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.
Digital HCI: the relevant committee of the Verkhovna Rada approved the draft law – medical examination data will automatically be included «Oberih»
The Committee of the Verkhovna Rada on National Security has prepared for adoption in general the bill №12066 on digital medical examination. It will enable automatic transmission of medical examination data on fitness for military service to the Registry of conscripts “Oberih”. The VRU will soon adopt it as law.
Threads social network reaches 300 million users
Meta’s social network app Threads has grown to 300 million users, with over 100 million people using the service daily. Mark Zuckerberg announced a new phase, stating that “the momentum of Threads continues to be strong.”
ChatGPT search engine based on AI became publicly available
ChatGPT, an AI-based search engine, is now available to all users. OpenAI made the announcement as part of a new part of its 12-day stream. The company has also introduced an “optimized” version of the function for mobile devices and the ability to search in the enhanced voice input mode.
Goodbye, Gmail: Elon Musk plans to develop his own email service
Elon Musk, known for his projects in the space industry and electric car manufacturing, is planning to enter the email market. The entrepreneur intends to create a Gmail competitor within his X platform.
YouTube is testing voice responses to comments from content creators
Next time you drop a comment on a YouTube video, you might just hear the creator hit you back with a voice reply. YouTube has announced it’s testing this feature with a “small number” of creators. It lets them record an audio response to comments on their videos.
«e-Batkivshchyna» ─ officials are developing a new digital tool for Ukrainians returning from abroad
Ukrainian officials, along with international partners, are discussing the creation of a new digital platform to communicate with Ukrainians living abroad. This tool aims to assist those planning to return to Ukraine in finding housing and employment. This was reported by the First Deputy Minister of Social Policy of Ukraine, Dariya Marchak.
«Diia.Card» ─ a single card for all government payments
Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov said about the creation of a new bank card – «Diia.Card». It is designed to make it easier for ordinary Ukrainians «to receive payments from the state».
Piracy is booming in Ukraine: HDRezka is 4.5 times more popular than Netflix and twice as popular as Megogo in search queries
According to Bloomberg, Ukraine is among the top six countries with the highest level of consumption of pirated content — so it’s no surprise that the latest Similarweb statistics showed that the third most visited site among Ukrainians is the pirated UAKino.
The TSCC must prove that the document was not presented in «Reserve+» — the court canceled the fine of UAH 25500
If a person liable for military service says they showed their military registration document in the “Reserv+” app, but the TSCC claims that the document wasn’t presented — they must prove it in court.
To spite viruses: ChromeOS can now reset settings without deleting data
Google announced the release of the new ChromeOS M13, which includes the handy Safety reset feature. This allows Chromebook users to reset their laptops to standard settings without a full wipe. The update also introduced a new accessibility option Flash notifications to assist those who may have difficulty hearing or seeing notifications.
Famous critic of OpenAI and artificial intelligence found dead
One of the creators of ChatGPT, Suchir Balaji, who exposed issues with OpenAI and artificial intelligence, was found dead in his apartment.
ChatGPT speaks with the voice of Santa: a new feature from OpenAI for the holidays
OpenAI has introduced a new feature for ChatGPT that allows users to communicate with a virtual Santa Claus via voice chat.
Google announces Android XR — an open OS for headsets and augmented reality glasses
Google follows in Apple’s footsteps and introduces a separate Android XR operating system for extended reality headsets. Under this term, the company includes a combination of VR, MR, and AR.
Android got a function to search for unknown Bluetooth trackers
With the advent of Bluetooth trackers, it has become much easier to find lost items such as bags or keys. However, this technology can also be used for unscrupulous surveillance. To solve this problem, Google is introducing a new feature to its Android devices.
You can write the code and play the game: Google launches Gemini 2.0 universal AI model
Google released an updated version of Gemini 2.0 artificial intelligence, which will become the basis for all the company’s products. The release took place 10 months after the launch of previous version 1.5.
Microsoft has created «native» Copilot for Windows 11 — it is again a web application
Right now, Microsoft is testing a new Copilot for Windows 11, which is supposedly going to replace the current web version. However, it’s… again just an app that opens a website.
Apple announces the winners of the App Store Awards 2024: a complete list of the best apps and games
The game of the year for Apple Arcade is the card game Balatro.
«Ring of Death» Xbox is now warming up: Microsoft has released an unusual holiday sweater
During the holiday season, Microsoft has released an unusual sweater for its employees, reminiscent of the biggest technical problem in the history of the Xbox 360 — the notorious «red ring of death».
12 useful Google Chrome extensions that were downloaded most often in 2024
Google unveiled a ranking of the most popular Chrome extensions — some of which can help you boost productivity, have fun, or even save money.
Amazon has launched online car sales — Hyundai is already «in business»
The e-commerce empire Amazon has expanded into car sales—starting today, the beta version of Amazon Autos category is live on the website.
EasyPay turned off the refund function because Ukrainians «abused» it to convert «eSupport» into cash
EasyPay CEO Oleksiy Avramenko has announced that the payment service has disabled the refund option due to a “fraudulent scheme” with the “Winter eSupport” program.
Pornhub’s year in review: Ukraine is in the top 15 in terms of views, Android «dominates iOS, and PS5 garnered 60% of traffic from consoles
Traditionally, at the end of the year, various services and platforms wrap up with their year-end summaries — Pornhub is no exception, having recently published its own usage statistics.
Google Docs has 40 new templates — and they can make your work much easier
Google Docs just rolled out new templates designed to jazz up your documents and generally make your life easier.
Sending Windows 10 to the trash, or a new life for an old laptop with Chrome OS Flex
Old laptops are often a pain in the ass: they boot slowly, get hot, and Windows 10 runs like a snail. But that’s no reason to give up. Instead of filling up landfills with electronic waste, you can give your device a second life. With Chrome OS Flex, a lightweight, fast, and modern operating system […]
App «Army+»: Defense Ministry announces money for destroyed Russian equipment in 72 hours
In “Army+” military personnel will be able to submit reports about the destruction of enemy equipment and receive the legally promised money within 72 hours after the report is approved.
California proposes to label social media as dangerous to mental health
California’s Attorney General Rob Bonta and Assemblywoman Rebecca Bauer-Kagan have proposed a new bill, AB 56. It will require social media companies to add warning labels to their platforms to inform users about mental health risks.
2024 in Google queries: what did Ukrainians search for most often?
Google named the most popular search queries among Ukrainians in 2024 — and unsurprisingly, “power outage schedules” took the top spot.
OpenAI has launched Sora neural network for video generation, but it does not work in all countries
ChatGPT Plus and Pro subscribers will be able to use Sora.
No more than UAH 100,000 of card transfers, limitation of the number of accounts and checks for individual entrepreneurs – new restrictions
In the near future, 7 major Ukrainian banks intend to sign a memorandum to tighten restrictions on card transfers to individuals. It is also planned to limit the number of accounts in one currency. In addition, banks plan to strengthen financial monitoring of individual entrepreneurs. This is reported by Forbes Ukraine, citing the text of the…
Don’t search with ChatGPT: fictional relatives of US presidents and their fake pardons
Recently, U.S. President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter. Americans started looking for precedents with ChatGPT and found artificial intelligence’s false fabrications.
Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot is now free for everyone — it’s faster than ChatGPT and has no censorship. How to use it?
Chatbot Grok now runs on X (formerly Twitter) and used to be available only to owners of Premium subscriptions — now it’s open to everyone registered on the social network.
OpenAI launched ChatGPT Pro for $200: what is included in the premium subscription and who needs it
OpenAI has introduced a new subscription level called ChatGPT Pro. Users can pay $200 (≈8290₴) per month for virtually unlimited access to ChatGPT tools and an exclusive new AI model.
Google launches new AI models for image and video creation: Imagen 3 and Veo
Google’s Vertex AI platform has received two new artificial intelligence models – Imagen 3 and Veo. The first one generates images based on a text description, and the second one animates images using a text description. They can work independently or together.
TP fines of «Reserve+» can be paid even abroad – Who will be affected
Ukrainians who are abroad and have violated the rules of military registration will be able to pay fines through the «Reserve+» application if the Verkhovna Rada adopts draft law No. 12093. This was announced by Deputy Minister of Defense for Digitalization Kateryna Chernogorenko.
Tencent unveils its open-source Sora — HunyuanVideo AI video generator
Nearly a year ago, the generative AI Sora from OpenAI, which creates realistic videos, caught the general attention. Tencent announced a more open model, HunyuanVideo.
«Reserve+» will be able to track the status of the subpoena ─ no more fines for missed subpoenas
Thanks to modern technology, the Ministry of Defense is considering simplifying the process of controlling summonses through «Reserve+».
Sony has temporarily allowed changing the PlayStation 5 interface elements — PS1, PS2, PS3, and PS4 themes have appeared
The update is timed to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the PlayStation brand, which is celebrated on December 3.
Tesla has released a «simplified» version of Full Self-Driving v13 – many of the announced improvements will appear «in the future»
Tesla has started distributing a simplified version of Full Self-Driving (FSD) v13 to some external customers. The company is doing this in order to avoid a two-month delay in the schedule, although many of the promised features have not yet been implemented in this update.
«Zelensky’s Thousand»: more than 2.5 million applications in the first day (for more than 2.5 bln payments), the average age of applicants is 30-40
Government officials continue to report on the high popularity of the «Winter is Support» program, also called «Zelensky’s Thousand». How said Mykhailo Fedorov, Minister of Digital Transformation, said that over 2.5 million applications for UAH 1000 were received in the first day of the service’s availability in «Diya».
An attempt to block porn sites in France: one «survived» due to a ridiculous mistake
The devil is in the details, especially in URLs.
OpenAI’s Sora video generator was trained under the guise of free testing, — open letter from artists
A group of artists who helped test Sora accused OpenAI of exploiting their work for free without permission to publish their work
Australia bans children under 16 from registering on Instagram and TikTok
Australia imposes one of the world’s toughest restrictions on the use of social media.
«Unfit» for health reasons will no longer be excluded from military registration and will remain in the register – order of the Ministry of Defense
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine issued Order No. 686 amending the Regulations on Military Medical Examination in the Armed Forces.
Viber in Ukraine now allows creating business profiles: what opportunities does this offer small businesses?
Rakuten Viber has announced the launch of new free features for small businesses in Ukraine. Ukrainian entrepreneurs can now create and manage their company’s business profile for free. This will allow them to present their business in the messenger and interact with customers in the app.
Anthropic has taught Claude chatbot to copy a user’s unique writing style: it works on a free plan
Anthropic has introduced a new feature for customizing communication style in its Claude AI chatbot.
Data on men from the age of 16 were automatically entered into «Oberig» without visiting the TCC and undergoing an EOC
Men aged 16-25 are registered automatically – there is no longer any need to apply to the MCC and undergo a medical examination. This is part of a pilot project, said Kateryna Chernogorenko, Deputy Minister of Defense for Digitalization.
Evolution of Microsoft operating systems: from MS-DOS to Windows 11
Without Microsoft, the world of modern computer technology would not be the same as we know it. Next year, Microsoft turns 50 years old, so it’s worth looking back at the megacorporation’s significant achievements ahead of the milestone. Starting with simple text-based MS-DOS interfaces in the early 1980s and reaching modern, intuitive,…
Payoneer changes withdrawal rules for Ukrainians: what you need to know
The Payoneer payment system has announced the changes it is introducing for its Ukrainian users. The corresponding letters have been sent to users of the service.
Ukraine launches the Unified State Register of Pets — the first stage has already started
Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food, together with the State Service on Food Safety and Consumer Protection and the Ministry of Digital Transformation, are launching the Unified State Register of Domestic Animals.
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