Rada has approved an increase in excise taxes on fuel. What will happen to diesel and gasoline prices?
On July 18, MPs voted for law 11256-2 which provides for the establishment of new excise tax rates on fuel (to bring them in line with the minimum set in the EU).
Researchers have created an ultralight drone with unlimited autonomy — where does it get its energy?
The ultralight research drone can operate autonomously as long as the sun shines. Its shape differs from all previously created drones.
Playing Calmara: the US banned «Tinder with AI» that asked to send a dick pic before a date
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has forced HeHealth to shut down its Calmara app, which promised to use artificial intelligence to detect sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
50-megapixel cameras, 30x superzoom and other Pixel 9 Pro updates
The upcoming Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL smartphones are expected to help you take better selfies thanks to a significant upgrade to the front camera. Marketing materials mention a 50-megapixel front-facing camera with autofocus for these models.
Australia to transmit 2 GW of solar energy to Singapore via the seabed
Australia is planning to build the world’s longest undersea power cable to supply solar energy to Singapore. The Australia-Asia Power Link (AAPowerLink) project involves the creation of a huge solar power plant in the Northern Territory of Australia and the laying of a 4,300-kilometer cable along the seabed to Singapore.
Programming legend Grace Hopper's lecture could not be reproduced in the US — no device was found
In the archives of the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA), there are magnetic tapes that contain a landmark piece of programming history — a lecture by Admiral Grace Hopper. However, there is a problem: The NSA has no way to reproduce it.
ASUS releases ROG keyboard with OLED display at RTX 4070 price point
Gaming computer peripherals and accessories have always been more expensive than ordinary devices. And in some cases, the price can exceed their non-gaming counterparts not by tens of percent, but by several times. This is exactly what happened with the ASUS ROG Azoth Extreme gaming keyboard.
Western Digital releases 8TB gaming SSD at an attractive price
Pre-orders for the WD Black SN850X M.2 NVMe Gen 4 8TB variant have already started. The drive with the model number WDS800T2X0E without the heatsink (which is required for the PlayStation 5) can be ordered for $849, and the WDS800T2XHE variant with it costs $50 more. Western Digital is one of the few major manufacturers to offer this kind of volume…
Apple makes a mini-movie about Android to advertise Safari browser
Apple has released a new iPhone commercial that resembles a mini-horror movie. The company targeted it at Android users to draw their attention to privacy issues.
How to save electricity: useful tips to save the power grid
Ukraine’s energy system is going through difficult times, so high-energy efficiency of appliances is becoming a priority, as is the responsibility of people themselves. That is why we have prepared useful tips on how to save energy, what appliances to choose, what to look for, and how to reduce energy consumption without financial costs.…
Intel Bartlett Lake-S processors for LGA-1700 with a strange configuration will be released in 2025, — unofficially
According to the leak, Intel’s Bartlett Lake-S desktop processors will be released in 2025. These are hybrid processors with new Bartlett Lake (BTL) cores, as well as Alder Lake (ADL) and Raptor Lake (RPL).
Generators without duty and VAT: The Rada voted in favor of tax benefits for power equipment
For a long time now, Russian invaders have been shelling Ukraine’s energy system facilities. Due to the lack of generation, Ukrainians and businesses are facing power outages. In an effort to cope with the situation, many people are buying generators and various solutions for energy generation and storage. Due to high demand, their prices…
No interest and up to UAH 480 thousand: «PrivatBank» launches loans for alternative energy
«PrivatBank» launches a loan program «Energy Sources». It is designed for Ukrainians who plan to install solar and wind power plants. About it reports the bank’s press service.
The public beta of iOS 18 is out — here are 9 features that will improve your iPhone
Apple has released the public beta of iOS 18 after a month of exclusive developer testing. We have collected the top new features that can improve your iPhone (spoiler alert: there is no artificial intelligence there yet).
Wake up, smart home. The new private camera will prevent vacuum cleaners from spying on you
Engineers at the University of Michigan have developed a unique PrivacyLens camera that protects the privacy of smart device users. This technology prevents the collection and distribution of private photos and videos from devices such as smart home cameras and robotic vacuum cleaners.
New Pixel 9 and Pixel 9 XL leak: how the design of Google's next smartphones will change
With less than a month to go until the next Made by Google event, leaks about upcoming devices are becoming more frequent. We recently learned that Pixel 9 series smartphones will be more expensive than their predecessors (prices in Europe exceed €2000)and now TikTok user pixo_unpacking has posted a video of pre-production samples of the Pixel 9…
iPhone owners will be able to recover lost photos — a special album will appear in the gallery
With iOS 18, iPhone users will receive an update to the Photos app — an album with photos and videos that were once thought to be lost.
Asus unveils ExpertBook P5 — its first laptop powered by Intel Lunar Lake processors
Asus has published a detailed review of its upcoming ExpertBook P5 laptop with the latest Intel Lunar Lake processors. However, the company steadfastly avoids mentioning Intel Lunar Lake or any specific chip. Instead, the processor is described as «next-generation Intel Core Ultra» with 45+ TOPS NPU.
Energy crisis? No, we haven't. NVIDIA RTX 5090 and 5060 graphics cards will consume much more
The PC power supply calculator from Seasonic has suddenly become very interesting. The online tool has received NVIDIA RTX 5090 and other new graphics cards as calculation options.
HP OmniBook Ultra: AMD Ryzen AI 300 processor, 21 hours of battery life, and price from $1450
HP has prepared a new high-end laptop with AMD Ryzen AI 300 processor. This model received AI support and a rather long name: HP OmniBook Ultra 14-inch Laptop Next Gen AI PC.
Airplane evacuated in the US due to laptop fire — there are injured
A laptop caught fire on an American Airlines passenger plane, prompting an emergency evacuation of passengers. Flight 2045 was preparing to depart from San Francisco to Miami when smoke filled the cabin.
Classic PC games are now officially available on iOS: what you need to know
A PC emulator that allows you to run classic computer games on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro has appeared in the App Store. It is called UTM SE. This is the first time Apple has allowed a PC emulator for iOS and visionOS on its platform.
Google Gemini artificial intelligence snooped through a user's file without permission
Artificial intelligence in the form of assistant programs on computers and smartphones raises natural security concerns. Google Gemini seems to be reading user files even if it is prohibited.
The most expensive acquisition in Google's history — how much will the Israeli startup cost the company?
If the deal goes through, it will become the «most expensive» in Google’s history.
Elon Musk wants to create «Iron Man» armor after Trump's assassination attempt
The failed assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump has many people thinking about security. Elon Musk, who is often compared to «Iron Man» Tony Stark, decided to create his own armor.
Apple Watch stayed in the ocean for a year and a half — after that it still worked
An Apple Watch user found his watch in the ocean more than a year after he lost it. This happened thanks to the Apple Find My option that works on the company’s devices.
Airborne ATACMS for Ukraine are being developed in the United States — when new missiles appear
The U.S. Air Force will develop a new class of precision air-to-air missiles for Ukraine. They are comparable to ATACMS missiles by characteristics.
Tim Cook uses Apple Vision Pro «in all aspects of his daily life». But sales are not going well
Apple CEO Tim Cook uses Apple Vision Pro every day. He told about it in an interview with The Sun. Cook said that he uses Vision Pro «in all aspects of [his] daily life».
13th and 14th generation Intel processors «glitchy» also on servers — suppliers advise AMD
It is already known that Intel processors of the 13th and 14th generations (Raptor Lake) have problems with stability particularly in games. However, youtuber Level1Techs found that the phenomenon is also common in data centers
The giant digital «Sphere» in Las Vegas uses 150 Nvidia graphics cards to display 16K images
Recently, we talked about some of the technical characteristics huge spherical LED screen Sphere in Las Vegas. And now Nvidia has shared additional information about the hardware graphics resources that enable the giant high-resolution screen.
«Not a bug, but a feature». The Ministry of Defense explains why Reserve+ is unfriending users
The Ministry of Defense says that the logout in Reserve+ (when a person has registered and the app asks them to re-enter their data) is intended by the developers.
The US creates new drones: with a jet engine and a speed of 322 km/h
Wave Engine Corporation, a company founded by the University of Maryland, has developed a modern digitally controlled pulse jet engine for drones and shipped the first batch to customers. The engine has no moving parts.
The world of smartphones after the Apple iPhone: HTC, Motorola, LG, Nokia, Blackberry and others (Part 1)
We have recently completed a series of articles about what phones and smartphones looked like before the Apple iPhone (before 2007), so it’s time to talk about the development of the mobile industry after the release of the «best smartphone in human history». Since 2007, trends have changed dramatically, with some manufacturers immediately…
There are no exes: a fired Tesla employee bought its shares with all his money
You need to be a big fan or a cold pragmatist to invest in a company that fired you. That’s exactly what a former Tesla employee did when he invested his entire severance package in the company’s stock.
What happens if you reset all Windows 10 registry keys? A YouTuber found out.
If you reset all Windows 10 registry keys, nothing good will probably happen. But to what extent? An enthusiast decided to find out.
Chatbot that ran for election in the UK turned out to be a real person
Mark Matlock, a candidate for the British elections from the right-wing Reform UK party, clarified that he is a real person, not an AI bot, as some suspected.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6: increase in memory, battery, and camera megapixels. $100 more expensive (from 50 thousand UAH)
In addition to Galaxy Z Fold6 Samsung has also released an update to the more affordable Galaxy Z Flip6 foldable smartphone. Unlike its older brother, this model has received much more hardware updates, although it has also been subject to a price increase.
Samsung unveils Galaxy Watch Ultra for $650 and Apple-like strap attachment
Samsung has introduced a new model in its smartwatch lineup — the Galaxy Watch Ultra for $649. It has a round display, but in a form factor that Samsung calls «cushion».
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: minor hardware updates, artificial intelligence, and $100 higher price (from 80 thousand UAH)
Samsung has introduced its new foldable smartphone Galaxy Z Fold 6. The 2024 model has received minor updates. It is a little stronger, a little lighter, and has a few minor upgrades. However, the new product is more expensive than its predecessors.
Samsung unveils Galaxy Buds 3 and 3 Pro headphones, similar to AirPods and Cybertruck, starting at $180
Samsung has introduced new headphones Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and Galaxy Buds 3. The company has moved away from the exclusive design of previous generations and made them somewhat similar to Apple AirPods, especially in white.
Samsung shows Galaxy Ring: a smart ring with AI health analysis for $400
Samsung has finally revealed details about its long-awaited device — Galaxy Ring smart ring. The company demonstrated the new product at the Galaxy Unpacked 2024 event, and journalists have already had a chance to review it.
Former Microsoft vice president shows first copy of Windows 95
Brad Silverberg, former senior vice president and product manager at Microsoft, showed the world’s first a copy of Windows 95. It all started with a post by Dave Plummer, another prominent Microsoft employee who is the man behind Task Manager, ZIP files, and the pinball game Space Cadet, which came free with Windows. In the post, Dave showed…
Without puncturing your finger: laser patch will tell you about your health status during diabetes
Researchers at the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed an innovative laser patch that can track important health indicators through a person’s sweat. This innovation promises to be a non-invasive and effective method of health monitoring for patients with diabetes and others.
TSMC is worth $1 trillion — why the Taiwanese chipmaker is important and what challenges it faces
On Monday, Taiwanese semiconductor giant TSMC briefly joined the small club of companies worth more than $1 trillion. Over the past nearly four decades, TSMC has become one of the most important companies in the world — a leader in chip manufacturing that powers most of the world’s electronics.
Lithium-ion batteries are a source of dangerous pollution «with everlasting chemicals», researchers say
Some lithium-ion battery manufacturing technologies use a class of chemicals called PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). They help make batteries less prone to fire and increase their conductivity. However, they also pose great environmental and health risks.
No one needs artificial intelligence — Copilot+ PC is bought for another reason
Microsoft and Qualcomm together with partners recently released Copilot+ PC laptops with AI features that are supposed to be a game changer. However, Bloomberg reports that most owners bought these laptops because of long battery lifeand not through AI.
Not even 40 years have passed. Microsoft adds spell check and auto-correct to Notepad
Microsoft started testing new features in Notepad back in March, and from today, with the update, they will be available to all Windows 11 users through the Microsoft Store.
Xiaomi's new «smart» factory will operate 24/7 without people and produce 60 smartphones per minute
Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has announced that a new generation factory designed to produce smartphones will soon start operating. It is located in Changping, Beijing.
OnlyFans held the first ever contest for neural networks «Miss AI» — who won?
Online platform Fanvue sponsored the «Miss AI» contest, which determined the winners. It is a platform that allows authors to post content that was created using artificial intelligence. The first three Fanvue World AI Creator Awards total $20,000.
«Wrap two»: Huawei creates a 10-inch phone that folds three times
For some time now, rumors have been circulating that Huawei is working on a phone that has three parts and folds in two places — in fact, three times. Now, insiders at Digital Chat Station and Ice Universe have shared fresh details about the device.
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