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.

Xiaomi unveiled Poco M7 Plus and M7 4G with 7000 mAh Si-C battery

News Devices 08-14-2025 comment
Xiaomi Poco brand has introduced a pair of new smartphones, Poco M7 Plus and M7 4G, which focus on autonomy. The new products have a 7000 mAh battery based on Si-C technology, which provides higher energy density and better cell endurance than conventional lithium-ion batteries. It supports 33W fast charging and 18W reverse charging, which allows…

New OPPO Reno14 5G and FS 5G are already in Ukraine: from 25 thousand UAH and a gift in the package

News Devices 08-13-2025 comment
OPPO AED Ukraine announced its entry into the Ukrainian market a new line of Reno14 smartphones. Until August 24, when ordering the Reno14 5G and Reno14 FS 5G models, you can get an OPPO Watch X smartwatch as a gift.

"Diia.Card" launched in Ukraine: a single card for (almost) all government payments

News Ukraine 08-13-2025 comment
In Ukraine, the following has been launched long promised “Diia.Card”. This is a universal multi-account card for all government payments. About its launch said Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine Mykhailo Fedorov.

AMD's new Radeon RX 9060 beats RTX 5050 and almost catches up with 5060

News Devices 08-13-2025 comment
The new AMD Radeon RX 9060 8GB video card (without XT) is the fifth model in the RDNA 4 family. It appeared on store shelves rather quietly, without a loud debut. Like the RX 9070 GRE before it, this video card is aimed at the OEM segment — ready-made computers that can be purchased as a complete set.

Samsung unveils the world's first Micro RGB TV

News Technologies 08-13-2025 comment
Samsung has announced the launch of a new Micro RGB TV. This is the world’s first device that combines micro-scale RGB LED backlighting with a giant 115-inch screen. According to the manufacturer, this solution offers high brightness, as well as color depth and realism.

New Firefox loads the processor by 100%: users ask Mozilla to stop playing with AI

News Software 08-13-2025 comment
In the pursuit of newfangled AI, Mozilla developers have managed to do something that a significant portion of Firefox users did not ask for. While the open source browser is slowly losing ground, the company is adding AI features to perform tasks that can hardly be called critical to the user experience.

Vivo V60 unveiled: triple Zeiss camera, 6500 mAh battery in the thinnest body, and price from $425

News Devices 08-13-2025 comment
Vivo has introduced a new smartphone, the V60. This is a mid-range model with a focus on mobile photography and long battery life. This new model replaces the Vivo V50, which debuted in February this year, and has received a number of updates.

Google to enroll 5000 more Ukrainians in AI courses Prompting Essentials and AI Essentials free of charge

News AI 08-12-2025 comment
Google launched the second wave of the program, which will provide another 5000 Ukrainians with free access to AI Essentials and Prompting Essentials courses on Coursera. Up to five partners of the first stage — Ukrainian Veterans Fund, Veteran Hub, EdEra, KSE, and NGO “Girls” — were joined by five more: GURT, Inscience, Kharkiv IT…

Grok is acting weird again: he says he was shut down for Gaza, Elon Musk talks about a "stupid mistake"

News AI 08-12-2025 comment
In June, Elon Musk said that he plans to use Grok 3.5’s “advanced reasoning capabilities” to “rewrite the entire body of human knowledge, adding missing information and removing errors.”

Intel prepares first Core Ultra 3 of 200 series: 8 cores, up to 4.8 GHz for €155

News Devices 08-12-2025 comment
Intel is preparing to introduce a new processor. This will be the first Core Ultra 3 chip for the 200 series. The first mention of the Core Ultra 3 205 model appeared in Intel’s official documentation about seven months ago, but the company later removed it without explanation. Now, this processor has reappeared in retailers’ databases,…

NVIDIA and AMD will give 15% of revenues from AI chip sales to China to the US, Trump confirms

News IT business 08-12-2025 comment
US President Donald Trump has confirmed that an agreement has been reached with GPU manufacturers to export their solutions to China. At the same time, he said that NVIDIA supplies outdated chips to China that are significantly behind modern American solutions.

You can play on this NAS: Minisforum N5 Pro data storage is equipped with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370

News Devices 08-12-2025 comment
Minisforum, known primarily for its mini-PC, compact desktop systems and dual monitorshas announced its first high-performance network attached storage, the N5 Pro. Usually, NAS systems don’t attract much attention unless they offer something truly unique, but this time we have just such a case.

Modder creates a transparent Game Boy Color with a transparent motherboard

News Technologies 08-11-2025 comment
Self-taught fashion designer Natalie Tenerd created a unique motherboard for Game Boy Color based on a completely transparent PCB. It works just like the original, but looks stunning, especially when combined with the transparent case. In her post in X, she noted that she developed her own circuits and completely removed the grounding layer from…

Apple switches to GPT-5 in iOS 26, iPadOS 26 and macOS Tahoe 26

News AI 08-11-2025 comment
Last week OpenAI launches a new AI model GPT-5although not all users liked it. The GPT-5 version is already being deployed in ChatGPT for everyone (but some has the ability to revert to the previous version of GPT-4o). It is also worth noting that a significant number of people uses ChatGPT not through the official OpenAI interface, but through…

3000 electric "horses": BYD is preparing a bizarre supercar

News Auto 08-11-2025 comment
It seems that BYD was inspired by the success of the sports version of Xiaomi SU7 Ultra and decided to release an extreme version of its electric supercar — Yangwang U9 Track Edition. This is evidenced by new documents submitted to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of China (MIIT).

That "shovel": Apple iPhone 17 Air glass in comparison with the rest of the line

News Devices 08-11-2025 comment
It is expected that invitations to the presentation of the next iPhone 17 series will appear this month, and the event will take place in about four weeks. One of the most anticipated updates this year is the iPhone 17 Air, which will replace the iPhone 16 Plus and will receive an ultra-thin body.

GPT-o3 played chess with Grok: who won?

News AI 08-11-2025 comment
AI developers have organized the first-ever three-day chess competition between their large language models. The Kaggle AI Exhibition Tournament brought together 8 representatives of Anthropic, DeepSeek, Google, and Moonshot AI OpenAI and xAI. The chess tournament between AIs took place on August 5-7.

Hated billionaire: 61% of Americans have a negative attitude towards Elon Musk

News WTF 08-09-2025 comment
Initially, Elon Musk’s idea to create a «Department of Government Effectiveness» (DOGE) was perceived as more of a joke. It seemed like a project to keep the billionaire busy while he walked on stage next to then-presidential candidate Donald Trump.

You were my "friend" and now you're my "office clerk": users are desperate for GPT-5

News AI 08-09-2025 comment
After several months of anticipation and high-profile announcements OpenAI this week introduced a new GPT-5 model. The developers promise large-scale improvements in all aspects — from the accuracy of answers to the speed of work. The model has already been gradually rolled out to users around the world. But, as it turned out, not everyone is…

Medical care without a doctor: NASA and Google test AI assistant for long-distance space missions

News AI 08-09-2025 comment
The further and longer people travel in space, the more difficult it is to maintain their health. On the International Space Station, astronauts have direct communication with Mission Control, regular supplies of medicines, and the opportunity to return to Earth in six months. But with the launch of long-duration flight programs planned by NASA…

Pixel Tablet Pen — Google's stylus that didn't exist, but is now available for purchase

News Devices 08-09-2025 comment
Unlike most modern tablets, the Google Pixel Tablet has never received its own line of official accessories that would expand its functionality. However, this does not mean that Google has not been working on such additions. According to a number of leaks, it was clear that the company was preparing a stylus called the Pixel Tablet Pen, but it was…

New leaks of Google Pixel Watch 4: $349 smartwatch will get Gemini AI, ECG, and better battery life

News Devices 08-09-2025 comment
As expected, along with the Pixel 10 series smartphones During the Made by Google event on August 20, the following announcement will also be made of the new Pixel Watch 4 smartwatch. New leaks reveal the details of this device — including technical specifications and functionality.

Lightning crash test: BYD Song Plus electric car withstood three hits in a row

News Auto 08-09-2025 comment
Electric car BYD Song Plus became a real hero on Chinese social media after being struck by lightning three times. After this incident, the driver, the battery, and all key systems remained intact.

Hyundai and GM team up to beat cheap Chinese electric cars

News Auto 08-08-2025 comment
Hyundai and General Motors have decided to join forces to offer customers more affordable cars. We are talking about a whole line of jointly developed models — from a compact crossover to an electric van. This is not just a one-time project: the alliance includes platform cooperation, logistics optimization, and joint production, which will allow…

Samsung Galaxy Fold7, Flip7, and Watch8 are already in Ukraine: smartphones cost from 42 thousand UAH, watches start at 15 thousand.

News Devices 08-08-2025 comment
Samsung Electronics Ukraine has announced the launch of new mobile devices announced at the recent Samsung Unpacked event. These are foldable smartphones Galaxy Fold7 and Galaxy Flip7, as well as a new series of smartwatches Galaxy Watch8.

Apple MacBook Pro 2026 will get rid of the main flaw of the screen, — insider

News Devices 08-08-2025 comment
Starting with iPhone 14 Pro release in 2022Apple had a technological solution in its arsenal to hide the main visual problem of modern MacBooks — the “bangs” or notch. But no matter what, this «stalactite» structure remained in place, hovering above the screen as a monument to compromise. It looks like Apple is finally ready to take…

Google Pixel 10: promos two weeks before release and lots of blue and lime in new images

News Devices 08-08-2025 comment
New promotional images of three new Google devices have been leaked online: the Pixel 10 Pro Fold and Pixel 10 Pro smartphones, as well as the Pixel Watch 4 smartwatch. All of them appear in the new corporate color Moonstone. Despite the fact that the Pixel 10 Pro Fold will be officially unveiled on August 20 along with the rest of the Pixel 10…

The future of AI: Grok chatbot will show ads in X answers

News AI 08-08-2025 comment
Elon Musk has announced that advertisements may appear in the responses of the Grok chatbot on the X platform (formerly Twitter). According to Financial Timesspeaking to advertisers, he said that the company will allow brands to pay for appearing in Grok’s offers.

LG Display has unveiled the world's fastest OLED monitor: 540 Hz in QHD and up to 720 Hz in HD

News Devices 08-08-2025 comment
LG Display presented a number of new monitors with interesting features at K-Display 2025. The most interesting exhibit is a 27-inch QHD OLED display with a refresh rate of 540 Hz.

TP-Link introduces portable Wi-Fi 7 BE3600 router: USB-C power, up to 90 connected devices

News Devices 08-07-2025 comment
TP-Link prepared for release its first travel router to support the latest Wi-Fi 7 standard. The BE3600 Wi-Fi 7 Travel Router (TL-WR3602BE) delivers up to 3.6 Gbps data transfer speeds by combining 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands. The device can be powered via the USB-C port — from a power adapter or power bank, making it a great option for use…

AMD Radeon RX 7400 video card found in a Dell PC

News Devices 08-07-2025 comment
The AMD Radeon RX 7400 graphics card, which has been leaked from time to time, has finally been used in a finished PC. But not in a gaming system, but in a corporate solution from Dell.

Gemini hacked to seize control of Google Home

News AI 08-07-2025 comment
Wired magazine reported about a new study in the field of cybersecurity, in which experts have demonstrated the hacking of artificial intelligence Google Gemini. The researchers were able to gain control of smart devices in the home through indirect prompt injection attacks . In this case, the attack was carried out through commands embedded in the…

US Senator investigates Intel CEO's ties to China: Lip-Bu Tan invested $200 million in 600 Chinese companies

News IT business 08-07-2025 comment
Lip-Bu Tan appointed as CEO of Intel has caused concern among U.S. lawmakers. According to ReutersUS Senator Tom Cotton sent a letter to Intel CEO Frank Yee asking him to explain whether the company had sufficiently thoroughly vetted Tan’s past business ties with Chinese technology firms, including those related to the Chinese military.

Google Pixel 10 will get an AI assistant for photo editing with text prompts

News Devices 08-07-2025 comment
In the run-up to the Pixel 10 unveiling, which is scheduled for late August, more and more leaks and teasers. This time, we have the first clear images of the Pixel 10 and Pixel 10 Pro XL models, as well as details about the new photography features that will appear in the firmware.

Elon Musk announces Tesla's new autonomous driving system, improved by 10 times

News Auto 08-07-2025 comment
Elon Musk has announced the next update of the Full Self-Driving Supervised (FSD) function for Tesla electric vehicles, which will supposedly bring significant improvements. He wrote about it on Twitter.

Tesla Cybertruck doesn't float, but Chevy Bolt EUV does it spectacularly during flooding in Texas

News Auto 08-06-2025 comment
Electric vehicles do not have air intakes and exhaust systems like cars with internal combustion engines. Therefore, unlike traditional cars, they do not run the risk of «drowning» water when they enter a deep puddle or flooded section of the road. But this does not mean that they are designed for swimming. Although Elon Musk promised that…

Hot songs from Sonos speakers burn up USB-C connectors

News Devices 08-06-2025 comment
Owners of Sonos speakers — in particular portable Bluetooth speaker Sonos Roam — faced with an unpleasant problem. Such devices can overheat to the point where their cases are deformed and USB-C ports melt. The company has recognized this problem.

OpenAI presents gpt-oss AI models to run on a video card or laptop

News AI 08-06-2025 comment
OpenAI has announced the release of two open source artificial intelligence language models: gpt-oss-120b and gpt-oss-20b. They were created as an open alternative to commercial models of the o serieswhile maintaining a fairly high level of capabilities. Interestingly, they can be run locally on video cards and laptops.

Google Gemini AI has learned to write comics and children's books

News AI 08-06-2025 comment
Google introduced a new feature in the application Geminiwhich allows you to create personalized children’s stories with illustrations and voice acting. It is an ideal tool for parents who want to make learning and stories more interesting for their children. All you need to do is imagine the story, and artificial intelligence will do the…

Xiaomi Redmi A monitors have been released: IPS 23.8" / 144 Hz for $65 and two more models

News Devices 08-06-2025 comment
Xiaomi, known not only for smartphones, TV sets, electric vehicles, but also monitors, has introduced a new line of Redmi A-Series. It consists of three models with diagonals of 22, 24, and 27 inches and is aimed at those who are looking for an affordable solution for work, study, or basic gaming. And most importantly — the prices are impressive…

Google DeepMind introduces AI Genie 3: create interactive worlds

News AI 08-06-2025 comment
Google DeepMind announced Genie 3 is a new version of the universal artificial intelligence model that is capable of creating full-fledged interactive virtual environments simply based on a textual description. Unlike of the previous version The new model generates the world at high speed — in real time at 24 frames per second and 720p…

Deaths on the roads: drivers of SUVs in the 1990s saw twice as many as now

News Auto 08-05-2025 comment
Over the past 25 years, pedestrian deaths have increased by 37% and cyclist deaths by 42%. Against this backdrop, researchers began to look more closely at the factors that could explain this alarming trend. One of them is the deterioration of visibility from the car interior, not because of dirty glass or driver inattention, but because of the…

Samsung Galaxy S26 leaks: NFC right where you need it and Ultra camera update

News Devices 08-05-2025 comment
Samsung is preparing an update for of the upcoming Galaxy S26 serieswhich will affect two important areas at once — mobile payments and mobile photography. According to knowledgeable sources, the new smartphones will have a second NFC antenna located at the top of the body for the first time. This will complement the existing antenna, which will…

ChatGPT will be careful with the psyche: OpenAI will introduce timeouts and stress recognition

News AI 08-05-2025 comment
People are increasingly using AI chatbots to get advice in love or psychology. However, sometimes communication with artificial intelligence services has bad consequences for mental health. OpenAI has decided to update ChatGPT to better recognize signs of psycho-emotional instability and provide useful advice in difficult situations.

"Just change your phone": Google Pixel 10 teaser mocks Apple's AI delay, insiders add Pro look from all angles

News Devices 08-05-2025 comment
With just over two weeks to go until the Pixel 10 series launch, Google is actively stirring up interest in its upcoming devices. In a new 30-second video titled “Google Pixel 10 | Soon,” the company subtly but clearly hints at Apple’s delay in launching an updated Siri assistant with AI for iPhone 16.

A lawsuit against 13 automakers: Toyota, Honda, Hyundai and other cars are easy to steal due to weak security systems

News Auto 08-05-2025 comment
A class action lawsuit against a number of major automakers is gaining momentum in Canada. They are accused of failing to warn customers about a vulnerability in keyless entry systems, making it too easy for criminals to steal cars.

Vivo Y400 5G to go on sale on August 7: IP69 protection, 6000 mAh and 90W charging for $250

News Devices 08-05-2025 comment
After the lightest folding smartphone X Fold5 Vivo has announced a new budget device, the Y400 5G. This is an improved version of the recently introduced Y400 4G model.

New Lenovo Legion 5 and LOQ 15 are already in Ukraine: OLED, RTX 5070 and USB-C charging from UAH 51 thousand

News Devices 08-04-2025 comment
Lenovo has announced the launch of its new Legion 5, Legion Pro 5, and LOQ 15 gaming laptops in Ukraine, featuring Intel Core Ultra processors, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 50-series graphics cards, and the OLED displays. Last week, the company introduced in Ukraine Yoga series laptops.

This toaster with NVIDIA RTX 5060 and Intel Core i5-14600K will replace your PC

News Devices 08-04-2025 comment
SignalRGB has created a full-fledged PC in a toaster — case with RGB backlighting, Stream Deck, and hardware that can run modern games. Although this thing doesn’t toast toast, it runs games just fine.

First look at the GPD Win 5 console with AMD Strix Halo: performance like RTX 4060

News Devices 08-04-2025 comment
GPD is gradually revealing details about Win 5 — a new portable gaming console that uses the first powerful AMD Strix Halo APU. This is an important step for portable gaming, as the device promises mid-range graphics card-level performance with up to 40 RDNA 3.5 — processing units, all in a compact package.

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