Review of the cartoon «The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep»
The «Witcher» franchise has long outgrown the book format, having firmly established itself in the world of video games, TV series, and animated films. After the remarkable success of «The Witcher: The Wolf’s Nightmare» Netflix has decided to continue expanding this universe with a new animated film, «The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep».…
Movie review «Captain America: Brave New World»
On February 13, the next Marvel movie «Captain America: Brave New World», starring Anthony Mackie in the title role, will hit theaters after the epic blockbuster «The Avengers: Endgame» (2019), replaced Chris Evans as Cap. Read the review below to find out whether the filmmakers managed to somehow refresh the well-worn cinematic universe and…
«Imaginary friend» Stephen Chbosky: Stephen King at his best. Review by ITC.ua
The American writer Stephen Chbosky is best known for his teenage novel «The Perks of Being a Wallflower» and its film adaptation of the same name, where the author was the screenwriter. In general, he is more involved in the film industry, writing screenplays, etc. But in 2019, the writer released his second book, «Imaginary […]
Sony ULT Wear review: headphones for bass maniacs
In the modern world of headphone manufacturers, Sony is definitely not the last one. Their models are mostly designed for a mass audience, as they have universal high-quality sound and a neutral design for everyone. For example, they have full-size ULT Wear headphones (Sony WH-ULT900) in the mid-range segment. They say that they are able […]
Avowed review: sword and magic, but no romance
Avowed — one of the most anticipated is a 2025 game from Obsidian Entertainment. After five years of development, the game promises to combine the best of the developers’ previous projects, adding real magic and immersing players in the world of Eora. With a first-person view and an emphasis on a deep storyline, without multiplayer, it…
MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G SUPRIM video card review: «icy cold» for 4K gaming
Year after year, the release of each new series of video adapters from NVIDIA is, without exaggeration, the most anticipated event for computer enthusiasts and ordinary gamers. This time, ITC’s editorial review includes the top-of-the-line MSI GeForce RTX 5080 16G SUPRIM graphics card with a monster cooling system and excellent performance in…
Volkswagen Golf MK8.5 test drive: one step closer to premium
It’s a thankless task to change a public favorite, but you can always make minor adjustments. The updated Volkswagen Golf MK8.5 may be difficult to distinguish, but it has definitely become more pleasant to deal with. What am I talking about? Because the VW Golf has always been attractive to consumers. For fifty years now, […]
Review of the movie «Love Hurts»
On February 6, the Ukrainian box office launched the comedy action film «Love Hurts». «This little guy fights like a ninja and jumps like a spider monkey!» — this is how one of the villains characterized the protagonist in the trailer. This time, the Jackie Chan on the screen is played by Ki Hui Kwan, […]
Movie review «Kinda Pregnant»
On February 5, the Netflix streaming service released the comedy film «Kinda Pregnant», starring the popular American stand-up comedian and comedic actress Amy Schumer, who also co-wrote the script. On paper, the novelty looks like an unpretentious comedy from the 2000s, in one way or another related to the topic of pregnancy, such as «Knocked…
Movie review «The Silent Hour»
Starting February 6, the crime thriller «The Silent Hour» starring Ewan Kinnaman will be in theaters. Interestingly, after John Woo’s action film «Silent Night» (2023), which featured almost no dialogues, this is the second film in the Swedish-American actor’s filmography to have something related to silence in its title. In this…
Movie review «The Damned»
On February 6, a dark folk-horror film «The Damned», co-produced by the cinemas of the UK, Iceland, Ireland, the US and Belgium, will be released in Ukraine. This is the feature film debut of Icelandic director Thordur Palsson, who previously worked as a showrunner on the Netflix series «Murders in Valhalla» (2019–2020). In the review…
«Ghoulslayer» and «Gitslayer»: heroic, dark fantasy in the world of Warhammer. Review by ITC.ua
The Warhammer universe is very large. Of course, first and foremost, it is a series of board games, and only then come computer games, books, etc. Of particular note is a huge inter-author book series under the auspices of The Black Library — a division of Games Workshop that publishes everything related to Warhammer. In […]
Logitech POP Icon Combo review: retro look and feel, but what about comfort?
For some reason, I’ve always had little confidence in the quality of mouse+keyboard sets. It seemed to me that it was usually something super-budget and of dubious quality, bought by those who didn’t care what they were using. This is probably true for the most part, but Logitech has changed the rules of the game. […]
Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G review: a smartphone with flagship ambitions
At the beginning of the New Year, Xiaomi introduced the Redmi 14 series. Today, we’re going to take a look at the leader of the new generation — the Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G. Let’s take a look at the capabilities of the 200 megapixel camera, test the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor and the […]
Maxus T60 test drive: time machine or brutal personality?
Off-road abilities without any electronic assistants are as rare these days as human dignity and authenticity. That’s why it’s so surprising to find simple, straightforward equipment that earns its money’s worth. This is exactly what the new representative of the Maxus T60 pickup truck segment is. Honesty without embellishment and…
Movie review «You’re Cordially Invited»
On January 30, the comedy film «You’re Cordially Invited» was released on Prime Video, starring Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon. In the review below, we tell you how well they do it. «You’re Cordially Invited» Genre comedy Director Nicholas Stoller Starring Will Ferrell, Reese Witherspoon, Geraldine Viswanathan, Meredith Gagner,…
Movie review «Companion»
On January 30, Ukrainian cinemas started showing the psychological thriller with horror and even comedy elements «Companion», starring «Boys» Jack Quaid, as well as Lucas Gage and Sophie Thatcher, who we recently saw in «Smile 2» and «Heretic» accordingly. If you haven’t watched any trailers for the movie and don’t know what the…
Movie review «The Arctic Convoy» / Konvoi
On January 30, Ukrainian cinemas began showing the Norwegian-made historical war film «The Arctic Convoy». Its plot is inspired by the real events of World War II related to the PQ-17 convoy, which suffered extremely heavy losses while transporting valuable cargo from the Icelandic Gulf of Guðfjord to the port of Arkhangelsk. In the review…
Anker Soundcore Space One Pro headphones review: flagship bass and the ability to customize the sound
Anker is probably best known for its power banks, power supplies, USB hubs, and other similar devices. But this manufacturer has been producing other different gadgets for a long time. For example, we recently reviewed their interesting charging station Anker Solix C800X and there were also materials about audio devices from the Soundcore series.…
«The Ritual» Adam Neville’s Ritual: when ancient horrors awaken. Review by ITC.ua
English writer Adam Neville is widely known in the West for his horror novels. Finally, his works have begun to be published in Ukraine. Thus, the publishing house «NK-Bogdan» has released his probably most popular horror book «The Ritual», and another work by the author is planned for this year. The novel has an atmospheric […]
Hator Rockfall 3 TKL Wireless review: a mechanical keyboard from a Ukrainian brand with high-quality switches and the ability to replace them
The Ukrainian company Hator is known for its mid-budget peripherals for gamers. However, today we are going to review a new model — the Hator Rockfall 3 TKL Wireless keyboard, which is trying to jump into the big leagues. In the review below, we’ll see if the new product succeeded, what are the nuances, pros, […]
Toyota Camry test drive: more impressive and efficient
The classic multipart sequel under the name Toyota Camry has been extended. And yes, it does not lose its relevance over the years, but rather is in increasing demand. The best thing about this situation is that the basic concept remains unchanged. Everything new is well-forgotten old. And Toyota sticks to this concept like no […]
Movie review «A Complete Unknown»
After such successful works as «Logan» and «Ford vs. Ferrari», James Mangold returns with a new biopic «A Complete Unknown». This film tells the story of one of the most influential musicians of the twentieth century — Bob Dylan, and has already attracted considerable interest since its announcement. «A Complete Unknown» Genre…
Review of the series «The Agency»
On January 24, the showing of the spy thriller ended on the Paramount+ with Showtime channel «The Agency» — an adaptation of the famous French series «The Bureau of Legends», which was broadcast on Canal+ from 2015 to 2020. The project is notable not only for being produced by George Clooney and Grant Heslov’s Smoke […]
Movie review «Saint-Exupéry»
On January 23, the screening of the adventure biographical drama «Saint-Exupéry» started in Ukrainian cinemas, the plot of which is dedicated, as one might guess, to the famous French aviator and writer, author of «The Little Prince», Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. However, the story focuses not on the hero’s writing activity, but…
Film review «Restless Waters, Shivering Lights» / Faro
On Thursday, January 23, Ukrainian cinemas premiered the Spanish-Argentinian supernatural horror film «Restless Waters, Shivering Lights». In the review below, we sadly note a fairly obvious fact: no good cinema came out of it. «Restless Waters, Shivering Lights» / Faro Genre supernatural horror, drama Director Angeles Hernandez Cast Hugo…
«Amazon Unbound: Jeff Bezos and the Invention of a Global Empire»: the success story of a man and a company that changed the world. Review by ITC.ua
At the beginning of the year, we shared our impressions of a book on Amazon by authors Natalie Berg and Mia Knights called «Amazon and the future of e-commerce». It was a detailed study of the company’s successes from a business perspective, but there was almost no Jeff Bezos or company history in the classic […]
FIFINE AmpliGame D6 review: affordable stream deck with great features and a real competitor to Elgato
Gamers, streamers, bloggers, and various digital content creators are using more and more useful devices to make their lives easier. The hero of our today’s review, the FIFINE AmpliGame D6 controller, is one of them. It is an affordable variation on the popular Elgato Stream Deck model. It is designed to help in various computer […]
Acer Predator XB273U V3bmiiprx monitor review: a balance between Quad HD gaming and true colors
When choosing a monitor for home or work use, you have to determine what is more important to you: refresh rate, resolution, or maybe color accuracy? The latter characteristic has always been the privilege of expensive professional monitors, but today we review the Acer Predator XB273U V3bmiiprx, which allows you not only to play high-speed…
Test drive Skoda Karoq 2024: style decides everything
The update of the mid-size crossover in the Skoda model lineup is symbolic, but it works to improve the main abilities. It seems a little more, and the Skoda Karoq 2024 can be written down as a segment leader. You can either love or loathe VAG representatives. And somehow, over the years, they only justify […]
Movie review «Back in Action»
On January 17th, the streaming service Netflix released the comedic spy action film «Back in Action», in which Cameron Diaz returned to acting after a 10-year hiatus. Her co-star on set was Jamie Foxx, for whom this is already the fifth project on Netflix in the last five years. In the review below, we discuss […]
Movie review «Wolfman»
«Wolfman» (2025) is a chilling new story from Blumhouse that offers audiences a classic horror story combined with psychological drama. Director Lee Vonnell, known for his work on the cult thriller «The Invisible Man», once again creates a tense atmosphere in his new film, where every step the characters take heightens the audience’s…
Review of the second season of the series «Silo»
On Friday, January 17, the second season of the post-apocalyptic dystopia «Silo» concluded on Apple TV+, based on a series of novels by American writer Hugh Howey. The first season of the show received high ratings from viewers and critics and rightfully entered the top best series of 2023 according to many media, including ITC.UA. […]
Review of the series «Star Wars: Skeleton Crew»
On January 14th, the first season of the adventurous sci-fi series «Star Wars: Skeleton Crew» concluded on Disney+, taking place during the same timeframe as the hit show «The Mandalorian». While Din Djarin and the little Grogu are getting ready to conquer the big screens, and Star Wars fans eagerly await the second season of […]
ROG Strix SCAR gaming laptop on RTX 5090: back cover removable without screws, liquid metal instead of thermal paste, and noise level up to 45 dB
In my life, I have changed more than a dozen desktop builds and laptops. Perhaps someday I’ll write a nostalgic post about the technology of the 90s and early noughties — my first Search, the next desktop based on the first «stump», and my first personal build in the 10th grade — a Celeron 500. […]
«Jarek’s World» Elia Barcelo: space social fiction «old school». ITC.ua review
The Ukrainian reader is probably not very familiar with Spanish literature. At least not in the genre of space fiction. I hope you know their wonderful contemporary writer Carlos Ruiz Safon, or at least Miguel de Cervantes, but the name of Elia Barceló will definitely not tell you anything. However, in 2024, the publishing house […]
Nothing Phone 2a Plus review: is it really a top, or nonsense with a bright design?
Nothing continues to produce smartphones that attract attention at least visually. For example, we had Nothing Phone review (1). And this time we will talk about the new mid-range device Nothing Phone 2a Plus. The gadget is an updated version of the best-selling Nothing Phone 2a model, and the manufacturer claims that it has improved […]
Anker Solix C800X review: playing S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 with the lights off
Anker bills itself as the «World’s #1 Charger Brand». So today, let’s take a look at one of their newest creations — the charging station Anker Solix C800X. It is a standalone solution for camping/outdoor use with two flashlights and a metal extension cord included. But now there are dozens of other use cases for […]
Acer Predator Streetstyle 20″ and Predator Robust 22″ review: stylish suitcases for traveling gamers
Even if you’re not an avid gamer or computer enthusiast, you’ve probably heard of the Predator line of gaming laptops. To transport them, fans of the brand often bought branded backpacks. But what if we have a long journey, a trip, or a move ahead of us? For such cases, last fall Acer diversified its […]
Nissan Juke test drive: remembering the future
This baby was a trendsetter for compact crossovers, which is all the more surprising since the Nissan Juke has now begun to lag behind its competitors. The update brought changes that needed to be added to somehow catch up. It seems like not so long ago that we met the second generation of the sensational […]
Movie review «Ad Vitam»
On January 10th, the crime thriller/action movie «Ad Vitam» starring French cinema star and Marion Cotillard’s boyfriend Guillaume Canet in the leading role was released on Netflix. Whether there’s something in the movie worth spending your time on — read the review below. «Ad Vitam» Genre crime thriller, action Director Rodolphe…
Review of the animated series «Creature Commandos»
On January 9, the first season of the animated adventure superhero series mixed with dark comedy «Creature Commandos» concluded on the Max platform, based on the eponymous team of characters from DC Comics. This project marks a new chapter in the DC cinematic universe rebooted by James Gunn and Peter Safran, and it does so […]
Movie review «Better Man»
From January 9, the musical biopic «Better Man» began screening in cinemas, which, as you might guess, is dedicated to the popular British performer Robbie Williams. A distinctive feature of the film is that the main character appears here as an anthropomorphic CGI chimpanzee. So in the review below, we will analyze what such a […]
«Kaidashev family vs. zombies» Oleksiy Dekan: the walking dead vs. Ukrainian classics. ITC.ua review
In the West, the mashup genre has been played with in literature for a long time. It is a combination of a work of classic literature with a variety of fantastic elements, assumptions, etc. Mashups became quite famous in the 2009 novel by American writer Seth Grahame-Smith «Pride and Prejudice and Zombies», which was made […]
Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K review: a gaming mouse for those who don’t accept compromises
The Razer Basilisk V3 Pro gaming mouse has been around for several years, but now it has an updated version with the 35K prefix in its name. The novelty has a more advanced sensor, and most importantly, the manufacturer decided not to touch the other working elements of the model that work and make it […]
Jeep Wrangler 2024 test drive: life without limits
At a time when artificial intelligence is embracing humanity and technology is moving to the level of the sky, the existence of simple and understandable things is beginning to impress. The Jeep Wrangler seems to be the only one that has carried its originality through the ages and has not lost but multiplied its abilities. […]
Acer Swift 14 AI review: does the ARM platform have a right to live?
Almost half a century has passed since the first x86 processors appeared. It would seem that no force can compete against the representatives of modern CPU titans: Intel and AMD. However, the rules of the game are changing, and now we have an unusual, and to some extent revolutionary, ARM laptop — Acer Swift 14 […]
Movie review «Nosferatu»
Starting January 2, the gothic horror film «Nosferatu» hit Ukrainian theaters. This is a remake of the legendary classic of the horror genre and German Expressionism in particular—the 1922 film «Nosferatu. A Symphony of Horror» by Friedrich Wilhelm Murnau. The daring reimaginer of this classic is the well-known horror filmmaker Robert Eggers…
Review of the series «Missing You»
On the first day of the year, Netflix released the detective thriller «Missing You», based on the eponymous novel by American author Harlan Coben, published in 2014. Coben also served as the executive producer of the project. Whether this 5-episode miniseries is worth your time — read our review below. «Missing You» Genre thriller, detective…
Review of the series «Earth Abides»
At the end of December, the first season of the post-apocalyptic drama «Earth Abides» wrapped up on MGM+. The plot is based on the novel of the same name by George R. Stewart, published back in 1949. Below, we dive into how intriguing it is to watch yet another screen adaptation of a post-apocalyptic scenario […]
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