Skoda Kodiaq Sportline test drive: family values
The aura of a public favorite has not left the large Skoda Kodiaq crossover for the second generation in a row. The latest updates have only raised its popularity to a new level, and the Sportline version maximizes its status as one of the best family cars on the market. It’s really hard to say […]
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach review — distilled, interactive postmodernism
In 2019, Death Stranding by Kojima Productions literally divided the Internet into two halves. Some people saw the game as an outstanding contribution to the formation of video games as an art form. Others saw it only as a «courier simulator». So, with Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, did Kojima’s team manage to overcome […]
Overview of the MSI MAG CORELIQUID A15 360 liquid cooling system: bright design and gaming performance
Modern CPUs, especially top-of-the-line models for gaming and work systems, generate a lot of heat, and without good cooling, their potential can be unrealized due to throttling. MSI has long established itself in the liquid cooling market and offers its solution in the form of the MSI MAG CORELIQUID A15 360 based on the — […]
Review of the cartoon «Elio»
A new work by Pixar is always an event. Every premiere of the studio is traditionally accompanied by expectations of something heartbreaking, deep, and incredibly beautiful. But every year it becomes more and more difficult to keep this bar, especially when you already have «Soul», «Onward and Upward», «Toy Story» and other emotional…
Movie review «28 Years Later»
On June 19, the post-apocalyptic horror film «28 Years Later» — the third installment of the zombie series started by director Danny Boyle and screenwriter Alex Garland in «28 Days Later» (2002) and continued by Spaniard Juan Carlos Fresnadillo in «28 Weeks Later» (2007), debuted in cinemas. The creators of the original film returned to…
Movie review «Shadow Force»
On June 19, the movie «Shadow Force» starring Kerry Washington and Omar Sy was released in theaters. They will play a fighting married couple who have to take on the whole world «, and director Joe Carnahan will be in charge of this fierce confrontation. His filmography is full of action movies, including «Smokin’ Aces» […]
Movie review «Absolution»
On June 19, cinemas began showing the crime thriller «Absolution», starring Liam Neeson, one of the «latest action heroes» to appear in the to end. Even before the screening, it seemed that — was a typical representative of the veteran actor’s late filmography, not unlike the upcoming «The Naked Gun», in which he emerge in […]
«A Hero for Me» Maria Kosyan: the therapeutic power of fiction. Review by ITC.ua
The book blurb of Ukrainian writer Maria Kosyan’s book «A Hero for Me» promises a bit of quirky, but still classic close-up fiction, perhaps soft and scientific. But the further I read the book, the more I realized its true meaning. This is the author’s reflection on the Russian-Ukrainian war, her way of living through […]
Nubia V70 Max smartphone review: what can the ultra-budget device do in 2025
В we have already been on the tests, smartphones from the Nubia brand: gaming monsters Nubia REDMAGIC 9 Pro and Nubia REDMAGIC 9S Pro. But today we’re going to take a look at their ultra-budget novelty, the Nubia V70 Max. And if the of the appearance of such smartphones in There are no questions for 2025 because they all havemore or…
Gigabyte Z890 GAMING X WIFI7 motherboard review: «sum of technologies» for Arrow Lake connoisseurs
When laying the groundwork for a future PC build, you always want to get the most functionality with minimal investment. Despite the high popularity of the AM5 platform in the gaming community, the LGA1851 socket is considered by many Arrow Lake processor enthusiasts as a solid foundation for next-generation work and gaming systems. Today in…
Movie review «Echo Valley»
On June 13, the Apple TV+ platform released the dramatic thriller «Echo Valley», in which Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney play a mother and daughter, respectively. The film was co-produced by Sir Ridley Scott (who seems to have finally finished with «Alien»), while for Domhnall Gleeson, who also played one of the roles, this is […]
Movie review «How to train your Dragon»
The fact that «How to tame dragon»received live action the film adaptation in 2025, was news that caused more surprise than expectation. Everything, the original cartoon of 2010 —is already a classic, which is unlikely to needed a remake. But Hollywood lives by its own laws: if you can get out of shelves with your favorite story…
Movie review «Deep Cover»
On June 12, Prime Video premiered the crime comedy «Deep Cover», where Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom and Nick Mohammed, who you may remember from the hit sports drama «Ted Lasso». What kind of adventures await the above-mentioned company and how interesting it is to watch them — we share our thoughts in the review […]
Movie review «Dangerous Animals»
Starting June 12, Ukrainian cinemas will be showing a remarkable struggle for survival in the thriller/horror film «Dangerous Animals», starring Hassie Harrison and Jai Courtney. The plot is notable for the fact that the main character has to escape not only from the fanged predators that Spielberg so inventively scared the audience with half a…
«The Right Stuff» Tom Wolfe: How the US created the cult of astronauts. Review by ITC.ua
If you are decided to read «The Right Stuff» by Tom Wolfe from the publisher«Bearded Tamarin», then not we should expect another chronicle of the space program. It is closer to «Riding on shuttles» than before «Apollo 8». There is no will be stories about heroes who rise in the the sky with fanfare and applause. Instead, the…
Ajax DoorBell review: what a smart doorbell from Ajax Systems can do
We’ve already talked about cameras Ajax DomeCam Mini and TurretCam, Ajax NVR video recorder and a camera Ajax IndoorCam. Now, a well-known Ukrainian company has introduced the Ajax DoorBell smart doorbell, which can also be called a modern version of the classic intercom. In this review, we’ll have a closer look at this new product,…
Stellar Blade review for PC— fetish, frames and fatalism
When the Earth has long been scrapped and AAA games are still trying to understand what the player wants, Stellar Blade just takes and gives — style, dynamics and Eve. It’s an eclectic mix of NieR: Automata, Sekiro, and an art book with the hottest Pinterest pins, mixed with pathos, parries, and fetish. But the […]
Hyundai Kona Hybrid 2025 test drive: hidden talents
While other representatives of the brand compete for design awards, the smaller SUV Hyundai Kona Hybrid 2025 goes its own way, offering the most practicality and usability. I would really like to be behind the scenes of the design department when they were making decisions on the final sketches of the new Kona. Although this […]
Gigabyte Radeon RX 9060 XT GAMING OC 16G video card review: «popular» option for those looking for an alternative
The launch of mass-market graphics cards is increasingly provoking loud discussions about the compromises made by manufacturers in some models with 8 gigabytes of video memory. That’s why gamers are looking for alternatives that will allow them to not worry about the flimsy frame rate in the coming years on a moderate budget. Today, in…
Review of the animated movie «Predator: Killer of Killers»
On June 6, the animated sci-fi action movie «Predator: Killer of Killers». It consists of three separate stories set in different historical eras, however, the presence of an alien hunter, who once dared to challenge Iron Arnie himself. This project was led by Dan Trachtenberg, who was responsible for the development and implementation of the…
Movie review «Ballerina»
On June 4, cinemas began to showcase the action movie «Ballerina», starring Ana de Armas as a deadly assassin. The film is a spinoff of the popular action franchise «John Wick» starring Keanu Reeves, and the events take place between the third and fourth parts of the main series. In this review, we analyze how […]
Review of the series «MobLand»
On the first day of summer, the latest episode of the crime drama «MobLand» starring Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren was released on the Paramount+ platform. Initially, this project was conceived as a spinoff prequel to the series «Ray Donovan», which has 7 seasons and aired on Showtime from 2013 to 2020. However, […]
Movie review «Slingshot»
On June 5, the science fiction psychological thriller «Slingshot» starring Casey Affleck, Laurence Fishburne and Tomer Capon was released in cinemas. What to expect from the next space journey — read in the review below. «Slingshot» Genre a science fiction psychological thriller Director Mikael Hofström Starring Casey Affleck, Laurence…
«Semptem» by Anna Sofina: Ukrainian teenage dystopia. ITC.ua review
Imagine a dystopian seven-level city in the future, located on the territory of former Ukraine. This is the setting of the new novel by Ukrainian writer Anna Sofina «Semptem», published by ARTBOOKS this year. This voluminous (528 pages) sci-fi debut for teenagers and young adults aged 14+ fits into the familiar dystopian genre tradition, but…
Logitech G522 Lightspeed review: what the new wireless gaming headset can do
Logitech has released new gaming headphones G522 Lightspeed. This is a full-size model with RGB backlighting and a stylish design. The headphones have a serious voice quality through the detachable microphone, as they use the Blue Voice function, which is available in the software of their famous Blue Yeti microphones. In this review, we’ll…
MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI motherboard review: a performance equilibrium for not «all the money in the world»
Motherboards for the AMD platform continue to delight fans of the AM5 platform. MSI MAG X870E TOMAHAWK WIFI is one of the representatives of the new generation based on the X870E chipset. This model belongs to the MAG (MSI Arsenal Gaming) series, which traditionally balances functionality, design, and price. In this editorial review, we’ll…
Test drive MG HS 2025: budget business class
Finally, the C-Class crossover has matured and moved to a new level, where the best representatives of the segment live. Careful refinements, detailed changes, a new overall image, and a focus on comfort make MG HS 2025 an interesting offer on the market. I like to see how cars evolve with the change of generations. […]
MSI MPG 272URX QD-OLED gaming monitor review — when 4K, OLED and 240Hz come together in one quantum
OLED in monitors is not new, but gaming 4K OLED with 240 Hz and an adequate price can be counted on one hand. MSI has relied on the MPG 272URX QD-OLED with a resolution of 3840×2160, DisplayHDR True Black 400 and quantum dots. On paper, the — is a luxury candidate for gamers. And most […]
Movie review «Karate Kid: Legends»
It’s been over a decade since the last «Karate Kid» movie was released, and pop culture has experienced a real boom in relaunches and sequels in that time. And now, in 2025, the franchise is back in the ring, with Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio, and a brand new hero. Did the authors manage to unite […]
Movie review «The Phoenician Scheme»
On May 29, Wes Anderson’s new film «The Phoenician Scheme» — with the usual star cast began to be released in cinemas. The world premiere of the film took place as part of the main competition program of the Cannes Film Festival, which ended just that week. What did the American director, whose works are […]
Movie review «Sharp Corner»
On May 29, the psychological thriller «Sharp Corner» starring Ben Foster and Cobie Smulders was released in cinemas. The plot of the film is based on the short story of the same name by Canadian writer and journalist Russell Wangersky. In the review below, we share our impressions of this seemingly unremarkable new release. «Sharp […]
Review of the «The Last Of Us», 2 season
When he came out first season «The Last of Us»HBO actually did the impossible — adapted the iconic game so that it worked as an independent work of fiction, without the need to know anything in advance. Atmospheric, tragic, and entertaining at the same time, that season set the bar very high, turning an ordinary […]
«Fractal Noise» Christopher Paolini: science fiction that hurts. Review by ITC.ua
When I opened the new book by Christopher Paolini, author of the already iconic «Eragon» series, I was expecting a great story full of adventure and drama. But «Fractal Noise» turns everything upside down, forcing the reader to go deeper into themselves. The novel became a prequel in the writer’s new series, called «Fractalverse»,…
Review of Sennheiser Accentum Open TWS headphones: open fit, signature sound
We have already reviewed in-ear headphones Sennheiser Accentum True Wireless and large invoices Accentum Wireless. And recently, the Germans have introduced new Sennheiser Accentum Open earbuds, which have already been under the watchful eye of ITC.ua. Let’s see what they are capable of, how they sound, whether they fall out, and tell you…
MSI GeForce RTX 5060 8G Gaming OC video card review: 8 gigabytes «enough for» everyone
This month, the release of RTX 5060 graphics cards was accompanied by a whole smokescreen of intrigue and mystery. Reviews and comparisons were taboo due to the banal lack of drivers. But finally, the time has come to take a closer look at what NVIDIA has been hiding from us so stubbornly. Meet the MSI […]
Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Brushes With Death review
Brushes With Death — the first story expansion for Kingdom Come: Deliverance II. It immerses the player in a new story in which Henry meets the mysterious artist Master Voyta, who suffers from a special mental disorder and seeks to create his last masterpiece. Ahead of the gamer is not just a new story, but […]
ASGARD gaming PC review: a balanced mid-range with a Nordic character
If the previous hero of the review, ASGARD Hodr, flying to Valhalla on the wings of an RTX 5080, the ASGARD A78X3D.32.S10.57.5813 is firmly grounded — it is a balanced mid-budget platform with Ryzen 7 7800X3D and RTX 5070, without space prices and unnecessary pathos. In this review, we’ll see what it’s capable of in […]
Movie review «Fountain of Youth»
On May 23, Apple TV+ released the action-adventure film «Fountain of Youth» with a star-studded cast — John Krasinski, Natalie Portman, Domhnall Gleeson and Eiza Gonzalez. Guy Ritchie, who has been demonstrating phenomenal productivity lately, takes the director’s chair — this is the British filmmaker’s seventh film in six years,…
Movie review «Lilo & Stitch»
Stories about family rarely sound as sincere as in «Lilo and Stitch». When Disney announced the live-action remake of the 2002 cult cartoon, there was more skepticism than expectations — especially after the colorless and mechanical adaptations like «Mermaids» or «The Lion King». But something happened that few people expected: the new…
Movie review «Mission Impossible — The Final Reckoning»
On May 22, Ukrainian cinemas will release the cult film by the director of the franchise «Mission Impossible» starring the same Tom Cruise as IMF agent Ethan Hunt. In particular, we are talking about the eighth episode of the series with the subtitle «Final Reckoning», which is a direct continuation of the previous film «Mission: […]
Review of the series «The Studio»
On May 21, the Apple TV+ service ended the screening of hit satirical comedy series «The Studio» by the long-established tandem of Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, with Rogen in the lead role. In addition to the main cast, there were a lot of star appearances on the screen, sometimes quite unexpected. We’re ready to […]
Movie review «Cuckoo»
On May 22, the distribution of the horror film «Cuckoo», a co-production of Germany and the United States, started in cinemas. The film had its world premiere at last year’s Berlin Film Festival, after which it received a very positive reaction from critics. This time, it is worth listening to them, but with certain reservations. […]
Yaroslav Linder’s «Iska»: when reality is only a simulation. Review by ITC.ua
There are books that start with a bang and then simply fade away. And then there are those that gradually unfold a wide canvas of the author’s intentions, a deep idea, and unexpected plot decisions. «Iska» by Yaroslav Linder from the publishing house «NK-Bohdan is one of them. If you’re looking for contemporary Ukrainian fiction…
Technics EAH-AZ100 review: TWS headphones that will surprise you
The Japanese from Technics have every opportunity to conquer the TWS headphone market. This well-known audio brand, which is owned by Panasonic, produces high-quality wireless headphones that compete with popular solutions from Sony. For example, the new flagship model Technics EAH-AZ100 has unique dynamic drivers with the addition of magnetic…
Ajax IndoorCam video surveillance camera review: artificial intelligence on guard
The Ukrainian company Ajax Systems has long been known among many users of high-quality video surveillance systems that offer integration with the brand’s ecosystem and flexible connection options. This time, the Ajax IndoorCam video surveillance camera came under the watchful eye of the editorial team. So it’s time to share our…
Honda CR-V test drive: the advantage of practicality
Major updates do not go unnoticed, and in our case there are even more of them than we expected. The iconic Honda CR-V family crossover has not only changed its appearance, but has also been deeply upgraded in all major systems, leaving the usual reliability, practicality, and charm. Still, it has a slightly different charm. […]
Meze Poet review: isodynamic full-size headphones without compromise
Today we review a full-size isodynamic model from Meze — Meze Poet. These are the brand’s sub-flagship headphones, which are located between Meze Empyrean II and the popular Meze 109 Pro and Meze 99 Classics (very far from the launch 99 Classics, but still). The audio device received a new generation MZ6 driver, an updated […]
HATOR Quasar 3 Ultra 8K Wireless mouse review: flagship features without overpayment?
The HATOR Quasar 3 Ultra 8K Wireless is an ambitious attempt to get to the gaming Olympus, where Logitech and Razer have long reigned supreme. The 8000 Hz polling rate, top-of-the-line PixArt PAW3950 sensor, and 65 grams look impressive on paper, but the real question is whether this mouse has the guts to compete with […]
Movie review «Final Destination: Bloodlines»
Starting May 15, Ukrainian cinemas will see the new battle for survival with Death itself in the sixth installment of the cult horror series «Final Destination» with the subtitle «Bloodlines». You can refresh your memory about the previous films in the franchise in our large material timed to coincide with the film’s release, and in…
Review of the «Love, Death & Robots» 4 season
Are cartoons not the same anymore? Netflix has released season 4 of «Love, Death & Robots», and it seems that there are less emotions left than in an old toaster. It seems to be beautiful and technologically advanced, but something went wrong — because most of the episodes leave a void. But don’t be too […]
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