TOP 8 best superbanks in 2024: popular models for all occasions
Power banks have become constant helpers in blackouts and supported our mentality of charging smartphones in the absence of light. And even though they seem to have adapted to the schedules, some people have bought a charging station or a generator, the power bank will still be a necessary thing. You can take it on […]
The new Mac mini with M4 will be Apple's smallest desktop computer
Apple plans to release a new version of the Mac mini, which will be its smallest desktop computer. This will be part of a broader upgrade of the Mac lineup with AI-oriented chips.
New AMD Ryzen 9000 processors are $20-$50 cheaper than their predecessors, — officially
More than two months after the announcement of AMD’s new Ryzen 9000 (Zen 5) processors, the company has revealed their price. The new chips will cost from $279 to $649.
Charging stations for electric cars: reality is worse than promises
The number of electric vehicles on the road is constantly growing, and the infrastructure of charging stations is also developing. However, a new study shows that the experience of charging electric vehicles in the United States is still far from ideal. After analyzing the work of 20 thousand charging stations in the United States over 4 years,…
This 40,000 FPS camera decided the final of the 100-meter dash at the Olympic Games
Omega’s photo finish camera, which shoots at 40,000 frames per second, helped American track and field athlete Noah Lyles win Olympic gold in the 100-meter final. His competitor, Kishan Thompson of Jamaica, was only five thousandths of a second late.
2E PSPLW300 review: portable 300W solar panel in a convenient form factor
Despite the temporary improvement in the electricity situation, everyone realizes that this problem will continue for quite some time. In this case, people are looking at charging stations, large batteries, inverters, and solar panels. The latter are installed in a variety of places, including balconies, roofs, windows, etc. To understand the…
Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 has been benchmarked in Geekbench: +30-35% of CPU performance
Qualcomm’s next flagship mobile processor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, is expected to be unveiled in October this year. According to rumors, the Xiaomi 15 series will be the first to use this chip. It is claimed that the new SoC will offer exceptional GPU performance. And now, the first Geekbench benchmarking results for Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 have…
Motorola Razr 50 Ultra: 6.9-inch foldable screen, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, and artificial intelligence for 50 thousand UAH
Motorola Razr 50 Ultra, the new flagship foldable smartphone, has gone on sale in Ukraine. This model has the largest external display in the industry.
Home gaming «laptop»: Minisforum AtomMan G7 Ti does not have a display and keyboard
Those who travel infrequently and play mostly at home don’t always need a screen and keyboard — there are separate devices that are much better. The manufacturer Minisforum, known primarily for its own mini-PCs, seems to have created just the right thing — a powerful gaming «laptop» without «unnecessary» details.
TOP 5 most popular mobile air conditioners for home and office
Mobile (floor-standing) air conditioners are a great alternative to more conventional split systems. While stationary models require complex installation, mobile air conditioners allow you to create an effective climate balance in residential, commercial, and office premises without the need to disrupt the integrity of the building’s facade.…
Growth of the tablet market: Apple and Samsung among the leaders, Xiaomi has the best growth rate
In the second quarter of 2024, the total number of tablet shipments worldwide amounted to 34.4 million units. This is 22.1% more than in the same period of the previous year. At present, the level of shipments is comparable to the values before the coronavirus pandemic. This is a clear sign that demand for tablets has now successfully recovered.
«Let's give people superpowers»: Elon Musk talks about super-fast cyborgs with Neuralink chips in 10-15 years
Elon Musk, the owner of Neuralink, spoke about his hopes for the technology in the coming years. He says that people with chips will be able to do more than ordinary people: win games, store and load memory, etc.
Game Console X6 portable game console review: a retro portal for a mere penny
Fans of Nintendo Game Boy game consoles will definitely appreciate the X6 portable console. This unbranded model (we’ll call it Game Console X6) at an inadequately low price has strengths and serious drawbacks, which we’ll discuss in the review, as well as share our impressions of using it (and perhaps some tears of nostalgia). Game…
Pixel Watch 3: 41 and 45 mm sizes, 2000 nits brightness and new features
We’re about a week away from Google’s next big presentation. Thanks to a lot of leaks, we already know a lot about the upcoming Pixel 9 series of smartphones. And now, thanks to the release of a promotional video, we’ve learned more about the Pixel Watch 3 smartwatch.
The hottest USB gadget: a miniature solder melting furnace heats up to 350°C
An unusual miniature solder melting station was presented in Japan. Despite heating up to 350°C, the gadget is powered by USB with Power Delivery.
Lenovo prepares new Legion Go console — more compact, with HDMI and better cooling
New data on Lenovo’s website hints at the release of a new, more compact Legion Go console. The portable gaming PC may also get better cooling.
Forcing an update: NVIDIA drivers cause «death screen» with Windows 10 and older processors
In February of this year turned out to bethat some older computers cannot run the latest versions of Windows 11 due to the lack of the POPCNT instruction set. Now it’s been reported that Windows 10 users are also experiencing the POPCNT issue, and the cause is NVIDIA graphics drivers.
Apple Watch SE is credited with a plastic body, more colors, and kid-friendly design
Apple has been selling people the Apple Watch in almost the same design year after year. However, the situation may change soon. There are rumors that the Cupertino company plans to release a plastic version of the Apple Watch SE.
EcoFlow has released a hat with solar panels — will charge a smartphone in 3-4 hours
The Power Hat by EcoFlow is not the most attractive headwear, but it can charge a smartphone in 3-4 hours.
The first live photo of Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the leak of the official promo video
As is often the case with Google Pixel smartphones, almost everything about them is known on the eve of the presentation. Now we have the first real-life photo of Pixel 9 Pro Fold and its promo.
NVIDIA is phasing out RTX 3060 graphics cards — customers are asked to hurry
According to Board Channels reports with information from manufacturers, NVIDIA has announced the last opportunity to place orders for the RTX 3060 series.
AMD processors fail twice as often as Intel 13th and 14th generations, — computer manufacturer
Puget Systems, a high-end computer manufacturer, has released statistics according to which failures of 13th and 14th generation Intel processors is just over 2%, while AMD Ryzen 5000 and 7000 systems have more than 4% failure rate.
Huawei MateBook GT 14: laptop with Intel Core Ultra 9 185H chip (TDP 115 W) and external video card in the dock
Huawei has prepared for release a new MateBook GT 14 laptop equipped with an Intel Core Ultra processor with the highest TDP of 115 W. It is the top chip of the Intel Meteor Lake family – Core Ultra 9 185H.
Google Pixel 9 / Pro will have only 128 GB of storage in the basic version, and improved «fast» charging will be limited to 45 watts
On the eve of the Made by Google event scheduled for August 13, a new batch of information about the technical characteristics of the upcoming Pixel 9 smartphones has emerged. According to informed sources, all three models will have 128 GB of storage in their basic version.
«The most powerful gaming smartphone»: Red Magic 9S Pro gets an overclocked chip, built-in fan, and a price starting at $650
Nubia has released the global version of the Red Magic 9S Pro, the world’s most powerful gaming smartphone, according to the manufacturer. The device has RGB backlighting and touch triggers on the side of the case.
«PCs with a price of $700»: Qualcomm CEO announces cheaper Copilot+ PC laptops with Snapdragon X
Now Microsoft Surface Laptop for $999 — the cheapest Copilot+ PC on the Snapdragon X Plus processor. According to Qualcomm, in 2025, such laptops will cost from $700.
FIFINE TAM8 review: an affordable microphone for streamers and YouTubers
More and more Ukrainians are daring to launch their own YouTube channels, stream, record podcasts, voice over various projects, etc. For all these tasks, you need a good microphone, and not for all the money in the world. As an option, we suggest considering the popular FIFINE TAM8 model. The microphone stands out for its […]
Samsung presents Galaxy Fold6 smartphones (from UAH 80 thousand) and Galaxy Watch Ultra (from UAH 29 thousand) in Ukraine
Three weeks after the official announcement, new Samsung mobile devices arrived in Ukraine: folding smartphones, smartwatches and wireless headphones. Thus, the Galaxy Fold6, Galaxy Flip6, Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch and Galaxy Buds3 have gone on official sale in Ukraine.
Solar panels with additional processing: a discovery that improves efficiency and reliability
Researchers at the School of Engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have discovered a flaw that makes perovskite-based solar panels unstable. By solving the problem, the researchers have paved the way for the widespread introduction of high-efficiency solar panels.
Hackers can see the text on the screen via HDMI emissions — the method is already in use
Researchers have demonstrated access to the image on the screen using HDMI electromagnetic radiation. Hackers are already using this.
iPhone 16 Pro will receive a Wi-Fi 7 module with a theoretical speed of up to 40 Gbps
The upcoming iPhone 16 Pro series smartphones are expected to be significantly upgraded compared to the current lineup. One of these improvements is likely to be support for a new wireless standard Wi-Fi 7.
Samsung Galaxy Flip has become a body-worn camera for the US police — the experience will be extended to 5 states
Samsung talks about the use of Galaxy Flip smartphones by law enforcement agencies as body cameras. The introduction of the sophisticated mobile devices was part of a pilot program at the Kimberling and Indian Point police departments two years ago to test how electronics can improve daily operations.
NVIDIA RTX 4070 expects a memory shortage — but video cards may become cheaper
Chinese technical resources report that the shortage of Micron GDDR6X video memory threatens to cause a shortage of NVIDIA RTX 4070 and other popular graphics cards. NVIDIA may release versions with slower GDDR6.
Logitech is working on a «eternal» mouse — concept with a paid subscription for updates
Logitech’s new CEO Hanneke Faber says the company is working on a computer mouse for «infinite» use.
MSI MPG 491CQP monitor review: 49 inches of happiness in an ultra-wide format
«Wider, even wider!» is a monitor for those who always need more horizontal screen space, and it is also one of the cheapest 32:9 OLED models on the Ukrainian market. In this review, we’re going to look at the relevance of ultra-wide monitors for everyday use and are ready to share our impressions (which we’ve […]
Samsung has battery problems again: the new Galaxy Watch7 dies too quickly
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Epic Games CEO says Apple's Find My — feature is «creepy surveillance technology» that shouldn't exist
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has criticized Apple’s Find My («Locator») service because of the ability to track other people. This is how he reacted in service X to the news about Find My from 9to5mac. Although the original news was not about security issues at all, but about the fact that the service works in all countries of the world…
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 6 laptop has up to 29 hours of battery life — price «bites»
Lenovo has started rolling out the ThinkPad T14s Gen 6. The company claims that the laptop with Snapdragon X Elite supports up to 29 hours of battery life.
TOP 5 climate control systems 2024: the best devices for hot summers and beyond
In the heat of summer, everyone thinks about the longed-for coolness that can be enjoyed when the air conditioner is running. However, it should be remembered that in addition to the ambient temperature, the quality of the air is also important. According to WHO data for 2022, 99% of the world’s population lived in areas […]
DJI's new mysterious drone appeared on video — price is also known
The new DJI Neo compact drone has appeared on video, probably in the process of testing. Moreover, it has just been listed at Wallmart with a price.
Pixel 8 Pro has received an unofficial mod that fixes a long-standing problem with display flickering
The Google Pixel 8 Pro is a reliable smartphone with a great display. But it’s not very comfortable for users who are sensitive to the PWM refresh rate used on many modern displays. For some people, the low PWM frequency makes the smartphone display unusable altogether. Thanks to the new modification, this problem can be fixed.
iPhone SE 4 will use old iPhone 13 OLED panels, but with worse performance
The upcoming «budget» Apple iPhone SE 4 smartphone will have a display that is several generations behind modern devices. In fact, Apple decided to reuse the OLED panel from the iPhone 13. And to reduce production costs, the company will further reduce the technical characteristics of the display.
Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51 laptop review: when size matters
When it comes to physical dimensions, the Acer TravelMate P4 TMP416-51 immediately becomes a favorite because in addition to a large display, it also has a giant 17.5-centimeter touchpad. This office giant is perceived ambiguously because the hero of the review has both strengths and serious shortcomings. For ITC readers, we have conducted dozens…
TP-Link Archer BE3600 is a router with Wi-Fi 7 support, 3600 Mbps speed, and a price of $99. But there is a nuance
Today, Wi-Fi 7 routers cost hundreds of dollars. The price of high-end models can reach $800 for individual routers, and for Mesh systems, you will have to pay about $1000. But the new TP-Link Archer BE3600, also known as the Archer BE230 in some markets, is a game changer, offering support for the high-speed standard for just $99.
AMD Ryzen 9 9950X sets a world record for 16-core processor performance
The currently unavailable AMD Ryzen 9 9950X broke the world record in Cinebench R23 with 55,327 points of multi-core performance for 16 cores.
OPPO Reno12 Pro review: unrivaled battery life, artificial intelligence and overpriced price
If it weren’t for the high price, OPPO Reno12 Pro could have become a real hit, because this smartphone has a good level of performance, incredible battery life, a beautiful design, and a decent camera. Of course, there are some software nuances, but let’s get to that. Technical specifications of OPPO Reno12 Pro Technical…
AMD postpones Ryzen 9000 launch due to a single digit error
AMD has announced that it is delaying the release of Ryzen 9000 processors by more than a week. This may be a coincidence, but it could be due to a typo in the chip names.
The first artificial heart with maglev implanted in a patient — minimal moving parts for durability
For the first time, an artificial heart using magnetic levitation technology was implanted in a person.
The world's first video review of Google Pixel 9 Pro XL from the Ukrainian YouTube channel Andro-News
Ukrainian YouTube channel Andro-News made the first exclusive video review of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL smartphone on the Internet. The sample provided by Pixophone is an engineering sample, but it is unlikely to undergo significant changes in the release version.
YouTuber crash-tested Samsung Galaxy Flip 6 — didn't survive the flames, but the crease is smaller
The Samsung Galaxy Flip 6 foldable smartphone was put to the test by Zach Nelson of the JerryRigEverything YouTube channel. Just like the fifth version, the new phone proved to be strong, durable, and of high quality.
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