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.

«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.

«Reserve+» will explain violations and improve authorization: new changes to the application

News Software 03-13-2025 at 20:38 comment
Soon, the «Reserve+» app will add a field to notifications about violations of military registration with an explanation of the problem. New authorization options will also be available. Deputy Minister of Defense for Digitalization Kateryna Chernohorenko spoke about these and other innovations in a new interview with DOU.

Electric Honda S7 challenges Tesla Model Y ─ 650 km without recharging

News Auto 03-13-2025 at 18:20 comment
Honda is challenging the Tesla Model Y with its new S7 electric crossover. The company claims that this car, the first in its premium electric segment, will set new standards with its comfort, modern design and, most importantly, a range of over 650 km.

Google Pixel 9a shown in video: what’s new in the budget flagship?

News Devices 03-13-2025 at 16:53 comment
According to rumors, the official release of Google Pixel 9a will take place in a few days. Meanwhile, new leaks have appeared online, including an unboxing video and information from retailers.

Police seize $200K from OnlyFans model during search — more to come

News Ukraine 03-13-2025 at 08:23 comment
The police conduct searches of Ukrainian models of OnlyFans, which was first reported to the State Tax Service and later to the Bureau of Economic Security. About reports resource «Ekonomichna Pravda», referring to the words of one of the models whose house was searched by law enforcement and $200 thousand seized.

Google Photos adds freedom of choice: how to delete a photo from the cloud but keep it on your phone?

News Software 03-12-2025 at 19:35 comment
Google Photos is a popular application for viewing and saving photos. Although there are many more powerful alternatives on the market, Google Photos remains the leader in terms of users. Now, the Android version has a new feature — the ability to undo a device backup.

Attacks on Tesla will be recognized as domestic terrorism – Donald Trump

News Auto 03-12-2025 at 18:09 comment
At an event at the White House where President Donald Trump promised to buy a Tesla car, he also said that violence at the company’s facilities would be considered an act of domestic terrorism.

Illegal mobilization: up to 8 years in prison for officials of the Military Commissariats and Military Police – VRU adopts bill

News Ukraine 03-12-2025 at 17:05 comment
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted in the first reading draft law No. 12442, which provides for criminal liability for officials of the Military Commissariats and Military Police for illegal mobilization. The perpetrators face up to 8 years in prison.

Fines from the TP can be paid in «Reserve+» ─ with a discount

News Software 03-12-2025 at 14:27 comment
The Ministry of Defense is expanding opportunities for people liable for military service. Soon, fines from the Tax and Customs Committee will be payable online through the «Reserve+» application. This will be possible after the adoption of draft law No. 12093. This was announced by Deputy Minister of Defense for Digitalization Kateryna…

First look at Google Pixel 10 — now with a third «eye»

News Devices 03-12-2025 at 12:23 comment
A well-known OnLeaks insider has shared the first images of the upcoming Google Pixel 10 smartphone. Renders based on CAD models show the smartphone in pink color. The design of the Pixel 10 looks recognizable and quite interesting. The source also shared the dimensions of the smallest model in the lineup.

Chinese phenomenon: «Nezha 2» earned $2 billion and beat «The Avengers» at the global box office

News Movie 03-11-2025 at 19:21 comment
A few weeks ago, the Chinese animated film «Nezha 2» ahead in terms of fees hit «Thoughts inside out 2» and became the «richest» cartoon in history. At the time, box office receipts exceeded $1.69 billion. And since then, viewers have continued to bring their money to the box office. As a result, «Nezha 2» crossed the $2 billion mark at the…

Global redesign of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS: Apple is preparing the biggest changes in a decade

News Software 03-11-2025 at 17:51 comment
According to Bloomberg, Apple plans to significantly update the look of iOS, iPadOS, and macOS operating systems. The changes are expected later this year.

Xbox in your pocket: Microsoft is working on a portable console codenamed Keenan

News Devices 03-11-2025 at 14:04 comment
In 2024, Microsoft’s head of gaming, Phil Spencer, said that he wanted portable gaming PCs to look more like Xboxes. But as they say, if you want to do it well, do it yourself. So Microsoft is reportedly working on its own portable Xbox console.

Foldable Apple iPad Pro will get Face ID under the screen and an 18.8″ display without notches and folds, ─ insider

News Devices 03-11-2025 at 12:50 comment
So far, Apple has not presented any foldable device that would retain its functionality after being bent. The company has been working on a foldable iPad Pro or MacBook with a huge 18.8-inch display for some time now, but has not yet released any finished models for users. According to a new leak, one of the first foldable iPad Pro or MacBooks may…

Sony to improve graphics on PS5 Pro with FSR 4 and AI upscaling

News Devices 03-11-2025 at 11:43 comment
Today, the $700 PS5 Pro is already capable of delivering sharper, smoother, and more stable graphics than a regular PS5, especially if you sit close enough to the screen. But starting in 2026, Sony plans to integrate a new AI upscaling technology that will make games even more detailed. It will be based on FSR 4 from AMDwhich is used in the new RX…

Apple M3 Ultra processor with Mac Studio Pro outperforms new M4 Max chips by 38%

News Devices 03-10-2025 at 18:55 comment
Last week, Apple introduced new Mac Studio and MacBook Air with a significant performance boost. It was expected that the company would announce the M4 Ultra chip for Mac Studio, but instead, the M3 Ultra, Apple’s most powerful processor to date, was unveiled. The first performance tests show a significant increase in graphics power in the…

«PrivatBank» updated «Privat24»: what has changed for users?

News Software 03-10-2025 at 17:42 comment
«PrivatBank» has announced an update to its mobile application «Privat24». It is noted that the launch of the updated application will have several stages, and the first of them will be a change in the design and inclusive features of the home screen.

Toyota «blew up the» market with the bZ3X electric crossover from €13500

News Auto 03-10-2025 at 16:27 comment
Toyota has officially unveiled its most affordable electric crossover, the bZ3X. The new electric vehicle, created by the GAC-Toyota joint venture, has proved extremely popular due to its interesting features and affordable price.

The military-industrial complex without restrictions: Government opens defense technologies to private producers

News Military Tech 03-10-2025 at 13:11 comment
On Friday, the government supported a resolution that opens up access to state defense technologies to private companies. About said Minister of Strategic Industries of Ukraine Herman Smetanin.

Micron reveals world’s fastest PCIe 6.0 SSD with more than 27GB/s read speed

News Devices 03-10-2025 at 11:54 comment
Micron and Astera Labs joined forces at DesignCon 2025 to demonstrate the world’s first PCIe 6.0 SSDs using the Astera Scorpio PCIe 6.0 network switching device. Combined with two Micron PCIe 6.0 SSDs and an Nvidia H100 GPU, the device achieved sequential read speeds of more than 27GB/s on each drive — twice the speed of the fastest PCIe…

Tesla saves Cybertruck: lower loan rates to boost sales

News Auto 03-07-2025 at 16:51 comment
Tesla has started offering a reduced loan rate for Cybertruck purchases, as the electric pickup truck has undoubtedly proven to be a flop.

Microsoft is removing Publisher from Microsoft 365: how to continue working?

News Software 03-07-2025 at 16:02 comment
While Word and PowerPoint continue to expand their capabilities, they are gradually replacing one traditional Microsoft Office program — Microsoft Publisher.

The battery life of the iPhone 17 Air will not be affected — Apple has a plan for batteries

News Devices 03-07-2025 at 12:59 comment
Apple is preparing to introduce a brand new iPhone later this year, which will feature an ultra-thin design. Although the exact dimensions are not yet known, it is expected to be almost as thin as the iPad Pro with OLED screen.

Intel announces new vPro processors for AI computers with up to 20 hours of battery life

News Devices 03-07-2025 at 11:29 comment
During Mobile World Congress 2025, Intel announced its «most powerful line of commercial AI computers ever». These PCs are based on the company’s latest processors, including Intel Core Ultra 200U, 200H, 200HX, 200S, and the Intel Core Ultra 200V series.

1Password optimizes password issuance based on user’s geolocation

News Software 03-07-2025 at 10:00 comment
1Password has introduced a new feature that makes it easier to find logins, passwords, or access codes based on your location. Now you can link a specific physical location to items in the app, and they will automatically appear in the new Nearby section on the main tab if you are nearby.

Elon Musk’s gaming PC: a huge display and a budget video card

News Devices 03-06-2025 at 18:57 comment
Recently, Elon Musk, the world’s richest man and chief efficiency officer, has become the richest man in the world installed a gaming PC in the DOGE office. At the time, there was no information about the system’s configuration. But now, tech reporter Kate Conger of the New York Times has shared an image of what appears to be a rather…

Western Digital stops producing SSDs: SanDisk takes over the legacy

News Devices 03-06-2025 at 17:39 comment
Western Digital (WD) — is one of the most recognized brands in the world of solid state drives and hard drives. However, going forward, WD will no longer manufacture or sell SSDs.

Designers are back in trend: IT companies resume hiring after a long decline

News IT business 03-06-2025 at 15:38 comment
The IT job market is gradually recovering in Ukraine. For example, in the design industry, as of early 2025, there has finally been a recovery to pre-war levels – February 2022. This is evidenced by data from various sources.

UPDATED: Telegram users are attacked by EvilVideo — how to avoid the exploit

News Software 03-06-2025 at 12:48 comment
Telegram is positioned as a secure and private platform for digital conversation, offering features such as secret chats, end-to-end encryption (not for group chats), two-step verification, self-destructing messages, proxy support, and the ability to hide your phone number. However, these same features have made the messenger attractive to…

Less than half a year has passed: Samsung announces when it will release Android 15 for Galaxy

News Software 03-06-2025 at 10:13 comment
Google released Android 15 back in September 2024, and since then, the update has already reached many devices, including Pixel smartphones, OnePlus, and other brands. Over the past few years, Samsung has been actively accelerating the introduction of new versions of Android and usually updated its last year’s Galaxy models within 1-3 months.…

YouTube launches Premium Lite subscription without «most» ads

News Software 03-06-2025 at 08:55 comment
YouTube has announced the launch of a new premium subscription plan called Premium Lite. It will allow users to watch «most» videos without ads for $7.99 per month.

The HQC is going online: the conclusions of medical commissions will automatically be included in «Oberig»

News Software 03-05-2025 at 19:10 comment
The Ministry of Defense has recently updated the «Reserve+» application, which now allows you to create electronic referrals to the medical department and specifies a specific datewhen you need to appear at a medical commission. And now the agency has said that the conclusions of the MEC will also be transferred to an online format instead of a…

Volkswagen has updated the ID.3 – now with a new LFP battery, a range of up to 450 km and a price starting at $16,500

News Auto 03-05-2025 at 18:25 comment
Volkswagen has released an updated version of the Volkswagen ID.3 electric vehicle. The 2025 version has received some changes to the interior and exterior design, as well as a new lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery. Previously, the Volkswagen ID.3 was equipped exclusively with an NMC (nickel-manganese-cobalt) battery, but now for the first time,…

Apple has updated Mac Studio: M4 Max in basic version for $2000, M3 Ultra for pros for $4000

News Devices 03-05-2025 at 17:37 comment
A year and a half later, Apple updated Mac Studio using a very unusual approach. The basic model received the M4 Max chip, and the more powerful one — M3 Ultra.

«Kyivstar» will pay more than $100 million for Uklon, and the deal will be closed by the end of the month, — media

News IT business 03-05-2025 at 15:00 comment
The deal to buy Uklon taxi service from «Kyivstar» is expected to be finalized by the end of March. The parties have reached an agreement. According to preliminary data, the deal value may exceed $100 million. This was reported by the resource Dou.ua with reference to Scroll.media.

The Oscar-winning animated film «Flow» made in a free 3D modeling program

News Movie 03-05-2025 at 13:27 comment
The other day took place 97th ceremony of the world’s main film award — «Oscar-2025». Quite unexpectedly, «Flow» became the best animated film, beating the hits «Inside Out 2» and «Wild Robot». Thus, the Latvian authors proved that it is possible to create decent animated films even without the big budgets of world-famous studios.…

Eutelsat instead of Starlink: Ukraine may get a new satellite internet service

News Technologies 03-05-2025 at 11:31 comment
Emotional statements, media leaks and the instability in relations between the US and Ukraine that has emerged in recent weeks have raised concerns about the future of Starlink satellite communications in our country. Satellite Internet from Elon Musk’s company plays an important role in meeting the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. And…

Native Copilot for Windows released: new design, voice control, and more

News Software 03-05-2025 at 09:35 comment
Microsoft has finally released a full-fledged native version of Copilot for Windows. This happened almost a year after the company turned it into a regular web application. This week, members of the Windows Insider program got access to the updated Copilot, built using native XAML. It has a new sidebar and an improved interface.

Drivers mask their Teslas with logos of other people’s cars — and this is the best upgrade of 2025

News Auto 03-04-2025 at 18:46 comment
Tesla owners are finding creative ways to distance themselves from Elon Musk. They remove Tesla logos from their cars, replace them with emblems of other automakers, and in one case, even use projections on Cybertrucks.

Apple unveils iPad Air with M3 chip and tablet with double the storage capacity

News Devices 03-04-2025 at 17:49 comment
For the first time in more than two years, Apple has updated the basic model of its tablet, introducing the 11th generation iPad with a simple press release.

Xiaomi unveils Poco M7: 120 Hz display, 5160 mAh battery and 50 MP camera for €110

News Devices 03-04-2025 at 16:11 comment
Xiaomi continues the practice of releasing «new» smartphones by renaming existing models. So, this time the company introduced Poco M7, which is actually a rebranded Redmi 14C with minor differences in characteristics.

Twelve Tesla cars burned down in France — a manifestation of fiery «love» for Elon Musk

News Auto 03-04-2025 at 12:03 comment
More than a dozen Tesla cars burned down in a store in Toulouse, France. It is suspected that it was an intentional arson attack amid global protests against Tesla and Elon Musk.

HMD introduces Amped Buds — headphones that charge your smartphone

News Devices 03-04-2025 at 09:56 comment
HMD has presented a fresh look at wireless headphones. During MWC 2025, the company showed the Amped Earbuds model. Their feature is a case with Qi2 reverse charging function.

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