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.

Windows 11 has received an official roadmap — when new features will be released

News Software 03-28-2025 at 18:30 comment
Keeping track of new features in Windows 11 test builds was difficult, even for enthusiasts. Innovations appeared in different channels without a clear system, and their launch was gradual. Now, in the fourth year of Windows 11, Microsoft is finally launching an official roadmap site – Windows Roadmap.

Samsung Neo QLED 2025 has been released – what TVs for $40 thousand are capable of.

News Devices 03-27-2025 at 19:34 comment
Samsung has announced the global launch of the 2025 Neo QLED 8K TV series, which includes the QN990F and QN900F models. The new products are equipped with Samsung Vision AI, a system that combines adaptive picture and sound with various artificial intelligence tools.

Microsoft fixes «printer uprising» in Windows 11 and remote desktop

News Software 03-27-2025 at 17:47 comment
Microsoft has finally confirmed that Windows 11 24H2 has a problem with RDP (Remote Desktop Platform). The company has begun an emergency rollout of a server update that will fix the problem, but it may take 24-48 hours before remote sessions are back to normal.

Xiaomi has shown the YU7 – a new electric crossover with a range of up to 760 km and a power of up to 508 kW

News Auto 03-27-2025 at 17:28 comment
After the successful launch of the SU7 electric sedan, Xiaomi is approaching the presentation of its next electric vehicle – the of the YU7 crossover. The latest images shared by the company’s CEO Lei Jun gave a better look at the new model, revealing its design and key features.

Xiaomi POCO F7 Pro and F7 Ultra debuted in the world and in Ukraine at a price starting from UAH 23 thousand

News Devices 03-27-2025 at 14:53 comment
Sales of the flagship POCO F7 smartphone series have started in Ukraine. Ukrainian fans of the brand are offered POCO F7 Pro and POCO F7 Ultra models. The smartphones have IP68 dust and moisture protection. The new products run on Xiaomi HyperOS 2 and offer additional AI-based features, including the pre-installed Google Gemini generative AI…

Fraudsters are selling fake NVIDIA RTX 4090 with Ampere GPU — fakes are almost impossible to distinguish

News Devices 03-27-2025 at 12:32 comment
The sale of fake RTX 4090s with previous-generation GPUs is becoming a new fraudulent scheme. A user on the Bilibili platform has exposed another such fake video card.

It’s a war: Qualcomm files antitrust complaint against ARM in the US, EU and Korea

News IT business 03-27-2025 at 10:38 comment
Qualcomm accused its longtime partner, Arm Holdings, of unfair business practices. It has filed complaints with regulators in the US, Europe and South Korea. Qualcomm claims that Arm is restricting access to its technology and changing licensing models, which could harm competition. Arm denies these allegations.

Europeans are giving up on Tesla. Sales fell by 43%, although demand for electric cars is growing

News Auto 03-26-2025 at 17:08 comment
The Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA) has published a report on vehicle registration in Europe. It contains great news for the electric vehicle market, but bad news for Tesla.

Apple iOS 19: Jon Prosser is in trouble again, Mark Gurman refutes him «leak»

News Software 03-26-2025 at 16:24 comment
The images of iOS 19 concepts shared by insider John Prosser do not reflect the real design of the future OS. This was stated by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg.

Microsoft won’t refund Skype without a paper letter from the subscriber

News Software 03-26-2025 at 15:46 comment
Microsoft plans to close Skype in Mayso anyone who hasn’t used their Skype subscriptions or credit yet should do so by the deadline.

OpenAI added improved image generation to GPT-4o — now in ChatGPT by default

News Software 03-26-2025 at 13:42 comment
OpenAI has introduced a long-awaited improvement in image generation. Now, instead of a separate model like DALL-E, the new and improved image generator is part of the GPT-4o.

Major update to Windows Photos ─ Copilot, search for recognized text, new formats and tools

News Software 03-26-2025 at 10:58 comment
Microsoft has released a major update to Windows Photos for Windows Insider program members. Users of Windows 10 and 11 test versions can now try out new features, including OCR web search, improved context menus, support for nested folders, a dedicated Copilot button, support for JXL format, and other improvements.

New 4K TVs Xiaomi TV A 2026 received Apple AirPlay and Game Boost mode

News Devices 03-25-2025 at 20:08 comment
Xiaomi has published a page on its global website for its Xiaomi TV A 2026 and Xiaomi TV A Pro 2026 series TVs, indicating a likely global release in the near future.

The State Tax Service allegedly exposed «Yabko» and Yabluka in tax evasion of UAH 286 million

News Devices 03-25-2025 at 17:23 comment
The State Tax Service has exposed a tax evasion scheme in two well-known electronics chains that sell Apple equipment. About said Head of the State Tax Service Ruslan Kravchenko.

Realme 14T is getting ready for release: leak reveals a waterproof smartphone with a large battery and fast charging

News Devices 03-25-2025 at 07:51 comment
The official Realme store on AliExpress has published a landing page for the unannounced Realme 14T smartphone, as well as some details about the phone. A third-party retailer has done the same and even included images.

Android 16 will allow you to unlock Google Pixel with your fingerprint with the screen turned off – previously they could not do this

News Software 03-24-2025 at 19:13 comment
Starting with the Pixel 6, all Pixel smartphones (except for the foldable models) come with a fingerprint scanner below the display. However, unlike many other smartphones, the Pixel only works when the screen is on. Luckily, this limitation will be addressed in the Android 16 update for Pixel.

Ukrainian app Saferoad helps drivers avoid potholes and dangerous roads in real time

News Software 03-24-2025 at 18:03 comment
A Ukrainian team has created a new app called Saferoad. According to the developers, this is the world’s first web application that helps drivers avoid dangerous road sections in real time.

What to expect in Windows 11: «Start» and «Explorer» menu improvements in the latest insider builds

News Software 03-24-2025 at 17:06 comment
Windows 11 has several new features. For example, the context menu in the «Start» menu has been updated to make it easier to locate pinned programs. Microsoft is also moving some old mouse control options from «Control Panel» to «Settings» and adding a new image editing tool to «Share». These changes are currently available in test builds.

New tax on OnlyFans, Glovo, and Uklon: how much will Ukrainians have to pay?

News Ukraine 03-24-2025 at 13:57 comment
Currently, Ukraine has the so-called «Google» tax. This is a VAT paid by foreign companies that provide electronic services in Ukraine. Its final payers are ordinary Ukrainians who use the relevant services and pay for subscriptions or other payments. But this is not enough for Ukrainian leaders. Therefore, government officials are considering…

Future Apple Watch will have cameras for artificial intelligence functions

News Devices 03-24-2025 at 12:29 comment
To make the Apple Watch a full-fledged wearable device with artificial intelligence support, Apple is working on several versions of the watch equipped with cameras. This will help the device «to see the world around it», according to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg.

Google Pixel update improves graphics performance by 60%

News Devices 03-24-2025 at 10:20 comment
As a rule, software updates do not provide a significant increase in smartphone performance. Usually, it can get worse due to the addition of new features. But Google decided to break this stereotype. The company has released updates for almost all Pixel models, starting with the 2022 devices, and the results are simply amazing. In Geekbench 6…

Marketing took Apple to court — Apple Intelligence does not work like advertising

News Software 03-21-2025 at 20:50 comment
Recently Apple is criticized for slow progress in everything related to artificial intelligence and Siri. The company postponed the release of Siri with improved Apple Intelligence and in general may switch to the competing Google Gemini AI model.

It’s a fiasco: Tesla Cybertruck sales are falling despite benefits, discounts and loans

News Auto 03-21-2025 at 19:24 comment
Tesla has disclosed information about Cybertruck deliveries in the United States and confirmed that the electric pickup truck is not selling even with federal tax credits and discounts.

The Ministry of Defense will award military inventors and protect their copyright

News Military Tech 03-21-2025 at 18:24 comment
During the war unleashed by Russia, Ukrainians are taking a creative approach to the task of defending their homeland and creating various means to more effectively clear their land of invaders. To further encourage inventors, the Ministry of Defense is proposing legislative changes that will allow the military to receive rewards for their…

We’ve made it: Solidigm introduces first liquid-cooled SSD for AI servers

News Devices 03-21-2025 at 14:30 comment
Solidigm, a subsidiary of SK hynix in the United States, has unveiled the world’s first liquid-cooled enterprise SSD (eSSD) for artificial intelligence servers. The new D7-PS1010 E1.S drive was presented at the GTC conference.

Court decisions on mobilization evasion will be made non-public – what the authorities want to hide

News Ukraine 03-21-2025 at 13:34 comment
The final version of the draft law 7033-d has been published on the website of the Verkhovna Rada. It amends the Law «On Access to Court Decisions» to prevent the disclosure of certain information in court documents. Among other things, the MPs propose to adopt a rule to remove certain court decisions from public access.

NVIDIA sells RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 like hot cakes — literally

News Devices 03-20-2025 at 19:49 comment
Demand for the latest Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 graphics cards is so high that they are almost impossible to find at recommended prices. However, Nvidia seems to have a solution. At least for attendees of its GPU Technology Conference. The scarce models can be bought right on the spot.

Norwegian filed a complaint against OpenAI — ChatGPT called him a murderer of his own children

News Software 03-20-2025 at 18:39 comment
Artificial intelligence services, which have been growing like mushrooms after the rain in recent years, make people’s lives easier in many ways. However, this is not always the case. A man from Norway was shocked to learn that ChatGPT had falsely accused him of killing his own children.

The TCC fined a man with a deferred fine because the post office did not deliver the summons at the place of registration – what did court decide?

News Ukraine 03-20-2025 at 17:43 comment
The Third Administrative Court of Appeal ruled that there was no violation of the mobilization law if a person liable for military service was not properly notified of a call to the CMC. Accordingly, the court canceled the fine imposed on a man who was registered with the MCC and had a deferment, but was still declared a violator.

Tesla kicked out of a prestigious car show – they say it’s because of security

News Auto 03-20-2025 at 15:40 comment
How rapidly the world is changing! In just a few months, Tesla has gone from being a popular automaker to an unwanted pariah. The company received a notice that it was not welcome at a popular Canadian auto show because the organizers feared for the safety of visitors.

Verizon launches satellite service ─ iPhones are not compatible

News Software 03-20-2025 at 13:27 comment
Apple introduced satellite communications for the iPhone back in 2022, and since then, the ability to send messages via satellite has become an important feature for mobile operators and smartphone manufacturers.

«Kyivstar» buys Uklon for $155.2 million

News IT business 03-19-2025 at 18:55 comment
Kyivstar» has announced the purchase of 97% of the corporate rights of the Ukrainian taxi service Uklon. The company expressed interest in acquiring the service about a year ago, in the spring of 2024.

Asus unveils Ascent GX10 mini-supercomputer on Nvidia Grace Blackwell with 1000 TOPS performance

News Devices 03-19-2025 at 17:19 comment
Asus has officially unveiled the Ascent GX10, its version of Nvidia’s Project Digits. This mini-PC, which uses a superchip GB10 Grace Blackwellprovides up to 1000 TOPS of performance in artificial intelligence tasks.

AMD CEO Lisa Su signs the world’s first mini-PC with Ryzen AI Max+ 395 ─ it outperforms 3x RTX 5080 in AI

News Devices 03-19-2025 at 15:44 comment
China’s GMKTec has announced the EVO-X2, which it calls «the world’s first AI mini-PC equipped with a AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395». The device was unveiled during the AMD Greater China Channel Summit event, which was attended by top «red team» executives, including AMD CEO Lisa Su and Senior Vice President and General Manager Jack Huynh.…

Elecom introduces the world’s first sodium-ion power bank – operates for up to 13 years at temperatures down to -34°C

News Devices 03-19-2025 at 14:16 comment
Japanese brand Elecom has released the world’s first power bank powered by a sodium-ion battery. It promises a significantly longer service life than traditional lithium-ion batteries and also provides the ability to operate at extremely low and high temperatures.

Photos of unreleased AMD Radeon RX 9070 reference design differ from official renders

News Devices 03-19-2025 at 11:49 comment
Photos of the AMD Radeon RX 9070 graphics card in the OEM (reference design) version, which has never been released, have appeared on the web. At least not officially. This card can be found on the Chinese black market.

Like two Tesla Supercharger V4s: BYD unveils ultra-fast car charger, 400 km in 5 minutes

News Auto 03-18-2025 at 18:46 comment
Chinese automaker BYD has announced a new high-speed charging technology that allows adding 400 km of range in just 5 minutes of charging. The company also plans to make significant investments in charging station infrastructure and build more than 4000 new fast charging points across China.

Register «Oberig» knows even about those who have not updated their data and have not communicated with the TCC

News Software 03-18-2025 at 17:37 comment
Last year, the Verkhovna Rada passed a law requiring men and women liable for military service aged 18 to 60 to update their registration information in the Military Registration and Enlistment Office. Some people deliberately refused to comply with this provision of the law, hoping to avoid being drafted. Their reasoning was simple: if you…

Google to help Ukrainians master AI with free AI Essentials course

News Software 03-18-2025 at 15:34 comment
2500 Ukrainians will be able to take the course for free Google AI Essentials on the Coursera platform. Participants will gain knowledge about artificial intelligence and will be able to get certified by Coursera.

First reviews of Google Pixel 9a «leaked before release: videos, tests, specifications

News Devices 03-18-2025 at 13:25 comment
This has never happened before, and it has happened again. Reviews of the Pixel 9a smartphone are already circulating online even before its official announcement. Several full unboxing videos have already appeared on YouTube, demonstrating the design and features of the smartphone. And these are not just short reviews – one of the bloggers…

Qualcomm unveiled Snapdragon G3, G2, and G1 for portable consoles – the first devices with prices starting from $120 are already available

News Devices 03-18-2025 at 12:20 comment
Qualcomm is expanding its processor lineup by introducing three new Snapdragon G series chips. They are designed to be used in portable gaming consoles and should compete with Intel and AMD. The Snapdragon G3 Gen 3, Snapdragon G2 Gen 2, and Snapdragon G1 Gen 2 models will be available to device manufacturers.

What’s new in Android 16: custom icons, split notification and settings panel, animated weather effects

News Software 03-17-2025 at 19:19 comment
Google has released a new beta version of Android 16. Although at first glance, there are few changes, signs of important updates were found in the code. Among them are the return of the ability to change the shape of icons on the home screen, a completely updated notification panel, and other innovations.

«Play a game on YouTube»: how video bloggers harm sales

News Games 03-17-2025 at 18:42 comment
YouTube bloggers are changing the gaming industry in unexpected ways. A new study in the journal Marketing Science reveals an interesting situation: while they can significantly increase engagement with video games, developers can lose millions of dollars due to lower sales.

Lidar or camera? Tesla Autopilot mistook a drawn road for a real one and hit a child’s dummy

News Auto 03-17-2025 at 18:00 comment
Tesla Autopilot collided with a painted road on a fake wall located in the middle of the road. This happened during a test comparing cameras and lidar.

The government plans to increase taxes for individual entrepreneurs to 17% and complicate the simplified taxation system ─ but not soon

News Ukraine 03-17-2025 at 11:46 comment
Reform of the simplified taxation system in Ukraine remains on the agenda. The government intends to revise the conditions for individual entrepreneurs and raise taxes. About reports RBC-Ukraine, referring to report The Ministry of Finance on the implementation of the National Revenue Strategy for 2024.

Elon Musk vs. Trump? Tesla and SpaceX complain about duties

News IT business 03-17-2025 at 10:18 comment
Two companies led by Elon Musk — SpaceX and Tesla — have submitted letters to U.S. Trade Representative Jamison Greer. The main purpose of the letters is to lobby the U.S. Trade Representative regarding the tariff policy of the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.

A man refused to receive a «military» summons and received a fine from the TCC ─ What did the court decide?

News Ukraine 03-14-2025 at 18:24 comment
The Sixth Administrative Court of Appeal ruled that the mere refusal to receive a call-up is not a violation of the mobilization law. Reservists and persons liable for military service must report at the time and place specified in the call. At the same time, the law does not require that a person necessarily accept a summons to the CMC.

Mercedes-Benz CLA is presented: 792 km without recharging, two-speed transmission and AI from Microsoft and Google

News Auto 03-14-2025 at 17:11 comment
Mercedes-Benz has expanded its electric vehicle lineup with the introduction of the all-electric CLA. The company claims that this model should redefine the experience of using electric cars. The Mercedes-Benz CLA will be the beginning of a completely new family of cars that will include both electric and hybrid models, but the electric version…

Valve announces 64% growth of Steam Deck and the biggest sales year in history

News Devices 03-14-2025 at 16:20 comment
Valve published released its annual report Steam Year in Review 2024, which summarized its achievements for the year. The company proudly announced the best year for seasonal sales:

Tesla suspends delivery of Cybertruck – parts fall off on the move

News Auto 03-14-2025 at 12:49 comment
According to Tesla’s delivery agents, Cybertruck deliveries are currently suspended. The reason is that they are holding back» all shipments due to reports from owners that some parts are falling off the bulletproof» electric pickup truck while it is in motion.

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