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.
«This is an anomaly» ─ Head of Rivian software development about buttons in cars
Many new cars use large touchscreen infotainment displays that take over many of the car’s control functions. For many drivers, this trend makes them miss the good old buttons. However, the nostalgia of drivers is not shared by Wasim Bensaid, Head of Software Development at Rivian. He believes that the use of buttons in a car is a…
Fake payments of UAH 1000: how fraudsters deceive Ukrainians on social media
Last week, Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the payment of assistance to Ukrainian citizens in the amount of UAH 1000. Fraudsters immediately took advantage of this news story to once again deceive gullible citizens. This was reported by ITC.UA with reference to Ministry of Social Policy.
Electronic deferral in «Reserve+» will start working in November: who will have the right not to go to the TCC
Already this month, the developers of «Reserve+» plan to launch the ability to apply for a deferment from mobilization online. This was reported by ITC.UA with reference to Ministry of Defense.
A breakthrough in lithium-ion batteries: 98% capacity retention after 500 cycles, lower cost and increased thermal stability
Scientists at Argonne National Laboratory have developed a new dual-gradient design for cathodes that promises to significantly improve lithium-ion battery performance and reduce costs. This could potentially accelerate the introduction of electric vehicles and grid energy storage.
Volkswagen closes an electric vehicle production plant in Europe
Volkswagen has announced the closure of its Audi plant in Brussels, Belgium, a few days after announcing plans to close three plants in Germany. The Brussels plant, which produces the electric crossover Audi Q8 E-Tronis scheduled to cease operations on February 28, 2025.
OnePlus 13 has been released: Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, three 50-megapixel cameras, 6000 mAh battery, and a price of $632
OnePlus has officially unveiled its new flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 13, powered by the top-of-the-line Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. The novelty also has a flagship BOE display, IP69 protection (now withstands exposure to high-pressure liquids) and a larger 6000 mAh battery.
Unmanned Tesla Model Y rammed another car in a supermarket parking lot - Summon function led to the wrong place
A driver collided with a self-driving Tesla in a shopping center parking lot. This was yet another example of how Tesla’s driver assistance software, which is still in the testing phase, can be unstable.
From phones to cars: Oppo partners with BYD to co-develop electric vehicles and AI
In order not to be left behind by Xiaomi, which entered the electric car marketChinese tech giant Oppo is looking to expand its reach beyond the mobile segment. The company announced a strategic partnership with BYD to integrate smartphone technology into smart car systems. This will allow you to control various aspects of BYD electric vehicles…
Mercedes-Benz CLA is no longer a cake: the car will get a Geely engine and Chinese intelligent control technologies
The upcoming third-generation Mercedes-Benz CLA will be powered by a 2.0T four-cylinder engine produced by Geely and Horse. The latter, officially known as Horse Powertrain Limited, was established on May 31, 2024 as a company owned by Geely and Renault in a 50:50 ratio.
Apple MacBook Pro with M4 Pro and M4 Max: higher performance, Thunderbolt 5 and preview prices
Apple has updated its 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro, introducing versions with more powerful M4 Pro processors (which debuted yesterday as part of Mac Mini) and M4 Max. The entry-level 14-inch MacBook Pro also received a small update in the form of an additional USB-C / Thunderbolt 4 port on the right side and a «space black» color option.
Swarms of drones, guided munitions and a robotic dog: technologies for the frontline tested at the Brave1 training ground
Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov said about testing new developments created for the needs of the Ukrainian military within the Brave1 cluster. The relevant tests took place at training grounds.
Xiaomi Smart Band 9 Pro and Watch S4: bright displays, 150 sports modes, water resistance and NFC
Xiaomi has introduced a new version of the Smart Band 9 Pro fitness tracker. This model has a larger square screen compared to other bracelets other than the Pro line.
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra: «affordable hypercar» with 1526 hp, acceleration to «hundreds» less than 2 seconds and a price of €103 thousand.
Almost immediately after boasting the capabilities of the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra prototype, the Chinese company has officially unveiled the production version of its most powerful electric vehicle. It is not much different from the prototype in terms of characteristics, although now they are disclosed in more detail.
«Canister» for an electric vehicle: Wuling has created a mobile charging station with a capacity of 141 kWh
Chinese automotive giant Wuling has demonstrated two mobile charging stations for electric vehicles. They can be compared to canisters for cars with internal combustion engines. Or with power banks. Very large power banks.
Apple announces Mac Mini M4: smaller size, more performance, up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 8 TB SSD
Apple continued its week of announcements with the release of a new compact Mac Mini computer with the M4 chip. Previous rumors have been confirmed – the minimalist Mac has become even smaller.
53 thousand new cars purchased by Ukrainians this year: which models are the most popular?
In the first 9 months of 2024, Ukrainians registered 53 thousand new passenger cars. This is 21% more than in the same period in 2023.
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra: more than 1500 hp, acceleration to «60» in less than 2 seconds and a Nürburgring record for four-door cars
Xiaomi is preparing to introduce the most powerful version of its electric car — SU7 Ultra. It promises to be a real breakthrough in the electric vehicle market.
«Pocket rocket»: Fiat division creates Abarth 600e sports electric car with a speed of 200 km/h and a dynamics of less than 6 seconds
Abarth, a division of Fiat, has unveiled the 600e electric car, which is the most powerful Abarth in the brand’s history. It is equipped with an electric motor with a capacity of up to 280 hp and is capable of accelerating to 100 km/h in 5.85 seconds.
New Gmail features: artificial intelligence will help you create and improve emails
Google is extending the Help me write feature to the web version of Gmail, allowing users to create or customize emails with the help of Gemini AI. Just like on mobile devices, users will be prompted to use the feature when opening a blank draft in Gmail.
OnlyFans model paid over UAH 13.2 million in taxes - Hetmantsev
A month and a half ago, Danylo Hetmantsev, chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Taxation and Customs Policy indignantthat beautiful Ukrainian ladies earn millions of dollars on the OnlyFans platform and do not share their earnings from activities prohibited in Ukraine with the state. It looks like he was listened to.
realme GT 7 Pro: Snapdragon 8 Elite, up to 24 GB of storage, 6500 mAh battery and Geekbench test results
The upcoming realme GT 7 Pro smartphone (model number RMX5010) has already been certified in China and tested in Geekbench.
National Cashback: Ukrainians received UAH 37.2 million in payments in September - an average of UAH 57.6
Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov saidannounced that the state has made payments under the National Cashback program for September. During the first test month of the program, more than 646 thousand people were eligible for the payment. As a reminder, the funds are paid to those participants who have activated a card for payments…
Mazda EZ-6: various versions with a range of up to 1300 km and a price of $19.6 thousand.
Mazda has officially unveiled the Mazda EZ-6, launching a new midsize sedan based on the Changan EPA hybrid platform. Buyers are offered all-electric versions (BEV) and models with an extended range (EREV).
Discrimination on Instagram: the platform uses «lower quality» video for videos with few views
Some users have noticed that some of their Instagram videos look blurry, while others look sharp. As it turned out, it doesn’t always depend on the quality of the source material. The fact is that on Instagram, video quality depends on the number of views. This was stated by Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri.
OnePlus 13: bigger battery, 100W charging, improved NFC, and the return of Alert Switch
OnePlus continues to share information about its next flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 13, in a dosed manner. Last week, the company told us about the cameras and a large amount of RAMand over the weekend added information about the battery, charging speed, etc.
Telegram channels disseminated data on TCC routes: 19 administrators were detained and face up to 8 years in prison
The SBU and the National Police exposed 19 administrators and contributors of Telegram channels who tried to disrupt mobilization and disseminated information about the locations of the Armed Forces. It is noted that they also filmed provocative streams and spread fake reports about the Ukrainian military, including representatives of the TCC.
Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro: official renders and partial specifications ahead of the presentation
The official presentation of the new Xiaomi 15 series smartphones is expected next week. However, we can already get acquainted with the design features of the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro models, as well as some of their characteristics, thanks to the publication of official renders.
The electric car boom in Ukraine: 120 thousand cars served by 17 thousand charging stations
The market for electric vehicle charging stations in Ukraine is actively developing and showing growth. Amid growing demand for electric vehicles, the country is demanding more and more of these devices, and manufacturers are not sitting idle.
OnePlus 13 will have three 50MP cameras and up to 24GB of RAM
The presentation of the OnePlus 13 smartphone is scheduled for October 31. A week before this event, the company published official information about the cameras of the upcoming device. Although the design will be similar to its predecessor, and the phone will have a triple camera on the back, all three modules will receive a significant upgrade.
Wi-Fi 6E in Ukraine to be: how it will affect ordinary users of the respective devices
While the Wi-Fi 7 wireless communication standard is already being introduced in mobile devices, Ukraine is only preparing to authorize the use of Wi-Fi 6E technology. Thus, the National Commission for the Regulation of Electronic Communications (NCCIR) has proposed to the Ministry of Digital Transformation to introduce Wi-Fi 6E in Ukraine by…
Digital MLC: how to simplify medical examination for persons liable for military service
Deputy Minister of Defense for Digitalization Kateryna Chernogorenko spoke about another innovation her team is currently working on. Thus, it is planned to simplify the passage of the military medical commission (MMC) for persons liable for military service and servicemen. In fact, we are talking about a digital reform of the Military Medical…
iPhone SE 4 is coming — what to expect from the new «budget» Apple
Apple’s suppliers and partners will start mass production of the new low-cost iPhone SE 4 smartphone in December this year. This was reported by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Let us consider what to expect from this model.
New Realme GT 7 Pro screen: more brightness, better color reproduction, lower power consumption
As expected, the presentation of the new Realme GT 7 series of smartphones will take place on November 4. In anticipation of this event, the company decided to introduce one of the key features of the Realme GT 7 Pro phone – the Samsung Eco² OLED Plus display.
Tesla promises to release «more affordable» electric cars in early 2025
One of Tesla’s biggest drawbacks has always been the high initial cost of its electric vehicles compared to gasoline models. The cheapest car currently on sale costs $42490 excluding subsidies, and the research company Kelley Blue Book estimates the average price of 2024 models to be just over $63 thousand.
M4 MacBook Air will be released in early 2025, M4 Mac Studio is delayed
Apple will soon begin production of 13- and 15-inch MacBook Air models with the new M4 chip. They will be launched in early 2025. This was reported by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg.
Updated Opel Mokka Electric 2025: less engine choice and reduced price
Opel has announced an updated Mokka Electric electric car for the 2025 model year. The car received an updated exterior and interior, but fewer options for choosing a powertrain.
Since the beginning of the year, Ukrainians have spent UAH 93 billion on new cars: which brands are the most popular
In the first three quarters of 2024, Ukrainians spent more than UAH 93 billion on new cars. This is 21% more than in the same period last year.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will get paid audio profiles: how much does it cost and what does it mean for players?
The upcoming game Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will have paid audio profiles at launch. This will allow players to take their tactical sound perception to a new level with personalized profiles adapted to the physiological characteristics of each user. At first glance, this may seem like a pay-to-win feature, but in fact, this option is not as…
Tesla Cybertruck Range Extender is delayed and will provide a shorter range than previously promised
Tesla’s controversial electric pickup truck, the Cybertruck, has faced yet another problem. The additional «Range Extender, which was supposed to significantly increase the vehicle’s autonomy, has been postponed. Moreover, it will now provide less additional range than originally promised.
Huawei nova 13 and nova 13 Pro: mysterious chipsets, 100W charging, and satellite connectivity starting at $378
Huawei has officially unveiled the new nova 13 and nova 13 Pro smartphones. These are mid-range devices with unknown chipsets. The manufacturer did not announce them with the rest of the technical specifications.
Samsung is also working on a triple smartphone, but demand for foldable OLED panels is falling
Samsung is currently one of the most well-known manufacturers of foldable smartphones. However, Samsung devices fold twice, and competitors have already started producing triple smartphones. To keep up with them, the Korean giant is also working on a similar device.
Registrations of used cars under 5 years old increased by 60%: what types and models are most popular?
In the first three quarters of 2024, Ukrainians purchased 50.1 thousand used cars imported from abroad that were less than 5 years old. This is 60% more than in the first 9 months of 2023.
No, «Nova Poshta» did not open the sky, but was granted technical permission to fly in Europe
Today, a number of media outlets published news with a sensational message that «Nova Poshta» planes will be opened to the skies and allowed to fly to Lviv and Kyiv. The ITC.UA editorial team asked the press service of the «Nova Poshta» group of companies for a comment and got to the bottom of the situation.
iOS 18.1 coming next week with Apple Intelligence and AirPods Pro for hearing testing and improvement
The new version of Apple’s mobile operating system iOS 18.1 will be released next week. It will bring several new features, the main ones being Apple Intelligence and support for AirPods Pro 2 as hearing aids.
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