Netflix app will stop supporting iOS 16 — iPhone XS or later required
Netlix’s mobile app will soon stop supporting iOS 16 and iPadOS 16, requiring newer OS versions to be able to receive updates and bug fixes.
Microsoft Photos on Windows adds visual image search via Bing
Microsoft has announced that the latest update to the Photos app («Photos») in Windows will introduce a new image search feature.
«Family Groups» Steam is out of beta — share games with your loved ones without restrictions (almost)
Valve has launched a new feature «Family Groups» on Steam that allows families to share games, manage parental controls, and approve game purchase requests.
Millionaires from OnlyFans: Hetmantsev reminded of the need to pay taxes (and fines)
Danylo Hetmantsev, chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Finance, Taxation and Customs Policy, continues to talk about the discussion of goose-egging. Although in this case, we are talking about gander.
Chrome for iOS: support for tab groups, synchronization with a PC, and page suggestions
Currently, groups of tabs in Chrome can be saved on desktop systems where the user is logged in to their account. However, Google will soon add a feature to synchronize with mobile devices. Meanwhile, tab groups are already available on iOS.
RAMBO steals secrets: RAM radiation can transmit data to attackers
Governments and other institutions often use systems without network access. But the RAMBO method allows you to send data from RAM to the outside.
What the Apple iPhone 16 camera button can do — support for gestures and third-party apps
Control button Apple iPhone 16 camera received a sensor with a pressure sensor. Combinations of different movements and presses allow you to perform many functions.
Apple iOS 18, Apple Intelligence AI, and camera updates — software innovations from the iPhone 16 presentation and when to expect them
Apple has launched release candidates for iOS 18 and watchOS 11, the features of which the company said at the presentation of «It’s Glowtime»as well as iPadOS 18, macOS 15, and other software products.
Google has blocked Russia – It is no longer possible to create a new account with a Russian phone number
Last month, the so-called authorities of Russia began to restrict the normal operation of YouTube video hosting on the territory of this entity. Google’s response was not long in coming. In a few days the end of YouTube and website monetization has come for Russiansas Google AdSense began deactivating Russian accounts. Now Google has gone…
Only 9% of Ukrainians support the idea of blocking Telegram – KIIS poll
The Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) conducted a survey to find out how Ukrainians perceive the threats of Russian propaganda on social media and their attitudes toward the ban on Telegram. The survey was conducted on September 1-6, 2024, by telephone interviews with 1,015 respondents in all government-controlled regions of Ukraine.
Big Brother is watching you: MPs want to launch video surveillance of Ukrainians and vehicles
It seems that Ukrainian MPs have decided to establish total control over Ukrainians. Draft law No. 11031 contains the relevant innovations. In February of this year, it was registered by MPs from the «Servant of the People» faction Vyacheslav Medyanyk, Maksym Pavlyuk, Serhiy Kuzminykh, Oleksandr Bakumov and others. Now the Verkhovna Rada plans to…
OpenAI may increase the cost of ChatGPT subscription to $2000 for access to new AI models
OpenAI is considering a rapid increase in the cost of premium subscriptions to ChatGPT due to the release of advanced Strawberry and Orion models.
Telegram is harmful and poses a threat to national security. All channels should be registered – Budanov
Kyrylo Budanov, the head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, gave a long interview to «Radio Charter». Among other topics, he also said that the Telegram messenger poses a threat to national security.
YouTube vs. Deepfakes: the platform announced new tools to protect authors
YouTube has begun developing new tools to protect artists and authors from unauthorized use of their appearance and voice.
Hackers attacked smartphones of Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers through Signal – trying to determine GPS coordinates of devices
Ukrainian experts from CERT-UA and MILCERT have detected and analyzed two cyberattacks on Ukrainian military mobile devices. The hackers tried not only to steal information from the devices but also to gain access to the GPS coordinates of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
«Storage is expensive»: Discord has lowered the free file upload limit to 10 MB
Discord has updated its support page with a message about lowering the file upload limit — it will be almost halved, from 25 to 10 MB, for free users.
Apple is the leader among the companies that most often transfer user data to government agencies
Over the past 10 years, the number of law enforcement requests for user data supported by Apple has increased by 500%.
Clickbait for millions. How much do Ukrainian YouTube channels earn from videos about the war?
YouTube remains one of the key sources of information for Ukrainians — in 2024, 59.5% of citizens surveyed used the service to find out the latest news. Viewership figures increased sharply with the outbreak of a full-scale war — in 2021, according to Internews, only 25% of respondents watched news on YouTube, while in 2022 this number more…
Google has released Android 15 – we still have to wait until it comes to Pixel
This year, Google released its Pixel 9 line of smartphones without a simultaneous Android update. It was almost the first time that new Pixel smartphones debuted with a previous version of the OS. Only now has the Android 15 code officially entered the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) database.
The former Twitter is coming to TVs — X TV beta app available in Google, Amazon and LG stores
In March, Elon Musk confirmed that X Twitter is working on the X TV app to watch videos from the platform on a TV. The beta version of X TV is now available in the app stores.
Bitcoins or network paralysis: ex-engineer hacked a company and tried to blackmail it for $750,000
He wanted to get rich quick, and now he risks spending 35 years behind bars.
The Government announced a Unified Platform for Housing and Utility Services with an electronic cabinet and integration with other systems
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has launched a pilot project of the Unified Platform for Housing and Utility Services. This was announced by Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal during a government meeting on September 3.
A partner of Facebook and Google boasted that it was listening to users to target ads
After the information leak, Google began to remove all traces of cooperation, while Facebook announced an audit.
Red Magic 9S Pro+ is the most powerful smartphone in August according to AnTuTu tests
Announcing Red Magic 9S Pro, the manufacturer called it «the most powerful gaming smartphone». This statement was not far from the truth. According to the AnTuTu performance rating for August, the Red Magic 9S Pro+ modification topped the list.
The beta test of the National Cashback in the «Diia» application has started
The Ministry of Digital Transformation will test the National Cashback in the «Diia» app for a month. Citizens will be able to return 10% of the cost of Ukrainian goods (up to UAH 3000 per month).
Microsoft is preparing «smart media search» — Windows will learn to search for words in audio and video
In the latest test version of Windows, there are hints of a search function in audio and video content. The developers called it «intelligent media search» (intelligent media search).
Xiaomi is preparing to release its first chipset in 5 years: a competitor to Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 will appear in 2025
Xiaomi is preparing to release its first chipset in over 5 years. Leaks indicate that this new processor, developed with the help of TSMC, will be based on advanced 4nm technology.
1 minute to make a purchase: monobank has launched the mono checkout — function for «not boring» authorization during online orders
The new monobank feature will reduce the checkout time from five to one minute by filling in «boring» data for you.
Apple locks iPhone volume buttons for use with Spotify Connect
iPhone owners will no longer be able to adjust the volume when using Spotify Connect using the physical buttons on their smartphone.
Digitalization: $400 million healthcare system illegally deprived thousands of people of benefits instead of simplifying registration
Digitalization in Tennessee, USA, seems to have gone wrong: many people have been illegally denied Medicaid and other benefits due to errors in the automatic system.
«Reserve+» will be transformed into an online TCC. The process will take about six months – the Ministry of Defense
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has big plans for the «Reserve+» application. It will be used to create an online TCC to provide remote services to those liable for military service. This was stated by Deputy Minister of Defense for Digitalization Kateryna Chernogorenko in an interview with Forbes Ukraine.
Pavel Durov is released on bail but banned from leaving France — he faces up to 10 years in prison
Telegram’s founder is accused of complicity in a dozen crimes, including drug trafficking and distribution of child pornography.
Infinite Doom: the legendary game launched on a neural network engine
Researchers from Google, DeepMind, and Tel Aviv University have created the first game engine powered by a neural model that allows real-time interaction with complex environments.
Instagram adds new creative tools: text and images on top of your photos
Instagram has improved its creative tools, allowing users to make their posts more diverse. Thus, the platform now allows users to easily add text and additional images to photos. This applies to both single posts and carousels.
Siri, out! Apple creates a new «personality» for the smart assistant
Apple’s new assistant will focus on the functions of generative artificial intelligence, in the implementation of which the company has invested heavily.
Linux market share reaches a new record of 4.4%
Analytical company StatCounter claims that Linux’s share of the desktop operating system market has reached a historic high of 4.44%. This is a significant jump compared to July last year (3.12%) and July 2022 (2.76%). While this may seem like a small figure, it’s a huge leap in terms of real numbers, especially since most Linux…
NBU imposes restrictions on P2P transfers starting October 1 — limit of ₴150,000 per month
NBU approved restrictions on card-to-card transfers.
Microsoft was afraid of the backlash for ending support for «Control Panel» Windows and removed the mention of it
Microsoft has removed the words “discontinue «Control Panel» Windows” after the publicity. it is not clear whether this means that they have abandoned plans to remove it.
Google Pixel will receive Android 15 in October — official announcement for testers
Google has confirmed when Pixel smartphones will be updated to Android 15. Previously, rumors said that this would not happen in September.
After Pavel Durov’s arrest, Telegram downloads increased — in France, the messenger topped the App Store rankings
Detention of Telegram founder
Steam sets a new record: over 37 million simultaneous players
Steam is considered to be one of the best gaming platforms of today. Despite the availability of other options, such as the Epic Games Store, GOG, etc., users mostly prefer the Valve platform.
Microsoft will remove the Windows Control Panel: «is in the process of being terminated»
The Control Panel has been in Windows since its debut in 1985 and is still a favorite of power users despite all the changes. Now Microsoft has decided to remove it completely
Apple will allow replacing iPhone apps for calls, messages, keyboards, etc. — only in the EU for now
Apple will soon allow Apple iPhone and iPad users in the European Union to choose default apps for phone calls, messaging, keyboard, password managers, and more.
Windows 11 update will accelerate AMD Ryzen Zen 5 processors in games by up to +13%
AMD has issued an official statement regarding the discrepancies between internal testing data and independent benchmarking results for the Ryzen 9000 series processors. Last week, reviewers found that using AMD processors under normal conditions in Windows negatively affects their performance in games. To maximize the performance of the new chips,…
Horror comedy «Beatlejuice Beatlejuice» got a themed website that will generate your «otherworldly» photo
Warner Bros. has launched the Otherworldly Generator to promote Tim Burton’s new movie «Beatles’ Beatles’».
MFA launches «e-Consul»: how new services will make life easier for Ukrainians abroad
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine (CMU) has adopted a resolution on the information and communication system «e-Consul». The purpose of the system is to ensure the availability and quality of MFA services for Ukrainian citizens abroad.
Alimony father hacked into government databases to fake his own death
An American man was sentenced to nearly seven years in prison for hacking into government systems and officially declaring himself dead to avoid paying child support.
Cristiano Ronaldo breaks YouTube’s all-time record with the launch of a new channel — 1 million subscribers in 1.5 hours
Cristiano Ronaldo has added another victory to his list of regalia — his new YouTube channel has become the fastest to reach one million subscribers in the history of the service (it took only 1.5 hours).
«Reserve+» will allow automatic registration with the TCC when changing the place of registration – Ministry of Defense
Currently, the developers of «Reserve+» are working on adding new features to the application. One of them is the ability to automatically register with the CMC if a person liable for military service changes his or her place of registration. Oleh Berestovyi, Head of the Information Technology Department of the Ministry of Defense, told about…
Kill iPhone with a few taps: security researchers reveal a 4-character code that breaks iOS
As noted by TechCrunch citing security researchers, typing just four characters in Spotlight search or the app library can cause your iPhone to crash severely.
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