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…
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.
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.
The Ministry of Finance will oblige marketplaces to report user income to the tax authorities
The Ministry of Finance is planning to oblige operators of digital platforms to report to the tax service on the income of their users. This requirement is to be extended to various online services offering taxi services, real estate rental, marketplaces and applications for the sale of goods and services.
Epic Games Store is now available on mobile devices: Fortnite returns to iOS and Android
Epic Games has announced that its Epic Games Store is now available for iOS and Android mobile devices.
BMW M Adaptive Suspension: fitted but not available at no extra cost
It was believed that the adaptive suspension in BMW cars (M Adaptive Suspension) is not a subscription option, as the company tried to do with heated seats. But in fact, it can be used on a subscription basis or received after purchasing a car.
Changes in OneDrive: Microsoft introduces fees for accounts without an active license
Microsoft is making changes to the rules for using the OneDrive storage service. Now organizations that use OneDrive for work or educational purposes will have to pay for unlicensed (without an active license) accounts.
AUTO.RIA introduces document sharing through «Action» to verify car owners
The Ukrainian marketplace AUTO.RIA has integrated the document sharing service through «Action». Thanks to this, the car will be able to receive a special mark «Car owner in the ad from the owner. Confirmed through Action».
The end of YouTube and website monetization: Google AdSense deactivates Russian accounts
Russia continues to implement large-scale technological import substitution. Although sometimes it is forced. The other day Russian authorities decide to block YouTube in the country. And now Google has decided to block AdSense for Russia. We are talking about a contextual advertising service that allowed video authors and website owners to earn…
YouTube, goodbye – the largest video hosting service has stopped working in Russia
Russia is confidently moving towards self-isolation and creating its own information bubble with an alternative reality. YouTube has become another victim of import substitution.
Mazda introduces car feature subscription: what does it mean for drivers?
Subscriptions to car features are increasingly becoming one of the tools used by automakers to generate additional revenue. Now Mazda has also embarked on this curve.
OpenAI has developed a tool to detect ChatGPT content with 99.9% accuracy
When OpenAI launched ChatGPT in late 2022, teachers expressed concern that students would use the platform to cheat on assignments and tests. To prevent this, numerous companies have deployed AI-generated content detection tools, but they provide reliable results.
A blow to overbuying. «Ukrzaliznytsia» introduces verification through «Diia.Signature» for ticket purchases
«Ukrzaliznytsia» has decided to scale the experience with access to international tickets only for verified users. How notes the company’s press service, starting from August 1, 2024, tickets for flights #19/20 Kyiv – Chełm – Kyiv, #23/24 Kyiv – Chełm – Kyiv, #51/52 Kyiv – Przemyśl – Kyiv, #89/90 Kyiv…
A military registration document with a QR code can be issued through «Action». How to do it?
A military registration document from the Register of Conscripts, Persons Liable for Military Service and Reservists can now be obtained on the «Diia» portal. This eliminates the need to go to the relevant institution and waste time in queues.
A free online service for real estate valuation has been launched in Ukraine. How does it work?
State Property Fund of Ukraine launched an online service that will help you quickly and free of charge get a certificate of the value of your property
Farewell to goo.gl: link shortening service will go into oblivion in August 2025
Google continues to systematically reduce the list of services it offers to users. In the spring of 2019, the company announced about the closure of the Google URL Shortener service (goo.gl), which was launched 10 years before. And now we know when it will finally stop working.
An old HDD and a little nostalgia: an engineer recreates defragmentation sounds and visuals in a browser
In most cases, modern computers and laptops are equipped with only silent solid-state drives. HDDs are rarely found in mainstream devices anymore. Along with hard drives, the HDD defragmentation process, which was accompanied by characteristic sounds, has also become a thing of the past. But if anyone misses that «crackling» sound and wants to…
Since the beginning of the year, almost 12.000 fines have been issued by the TCC (more than in the whole 2023) — how to check if you are on the list?
Mobilization and a campaign to update the data of persons liable for military service is underway in Ukraine. Millions of men and women are faithfully fulfilling their duty to the state. However, there are also violations or mistakes.
Google Wallet on the Internet is now available in Ukraine – it replaces Google Pay
In April, Google launched the web interface of its Wallet service in the United States, and later it appeared in Japan. Now the company has expanded its scope to the international level. The web version of Google Wallet is now available in Ukraine.
OnlyFans for work — police require full free access to solve crimes
Investigators believe that the OnlyFans platform, which is primarily used by sex workers, may be underreporting the number of child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) on the site. In fact, law enforcement officials say that the individual payment systems that creators use to receive money prevent them from getting an accurate picture of the situation…
Proton Docs — new «secure» alternative to Google Docs from the creator of Proton VPN
The Swiss company that developed Proton VPN and Proton Mail has launched a set of working documents that is very similar to Google Docs.
To the hospital through Diia — medical data will appear in the application
The Cabinet of Ministers has supported a resolution that provides for the display of medical data of Ukrainians in the «Diia» app.
Apple Pay mistakenly charges users without any purchases – up to dozens of payments and up to $1500 in losses
Several users in Hungary have reported that Apple Pay is malfunctioning, charging thousands of dollars in fees without any purchases. The problem seems to be a widespread issue for a wide range of Apple Pay customers.
Steam launches Summer Sale with up to 95% discounts on «the best games of all time»
Steam has launched its traditional Summer Sale, which offers discounts on games up to 95%. This year, Valve has prepared a selection of 22 «best games of all time». The discounts in this selection range from 85% to 95%.
Windows 11 now starts forced OneDrive backups without asking for user permission
Microsoft continues to expand the features and capabilities of OneDrive, but not all of the innovations are to the liking of users. The latest innovation may upset many people, as Windows 11 now has automatic data backup activated by default without a user request.
YouTube launches its own fact-checking system — users will be able to add notes to disinformation in videos
The YouTube team has launched a new experiment to combat the spread of fake news and disinformation on the platform.
YouTube tests experimental features: video search with Google Lens, channel QR codes, and AI chat summaries
The YouTube team shared information about some experimental features that are being tested on the platform. These features are usually available for a short period of time and only to a small group of people.
PS5 owners will be able to join Discord calls directly from their console – Sony has released an update
Sony is improving Discord integration on PS5 so that users can join voice calls directly from the console. Support for Discord on PS5 currently requires users to manually transfer a call to the console using the Discord app on their mobile phone or PC. However, with the update, Discord integrates directly into the PS5 panel so that you can quickly…
Apple ID is renamed Apple Account
Apple is changing the name of Apple accounts from Apple ID to (perhaps simpler) Apple Account. These changes occur with the release of new versions of the company’s operating systems.
Netflix is testing the biggest redesign of its TV app in 10 years
Netflix has started rolling out the first major update to its TV app in a decade. The proposed interface changes are designed to help viewers decide what they want to watch faster.
Apple is working on TV+ app for Android – Mark Gurman
Apple is looking for a senior engineer to help build a TV and sports app for Android. This indicates that the company is finally bringing its TV+ service to a competing smartphone platform.
«Live» Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 trailer — gameplay will be shown on June 9
The Xbox YouTube channel has published a «live» trailer for the upcoming Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 game. It shows various historical leaders, such as former US President Bill Clinton and former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, discussing the nature of war in the shadows.
Microsoft is likely to add a new Call of Duty installment to the Game Pass — subscription when the game releases in October
According to knowledgeable sources, Microsoft has decided to add the next Call of Duty installment to Xbox Game Pass. Microsoft is expected to announce this during the Xbox presentation on June 9.
AI-powered Jump ahead feature is being tested for YouTube Premium subscribers, allowing them to quickly navigate to interesting video segments
In March, YouTube started testing the new Jump ahead feature, and now it is available to a wider range of users via the youtube.com/new section. It is available to subscribers of the Premium version of the service.
Spotify blocks access to lyrics for free users – now only through paid subscription
Last year, Spotify launched an experiment and restricted some users of its free version of the service from accessing lyrics. After several months of testing, the company is ready to introduce this restriction for a wider range of users, reports ITC.UA.
Yelp launches AI assistant to help you communicate with companies
Yelp has announced a new AI-powered chatbot aimed at consumers and designed to help them communicate with relevant companies to complete their tasks.
Microsoft adds offline mode to OneDrive on the web — for now for certain categories of users
Microsoft is starting to roll out a new offline mode for OneDrive on the Internet for users of corporate and educational versions of the service. This is part of the OneDrive update, which also includes improvements to the user interface, folder colors, and more.
Google removes most 3D models of animals and other objects from Search
Over the past few years, Google has created a lot of 3D models of animals and other objects that can be viewed in augmented reality. However, Google recently removed the vast majority of these fun models from Search.
Multiview in YouTube TV (watching multiple streams on one screen) is now available on Android devices
Last month, YouTube TV added Multiview support to its iOS app. Now the feature is available on the Android platform as well.
YouTube is stepping up its fight against third-party apps that block ads
YouTube continues its fight against ad blocking. In June last year, the service conducted a small experiment in this regardthen in October launched a full-fledged attack on ad blockers. Now the company once again tightens restrictions in this area.
«Ukrzaliznytsia» opened access to monitoring of tickets with the possibility of auto redemption through the application
«Ukrzaliznytsia» has announced the general launch of the ticket monitoring function with the possibility of auto-buyback. Earlier, the company tested the service with more than 3,000 users, received about 500 messages with suggestions and corrections, and is now ready to offer these features to all users of its app.
Microsoft updates Xbox Cloud Gaming interface with social features from Xbox console
Microsoft has presented a preview of the new interface of the Xbox Cloud Gaming service. It includes social features and interface elements that can be found on the Xbox panel. The new interface offers access to the web version of Xbox group chat. This allows you to use a browser to join a call with friends instead of using special Xbox apps for PC…
Google has finally launched the Find My Device search network
After much testing, Google has finally launched its long-awaited Find My Device network. This technology uses a crowdsourced network of more than a billion Android devices to help people find lost gadgets. The basic functionality of this solution is similar to similar offers from Apple and Tile.
OpenAI transcribed over a million hours of YouTube videos for GPT-4 training
According to The New York Times, OpenAI developed the Whisper audio transcription model and transcribed more than a million hours of YouTube videos to obtain high-quality materials for training the GPT-4 model.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is the dominant video card among Steam users, and the Ukrainian language ranks 14th
A March survey of Steam users showed a significant increase in the number of owners of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 graphics cards. Despite the fact that this model is about 3 years old, it currently dominates the discrete video cards with an indicator of 6.92%. Compared to the previous month, its share increased by 0.75%. The second place was taken by…
«Kyivstar TV» launched movies and TV series from Amazon with Ukrainian voice acting
The «Kyivstar TV» platform now offers video content from Amazon with Ukrainian dubbing. Thanks to this, Ukrainians can legally watch movies and TV series in Ukrainian created on demand by Amazon Prime.
Microsoft’s new security system «catches» hallucinations in Azure customers’ AI programs
Microsoft’s Responsible Artificial Intelligence team has developed several new security features for customers of the Azure AI Studio platform.
More than a quarter of YouTube affiliate program participants receive money from Shorts, but the payouts are small
A year after YouTube enabled monetization for Shorts, more and more creators are getting paid for this format. More than a quarter of the creators in the YouTube Partner Program are now earning money through YouTube Shorts. Given that more than 3 million creators participate in this program, this amounts to approximately 750 thousand Shorts…
Twitch bans broadcasting gameplay on breasts and buttocks
Twitch has updated its community guidelines and banned the focus on breasts and buttocks. According to the update, starting March 29, «content that focuses on intimate body parts for a long period of time will not be allowed».
A patient’s account, online marriage, and services for veterans: Fedorov spoke about the expected services in the «Diia» app
Mykhailo Fedorov, the Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine, spoke during the telethon about new services that will be available in the «Diia» app in the near future. According to him, users should expect to see medical services, including a patient’s office, appear.
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