«Shake it and talk»: the Ministry of Digital Transformation will have a voice assistant to receive complaints against officials
The head of Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation, Mykhailo Fedorov, has announced a new service for citizens to interact with the government—a voice assistant that will allow users to complain about poorly provided government services.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is among the worst games in terms of technical condition in 2024 according to DSOGaming
Ukrainian S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl was included in the list of the best games of 2024 according to ITC.UA editorial board (and journalists of some other publications). And now DSOGaming has included this game in its own anti-rating – a list of the worst optimized games. These are the games that disappointed with their PC…
Photos of the Nintendo Switch 2 board with NVIDIA processor
In the photo of the Nintendo Switch 2 motherboard, you can spot nearly all the components, including an NVIDIA processor that still remains a bit of a mystery.
The star of the series «The Squid Game» was disappointed with the finale of Season 2 and expected «curses from the audience»
The long-awaited second season of “Squid Game” has become the biggest launch in Netflix history, breaking the record of its predecessor, but it has faced some criticism from viewers.
Apple will upgrade iPhone SE 4 and probably rename it iPhone 16E
The next affordable iPhone from Apple, previously called the iPhone SE 4, may get a completely different name — iPhone 16E. This is stated by insider Majin Bu. If the information is confirmed, this may indicate Apple’s desire to modernize the most affordable smartphone in its lineup, while moving away from the outdated design of previous SE…
«Private conversations and sex sounds»: Apple to pay $95 million for «unintentional» Siri spying on users
Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing Siri of recording users’ confidential conversations.
Laptop with NVIDIA RTX 5060 up to 32.5% faster than a 4060 equipped laptop, — 3DMark test
The mobile NVIDIA RTX 5060 graphics card also outpaces the RTX 4070 and even the desktop RTX 4060 Ti, boasting a significantly lower TDP.
Development of GTA 6 cost «to $2 billion», but the game will pay off in the first year with $3.2 billion in revenue, — Financial Times
GTA 6 to rake in more in its first year than the highest-grossing film of all time.
The updated Magic Mouse will support voice commands and have improved ergonomics
A completely redesigned version of Magic Mouse will appear in 2026, according to a Korean insider. The new version of the mouse will include touch control and support voice commands.
Quadrantids: when and how to observe the first spectacular meteor shower of 2025
In early January 2025, the sky will present one of the most spectacular astronomical spectacles – the Quadrantid meteor shower. This phenomenon is considered one of the most powerful meteor showers of the year.
Toyota, Renault, Skoda and others: almost 70 thousand new cars purchased by Ukrainians in 2024
In December 2024, Ukrainians purchased more than 5.5 thousand new passenger cars. This is 6% less than in December 2023, but 5.7% more than in the previous November.
Warner Bros. is working on «Dune 4» without Denis Villeneuve — and a new series in the same universe (insider)
Even though “Dune 3” (“Dune: Messiah”) hasn’t even started shooting, Warner Bros. and Legendary are already working on a fourth film—according to an industry insider report by Daniel Richtman.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance is being given away for free in the Epic Games Store
On the first day of 2025, the Epic Games Store pleased its users with a free giveaway of Kingdom Come: Deliverance.
For the first time in history: Magura V5 naval drone shoots down a Russian helicopter
On December 31, the DIU’s Group 13 special forces arranged a wonderful New Year’s gift and sent a Russian military helicopter to a Russian warship. It is noteworthy that for the first time in history, an air target was hit and destroyed by a Magura V5 naval strike drone equipped with missile weapons.
Frore Systems and Samsung announce AirJet solid-state cooling laptop — 50% better performance and 16% larger battery
Frore Systems announced that at CES 2025, they’ll showcase the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 laptop featuring the solid-state cooling tech AirJet.
LG announces UltraGear GX9 45″ 5K2K gaming monitor with flexible screen
LG calls the LG 45GX990A “the world’s first 5K2K flexible screen gaming monitor.” Its reveal is set for CES 2025.
GTA 6 fans find enhanced version of game trailer: what new details they spotted
Gamers found a version of the video with improved quality on a Chinese video hosting site.
Ford SuperVan with 2000 hp vs. Top Gear legends: who’s who? (video)
The Top Gear show is over, but its famous racer, known as Stig, continues to amaze with his antics. The latest of them includes a race on the 1400 hp Ford SuperVan demonstrator electric car on the legendary Top Gear track.
«This is not the end»: the creator of the series «Peaky Blinders» announced other projects after the movie
Steven Knight, the creator of the “Peaky Blinders” franchise, has announced more projects in the “universe” of the wildly popular Shelby crime family following the conclusion of the feature film.
Balatro, Prince of Persia, and Castlevania: 20 Best Games of 2024 for Nintendo Switch by Metacritic
Metacritic rating aggregator has published a rating of the best video games for Nintendo Switch in 2024. The list includes projects that have received at least seven reviews from professional critics.
Trading on decentralized exchanges (DEX) reached a record $462 billion in December
Decentralized exchanges (DEX) hit a new trading volume record in December 2024. According to data from the DeFiLlama platform, monthly trading volume soared to $462 billion. The previous record was set in November — $374 billion. This growth is attributed to expectations of a more favorable regulatory environment in the USA following Donald…
New rules for cryptocurrencies in the EU: what will change in 2025
Starting December 30th, another component of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation officially kicked into gear, radically changing how cryptocurrencies are regulated across European Union countries. Here’s what’s new:
The price of failure: Lionsgate is considering a sale
How many flops is too many? That’s the question on everyone’s mind over at Lionsgate. 2024 turned out to be a year filled with cinematic disasters for the studio, featuring films like “The Crow”, “Borderlands”, “Megalopolis”, “Never Let Go”, and “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly…
God of War series creator names his favorite game of the year, but «it could be cut by 20%»
Video game developer David Jaffe said on Twitter that Indiana Jones and the Great Circle was his favorite game of 2024. «I just love it!» — the creator of God of War shared his impressions.
Quantum entanglement of light and sound — scientists create communication resistant to external noise
Scientists have created quantum entanglement of the smallest particles of light and sound waves. The resistance of the formed connection to external noise is important for quantum computers.
«Brick» Quest: Meta update turns headsets into junk, but company promises solution «for everyone»
Meta has updated the message on its Quest support page to indicate that due to a «software update issue, the Quest 2, Quest 3, and Quest 3S headsets are unusable. According to the company, while most «users are able to use their devices normally, Meta «is actively working to resolve the issue for all» users.
Caltech scientists calculate the speed of human thought — millions of times slower than Wi-Fi
Researchers at the California Institute of Technology say that the speed of human thought reaches just 10 bits per second — and that’s incredibly slow. Meanwhile, the sensory systems of the human body perform significantly better, collecting data about our environment at a rate of a billion bits per second.
«She is not John Wick»: Ana de Armas explains what makes her character in «Ballerina» unique
The actress emphasizes the differences between her character Eva Macarro and Keanu Reeves’ character.
Tom Cruise to star in new film by «The Revenant» and «Birdman» director
Tom Cruise is returning to auteur cinema with a new film by Alejandro G. Iñárritu. The Mexican director is known for the film “The Revenant” starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
44% of Ukrainians donated from every salary in 2024, and learned about the collections from friends, — Rakuten Viber survey
According to a recent Rakuten Viber survey involving around 30,000 users, 63% of Ukrainians are actively donating in 2024, while 27% are helping “in other ways.”
ASUS prepares ROG NUC 2025: Intel Core Ultra 200 processor and GeForce RTX 50 graphics card
ASUS accidentally leaked info about its upcoming device – the compact gaming computer ROG NUC 15 (2025). The company posted a teaser video on several of its social media accounts, but quickly deleted it. However, this premature reveal of the ROG NUC 2025 exposed some features of the next-gen compact gaming PC, expected to be announced at CES…
A new Chinese AI model calls itself ChatGPT. Here’s why it’s happening
Last week, a Chinese AI lab released a new “open” AI model called DeepSeek, which outperforms many competitors in popular tests (including programming and essay writing), but it has one interesting feature—it thinks it’s ChatGPT.
Tired of scrolling? YouTube is testing a button that will select videos for you
YouTube is testing a new feature to automatically select videos on the platform. By information According to The Verge, the company is testing a floating «Play Something» button in its Android app, but it is currently available only to a limited number of users.
Direct to Cell in Ukraine: «Kyivstar» and Starlink sign agreement to launch the service
The mobile operator “Kyivstar” has signed a deal with Starlink to introduce the satellite communication Direct to Cell in Ukraine.
«Squid Game 2» broke the record of the first season and topped the Netflix charts in all countries
The long-awaited second season of “Squid Game,” although it disappointed some fans, set a new record in Netflix history.
Cybertruck owner made repairs for $25 that Tesla charges $3000 for
Dents on a car body inevitably happen to everyone. Auto service centers can charge a lot for repairs, especially in the case of the Tesla Cybertruck. One owner saved a bundle by going DIY.
Apple iPhone SE 4 price appeared in the latest leak — less than expected
It was thought that the new “budget” iPhone from Apple, set to drop in March 2025, would be priced at $500-600, but according to info from Japanese carriers (via Phonearena), it might even be less (think $499).
Half-Life 3 is undergoing internal testing at Valve, — insider
Valve has started closed testing of the third part of the cult game Half-Life. This was reported by a well-known YouTuber and insider Gabe Follower.
The value of electric vehicles imported to Ukraine in the first 10 months of the year exceeded $1 billion. Most of them are from China
In the first 10 months of 2024 – from January to October – Ukraine imported 50,225 electric cars. This is based on data from the State Statistics Service. The total customs value of these cars was nearly $1.1 billion.
ASUS RTX 5080 and Radeon RX 9070 XT «graphics cards» have been leaked» online — new ROG ASTRAL series
ASUS has whipped up not just new NVIDIA RTX 5080 and AMD Radeon RX 9070 graphics cards, but also crafted a new series for the former. Multiple sources have confirmed the lineup.
Netflix requires that writers «voice over the actions of characters» — for viewers watching content in the background
Netflix screenwriters told N+1 Magazine (via World of Reel) that the streaming execs have a specific demand when it comes to content creation, which makes life easier for those viewers who watch movies and series “with one eye” — meaning in the background while doing other stuff.
«Nosferatu» earned $40 million in 5 days of release «at home» — record for Robert Eggers’ films
“Nosferatu” scored Robert Eggers’ best debut among his films, raking in $40 million in just 5 days in North America — which, by the way, is about 50% of the total box office of “The Northman,” another popular flick by the director.
Youtuber defeats fake Nintendo lawyer — fraudster filed fake demands for video removal
YouTuber Beats Fake Nintendo Lawyer — Scammer Filed Phony DMCA Claims
NVIDIA RTX 5090 price «leaked» on the Internet — no one will like it
Many gamers are eagerly waiting for NVIDIA RTX 5090, even despite its hefty price tag. But the price reported by X Twitter will disappoint even the wealthiest users.
Artificial intelligence model can be stolen without any hacking, — scientists
It takes a ton of cash, effort, and time to train an artificial intelligence model. And relatively little effort to steal it. No need for data theft or leaks.
Grass has grown inside the Tesla Cybertruck due to the accumulation of dirt and water
A meme about life sprouting in a sink full of unwashed dishes almost became reality. Due to design flaws, grass grew inside one of the Tesla Cybertruck’s components.
Facebook to introduce artificial users based on AI Studio
If your Facebook feed isn’t already cluttered enough with trashy communities, generated images, meaningless videos, and the like, Meta has another toy for you — AI users.
OpenAI officially becomes a commercial company
OpenAI has announced its decision to become a commercial company. In the official blog, its board declared a structural change that will transfer management to the commercial department.
The director of «Nosferatu» may remake the cult film «Labyrinth», starring David Bowie
Robert Eggers, director of «Witch» and «Nosferatu», will create a new version of the fantasy musical «Labyrinth». This was announced by insider Jeff Snyder.
Specifications and tests of the Clevo laptop with NVIDIA RTX 50xx, 192 GB DDR5 and Intel Core Ultra 200HX
Chinese company Terrans Force, known for gaming laptops, is teasing on social media an 18″ Clevo X580 model video with NVIDIA RTX 50xx and 192 GB of RAM.
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