AMD Ryzen 5 8600G processor review: no more video cards needed
Do you really need a discrete graphics card in your computer? AMD Ryzen 5 8600G says no, and with good reason. We have tested this APU in desktop programs, video games (not only with integrated graphics), measured heating, power consumption, looked for advantages and disadvantages, and are ready to share our impressions. Test bench Motherboard…
Ford Ranger Tremor test drive: a ticket to business class
The American pickup truck has long held on to its usual simplicity, but now it has also taken the path of civility, offering the handling and comfort of a family car. It’s all the more pleasant that, despite the desire to dress up, it still retains a strong safety margin, an impenetrable spring suspension, a […]
Review of the series «Bodkin»
On May 9, Netflix released a detective thriller with elements of black comedy «Bodkin», which consists of 7 episodes instead of the usual 8. Among others, the show was also produced by Higher Ground Productions, a company run by former US President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama. In the review below, we […]
Movie review «Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes»
On May 9, the action-adventure film «Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes» was released in cinemas. This is the sequel to «War for the Planet of the Apes», which was released in 2017, and the fourth film in the latest reboot of the ape franchise in general. It is supposed to be the first […]
Review of the series «Parish»
Recently, AMC TV channel finished showing the crime-drama thriller «Parrish» with Giancarlo Esposito («Kaleidoscope», «Gentlemen») in the title role. Its plot is based on the British miniseries «Driver», which consisted of three episodes and was broadcast on BBC One from September 23 to October 7, 2014. In the review below, we will tell you…
«Chaos Walking» Patrick Ness: colonial sci-fi post-apocalypse on a distant planet
The British writer Patrick Ness is not very well known in Ukraine. At home, he is the winner of many prestigious awards and even several Carnegie Medals. Ness’s works have also become New York Times bestsellers more than once. But you’re probably familiar with his works in one way or another if you’ve seen the […]
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G review: the world's most powerful APU for home computers, or a processor for everything at once
The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is, without exaggeration, a champion in its field, because it literally has no analogues on the market. It’s a compromise processor, but for a certain category of people, it’s almost the perfect solution. We have tested the APU in games, work programs, measured power consumption, and are ready to share […]
Logitech Signature Slim K950 review: thin membrane wireless keyboard for ultra-comfortable typing
At the beginning of spring, Logitech officially presented several new products in Ukraine. Among them was the Signature Slim K950 wireless keyboard. We’ve been testing the device for several weeks, have written a lot of texts, and are now ready to draw conclusions. In the review below, we share our impressions of the device, its […]
OPPO Reno11 F review: bright mid-ranger with AMOLED screen, IP65 protection and fast memory
OPPO has released a brand new mid-range smartphone Reno11 F in Ukraine. The device has a modern design, a bright AMOLED screen, IP65 moisture protection, and a good camera. But the model also has many drawbacks, and you will find out whether it is worthy of attention in the review below. Technical specifications of OPPO […]
Gigabyte AORUS WATERFORCE X II 360 review: top-of-the-line liquid cooling system with built-in screen
The presence of a liquid cooling system for a top-of-the-line computer has become almost mandatory. In addition to high performance, it offers a unique user experience thanks to its convenient mounting system. Of course, there are some nuances, which we will discuss in this detailed review. We tested the Gigabyte AORUS WATERFORCE X II 360…
MG HS test drive: conservatism in every detail
Updates always make us hope for the best, even when it seems like there is no way out. In our case, the new MG HS crossover has received only minor changes that will remind us of itself. It is still a big question whether this will give it an advantage among competitors. Positioning of the […]
Review of the animated series «Star Wars: Tales of the Empire»
On May 4, the unofficial «Star Wars» Day (May the fourth be with you, ladies and gentlemen), the animated anthology series «Tales of the Empire» was released on the Disney+ streaming service. This is a collection of six short episodes lasting 11–15 minutes, which follows the course set earlier by «Tales of the Jedi» (2022) […]
Movie review «Godzilla Minus One»
On May 3, six months after exit The acclaimed Japanese kaiju blockbuster «Godzilla Minus One» has finally received its official digital premiere. This is the 37th film about the iconic lizard, and it was released to coincide with its 70th anniversary. In this review, we compare the local and Hollywood Goji, and tell you why […]
«Holly» Stephen King: the king is back
The publishing house «KSD» has released a new novel by the cult American writer Stephen King «Holly». This is a separate story about Holly Gibney — one of the main characters of the trilogy «Mr. Mercedes», as well as the novel «The Outsider». I have already read this novelty, and below I share my impressions. […]
2E Complex Pro 14 Lite review: «top for that money» or just another passable laptop?
Electronics manufacturers often go to extremes to appeal to a specific target audience, and the 2E Complex Pro 14 Lite is the exact opposite of this approach. The laptop has literally everything you could wish for, but at the same time offers nothing amazing. It’s not every day that you can see the absence of […]
MSI G274QPF E2 review: the reference 2K monitor for everything
2K resolution is gaining ground and is becoming a popular trend, literally. The MSI G274QPF E2 has every chance of becoming one of those monitors, as it has typical gaming features and offers good performance for the money. We have tested the monitor with a colorimeter, measured power consumption, evaluated the image quality, tested it […]
Test drive Changan CS55 Plus: a game of compromises
Ukrainian car market demonstrates an irrepressible thirst for life. And a willingness to adapt to anything. In January, it was officially replenished with another brand from China. And not just another newcomer, but a giant from the Chinese TOP 5. Moreover, Changan has something that the vast majority of manufacturers from the Middle Kingdom lack…
Movie review «Double Blind»
Starting April 25, you can watch the paranoid thriller with horror elements «Double Blind». This is the feature directorial debut of Irishman Ian Gantt-Duffy. In the review below, we will tell you whether the audience will be drowsy while watching the movie. «Double Blind» Genre thriller, horror Director Ian Gantt-Duffy Starring Millie Brady,…
Movie review «The Fall Guy»
On April 25, the comedy action film «The Fall Guy» starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt was released in cinemas. This is a film adaptation of the eponymous adventure series, which ran for 5 seasons and was broadcast on ABC from 1981 to 1986. The film was directed by David Leitch, who has managed to […]
Review of the series «Shogun»
On April 23, the epic historical drama series «Shogun» ended on FX and simultaneously on Hulu. Its plot is based on the novel of the same name by James Clavell, published in 1975. In the review below, we will analyze what exactly is remarkable about this project and what features have made it so popular. […]
«Atoms and Ashes: A Global History of Nuclear Disasters»: Can Nuclear Accidents Happen Again?
On this day, 38 years ago, an accident occurred at the fourth unit of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant. It was the largest man-made disaster in history and remains so. After that, Fukushima happened, and then the Russians came to ZNPP, the most powerful nuclear power plant in Europe. The recent shelling of Ukraine’s energy […]
Acer Chromebook 314 review: a breath of fresh air, or the perfect laptop for non-IT
The Acer Chromebook 314 demonstrates that Windows OS is absolutely unnecessary for the majority of the population: a comfortable laptop that delivers a great user experience with an extremely low entry threshold is all that is needed for the consumer. The most simple and reliable software does its job and we are ready to share […]
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro review: gaming flagship with a wow effect
ASUS is known not only for its gaming laptops and peripherals. They also produce smartphones for gamers. This year is no exception, so we have a fresh gaming flagship ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro. There are not many solutions like this even now, but this model makes a powerful impression on a mobile gamer. Is […]
Stellar Blade review. Is there anything but beauty?
Over the past few months, Stellar Blade has managed to make a lot of noise, primarily due to the appearance of the game’s protagonist, Eve. Western leading media and activists have been so focused on the issue of «realism» Eve’s shape that they have completely forgotten that Stellar Blade is a video game first and […]
Gigabyte GS27F review: budget gaming IPS monitor
Gamers who play for results will definitely be interested in this monitor, because Gigabyte GS27F positions itself exclusively as a gaming solution. In some respects, it surprised with its IPS matrix, although there are, of course, compromises. We tested the model in typical usage scenarios, evaluated the realism of colors, and are ready to share…
Volvo C40 Recharge test drive: Scandinavian maximalism
To understand the value of Volvo cars, you need to grow up to them mentally. Some people reach this point at the age of 30, while others do not reach it until they are 50. You don’t buy Volvo on emotion, you don’t buy it because you can, you choose it with a calm mind […]
Review of the series «Manhunt»
On April 19, Apple TV+ released the final, seventh episode of the historical thriller «Manhunt», based on the nonfiction book by American writer and historian James L. Swanson «Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln’s Killer» (2007). In the review below, we describe how the series’ authors recreate the fateful events for the United…
Movie review «Rebel Moon — Part 2: The Scargiver»
April 19 on Netflix rolled out is the second part of Zack Snyder’s epic saga Rebel Moon, subtitled «The Scargiver». The first film quite rightly received a huge amount of angry feedback from viewers and critics due to its blatant secondary nature and general unpretentiousness, so hardly anyone seriously had high expectations for the second…
Movie review «Monkey Man»
April 18 in cinemas premiered The action movie «Monkey Man», which was the directorial debut of the famous actor Dev Patel. He also played the main role in the movie. In the review below, we will tell you why the project is worth the attention of fans of the genre and how the local star […]
Movie review «The Promised Land» / Bastarden
On April 18, the historical drama «The Promised Land», based on the novel «The Captain and Ann Barbara» (2020) by Danish writer Ida Jessen, was released in cinemas. Last year, the film was nominated for the highest award at the Venice Film Festival, and was also nominated for «Oscar» from Denmark, however, did not make […]
«Palimpsest» Charles Stross: a collection in the style of the «Golden Age of Fantasy» from the winner of the «Hugo» and «Locus»
Short story collections are a dead format. This is not only my opinion, because Charles Stross himself writes the same thing in the foreword to his collection «Palimpsest». So when the publishing house «Uchytelna Knyha — Bohdan» offered me this book for a review, I initially refused for purely pragmatic reasons. It’s not a novel,…
Lenovo Smart Paper review: multifunctional tablet with E Ink screen and stylus
ITC.ua has reviewed Lenovo Smart Paper — a universal multifunctional tablet with an E-Ink screen and a stylus. The device acts as an e-book reader, notebook, sketchbook, and more. It also runs on Android OS. We tested Lenovo Smart Paper for a few weeks and made our conclusions. All the details, as always, are in […]
Gelius Time Bridge 2 review: a desktop clock with wireless charging
Three years ago, ITC.ua published a review of a smart desktop clock Gelius Time Bridge. Now the company has released the second version, which differs significantly from its predecessor, has additional features, and has virtually no competitors. We have already tested Gelius Time Bridge 2 for some time and are now ready to share our […]
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 review: eSports champion with Intel Core i7-14650HX
For a good gaming laptop, the processor has always been more important than the graphics card, and the Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 is a clear example of this. Fans of technical specifications on paper may think that this model has a clear performance skew in favor of the CPU, but real-world tests confirm that […]
MSI Project Zero kit review: B650M PROJECT ZERO motherboard and stylish MAG PANO M100R PZ case
For PC fans, aesthetics has long been no less important than performance. Today we’re going to take a look at the stylish MSI Project Zero kit, which includes the MSI B650M PROJECT ZERO motherboard, which features connectors on the back side, and the MSI MAG PANO M100R PZ chassis. To use such motherboards, a special […]
Test drive of the MG ZS EV: quick work on errors
Getting to know a restyled model is always interesting because there is a clear interaction between the brand and users. And MG has done a good job with this. The fresh MG ZS EV turned out to be much more successful than its predecessor. I first got to know the Anglo-Chinese electric car back in […]
Review of the series «Fallout»
On April 10, the sci-fi post-apocalyptic series «Fallout» was released on Prime Video. Its plot is based on the role-playing video game series of the same name, and this promising project was developed by the showrunners of the hit HBO series «Westworld» Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan. In the review below, we find out whether […]
Movie review «Rock Paper Grenade»
On April 11, cinemas started showing the drama film «Rock Paper Grenade», which is the feature film debut of director Iryna Tsilyk. Its plot is based on the autobiographical novel by Artem Chekh «Who Are You? In the review below, we explain why contemporary Ukrainian cinema is actively reflecting on the era of the turbulent […]
Review of the series «The Regime»
Recently, the HBO channel has finished airing the 6-episode political satire «The Regime», starring Kate Winslet. In Ukraine, the miniseries accessible is available for viewing on MEGOGO. In the review below, we will tell you which real-life character the show’s silly heroine resembles (and maybe more than one) and whether this story can…
HP 255 G10 review: a balanced laptop for a student, or a new office standard
Maximum features for minimum money — this is the motto that guided the engineers who created the HP 255 G10. This laptop won’t appeal to demanding image enthusiasts or modern gamers, but it fully meets the needs of the vast majority of the population. In addition to its balanced characteristics, the hero of the review […]
«The Wise Man's Fear» Patrick Rothfuss: the best fantasy?
ITC.ua has already published review The book «The Name of the Wind» — is the first volume of the popular fantasy trilogy «The King’s Assassin Chronicles» by American writer Patrick Rothfuss. The updated second part ««The Wise Man’s Fear»» was not yet released, but later, at the end of 2023, it was published by «KSD»…
realme 12 Pro and realme 12 Pro Plus review: balanced mid-range models
Only relatively recently, in September 2023, ITC.ua talked about a new mid-range smartphone realme 11 Pro Plus. And at the beginning of the year, the Chinese manufacturer introduced its next versions, realme 12 Pro and realme 12 Pro Plus, and at the end of March they officially appeared in Ukraine. Of course, we have already […]
Motorola Moto G24 review: an exemplary budget smartphone
The inexpensive and versatile Motorola Moto G24 has brought mixed, but mostly positive, impressions, which we are ready to share with our readers. In this review, we will tell you in detail about the new product, test the device in typical work scenarios and games, evaluate the camera capabilities, measure the battery life, look for […]
The first test drive of the SAIC Maxus MIFA 9: a premium electric car for the price of a hybrid RAV4
The first Ukrainian test of «maxus» was accompanied by many questions, sometimes completely unexpected. I took it for a test literally the same week that the veins were installed, so it puzzled even the security guards at the car dealership. Not to mention police officers and neighbors at the charging station. Where does a Chinese […]
Review of the series «Parasyte: The Grey»
On April 5, the fantastic horror series «Parasyte: Gray». This is a South Korean adaptation of the popular manga «Parasyte» by Hitoshi Iwaaki. In the review below, we will tell you what kind of infection has attacked humanity this time and whether the concept of the original source material looks too strange on the movie […]
Movie review «The First Omen»
The 1976 film «Omen», which tells the story of the coming of the Antichrist, has long been considered a classic of modern cinema. It, along with «The Exorcist» from 1973, established a distinctive subgenre of religious horror films in which questions of faith and its ambiguities are brought to the fore. «The «Exorcist» has recently…
Review of the series «The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live»
Recently, AMC TV channel has finished airing another project from the post-apocalyptic zombie universe «The Walking Dead» with the subtitle «The Ones Who Live». Its plot is intended to tell the story of the fate of the original show’s characters — Rick Grimes and Michonne. In fact, at the initial stages, the series was called […]
«The Metaverse: And How It Will Revolutionize Everything»: A Handbook for Gamers and Technology Fans
I can’t say that I was intentionally searching for a book about the Metaverse, but it found me on the Artbooks website when I was searching for information about the cyberthriller «Perfect Storm». At first, I was drawn to the most striking cover I’ve seen recently, and then, after reading the synopsis thoughtfully, I realized…
Impressions of Rise of the Ronin. Souls game for everyone
This year, Sony is taking a break from releasing games in its most high-profile series, so no new Ucharted or God of War. But the Japanese are not leaving us without games either. At the beginning of the year, they released a console exclusive, Helldivers 2, which became a real «sleeper hit», even for developers. […]
Redmi Note 13 and Redmi Note 13 Pro review: what Xiaomi's mid-range innovations are capable of
In addition to a gaming smartphone POCO X6 Pro and a photo flagship Xiaomi 14 The Chinese giant has also launched mid-range models — Redmi Note 13 and Redmi Note 13 Pro (both 4G versions) on the Ukrainian market. The processor here is simpler than that of POCO, but the cameras and screens are better, […]
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