8-core Snapdragon X Plus: Qualcomm's budget chip for affordable Copilot+ PC laptops
Qualcomm has introduced a new system-on-a-chip in the Snapdragon X series. The new Snapdragon X Plus is a slightly simplified version designed to create more affordable Windows 11 on Arm laptops.
Geely Geome Xingyuan is a budget electric car for the city with a price of $11.2 thousand.
Geely has unveiled a new low-cost city electric car, the Geome Xingyuan. The new Geely model will compete with low-cost electric vehicles such as the BYD Dolphin.
Google has released Android 15 - we still have to wait until it comes to Pixel
This year, Google released its Pixel 9 line of smartphones without a simultaneous Android update. It was almost the first time that new Pixel smartphones debuted with a previous version of the OS. Only now has the Android 15 code officially entered the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) database.
iPhone SE 4 will finally get a feature that has been available on Android for over 10 years
Although the new iPhone 16 line of smartphones is expected to be presented in the coming days, many buyers with a limited budget are waiting for the «affordable» iPhone SE 4 model to appear. According to rumors, this device will finally ditch the outdated body and switch to an updated, more modern design that better matches Apple’s flagship…
Updated Kia EV6: bigger battery, faster charging and a range of up to 581 km
Kia has updated the EV6 electric crossover, focusing on design, increased range and advanced technology.
EcoFlow announces new battery products for a variety of needs - from charging a smartphone to powering a camper van for a week
EcoFlow has announced four new battery products designed to power everything from smartphones and household appliances in the event of a power outage to RVs.
BMW recalls BMW i4 electric vehicles due to possible chassis cracks and fire risk
BMW is recalling certain versions of the i4 Gran Coupe electric sedan due to a potential problem with the rear left longitudinal chassis beam. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the beam may not have been manufactured by the supplier to specifications. As a result, it may contain cracks near the rivet flange used to…
The Government announced a Unified Platform for Housing and Utility Services with an electronic cabinet and integration with other systems
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has launched a pilot project of the Unified Platform for Housing and Utility Services. This was announced by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal during a government meeting on September 3.
Red Magic 9S Pro+ is the most powerful smartphone in August according to AnTuTu tests
Announcing Red Magic 9S Pro, the manufacturer called it «the most powerful gaming smartphone». This statement was not far from the truth. According to the AnTuTu performance rating for August, the Red Magic 9S Pro+ modification topped the list.
Zeekr 7X: New electric SUV from Geely with a range of up to 780 km and fast charging in 15 minutes
Zeekr (Geely’s premium brand) is planning to launch the 7X electric SUV in Europe. It is built on the 800-volt SEA platform, which is shared with many of the group’s other offerings.
New Lenovo Copilot+ PC laptops: Snapdragon X Plus chip and €200-300 lower price
Lenovo is ready to offer new and more affordable Copilot+ PC laptops. Insider Evan Blass has published a press release from Lenovo, which describes in detail various new products to be announced at IFA 2024. Among them, two laptops are powered by the unannounced Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus chip.
Redmi Buds 6 Lite: wireless headphones with ANC, up to 38 hours of battery life, and a price of €20
Xiaomi has announced a pair of new affordable wireless headphones under its Redmi brand. Despite their budget price, the new Redmi Buds 6 Lite boast active noise cancellation and long battery life.
Business boom in Ukraine: more than 193 thousand new sole proprietorships in 8 months of 2024, 60% are started by women
In the first 8 months of 2024, a little more than 193 thousand new individual entrepreneurs were registered in Ukraine. This is reported by Opendatabot, citing data from the Unified State Register (USR).
Car boom: sales of new cars in Ukraine increased by 40%. What brands were the most popular
In August 2024, more than 8.1 thousand new passenger cars were registered in Ukraine. This is a new record for the last 32 months since a full-scale war has been going on in Ukraine. This is reported by Ukrautoprom.
Qualcomm has released Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor - a slightly overclocked modification of Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
Over the weekend, the Qualcomm mobile processor lineup was expanded with a new Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 device. The company did not announce this event, but simply added new page to its website. The new mid-range platform will replace Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, skipping the second-generation version of the 4nm chip.
Hyundai is developing an electric SUV with an extended range of up to 900 km. But there is a nuance
Hyundai plans to offer an electric vehicle with an extended range (Extended Range Electric Vehicle, EREV). Equipped with Hyundai’s hybrid technology, it will combine the power of an internal combustion engine and an electric motor. This combination will provide a long range.
Apple will abandon USB-A ports in the new Mac mini - Mark Gurman
The next-generation Mac mini compact computer will be without USB-A connectors. This was reported by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg.
Xiaomi is preparing to release its first chipset in 5 years: a competitor to Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 will appear in 2025
Xiaomi is preparing to release its first chipset in over 5 years. Leaks indicate that this new processor, developed with the help of TSMC, will be based on advanced 4nm technology.
Moto G55 and Moto G35: budget smartphones with 50 megapixel cameras, stereo, good old 3.5 mm mini-jack, and prices starting at €200
In addition to compact ruggedized smartphone Motorola Edge 50 Neo The company has also prepared a pair of budget devices: Moto G55 and Moto G35. The new products have almost identical characteristics, although the older version of Moto G55 boasts a slightly better camera and a more powerful processor with a larger selection of memory options.
Penghui Energy announces solid-state batteries with a density of 280 Wh/kg and a price close to lithium-ion batteries
Guangzhou-based Penghui Energy has announced its first solid-state battery. The new development has an energy density of 280 Wh/kg. For comparison, current top-level lithium-ion batteries can reach 250 Wh/kg. But the main feature of this Chinese battery is its relatively low price. It costs only 15% more than a standard battery used in modern…
Realme Buds T01 - budget headphones with 28 hours of battery life and $15 price tag
Realme has prepared for release new budget wireless headphones Realme Buds T01. They lack active noise cancellation but offer low-latency gaming and long battery life.
Apple memorabilia auction: rare photos, rare iPhones, iPads, and Apple 1s sold for almost $1 million
Recently, there was an auction of various Apple memorabilia organized by RR Auction. During this event, a total of $98,3096 worth of items were purchased, ranging from photographs to the original Apple 1 computer.
Smart #5 - an electric crossover with a range of over 740 km and 15-minute fast charging
Smart has announced its new electric crossover #5. Although the manufacturer has not yet released all the specifications, the data available so far is quite impressive.
Motorola Edge 50 Neo - a compact smartphone with military-grade protection from €500
Motorola has introduced a new Edge 50 Neo smartphone and announced the start of global sales of the model Edge 50.
Individual entrepreneurs will pay military duty, and for citizens it will increase from 1.5% to 5% - updated draft law from Hetmantsev's committee
The Parliamentary Committee on Tax Policy has recommended that the Parliament consider the revised version of the draft law 11416-d on tax increases. As a reminder, last month The Cabinet of Ministers has prepared a draft law aimed at increasing tax revenues by an additional UAH 140 billion. It provided for the abolition of tax exemptions for…
«Reserve+» will be transformed into an online TCC. The process will take about six months - the Ministry of Defense
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has big plans for the «Reserve+» application. It will be used to create an online TCC to provide remote services to those liable for military service. This was stated by Deputy Minister of Defense for Digitalization Kateryna Chernogorenko in an interview with Forbes Ukraine.
Samsung Galaxy Watch FE in Ukraine: advanced health monitoring and a price of 7 thousand UAH
Samsung has announced the launch of its new smartwatch Galaxy Watch FE1 in Ukraine. It offers advanced health and fitness monitoring features.
Tesla is at the bottom of the used car reliability rankings — Consumer Reports
Tesla is one of the least reliable car manufacturers in the United States when it comes to used cars aged 5 to 10 years. This is evidenced by the results of a Consumer Reports study. The organization ranked brands by reliability for used cars after 5-10 years of operation
Tecno Phantom Ultimate 2 — smartphone with two hinges unfolds into a 10" tablet
Not only Huawei is working on a foldable smartphone with two bending points and a triple display (the estimated price of her monster is more than $4000). Tecno is also developing a similar device and has already presented its concept called Phantom Ultimate 2.
The Lucid Air Sapphire in armor is the world's fastest armored electric vehicle with an acceleration of less than 2 seconds to «100 meters
Usually, armored vehicles are heavy vehicles with far from the best dynamics. However, U.S. Armor Group is trying to change the perception of such vehicles by introducing the «, the world’s fastest armored vehicle, the». It is based on the Lucid Air Sapphire and is designed to dispel «preconceptions of armored luxury».
Instagram adds new creative tools: text and images on top of your photos
Instagram has improved its creative tools, allowing users to make their posts more diverse. Thus, the platform now allows users to easily add text and additional images to photos. This applies to both single posts and carousels.
Nissan GT-R goes electric: over 1000 kW of power and solid-state batteries
The legendary Nissan GT-R sports car will get an electric version. The Electric GT-R is likely to be the first Nissan car to use solid-state batteries. As the new technology develops, the company has hinted that solid-state batteries could give the electric GT-R even more power.
HMD announces Barbie Phone - pink and with self-care recommendations
After several months of teasers, HMD has finally announced its Barbie-style folding phone – HMD Barbie Phone. The novelty resembles Nokia 2660 Flipbut has a significantly updated appearance and several software updates.
Linux market share reaches a new record of 4.4%
Analytical company StatCounter claims that Linux’s share of the desktop operating system market has reached a historic high of 4.44%. This is a significant jump compared to July last year (3.12%) and July 2022 (2.76%). While this may seem like a small figure, it’s a huge leap in terms of real numbers, especially since most Linux…
Many new car technologies «are not needed» by drivers - survey
Over the past 10-15 years, automakers have implemented many new technologies and auxiliary functions in their cars. They are designed to make the driver’s life easier and make traveling safer and more comfortable. But the question is, do drivers really need all of them? According to a JD Power survey, perhaps not.
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: wireless charging works intermittently, even with Pixel Stand
The first owners of the new Google Pixel 9 Pro XL smartphone have encountered a problem with wireless charging. It works unstably.
Price wars: only 2 out of more than 30 Chinese electric car manufacturers make a profit
Electric vehicles account for more than half of new car sales in China, but the vast majority of brands are making a loss selling electric cars. This is a result of fierce price competition.
Simple «brain» hydrogel «learned» playing Pong — new possibilities for adaptive materials
Researchers from the University of Reading have successfully demonstrated the bounded «learning» behavior of a simple electroactive polymer (EAP) hydrogel in conjunction with an array of electrodes. This was demonstrated using an EAP gel control system that played an adapted version of the classic video game Pong. Furthermore, it seemed that the…
Steam sets a new record: over 37 million simultaneous players
Steam is considered to be one of the best gaming platforms of today. Despite the availability of other options, such as the Epic Games Store, GOG, etc., users mostly prefer the Valve platform.
A Nokia fan has collected the world's largest collection of mobile phones - 3615 unique models
From the main photo, it might seem like a cell phone store. But it is actually the home of Spanish Nokia fanatic Vences Palau Fernandez. He officially has the largest collection of mobile phones – 3,615 unique models.
Realme GT 7 Pro is credited with Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 SoC, 6000 mAh battery and periscope camera
Only recently we were able to familiarize ourselves with the review of the flagship smartphone realme GT 6and the Chinese brand is already preparing a new even more powerful version of realme GT 7 Pro. The Digital Chat Station insider has already managed to find out some characteristics of this model and shared this information.
SAND - 5 minutes of Ukrainian PvPvE shooter gameplay about «Galicians in space»
Within Ukrainian Games Festival 2024 Lviv-based studio Hologryph and publisher tinyBuild presented a five-minute gameplay video of the Ukrainian game SAND. SAND is an open-world PvPvE shooter about «Galicians in space» in the style of dieselpunk.
Hyundai Inster: a compact electric car for young people with a range of 300 km and a price of €25 thousand.
Hyundai has prepared a new Casper electric car for release. This is a compact and affordable city hatchback that will enter the European market under the name Inster.
«The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirim» ─ Ukrainian trailer of the epic story about returning to Middle-earth has been released
Warner Bros. Pictures Ukraine announced the release of the Ukrainian trailer for the anime series «The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirim». It tells about the events in Middle-earth that took place 183 years before the adventures described in the original trilogy «The Lord of the Rings» by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Honor Magic V3, a house of cards, and the Guinness Book of World Records - What they have in common on the eve of the €1999 smartphone presentation
About a month ago, Honor introduced a new folding smartphone, Magic V3, in China. Now the company is preparing to launch this device on global markets and is trying to attract the attention of the international community by entering the Guinness Book of Records in collaboration with Brian Berg, a master of building card houses.
New iPhone 16: leak reveals camera features of future smartphones
New iPhone 16 smartphones are expected to be unveiled next month. Thanks to a new leak, we can get an early look at the camera specs of all four upcoming models.
BMW overtakes Tesla to lead the European electric car market for the first time
Last month, BMW overtook Tesla in terms of sales and led the European electric vehicle market for the first time. The German automaker is currently experiencing rapid sales growth amid difficulties for other manufacturers.
The Callisto Protocol and Gigantic: Rampage Edition - this week's free giveaways from the Epic Games Store
For the new weekend, Epic Games Store has prepared another free game giveaway for its users. This time, gamers can add The Callisto Protocol and Gigantic: Rampage Edition.
Windows 11 update will accelerate AMD Ryzen Zen 5 processors in games by up to +13%
AMD has issued an official statement regarding the discrepancies between internal testing data and independent benchmarking results for the Ryzen 9000 series processors. Last week, reviewers found that using AMD processors under normal conditions in Windows negatively affects their performance in games. To maximize the performance of the new chips,…
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