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.
«Own business»: on the portal «Diia» young people can receive a grant for business development - up to UAH 150 thousand
Young entrepreneurs under the age of 25 can apply for grants of up to UAH 150 thousand to start their own business as part of the «Vlasna Sprava» program. This opportunity is available on the «Diia» portal.
«Daredevil» starring Charlie Cox is back: Disney+ invites fans to March 4, 2025
The revival of the «Daredevil» series will soon take place. The new version of «Daredevil: Born Again» starring Charlie Cox will be released in a few months.
The new vivo S20: bigger battery, smaller size and other well-known features
Currently, vivo is working on a new S20 smartphone. The S series is located in the company’s portfolio right after the flagship X family, so this will be an important and interesting release.
Xiaomi 15 with Snapdragon 8 Elite and Android 15 tested in Geekbench: the results are impressive
The official presentation of the new Xiaomi 15 smartphone is expected in just a few days, but some of the device’s features are already known. Thus, this model will receive a new mobile processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Eliteannounced the day before. And even before the actual release, Xiaomi 15 has already been tested in Geekbench.
Hybrid cars plugin is not in demand: why is this happening?
Plug-in hybrid cars seem to be a great intermediate solution between gasoline and electric vehicles — a step on the way to a full transition to electric vehicles. They have a longer range than conventional hybrids, provide better performance in electric mode, and the ability to charge the battery from an external source allows owners to rarely…
Diesel cars are losing popularity in Ukraine: which models are bought most often
In September 2024, more than 5.7 thousand cars with diesel engines were registered in Ukraine. This is 26% less than in the same period of the previous year.
«Paddington's Adventures in Peru» ─ the second Ukrainian trailer for the movie about the funny bear
The Ukrainian audience is offered the second localized trailer for «Paddington’s Adventures in Peru». This is the third installment of the «Paddington’s Adventures» franchise, which tells the story of a funny bear.
Hydrogen instead of diesel: Liebherr launches project for world's first large wheeled loader with alternative engine
Liebherr has announced a pilot project for the world’s first large wheeled loader powered by hydrogen fuel. It will be used in the Kanzelstein quarry in Gratkorn, Austria.
Star Trek: Section 31 - Michelle Yeoh will return in a new role as a super-secret Starfleet spy in January 2025
Michelle Yeoh returns to the Star Trek universe in the new sci-fi movie Star Trek: Section 31. During New York Comic Con, the authors revealed the premiere date of the film – it will take place on January 24, 2025 on Paramount Plus.
National Cashback: payments from UAH 2 will start on October 22
Participants of the beta test of the National Cashback program will soon be able to receive their first payments. About reports Ministry of Economy of Ukraine.
Used cars from the US: what models attract Ukrainian drivers?
In the first three quarters of 2023, almost 33.5 thousand used cars imported from the United States were registered in Ukraine. This is 19% of the total number of used cars that have switched to Ukrainian license plates this year. Compared to the same period in 2023, the demand for used cars of American origin increased by 79%.
Automatic deferral from mobilization in «Reserve+»: developers are trying to launch the feature in early November
Yesterday in the application «Reserve+» «something strange happened»as a result of which some of those liable for military service were granted a deferral from mobilization until the end of martial law. But later it turned out that this was a bug due to the active work of the developers on the project.
Changan Nevo E07: a new transformer on the electric car market with a price of $35.1 thousand.
Chinese automaker Changan has announced that the Qiyuan E07 will go on sale on October 21. It will enter international markets under the name Nevo E07.
ChatGPT for Windows: what will only paid users get?
OpenAI has started testing a separate ChatGPT program for Windows. Currently, only users of the paid version of the service can use it.
Chery shows a flying car that flew 80 km during testing
During the 2024 Chery Global Innovation Conference, the company showed a prototype of its flying car called Land and Air Vehicle. Chery reported that the prototype is still under development, but has already successfully flown a test distance of about 80 km.
Ukrainians choose gasoline cars: which models are the most popular
Cars with gasoline engines are still the most popular among Ukrainians. Thus, in September 2024, Ukrainians purchased 2.1 thousand new cars with gasoline engines out of a total of 5.7 thousand new passenger cars. Thus, models with gasoline internal combustion engines account for 37% of all registered
Riot Games is laying off employees again, but the League of Legends team will be «even bigger»
Riot Games, the studio behind the popular League of Legends game, has announced another round of layoffs. Although this statement looks a bit contradictory, as it contains a promise that the «League» team will become «even bigger in the future than it is today». Yes, the layoffs will be beneficial.
Octa V2L is a bidirectional charging station from a Ukrainian company: it powers households with an electric car during power outages
Ukraine’s first bidirectional charging station was demonstrated at the exhibition at the International Exhibition Center. It is capable of charging electric vehicles and also meeting the electricity needs of households in the event of power outages. The device was presented by Kyiv-based Octa.
Exodus - a new trailer for the mysterious sci-fi RPG with Matthew McConaughey as the narrator
The developers of the upcoming sci-fi role-playing game Exodus have released a new trailer for the project, featuring Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey as the narrator. This is a brand new AAA game.
BYD Sealion 7 makes its European debut: range up to 610 km and acceleration to «60 mph in 4.5 seconds
At the Paris Motor Show 2024, the BYD company officially presented a new electric car, the Sealion 7, for the European market. Previously, this crossover was sold only in China.
BMW, Kia and Tesla electric cars cause the greatest disappointment among owners: what share of electric car buyers regret their choice
About 10% of electric vehicle owners regret choosing an electric vehicle. This is evidenced by the results of a survey published by americantrucks.
Ukrainians choose new Chinese electric cars: the most popular model is ZEEKR 001
In September 2024, the Ukrainian car fleet was replenished with almost 1.2 thousand cars imported from China. This is 8% less than in the same period of the previous year. Overall, cars of Chinese origin accounted for 16% of the of the September market of new passenger cars.
Android 15 is coming to Pixels: private space, smartphone theft protection, better app experience, and more
Google has started rolling out the new version of Android 15 to Pixel devices. This OS offers new privacy features, security tools, and enhancements for complex devices and tablets.
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 2025: more powerful engine, more comfort and $1380 more expensive
The German automaker has prepared an updated version of the BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe for the 2025 model year. The Gran Coupe model originally debuted as a four-door alternative to the standard 2 Series, which is based on BMW’s front-wheel drive platform. The 2025 sedan has a refreshed exterior design, an updated cabin with the latest…
The final trailer for «Heretic» ─ Hugh Grant as a maniac and Sophie Thatcher as a victim in a religious horror about «tests of faith»
A24 has released the final trailer for the horror thriller «Heretic». The film was directed by Scott Beck and Brian Woods, known for their screenwriting work in the «A Quiet Place» franchise.
How to check if a product participates in the National Cashback program - a barcode scanner has been added to «Action»
Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov said about optimizing the «Action» app for the National Cashback program. Now you can check whether the product on the shelf meets the conditions for participation in the program right in the app.
Destiny: Rising - RPG shooter in the Destiny universe for mobile devices
Previous rumors about the expansion of the Destiny franchise to mobile devices have been confirmed. Chinese studio NetEase Games is developing a new free-to-play mobile fantasy RPG shooter Destiny: Rising. It will offer several hero characters, a shared world, as well as PvE and PvP modes set in the Destiny universe.
TP fines: funds and property may be seized for non-payment — Ministry of Justice
Recently The Ministry of Defense has launched a project to automatically generate and serve summonses to persons liable for military service. By the end of 2024 it is planned to print 900 thousand such summonses.
Citroen unveils updated e-C4 and e-C4 X 2025 electric vehicles: up to 425 km of autonomy and 80% charging in half an hour
Citroen has unveiled the updated C4 and C4 X models at the 2024 Paris Motor Show. The new versions of the Citroen C4 and C4 X for the 2025 model year have a more sophisticated look and advanced built-in technologies.
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron: an electric crossover with a range of 644 km, charging in 22 minutes and a price of €66 thousand.
Audi has expanded its electric vehicle lineup with the introduction of the Q6 Sportback e-tron. This coupe-like crossover made its debut at the 2024 Paris Motor Show.
New car market in September: TOYOTA RAV-4 and RENAULT Duster are leading among buyers
How to was reported Earlier, in September, Ukrainians purchased 5.7 thousand new passenger cars. Most of these cars were purchased by private customers – 64% of the total. Accordingly, the remaining 36% were purchased by legal entities.
Renault 4 is back: now as a Class B electric crossover with a range of up to 400 km
In 1961, Renault launched the Renault 4, an economical car that became one of the most successful in the company’s history. It remained on the market until 1994, and more than 8.1 million copies of this car have been sold in more than 30 years. After another 30 years, the Renault 4 has returned in the form of an electric car, which could…
Comet ATLAS approaches Earth to a minimum distance - how and when it can be observed in the sky
Yesterday, Ukrainians had the opportunity to see a rare astronomical phenomenon in the evening sky – Comet ATLAS (also known as C/2023 A3 or Tsuchinshan-ATLAS). The space object approached the Earth at a minimum distance of about 70 million kilometers. Scientists call it the brightest in the last 13 years, which made it possible to follow the…
Optimus robots at Tesla event... remotely controlled by humans
Last week, Tesla held a We, Robot event to showcase its new self-driving cars Cybercab and Robovan. The company also paid considerable attention to its Optimus humanoid robots, which were a significant part of the show.
National Cashback: over a month of testing, participants have accrued UAH 73.2 million
Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov reported on the completion of the public beta test of the National Cashback program. He called it «one of the most complex services in the history of the digital state».
Xpeng P7+: electric family liftback with a range of 710 km and a new generation of autonomous driving system
Xpeng has unveiled its new electric car, the Xpeng P7+. The manufacturer claims that this is its first car with a new generation of autonomous driving platform.
Fines of the Transfer Pricing Commission: Courts have considered more than 300 cases and in most cases side with plaintiffs
Between June and October 2024, Ukrainian courts considered at least 314 cases of appealing against fines from the Transfer Pricing Commission. These are decisions made after the introduction of the new military registration rules and fines for their violation.
Tesla has shown Robovan - an autonomous van for transporting 20 passengers or cargo
In addition to the autonomous robot taxi Cybercab During the We, Robot event, Tesla also presented a completely new vehicle for itself – the Robovan autonomous van. It is also designed for autonomous use without the involvement of a human driver.
Tesla Cybercab: an autonomous robot taxi without a steering wheel and pedals with an estimated price of up to $30 thousand.
Tesla held the We, Robot event, during which it announced several new futuristic cars. The star of the show (besides Elon Musk himself) was a robot taxi called Cybercab. Although the final name is not yet clear, as Musk used the words Cybercab and Robotaxi during the presentation.
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