Electric cars from China are conquering the Ukrainian market: BYD Song Plus is the most popular model
In August 2024, Ukrainians purchased more than 1.7 thousand cars imported from China. This is 61% more than in the same period of the previous year.
Geely EX5 - an electric crossover with a range of up to 530 km will be released in Europe by the end of 2024
Geely is looking to expand into the international electric vehicle market with its next new product, the Geely EX5 electric crossover. Initially introduced in China as the Geely Galaxy E5 in August, the EX5 was originally developed as a global model. This electric vehicle has undergone rigorous testing in both left- and right-hand drive…
Digitalization in the Armed Forces of Ukraine: automation of service of summonses, automatic deferrals and new functions in «Reserve+»
Oleh Berestovyi, Head of the Information Technology Department of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, told the DOU Podcast about digitalization in the Armed Forces and some innovations in this area. According to him, work is currently underway to automate the process of serving calls to Ukrainians liable for military service.
Apple has already launched production of new Macs with M4 chips, they will be shown in October - Mark Gurman
After the recent presentation of the iPhone 16 series smartphones Apple will focus on the Mac lineup. While the September event largely emphasized the company’s growing ecosystem and AI advancements with Apple Intelligence, there were no Mac or iPad announcements. According to rumors, the presentation of laptops and computers is scheduled for…
First look at Tesla Robotaxi - the car has already been spotted on the set of Warner Bros.
Tesla is expected to finally unveil its long-awaited new Robotaxi car at an event on October 10 at Warner Bros Studio. The presentation was originally scheduled for August. But it was postponed due to the fact that Elon Musk demanded «an important change in the front end design».
Tesla Model Y, Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, and others: TOP 10 most popular cars in the world in 2024
An electric car topped the global ranking of the best-selling cars in the first 8 months of 2024. This is evidenced by a report by focus2move, based on sales data from 162 countries.
Jiyue 07: electric sedan with L4 autonomous driving and a range of up to 880 km
The Chinese brand Jiyue, a joint venture between Geely and Baidu, has announced a «smart car of the AI era» called Jiyue 07. This midsize electric sedan offers L4 autonomous driving support. The L4 level provides for autonomous driving that does not require human driver intervention in most situations, but the driver can take over at any time.
Meizu Lucky 08 - an affordable smartphone with an atypical camera design and a large battery
It has become known that Meizu plans to expand its Android smartphone lineup with a new series. It will be positioned below the current Note and flagship models in terms of features and price.
Toyota Prius sets new Guinness World Record for highest fuel economy
The Toyota Prius has reached a new level of efficiency thanks to the efforts of Wayne Gerdes, who has won the Guinness World Record title for the lowest fuel consumption on a trip across the United States from the West Coast to the East Coast. This summer, Gerdes drove from Los Angeles City Hall to New York City Hall in a Prius LE and achieved…
First renders of Galaxy S25: what's new in Samsung's upcoming smartphone
A few days ago the first renders of Galaxy S25 Ultra appearedand now the same images have appeared for the regular Galaxy S25 model.
Toyota, Volkswagen, Honda and others - TOP 10 car brands in 2024
The updated ranking of the best automotive brands by sales for the first 8 months of 2024 shows significant growth of Chinese BYD. It has the highest growth rate among the TOP 10 car brands. The report is based on an analysis of data from ministries of transportation or their equivalents in 159 markets around the world.
BYD Denza Z9 GT: a powerful electric car with a range of up to 1100 km and a price of €43 thousand.
The BYD Denza luxury brand is preparing for the global launch of the Z9 GT electric car. This model will be offered in a hybrid (PHEV) and a fully electric (BEV) version.
Microsoft Photos on Windows adds visual image search via Bing
Microsoft has announced that the latest update to the Photos app («Photos») in Windows will introduce a new image search feature.
«Megalopolis» Francis Ford Coppola - the final Ukrainian trailer has been released
The final trailer of the controversial film «Metropolis» from the winner of 5 «Oscars» Francis Ford Coppola has been released. The film is described as a sci-fi saga inspired by a Roman epic.
TOYOTA RAV-4 and Yaris Cross are the most popular hybrid cars in Ukraine
Last month, Ukrainians purchased more than 3.1 thousand hybrid passenger cars. These are both mild hybrids and plug-in hybrids. Compared to August last year, the number of hybrids purchased increased by 76%.
OnePlus 13's Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 outperforms Apple's A18 and A17 Pro chips in Geekbench multi-core tests - tens of percentage points behind
As expected, in OnePlus 13 smartphone will be released in Octoberwhich will feature the new flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor. The first results of testing this device have already appeared on Geekbench 6, where Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 has proven to be the fastest processor for smartphones. The newly introduced A18 chip available in the iPhone 16…
Solid-state batteries from Mercedes and Factorial: 80% longer range, 40% less weight
Mercedes-Benz and Factorial have announced a new solid-state battery for electric vehicles. In 2022, Mercedes, Hyundai, and Stellantis invested $200 million in Factorial, which gave Mercedes a leading position in this technology.
RENAULT Duster, TOYOTA RAV-4 and MAZDA CX5 are the most popular new passenger cars in Ukraine
Recently was reportedreported that the Ukrainian automotive market experienced a real boom in August. Sales of new passenger cars in Ukraine increased by 40% to 8.1 thousand units, a record high for new car sales over the past 32 months.
Millionaires from OnlyFans: Hetmantsev reminded of the need to pay taxes (and fines)
Danylo Hetmantsev, chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Taxation and Customs Policy, continues to talk about the discussion of goose-egging. Although in this case, we are talking about gander.
Chrome for iOS: support for tab groups, synchronization with a PC, and page suggestions
Currently, groups of tabs in Chrome can be saved on desktop systems where the user is logged in to their account. However, Google will soon add a feature to synchronize with mobile devices. Meanwhile, tab groups are already available on iOS.
Nissan Ariya NISMO electric speedster in Europe: 320 kW engine and acceleration to «100 km/h in 5 seconds
Nissan has unveiled the Ariya NISMO electric speedster in Europe during the World EV Day event. This electric vehicle marks the return of the NISMO brand to Europe.
Samsung executives arrested for leaking $3.2 billion worth of secrets to China
South Korean police have arrested two former Samsung executives on suspicion of transferring $3.2 billion worth of the company’s trade secrets to China. One of the arrested, 66-year-old Mr. Choi, set up a chip manufacturing joint venture in China and served as its CEO. He was assisted by a fab designer, Mr. Oh, and tried to bring in other…
BYD Han 2025 has updated batteries, increased mileage and reduced prices at the same time
BYD has presented an updated Han electric sedan for the 2025 model year. At the same time, the company reduced the price of the updated version compared to its predecessor.
Citroen Ami in Ukraine: what a compact city electric car for UAH 347.3 thousand is capable of
Citroen has presented a subcompact city electric car Citroen Ami in Ukraine. With a length of only 2.41 m, a width of 1.39 m and a height of 1.52 m, this car takes up only half of a conventional parking space and is easy to maneuver in traffic jams and tight parking lots. The turning radius is only 7.2 meters.
OPPO A3 in Ukraine: a budget smartphone with military protection, a capacious battery and a price of UAH 7.6 thousand
OPPO AED Ukraine has announced the launch of OPPO A3, a new budget smartphone in Ukraine. This device is certified to the American military standard MIL-STD 810H and is IP54 waterproof.
HUAWEI Mate XT: the world's first smartphone with a triple screen and a price starting at $2800
HUAWEI has officially unveiled the Mate XT Ultimate Design as the world’s first triple-screen smartphone in production.
Demand for electric vehicles in Ukraine increased by 68%: used models dominate, with Nissan Leaf being the most popular
Demand for electric vehicles continues to grow in Ukraine. Thus, in August 2024, the Ukrainian vehicle fleet was replenished with 6,445 battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). This is 68% more than in August 2023.
HONOR Magic V3: the world's thinnest folding smartphone with a price of €2000
HONOR has introduced the global version of its new folding smartphone HONOR Magic V3. This model is positioned as the thinnest and one of the lightest in its class. To draw attention to this fact, HONOR collaborated with the master of house building Brian Berg, who entered the Guinness Book of World Records with the highest 54-storey card house…
Skoda Elroq: electric analog of Karoq will get a range of up to 560 km and an all-wheel drive version
Skoda has been sharing details about its upcoming all-electric compact crossover Elroq in a measured way. Ahead of the official debut, scheduled for October, Skoda has published exterior sketches that give a glimpse of what to expect.
iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max: bigger displays, more powerful 3nm A18 Pro processor and improved camera + Apple Intelligence
In addition to «conventional» iPhone 16 smartphones Apple has also announced a professional line of iPhone 16 Pro devices. The new flagship smartphones have larger displays and now the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are available with screen diagonals of 6.3 and 6.9 inches, respectively (versus 6.1 and 6.7 inches for the iPhone 15 Pro and 15…
Apple Watch Series 10: bigger and brighter display with a thinner, lighter body and new health features
Apple started its presentation by announcing the anniversary version of the Apple Watch Series 10 smartwatch. The novelty has received many improvements compared to its predecessor. One of them is a wide-angle OLED screen that is larger than the Apple Watch Ultra display and 40% brighter than the Apple Watch Series 9.
Google has blocked Russia - It is no longer possible to create a new account with a Russian phone number
Last month, the so-called authorities of Russia began to restrict the normal operation of YouTube video hosting on the territory of this entity. Google’s response was not long in coming. In a few days the end of YouTube and website monetization has come for Russiansas Google AdSense began deactivating Russian accounts. Now Google has gone…
Only 9% of Ukrainians support the idea of blocking Telegram - KIIS poll
The Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) conducted a survey to find out how Ukrainians perceive the threats of Russian propaganda on social media and their attitudes toward the ban on Telegram. The survey was conducted on September 1-6, 2024, by telephone interviews with 1,015 respondents in all government-controlled regions of Ukraine.
The average salary in Ukraine has increased to almost UAH 21 thousand. IT employees receive the most
The State Statistics Service has released a new report on the average salary of officially employed workers in Ukraine. According to the report, the average salary in the second quarter of 2024 in Ukraine increased to UAH 20,964.
Big Brother is watching you: MPs want to launch video surveillance of Ukrainians and vehicles
It seems that Ukrainian MPs have decided to establish total control over Ukrainians. Draft law No. 11031 contains the relevant innovations. In February of this year, it was registered by MPs from the «Servant of the People» faction Vyacheslav Medyanyk, Maksym Pavlyuk, Serhiy Kuzminykh, Oleksandr Bakumov and others. Now the Verkhovna Rada plans to…
A record for more than 2 years: registrations of used cars from abroad have sharply increased in Ukraine. Which models are the most popular?
The Ukrainian car market continues to be flooded with used cars from abroad. In August, more than 25.7 thousand used cars imported from other countries were registered in Ukraine.
OnePlus 13 will be released in October with the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 chip
The upcoming flagship smartphone OnePlus 13 is expected to be one of the first to receive the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 processor. OnePlus China President Luis Li said that this smartphone will be unveiled next month.
Telegram is harmful and poses a threat to national security. All channels should be registered - Budanov
Kyrylo Budanov, the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, gave a long interview to «Radio Charter». Among other topics, he also said that the Telegram messenger poses a threat to national security.
Honor MagicPad2: media and creativity tablet with 12.3-inch display, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chip and €599 price
Honor has announced a new MagicPad2 tablet that will be suitable for users to consume media and work creatively.
The new Genesis Electrified G80: more space, more comfort, more range and a price of $66.9 thousand.
The Genesis Electrified G80 luxury electric sedan has been updated to make it even more refined and comfortable to drive. The company has offered a more spacious interior, updated exterior, a wider range of features and an increased range.
Lenovo has shown Copilot+ PC based on Intel, AMD and Qualcomm processors, and the Auto Twist concept with automatic display position control
At IFA 2024, Lenovo has announced the release of new laptop models in various lines. The new devices increase productivity and facilitate the creative process by using AI.
Something went wrong at Tesla: the launch of Full Self-Driving in Europe and China is postponed until 2025
Earlier this year, Tesla CEO Elon Musk repeatedly stated that the company was preparing to launch Full Self-Driving (FSD) in the European and Chinese markets by the end of 2024. However, something seems to have gone wrong, and Tesla has experienced a delay.
Honor Watch 5 smartwatch has a larger display and up to 15 days of battery life
Honor has announced a new smartwatch, Honor Watch 5, which replaces last year’s Honor Watch 4. The new product has a larger and brighter screen, improved battery life, and more accurate health tracking.
Hackers attacked smartphones of Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers through Signal - trying to determine GPS coordinates of devices
Ukrainian experts from CERT-UA and MILCERT have detected and analyzed two cyberattacks on Ukrainian military mobile devices. The hackers tried not only to steal information from the devices but also to gain access to the GPS coordinates of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
GoPro announces Hero 13 Black and compact Hero: what's new?
GoPro has announced two new action cameras: GoPro Hero 13 Black and a more compact GoPro Hero model.
Volvo presents XC90 2025: a hybrid with a new design and an electric range of up to 70 km
Volvo has shared details about the updated version of its flagship XC90 SUV and revealed details of the launch of the new all-electric EX90.
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge: an affordable laptop with the new Snapdragon X Plus processor
Samsung has announced an affordable version of the Galaxy Book4 Edge laptop based on new 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus platform.
HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14: a laptop-transformer with Intel Core Ultra 200V and a price starting at $1499
HP has prepared for release the OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 laptop based on Intel’s new flagship Core Ultra 9 200V series processor. The device is made in a changeable design that makes it easy to transform the laptop into a tablet.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 2025: bigger battery, XRT off-road version and access to Tesla Supercharger
Hyundai has prepared an updated version of the Ioniq 5 electric vehicle for the 2025 model year. The update includes a larger battery and a new XRT package optimized for off-road travel. In addition, in the United States, Hyundai has integrated the Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) port, offering Ioniq 5 owners convenient access to the…
Nitro Blaze 7 from Acer: a pocket-sized gaming console with AMD Ryzen 7, Radeon 780M and Windows 11
Acer has prepared for release a portable game console Nitro Blaze 7 (GN771). This new product is as good as gaming laptops and is capable of running demanding games.
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