of 2024. This is 52.1% more than in the second quarter. The main driver of this growth was the successful launch and delivery of the Xiaomi SU7 series of electric vehicles.

Control 2: from shooter to action RPG - Remedy changes the rules of the game

News Games 11-20-2024 comment
The upcoming sequel to the Control game by Remedy Entertainment, called Control 2, will be made in the action-RPG genre.

Recovery of the processor market: China leads the way, laptops gain momentum

News Devices 11-20-2024 comment
According to a recent report by Jon Peddie Research, the PC processor market showed significant growth in the third quarter of 2024 compared to the second quarter. After a downturn in 2021 and 2022, the market is finally recovering at a rapid pace.

Ukrainians are losing interest in new cars with gasoline internal combustion engines: which models are most popular

News Auto 11-19-2024 comment
Cars with gasoline engines are still the most popular among Ukrainians, although interest in them is gradually declining.

Register «Oberig» will automatically receive the results of medical examinations of persons liable for military service from the EHEA ─ draft law

News Software 11-19-2024 comment
The National Security Committee recommends that the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine approve draft law No. 12066. This document provides for permission to access the medical information of conscripts, persons liable for military service and reservists, as well as its inclusion in the «Oberig» register.

Only 20% of recipients used national cashback: what do Ukrainians spend their money on?

News Software 11-19-2024 comment
In September, Ukrainians received UAH 37.2 million in payments under the «National Cashback» program. The Ministry of Economy analyzed how the recipients of the payments used these funds.

Windows 365 Link is a mini-PC for streaming Windows 11 from the cloud. For only $349

News Devices 11-19-2024 comment
Microsoft plans to release a new mini-PC specially designed for its cloud service Windows 365. The Windows 365 Link is a $349 device that works as a thin client, connecting to the cloud and streaming Windows 11 to the screen.

Alien: Rogue Incursion - get ready to meet xenomorphs in VR (released a story trailer with «grand finale»)

News Games 11-19-2024 comment
After a short teaser at the beginning of the year, Sony finally revealed more information about Alien: Rogue Incursion, presenting a new trailer and release date.

BYD celebrates 10 million electrified vehicles - a 30-year journey from batteries to market leader

News Auto 11-19-2024 comment
Chinese auto giant BYD has reached a significant milestone with the production of its 10 millionth new energy vehicle (NEV). This category includes electric vehicles and hybrids. This is a remarkable achievement for a company that started in 1995 as a small battery manufacturer and in less than 30 years has become a global leader in the electric…

Free cheese? The gamer received the RTX 3060 from Temu for free and is waiting for the rest of the components to check if it's a real video card

News Devices 11-19-2024 comment
Getting free gaming hardware, especially an expensive one like the RTX 3060, is rare. However, user LudM on the PCMR subreddit said that he received a Chinese RTX 3060 from the Temu platform for free. Now he is waiting for the rest of the components for his PC to assemble the system and check if it is a genuine RTX 3060 and not a fake.

The IT specialist turned his home into a place for friendly LAN gaming parties. It cost more than $1 million

News Devices 11-19-2024 comment
Software engineer Kenton Varda, who is the head of technical at Cloudflare Workers, spent more than 3 years and at least a million dollars to turn his Austin home into the perfect venue for local gaming parties. This house, known as the LAN Party House, is equipped with 22 computers and a special server room. However, not everyone receives…

They are selling like hotcakes: Xiaomi has already handed over 100 thousand SU7 electric cars to customers and has increased its plan for 2024

News Auto 11-18-2024 comment
Xiaomi has reached a new production milestone by producing 100 thousand SU7 cars at its factory in Beijing ahead of schedule. The company also announced that all these cars have already been delivered to customers.

«Reserve+» mistakenly put more than 700 thousand Ukrainians on the wanted list: the app is to be transformed with automatic military registration

News Software 11-18-2024 comment
Approximately 710 thousand Ukrainians liable for military service were mistakenly displayed in the «Reserve+» application as wanted persons. This was stated by Deputy Minister of Defense for Digitalization Kateryna Chernogorenko.

«Red Threat»: AMD pushes Intel out of the top 10 desktop processors on Amazon

News Devices 11-18-2024 comment
For a long time, consumers have been favoring Intel desktop processors. But the release of not very successful recent models has tipped the consumer’s scales in the other direction. And now the top ten most popular CPUs on Amazon consist exclusively of AMD chips.

The new Garmin Instinct 3 start watch will support solar charging

News Devices 11-18-2024 comment
Garmin seems to be preparing to release a new Instinct 3 smartwatch that will have a solar charging version. Information about this appeared on the support page on the brand’s official website, where the cost of repairs for various Garmin products was indicated.

Elon Musk changed X algorithms for self-promotion and promotion of Republicans - study

News Software 11-18-2024 comment
After Elon Musk acquired Twitter (now X), some people expressed fears that the new owner would use the social network for self-promotion and political campaigning. A new study has confirmed these assumptions – X’s algorithms now really «like» two things: Elon Musk himself and Republicans.

Intel postpones Arc Battlemage GPU announcement until December, but wants to be in time for CES 2025 to get ahead of the competition

News Devices 11-18-2024 comment
It seems that Intel has decided to postpone the presentation of its new products. The chipmaker is approaching the release of new discrete GPUs, but recent reports suggest that this event will take place later than planned.

TESLA Model Y and Model 3 are the most popular used cars from the USA in October

News Auto 11-15-2024 comment
In October 2024, almost 2.7 thousand used cars imported from the United States were registered in Ukraine. Thus, 16% of used cars that switched to Ukrainian license plates in October were of American origin.

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