Google Maps «leak» location of Ukraine’s military positions: response of the Center for Countering Disinformation
Google has published updated images of the territory of Ukraine in its Google Maps service. These images show the location of military systems of the Ukrainian Defense Forces. About said Head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council Andriy Kovalenko.
5G in Ukraine: a pilot project will be launched in three cities
The government has adopted amendments to the resolution on the use of radio frequencies, which allows to start the implementation of 5G in Ukraine. This is reported by ITC.UA with reference to Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov.
«This is an anomaly» ─ Head of Rivian software development about buttons in cars
Many new cars use large touchscreen infotainment displays that take over many of the car’s control functions. For many drivers, this trend makes them miss the good old buttons. However, the nostalgia of drivers is not shared by Wasim Bensaid, Head of Software Development at Rivian. He believes that the use of buttons in a car is a…
Fake payments of UAH 1000: how fraudsters deceive Ukrainians on social media
Last week, Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the payment of assistance to Ukrainian citizens in the amount of UAH 1000. Fraudsters immediately took advantage of this news story to once again deceive gullible citizens. This was reported by ITC.UA with reference to Ministry of Social Policy.
ChatGPT is becoming more like Google: OpenAI adds search functions to chatbot
New ChatGPT features allow users to use the chatbot as a search engine.
Google confirms Android 16 release date — earlier than expected
Google used to stick to the schedule, planning major releases for the third or fourth quarter, but this time the company decided to speed up the release of Android 16 by several months so that more devices could receive the update earlier.
Microsoft will charge $30 to extend Windows 10 support for another year
Support for Windows 10 will end in October 2025, but after that, Microsoft will offer users an additional year of security updates for a modest $30 fee.
Electronic deferral in «Reserve+» will start working in November: who will have the right not to go to the TCC
Already this month, the developers of «Reserve+» plan to launch the ability to apply for a deferment from mobilization online. This was reported by ITC.UA with reference to Ministry of Defense.
A quarter of Google’s new code is written by artificial intelligence, — Sundar Pichai
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai says Google relies on artificial intelligence to create a quarter of its new code.
Nintendo launches streaming service with music from Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and other games
Nintendo has made its own Spotify.
A young «IT specialist» from Kryvyi Rih created a program to hack AUTO.RIA, which he tried to sell online for 2600 UAH
The 16-year-old boy was an active participant in the hacker forum «zelenka.guru», where he offered his services in creating malware.
The «Diia» app was named one of the top 200 best inventions in the world by TIME
Every year, TIME magazine publishes its own top inventions that change the world — and this time in the list of the two hundred best noted and our «Diia».
GitHub Copilot will support AI models from Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI
At the GitHub Universe 2024 conference, GitHub announced that its auto-completion and programming tool Copilot will support multiple artificial intelligence models. Developers will now be able to choose models from Anthropic, Google, and OpenAI to work with GitHub Copilot.
Google Chrome adds tools to control «gluttonous» tabs and improve browser performance
Google has launched Performance Detection in Chrome, which will help identify performance issues and show tabs that «consume» the most memory.
Linus Torvalds criticized the current state of AI technologies: «It is 90% marketing and only 10% reality»
Linus Torvalds, the creator of the Linux kernel, sharply criticized the current state of artificial intelligence development. In his opinion, the hype around AI is «90% marketing and only 10% actual reality». He expressed this opinion during interview at the Open Source Summit in Vienna.
Epic Games shuts down Sketchfab 3D model repository — scientists, museums and artists sound the alarm
Scientists, artists, and archivists are concerned about the closure of Sketchfab, a large repository of free 3D models, and the transfer of content to the Fab marketplace — both owned by Epic Games.
Meta develops its own AI-based search engine to reduce dependence on Google and Bing
Meta Platforms is working on a search engine based on artificial intelligence to reduce dependence on Google and Bing. About reports The Information, citing a person involved in the development of the strategy.
New Gmail features: artificial intelligence will help you create and improve emails
Google is extending the Help me write feature to the web version of Gmail, allowing users to create or customize emails with the help of Gemini AI. Just like on mobile devices, users will be prompted to use the feature when opening a blank draft in Gmail.
Discrimination on Instagram: the platform uses «lower quality» video for videos with few views
Some users have noticed that some of their Instagram videos look blurry, while others look sharp. As it turned out, it doesn’t always depend on the quality of the source material. The fact is that on Instagram, video quality depends on the number of views. This was stated by Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri.
Just like Tony Stark: Google is creating its own Jarvis — AI assistant will control your browser instead of you
Google is developing an artificial intelligence codenamed Jarvis that will be able to independently control a web browser and perform everyday tasks. About reports The Information.
Telegram channels disseminated data on TCC routes: 19 administrators were detained and face up to 8 years in prison
The SBU and the National Police exposed 19 administrators and contributors of Telegram channels who tried to disrupt mobilization and disseminated information about the locations of the Armed Forces. It is noted that they also filmed provocative streams and spread fake reports about the Ukrainian military, including representatives of the TCC.
Notion announces an email client with artificial intelligence — it will answer emails and manage the calendar
Gmail, move over a bit, Notion wants to take up space here.Notion has announced the development of a new email application with artificial intelligence features and extensive personalization options.
«There will be no success»: Adobe predicts the decline of artists who «do not accept» artificial intelligence
Vice President of Generative Artificial Intelligence at Adobe Alexandra Kostin in an interview The Verge said that creators will not be able to succeed in the new world if they do not use artificial intelligence.
Wi-Fi 6E in Ukraine to be: how it will affect ordinary users of the respective devices
While the Wi-Fi 7 wireless communication standard is already being introduced in mobile devices, Ukraine is only preparing to authorize the use of Wi-Fi 6E technology. Thus, the National Commission for the Regulation of Electronic Communications (NCCIR) has proposed to the Ministry of Digital Transformation to introduce Wi-Fi 6E in Ukraine by…
More transparency: Google Photos will show when photos have been edited with artificial intelligence
Google has announced that starting next week, Google Photos will have a new icon that will indicate when a photo has been edited using artificial intelligence. In addition, the service will also show when an image consists of several different photos.
Digital MLC: how to simplify medical examination for persons liable for military service
Deputy Minister of Defense for Digitalization Kateryna Chernogorenko spoke about another innovation her team is currently working on. Thus, it is planned to simplify the passage of the military medical commission (MMC) for persons liable for military service and servicemen. In fact, we are talking about a digital reform of the Military Medical…
Russians removed from the Linux kernel — Linus Torvalds responds harshly to criticism
Linux creator Linus Torvalds has confirmed the removal of twelve Russian developers from the kernel support team. He responded harshly to criticism of this decision.
Adobe Fresco is now free: the powerful digital graphics app is now available to everyone
It’s not often that Adobe gives something away for free.
Apple will create a separate App Store for games, — 9to5mac
Currently, Apple is working on a marketplace similar to the App Store, but designed exclusively for games.
Anthropic updates models and releases AI tool that can control PCs
Anthropic Company introduced a new artificial intelligence tool, Computer Use, along with updated versions of its language models — Claude 3.5 Sonnet and Claude 3.5 Haiku. Computer Use can control the user’s computer mouse and perform basic tasks on the computer.
iOS 18.1 coming next week with Apple Intelligence and AirPods Pro for hearing testing and improvement
The new version of Apple’s mobile operating system iOS 18.1 will be released next week. It will bring several new features, the main ones being Apple Intelligence and support for AirPods Pro 2 as hearing aids.
Pixel 6 is in trouble again: some «smartphones are dead» after updating to Android 15
Some Pixel 6 owners report that their smartphones — «are completely dead» after receiving Android 15.
Welcome Hub for PlayStation — with Ukrainian localization is being rolled out in Ukraine
The update has been available since September in selected countries — and has now been rolled out to Ukraine.Welcome Hub — is a personalized space that allows you to manually install widgets and choose a PlayStation home screen background (standard PlayStation options are available, including an animated one, but you can also add your own…
Instagram blocked the request «Adam Driver, Megalopolis» with a warning about child sexual abuse
Since yesterday, Instagram and Facebook have blocked the query «Adam Driver, Megalopolis» (Adam driver Megalopolis) in search — with a warning about content that may be related to child sexual abuse.
National Cashback: payments from UAH 2 will start on October 22
Participants of the beta test of the National Cashback program will soon be able to receive their first payments. About reports Ministry of Economy of Ukraine.
Automatic deferral from mobilization in «Reserve+»: developers are trying to launch the feature in early November
Yesterday in the application «Reserve+» «something strange happened»as a result of which some of those liable for military service were granted a deferral from mobilization until the end of martial law. But later it turned out that this was a bug due to the active work of the developers on the project.
Artificial intelligence will consume 95% less energy due to simpler computing
BitEnergy AI has developed artificial intelligence that radically saves electricity consumption The boom of nuclear power plants in the United States may have to wait.
Microsoft blocks Windows 11 24H2 update on WD and Sandisk SSDs, manufacturer releases microcode fix
Previously cases of BSOD were reported in Windows 11 24H2 with some SSDs. Now WD has added Sandisk models, Microsoft has rolled back the update for them, and WD has released a fix.
ChatGPT for Windows: what will only paid users get?
OpenAI has started testing a separate ChatGPT program for Windows. Currently, only users of the paid version of the service can use it.
Netflix predicts $44 billion in revenue for 2025 — likely due to higher subscription prices
In a new report, Netflix revealed some interesting figures on the use of the service and shared data on record quarterly profits.
Monobank will launch its own marketplace on October 21 — with gadgets and computer equipment
Monobank’s marketplace will officially launch on October 21, but the bank’s CEO Oleg Gorokhovsky has already revealed some details.
«Postponement until the end of mobilization»: something strange happened again in «Reserve+»
Screenshots from the application for conscripts «Reserve+» are circulating on the Internet, promising a permanent deferral from mobilization. It looks like a technical problem.
YouTube brings back Premium Lite tariff — but not the same and not everywhere
In September 2023, YouTube canceled the Premium Lite subscription in the few countries where it operated. But after the Premium price hike, it seems to be resuscitated
Monobank has a new service «Group Expenses» — for dividing checks per company
Oleg Gorokhovsky, CEO of Monobank, announced the launch of a new service in the banking app that will come in handy when you need to split a check for a large company.
The US introduces a rule of «one click» — for one-click subscription cancellation
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a new rule requiring companies (including streaming services such as Netflix) to provide one-click subscription cancellation for products or services
Salesforce boss: «Microsoft Copilot is just a new Clippy that frustrates users»
Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff believes that Copilot artificial intelligence is disappointing and does not bring significant benefits, while Microsoft itself has done a disservice to the AI industry with its release.
Final Fantasy XI inspired the creation of Discord: co-founder reveals the history of the messenger
Stanislav Vyshnevsky, co-founder and CTO of Discord, revealed the history of the popular messenger during an interview at Tokyo Game Show 2024.
Google started to automatically disable uBlock Origin in Chrome browser
According to the screenshot, published According to uBlock Origin developer Raymond Gill, Google Chrome has already begun phasing out the blocker.
Android 15 is coming to Pixels: private space, smartphone theft protection, better app experience, and more
Google has started rolling out the new version of Android 15 to Pixel devices. This OS offers new privacy features, security tools, and enhancements for complex devices and tablets.
YouTube gets a major update: sleep timer, improved mini-player, and many more improvements
Google is rolling out a number of new features and enhancements to YouTube apps and services across all supported platforms.
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