YouTube launches a crackdown on clickbait — so far, a mild one
Clickbait is annoying because it misleads about the actual content of the message. On YouTube, this is a common phenomenon and Google is starting to fight it.
Waymo robot taxis are significantly safer on the roads than human drivers – study
Self-driving cars are gradually moving from science fiction to reality. One of the leading companies in this field, Waymo, has released data that addresses a key issue for many – safety. The study, conducted in partnership with reinsurance giant Swiss Re, shows that Waymo’s robotic taxis are safer than vehicles driven by humans.
What cryptocurrencies did Donald Trump’s World Liberty Financial project invest in?
US resident Donald Trump and his family, through their crypto project World Liberty Financial (WLFI), are actively scooping up cryptocurrencies. Six tokens worth about $65 million have already been purchased. The portfolio currently looks as follows:
The first laptop with a sliding screen Lenovo ThinkBook Plus will be presented at CES 2025, — insider
Flexible screens are finally heading into mass production. Rumor has it, the Lenovo ThinkBook Plus Gen 6 with a rollable screen will debut at CES 2025.
The fake Satoshi Nakamoto received a suspended sentence and a fine
Australian computer scientist Craig Wright, known for his claims that he is the creator of Bitcoin Satoshi Nakamoto, received a suspended sentence of one year for violating court orders.
GSC Game World has announced a next-gen update for S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy
GSC Game World will release a next-gen patch for the console version of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy in 2025.
«Amulet» «does not see» information about reservations made through «Action» ─ explanation of false mobilization
How to as previously reported, TCCs forcibly mobilize employees of communication providers even with booking documents. The TCC employees explain their actions by the fact that the reservation information is allegedly absent from the «Oberig» register, and they do not take paper documents into account.
James Gunn’s «Superman»: who are all these people in the trailer
To someone unfamiliar with Superman comics, James Gunn’s new movie trailer might look like a complete and confusing flicker. Variety explains who all these people are.
Google search now allows you to play «Squid Game»
On the eve of the premiere of the second season of the famous series, Google and Netflix launched an interactive browser game.
Google launches Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking AI model that can «reason»
Google announced its first AI model focused on «reasoning», called Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking. It is available on the platform AI Studio.
«Reserve+», «Army+» and «Oberih» are working as usual, but have suspended deferments – Chernogorenko
Despite Russian hacker attack that blocked the work of some state registers of the Ministry of Justice, military registries and services of the Ministry of Defense are operating normally. We are talking about the «Oberih» registry, as well as the «Reserve+» and «Army+» applications. About this said Deputy Minister of Defense for…
Sweet virtual reality — electronic lollipops will allow you to feel the flavors
Do androids dream of electric lollipops? Virtual reality is about to get tastier, ready player one.
«Malva Electro» ─ Ukrainian electric bus with a range of 200 km (video)
Vehicle manufacturer «Etalon» has released an electric city bus «Malva Electro A08611». This is a prototype that has now passed all the tests and is being prepared for certification.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2, Elden Ring, The Last of Us: winter sale with discounts up to 90% on Steam
Valve has launched its traditional winter sale on Steam with discounts on games and additional content. The promotion will last until January 2.
Asus laptops with NVIDIA RTX 5090, 5080 and 5070 Ti «have been leaked» on the Internet
Listings of new Asus laptops with NVIDIA RTX 5090 and other Blackwell graphics cards have popped up in documents from several retailers.
State registers suffered from Russian hacker attack – recovery will take about 2 weeks
On December 19, Ukraine’s state registries were subjected to a large-scale cyberattack, which is being linked to Russian actions. As a result of the attack, the Unified and State Registries managed by the Ministry of Justice were temporarily suspended. About said Vice Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration Olha…
People love old games: only 15% of Steam time was spent on titles from 2024
Players aren’t exactly thrilled about new games. Most of the overall time spent by users on Steam has been devoted to games created in the last seven years, many even older.
Smartwatches can be harmful to health — scientists advise to use silicone straps
Smartwatches and fitness trackers are bought to keep tabs on health, but they could potentially make it worse. It’s all about the strap.
A bakery in the US uses a 1982 Commodore 64 as a cash register
Just the other day, the internet saw a new post showing photos of Commodore 64 computers being used in a modern bakery as cash registers.
The killer was on Google Maps when he put the body in the trunk — the photo became evidence
A Google Maps street view photo helped investigate a murder case. It showed a man loading a large bag into the trunk.
Crypto markets are facing hard times due to the Fed’s aggressive policy
Analyst Katarina Sarayeva pointed out that the Federal Reserve System’s (Fed) projections for next year turned out to be more aggressive than anticipated. On December 18, the Fed lowered the federal funds rate for the third time this year by 25 basis points to 4.25-4.5% annually, aligning with most experts’ expectations.
ICEs don’t give up: which gasoline and diesel cars are the most popular in Ukraine
In November, more than 1.8 thousand new cars with gasoline engines and about 1.5 thousand new cars with diesel engines were added to the Ukrainian car fleet. At the same time, the volume of registrations of gasoline models decreased by 24% compared to November last year, while diesel versions increased by +36%.
The future of gaming: Sony and AMD team up to bring artificial intelligence to games
Mark Cerny, chief architect of the PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro, has announced an in-depth collaboration between Sony and AMD in the field of machine learning technologies for video games. The project is codenamed «Amethyst», combining AMD’s red color and PlayStation’s blue.
Intel officially fixes Core Ultra 200S performance — 4 out of 5 issues
Fixing already sold processors seems to be becoming a routine for Intel. Recently, the company “fixed” Raptor Lake, and now it’s the turn for Core Ultra 200S.
Memecoins or artificial intelligence? What crypto enthusiasts are betting on in 2025
The latest survey of 27,230 Binance users revealed a growing interest in cryptocurrencies in 2024 and expectations for further industry development in the coming years. According to the report, 45% of respondents joined the crypto space just this year. Of these, 24.5% entered the industry within the last six months, and 20.6% within the year.
The first trailer for «Superman» — with «beaten» superhero David Corensworth has been released
The first teaser trailer for the new «Superman» has been released, with David Corensworth taking on the role of the Man of Steel for the first time, replacing Henry Cavill.
Netflix confirms the end of filming of «Peaky blinders» and shows a shot with Cillian Murphy and Barry Keoghan
Netflix has announced the completion of the production of a feature film based on the series «Peaky blinders». The company announced this on its official Twitter account.
Nissan will not disappear, but will merge with Honda, — media
Japanese automotive giants Honda and Nissan are in preliminary talks about a merger. Nissan is in a tough spot, and both companies want to compete effectively in the electric vehicle market.
Ana de Armas is in talks with Marvel for a role in «Avengers: Doomsday», — insider Daniel Richtman
Right now, “Avengers: Doomsday” has a single, officially confirmed Marvel character — Doctor Doom played by Robert Downey Jr.. However, rumors about the rest of the cast are still swirling.
TCCs forcibly mobilize employees of telecommunications providers even with booking documents – the data is not in the system «Oberig»
Territorial acquisition centers (TACs) continue to forcibly mobilize employees of telecom providers who repair equipment. Such cases occur even if they have documents confirming the reservation. Oleksandr Fediyenko, a member of the Parliamentary Committee on National Security, spoke about such cases.
Nintendo Switch surpasses PlayStation 2 in console sales in the US
Circana CEO and video game industry analyst Matthew Piscatella reported on the BlueSky social network about the new Nintendo Switch record in the US.
Huge changes in Elder Scrolls Online — annual chapters will replace smaller seasons, many gameplay improvements
Next year, The Elder Scrolls Online is going to change radically. It’s all about the size, quality, and frequency of new content — big annual chapters are being replaced by shorter seasons, and gameplay will change too.
Realme 14x – a ruggedized smartphone with a 6000 mAh battery and a price starting at $175
Realme has unveiled its new smartphone, the Realme 14x, which is the global version of the V60 Pro model released for the Chinese market. A standout feature of the Realme 14x is its vivid red color, which sets it apart from its Chinese counterpart.The smartphone is certified IP68 and IP69K, ensuring its protection against dust and water, and it has…
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 receives 110 GB patch 1.1: contains 1800+ fixes, improves A-Life
GSC Game World studio released patch 1.1 for the game «S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl». The update includes more than 1800 fixes and improvements to various aspects of the game.
Intel unveils Core 200H line of laptop processors — Raptor Lake returns to budget chips
You can’t just stop reissuing Raptor Lake. This time, the controversial generation of processors manifested in the Intel Core 200H lineup (not Ultra).
Christopher Nolan names his favorite movie of 2024
When one genius admires the work of another genius.
OnlyFans: BES receives information about Ukrainian content sellers on the platform – searches begin
The Shevchenkivskyi District Court of Kyiv allowed investigators of the Bureau of Economic Security (BES) to obtain information about all Ukrainians who are registered on the OnlyFans platform and receive income there. The court’s decision was accepted September 20.
Intel Arc B580 graphics cards are quickly sold out — the company is working to increase supplies
Positive reviews and tests have led to brisk sales of the Intel Arc B580. Initial stocks of these $250 graphics cards, performing on par with NVIDIA RTX 4060, are running out.
OpenAI launches «a hotline» with ChatGPT (with a real number) — first 15 minutes free of charge
On the 10th day of announcements, OpenAI ChatGPT got its own number — 1-800-242-8478.However, only users in the USA can call the chatbot for now, but others are encouraged to add the number to WhatsApp and chat with ChatGPT through the app. Currently, there’s a limit for the calls — 15 free minutes per phone number per month.
The main villain of «Spider-Man 4» will be Mephisto, played by Sacha Baron Cohen, — Jeff Snyder
Rumors about the «Borat» star joining the Marvel universe have been circulating for several years, but he will probably finally make his debut in the «Spider-Man 4» movie.
Autopilot computer crashes on new Tesla cars after a few tens or hundreds of kilometers
Tesla seems to be having «serious problems» with the autopilot computers on the new cars. Several owners have complained about this. And we are talking about brand new cars. This problem is allegedly so widespread that it is now «overwhelming Tesla’s» service department.
Honor GT – gaming smartphone with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, massive radiator, and a price starting at $300
Together with Honor Pad V9 tablet The company also announced the Honor GT gaming smartphone. This device has a flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and a massive evaporative cooling system.
The creators of «The Last of Us» / The Last of Us are preparing to shoot the third season even before the premiere of the second
The production of the third season of The Last of Us may start earlier than expected. According to Production Bulletin, preparations for the filming are already underway, and the filming process is scheduled for the summer of 2025.
«Spider-Man: Across the Universe» got directors and a premiere delay
Directors Bob Persichetti and Justin K. Thompson are set to shoot the animated film “Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse.” However, the film is significantly delayed.
New trailer for the movie «Electric State» — with Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt and strange robots
Netflix has unveiled a new trailer for the sci-fi film «Electric State», which is scheduled to premiere on March 14, 2025. The film stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt.
Online voting: authorities consider innovations for post-war elections
Ukrainian authorities are studying European electoral models, including electronic voting options, to conduct elections immediately after the end of the war with Russia. This was shared by the head of the “Servant of the People” party, Olena Shulyak, in an interview with Politico.
Devil May Cry and Stranger Things VR: top 10 worst games of 2024 according to Metacritic
The game based on «Transformers» was also unlucky.
Hackers have organized a Christmas hunt for Ledger wallets
Owners of popular Ledger hardware wallets have become targets of phishing attacks. Hackers are sending out fake emails to phish for users’ secret phrases and gain access to their crypto assets.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 has already paid off, two DLCs and a series on Netflix planned, — GSC owner Maxim Krippa
The owner of the «Ukraine» hotel, Ukrainian esports team NAVI, and GSC Game World spoke about the creation and plans for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl.
Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX exchange: Trump will provoke crypto market collapse
BitMEX crypto exchange co-founder Arthur Hayes predicts a significant cryptocurrency market crash at the beginning of next year. According to his forecast, this is expected around January 20, 2025, which is the inauguration day of the elected US President Donald Trump. Hayes believes that investors’ expectations regarding the policy of the…
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