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.

Apple will release AirPods with infrared cameras by 2026 - Ming-Chi Kuo

News Devices 07-01-2024 comment
According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple plans to start mass production of new «AirPods with» camera modules by 2026. Earlier, Bloomberg reported about such plans. But then it was only one of the ideas of the form factor of wearable devices.

Up to UAH 25,500 fine: Ukrainians will be punished for listening to Russian music

News Ukraine 07-01-2024 comment
A group of MPs proposed to significantly increase fines for listening to Russian music in public places. Currently, the fine is only 70 UAH. The new bill proposes to increase this amount to UAH 5100-25500.

China has created a «super SIM card» for the Internet of Things - with a RISC-V core, 10 times more memory and NFC support

News Devices 06-28-2024 comment
China Mobile has announced its upcoming «super SIM card» CC2560A. This is the world’s first SIM card with a RISC-V core. In fact, the CC2560A — is a product for the Internet of Things that improves all aspects of a traditional SIM card. It has more memory, better security algorithms, and new features such as NFC support.

Researchers have created a Kirigami mechanical computer ─ it works without electricity

News Devices 06-28-2024 comment
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a computer that uses the art of kirigami, origami art combined with cutting, to create and control 3D shapes. It is therefore a fully mechanical computer that does not require electricity to operate.

15% of Ukrainians do not turn on air conditioners at all to support the energy system, but 15% have not reduced energy consumption — survey

News Devices 06-28-2024 comment
As a result of shelling by the Russian occupiers, Ukraine’s power system has suffered significant damage and loss of generating capacity. The electricity currently being produced is not enough for all consumers. Therefore, to balance the power system, we have to resort to scheduled and emergency power outages.

Apple Pay mistakenly charges users without any purchases - up to dozens of payments and up to $1500 in losses

News Software 06-28-2024 comment
Several users in Hungary have reported that Apple Pay is malfunctioning, charging thousands of dollars in fees without any purchases. The problem seems to be a widespread issue for a wide range of Apple Pay customers.

Steam launches Summer Sale with up to 95% discounts on «the best games of all time»

News Games 06-28-2024 comment
Steam has launched its traditional Summer Sale, which offers discounts on games up to 95%. This year, Valve has prepared a selection of 22 «best games of all time». The discounts in this selection range from 85% to 95%.

The upcoming Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and Galaxy Buds 3 have been leaked in official renders

News Devices 06-28-2024 comment
There are less than two weeks left until the next Samsung Unpacked presentation. And on the eve of this event, well-known insider Evan Blass shared official marketing images of the upcoming Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, and Galaxy Buds 3.

Windows 11 update causes system to restart cyclically - Microsoft has suspended its rollout

News Software 06-27-2024 comment
Microsoft has received several reports of problems that began to appear after installing the June 11 non-security update to Windows 11 (KB5039302).

The compact electric car Hyundai INSTER with a range of 300-355 km will go on sale in Europe for less than €25 thousand.

News Auto 06-27-2024 comment
Hyundai has officially unveiled a new A-class subcompact electric car called the INSTER. This is a relatively affordable city model that is the result of the evolution of the CASPER gasoline model, which has been on sale in South Korea since 2021.

A gamer traveled 1600 km and attacked another player with a hammer because of a disagreement in the online game ArcheAge

News Games 06-27-2024 comment
Police have charged a 20-year-old gamer, Edward Kang, who attacked another player. To harm his opponent, the accused was not too lazy to travel 1000 miles (over 1600 km).

Founder of «uncensored Wikipedia» Julian Assange released from prison after «14 years of court battles» for leaking US military secrets

News Technologies 06-27-2024 comment
After ending his 14-year legal battle, the Wikileaks founder has finally returned home. Julian Assange landed in Canberra, Australia on Wednesday evening (local time). His return was made possible after the US court in Saipan agreed to release him under a plea deal. Assange, 52, admitted to having obtained and published US military secrets.

OPPO A60 with Snapdragon 680 chip and 50-megapixel camera is priced from 8 thousand UAH

News Devices 06-27-2024 comment
OPPO AED Ukraine has presented a new budget smartphone OPPO A60 in Ukraine. Despite its affordability, the new product has a certificate of compliance with the American military shock resistance standard.

SpaceX will create a spacecraft that «utilizes» the ISS in 2030

News Science and space 06-27-2024 comment
The NASA space agency has selected SpaceX to develop a spacecraft that will help the International Space Station to deorbiter in 2030. The contract is estimated at $843 million.

Apple expands support for Self Service Repair diagnostics to Europe

News Devices 06-27-2024 comment
Apple has announced that it is now offering diagnostic tools for Self Service Repair for iPhone, Mac, and Studio Display in Europe.

Polestar 2 2025: extended range up to 659 km, additional equipment and customization options

News Auto 06-26-2024 comment
Polestar is preparing to launch the Polestar 2 electric car for the 2025 model year. The updated fastback will offer new colors, an increased range and improved customization options.

The original Resident Evil game was released on PC by GOG along with the re-releases of Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3: Nemesis

News Games 06-26-2024 comment
The original version of Capcom’s Resident Evil for Windows PC is now available through the GOG digital store. Thanks to this, players can appreciate the classic survival horror game released back in 1996. After all, a new generation of players has already grown up who missed the original. And along with it, GOG is re-releasing the PC versions…

Tesla is in talks to use Michelin airless tires - media

News Auto 06-26-2024 comment
According to knowledgeable sources, Tesla is in talks with tire giant Michelin to use their latest airless tire technology in its electric vehicle lineup.

Windows 11 now starts forced OneDrive backups without asking for user permission

News Software 06-26-2024 comment
Microsoft continues to expand the features and capabilities of OneDrive, but not all of the innovations are to the liking of users. The latest innovation may upset many people, as Windows 11 now has automatic data backup activated by default without a user request.

Significantly more than «30 engineers»: security experts commented on Telegram's concerns

News Software 06-26-2024 comment
After the publication of the material «Durov boasts that Telegram employs «about 30 engineers» ─ security experts call this a «red flag» for users» A representative of Telegram contacted ITC.UA and commented on the main points of concern for security experts.

Google has scheduled the presentation of Pixel 9 and Pixel Watch 3 for August 13

News Devices 06-26-2024 comment
Google has announced that its annual Pixel event will take place on August 13. This is incredibly early for 2024, as Made by Google usually takes place in October.

Motorola razr 50 ultra foldable smartphone gets industry's largest external display, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 and artificial intelligence features

News Devices 06-25-2024 comment
Motorola has introduced the new motorola razr 2024 foldable smartphones. The razr 50 ultra and razr 50 models offer a variety of artificial intelligence features, and the ultra version boasts the industry’s largest external display.

OnePlus removes SuperVOOC charger from Nord CE 4 Lite in Europe

News Devices 06-25-2024 comment
With the release of the new Nord CE 4 Lite smartphone, OnePlus has decided to join the rest of the industry and remove the charger from the package. This «limited» package will be offered in some markets.

BMW M will create electric vehicles with fake gearshifts and sounds and a power output of more than 1341 hp.

News Auto 06-25-2024 comment
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N electric car has several interesting features that add to the overall driving experience. Among them is the ability to shift gears with a synthetic eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. BMW appreciated how much car owners liked this and decided to introduce gearshift emulation and fake gear sounds for their electric vehicles…

Updated: Durov boasts that Telegram employs «about 30 engineers» ─ security experts call this a «red flag» for users

News Software 06-25-2024 comment
Last weekend, X (formerly Twitter) posted a video of a recent interview with Telegram founder Pavel Durov. In the video, Durov tells Tucker Carlson that he is the only product manager in the company and that he only employs «about 30 engineers».

EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 is a 4 kW charging station with a capacity of 12 kWh at a price of $3.7 thousand.

News Devices 06-25-2024 comment
EcoFlow has launched the new Delta Pro 3 portable charging station, which can be scaled up to provide power to an entire home during a power outage. It can also be used for other purposes, such as powering the electrical system of a van, motorhome, beach party, or recharging an electric vehicle.

Federal Google Pixel owners must update their smartphones within 10 days or stop using them - US government demand

News Software 06-25-2024 comment
The update for Google Pixel smartphones released earlier this month received a large number of security fixes. Among them was the zero-day vulnerability CVE-2024-32896. Google labeled it as «high risk» and warned users that this vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to attack the device.

Apple becomes the first company to be accused of violating the EU Digital Markets Act

News IT business 06-24-2024 comment
Apple’s App Store policy violates the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), which aims to promote competition, regulators said in a preliminary ruling on Monday. The European Commission has also launched a new investigation into Apple’s support for alternative iOS marketplaces in Europe, including the core technology fees it charges…

Ratel RAT ransomware attacks old Android smartphones, encrypting data and demanding ransom

News Software 06-24-2024 comment
Cybercriminals have started attacking older Android devices using open source malware called Ratel RAT. In fact, it is a type of Android ransomware that encrypts or deletes data, locks the device, and demands payment on Telegram.

The Bugatti Tourbillon is a hybrid hypercar with a total power of 1800 hp, a speed of up to 446 km/h and a price of $4 million

News Auto 06-24-2024 comment
Bugatti has announced its new hypercar. This time, speed fans are offered a hybrid Tourbillon (translated as «vortex», «hurricane»), which combines an atmospheric V16 engine with three electric motors that deliver a total of 1800 hp and a speed of up to 446 km/h.

Pixel smartphones will get Adaptive Thermal feature to solve overheating problems

News Software 06-24-2024 comment
Modern Android smartphones have built-in features designed to prevent the phone from overheating and being exposed to high temperatures. Users are alerted when a heat problem occurs, and Pixel smartphones slow down certain functions, such as charging speed, and in the event of overheating, the phone automatically shuts down to avoid serious damage.…

Samsung accidentally confirms release of Galaxy Watch Ultra with LTE, 47 mm in size

News Devices 06-21-2024 comment
Previous information leaks claimed that Samsung was developing a new version of the Galaxy Watch smartwatch, and now the company’s website has confirmed the Galaxy Watch Ultra name along with some specifications.

Huawei has announced its own programming language Cangjie

News Software 06-21-2024 comment
During the HDC 2024 developer conference, Huawei introduced its own Cangjie programming language. This language is positioned as a next-generation solution for smart applications for all scenarios.

Australia tests mobile laser capable of hitting UAVs at speeds up to 100 km/h

News Devices 06-21-2024 comment
Australia has tested its first laser weapon capable of shooting down drones with high accuracy. The tests took place in May at an army training ground.

SpaceX releases compact Starlink Mini satellite communication terminal for $599

News Devices 06-21-2024 comment
SpaceX has introduced a compact version of the terminal called Starlink Mini, which the company is positioning as a mobile option for its satellite Internet customers.

A record 20.8 thousand electric vehicles were imported to Ukraine in the first 5 months of 2024 — twice as many as last year

News Auto 06-21-2024 comment
In the first 5 months of 2024, 20785 electric vehicles were imported to Ukraine. This is a new record value, which is 2.1 times higher than the figure for the same period last year. In January-May 2023, 9736 electric vehicles were imported to Ukraine.

YouTube on iOS will ask for tracking permission to show more personalized ads

News Software 06-21-2024 comment
Starting with iOS 14.5, Apple required app developers to notify users about broader tracking so that they could opt-in or opt-out. In 2021, Google apps have stopped certain tracking methods (IDFA) to comply and do not have to show this notification. However, YouTube will soon start asking iOS users if they want to enable «more personalized ads»…

Lenovo Tab Plus multimedia tablet with 8 speakers and 11.5-inch display will go on sale at a price starting from UAH 13 thousand

News Devices 06-20-2024 comment
Lenovo has introduced a new tablet Lenovo Tab Plus in Ukraine. This model is positioned as an entertainment device aimed at lovers of multimedia content.

Chinese manufacturers propose a 25% duty on European cars with internal combustion engines

News Auto 06-20-2024 comment
Amid escalating trade tensions between China and the European Union, Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers have proposed a 25% duty on large European vehicles with internal combustion engines. This proposal is a direct response to the recent the EU’s decision to impose tariffs of up to 38.1% on Chinese-made electric vehiclesThe EU will not…

«There was a Sun in the Sky» ─ a visual novel about hope and determination in difficult times, created by Ukrainian developers

News Games 06-20-2024 comment
The team of Ukrainian developers Forpixie Studio has published the debut trailer of the game «Once Upon a Time There Was a Sun in the Sky». This is an interactive fairy tale that combines the mechanics of a visual novel with a picturesque artistic style.

Electric cars will soon be able to charge in 10 minutes

News Auto 06-20-2024 comment
Chinese companies BYD and CATL have announced a breakthrough in the development of batteries for electric vehicles, which could significantly reduce charging times. They are currently preparing to release lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries with ultra-fast charging, which will potentially eliminate the need for long charging stops during travel.…

Most VPN programs do not work on Copilot+ PC - native Arm versions are required

News Software 06-20-2024 comment
The first Copilot+ PC systems have begun to hit the market, and gradually we are beginning to learn details about them that were not announced by computer or processor manufacturers. This time, we’ll talk about VPNs.

The ex-OpenAI engineer who wanted to overthrow Altman founded his own AI startup — for «safe superintelligence»

News IT business 06-20-2024 comment
Ilya Sutskever, co-founder of OpenAI and former chief scientist, has launched a new artificial intelligence solutions company focused on security. His new company – Safe Superintelligence Inc. (SSI) – is a startup with «one goal and one product». The goal is to create a safe and powerful AI system.

YouTube cancels Premium subscriptions purchased via VPN using cheaper Ukrainian prices

News Software 06-19-2024 comment
YouTube doesn’t just encourage users to upgrade to a Premium subscription instead of using ad blockersand takes steps to ensure that subscriptions are priced correctly – without taking advantage of cheaper regional prices in other countries.

Confidential AMD data is being sold on a hacker forum - the company has launched an investigation into a possible hack

News Software 06-19-2024 comment
AMD is investigating whether it has become a victim of a cyberattack. The investigation began after an attacker posted allegedly stolen data from AMD for sale on a hacker forum. He claims that the lot contains information about AMD employees, financial documents, and confidential information.

Ferrari will release its first electric car in 2025 — at a price of at least €500,000

News Auto 06-19-2024 comment
The Italian brand Ferrari, known for its sports gasoline cars, has announced that it will launch its electric car at the end of next year. According to Reuters, citing its own sources, the price of the first Ferrari electric car will be at least €500 thousand.

OPPO Reno12 Pro with Dimensity 7300 SoC and AI features goes on sale for 25 thousand UAH

News Devices 06-19-2024 comment
OPPO has unveiled two new smartphones, Reno12 and Reno12 Pro, equipped with a set of generative artificial intelligence features for creativity and efficiency.

Artificial intelligence can detect Parkinson's disease with 100% accuracy 7 years before the first symptoms appear

News Technologies 06-19-2024 comment
A group of researchers has developed a blood test that uses artificial intelligence to predict Parkinson’s disease seven years before symptoms appear.

The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 will receive a larger battery, a range of up to 485 km and physical buttons for some car functions

News Auto 06-19-2024 comment
Hyundai’s best-selling electric car is getting an update. The updated 2025 IONIQ 5 will be the first car to be produced at Hyundai’s new plant in Georgia, USA.

Apple focuses on creating a cheaper Vision Pro headset, which should be released by the end of 2025

News Devices 06-19-2024 comment
Apple is probably no longer interested in working on a new high-end Vision headset amid slowing sales of the first Vision Pro model. Instead, Apple is apparently looking for ways to reduce the cost of components for the first model and is working on a cheaper Vision headset that it plans to release by the end of 2025.

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