He made websites at 14, worked as a programmer at 16, and founded a startup in the US at 19. How a guy from Lviv region pursued his "American dream" in IT and what came of it
He made websites at 14, worked as a programmer at 16, and founded a startup in the US at 19. How a guy from Lviv region pursued his "American dream" in IT and what came of it
Can you imagine a guy who, at 14, independently creates websites for a small local business in the Lviv region, at 16, works as a programmer in the Czech Republic, and at 19, already has his own successful startup in the USA and is a judge at the HackHarvard hackathon at Harvard University?
Can you imagine? And now you can meet him — this is Yuriy Tovarnytsky, who managed to go from the first laptop given to him by his parents to a successful startuper and programmer in just six young years. However, it took him a lot of effort to do this.
From a pet project to 1000+ registered classes. How an IT guy from Dnipro created the website "Na Shtory" that saves parents from chaos in school chats
From a pet project to 1000+ registered classes. How an IT guy from Dnipro created the website "Na Shtory" that saves parents from chaos in school chats
Collecting flowers, arguing over gifts for children, and endless “pluses” on Viber are the nightmare of any parent committee. Software developer Roman created the web application “Na Shtory”, which replaced the chaos in messengers with a structured bulletin board and transparent reporting. The site is visited by about 3,500 unique users every day, and not only schools, but also kindergartens and volunteers are already interested in the functionality. We talked to Roman and tell the story of the project’s creation.
From Carlsberg to Data Science at Vodafone. How to change profession after 20 years in sales
From Carlsberg to Data Science at Vodafone. How to change profession after 20 years in sales
The story of Serhiy Kuksa is not a classic case of a quick switch to IT after a few short courses. It is the story of a person with extensive life experience, for whom changing profession after 20 years in trade required a lot of work, doubts and risks. Systematic training became the basis of this transition.
And now Serhiy works in a new field as a Data Scientist at Vodafone Ukraine and has returned to the Big Data Lab as a mentor — a practicing expert in the field of Data Science and AI.
MCP servers: hype or real benefit?
MCP servers: hype or real benefit?
Tech-foundation of victory and the future: who keeps their finger on the pulse of innovation
Tech-foundation of victory and the future: who keeps their finger on the pulse of innovation
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35 years of Independence. Guess the sounds that have become iconic
35 years of Independence. Guess the sounds that have become iconic
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"Second brain" instead of a separate skill. How AI is changing traditional IT professions
"Second brain" instead of a separate skill. How AI is changing traditional IT professions
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NBU simplified the rules for taking cash abroad: what documents are now required
NBU simplified the rules for taking cash abroad: what documents are now required
Anthropic employees believe that AI will do 80% of developers' work by 2030 — company survey results
Anthropic employees believe that AI will do 80% of developers' work by 2030 — company survey results
How military personnel can protect themselves from FPV: a new course has appeared in "Army+"
How military personnel can protect themselves from FPV: a new course has appeared in "Army+"
Twice as much as Sonnet 5.5: Jev became the most popular release on Vercel
Twice as much as Sonnet 5.5: Jev became the most popular release on Vercel
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Microsoft has sped up Windows 11 by 20%. Now the system should work better even on computers with 8 GB of RAM
Microsoft has sped up Windows 11 by 20%. Now the system should work better even on computers with 8 GB of RAM
AI experiment for $24,000. YouTuber rewrote TypeScript compiler in Rust, outperforming Microsoft's version in speed
AI experiment for $24,000. YouTuber rewrote TypeScript compiler in Rust, outperforming Microsoft's version in speed
Formo leads the rating of health and fitness apps in Ukraine. How does calorie counting by photo work?
Formo leads the rating of health and fitness apps in Ukraine. How does calorie counting by photo work?
US senators have proposed to Ukraine to expand the Starlink range deep into Russia in exchange for a 100-day pause in strikes on refineries
US senators have proposed to Ukraine to expand the Starlink range deep into Russia in exchange for a 100-day pause in strikes on refineries
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MCP servers: hype or real benefit?
MCP servers: hype or real benefit?
In the new issue of "Sho po shi" we analyze the hot hype around MCP servers (Model Context Protocol). Why are "Silpo" and "Steyki Karpat" launching their own MCP, is there any real benefit for the average user, and why is it primarily about PR and new marketing markets?
Tech-foundation of victory and the future: who keeps their finger on the pulse of innovation
Tech-foundation of victory and the future: who keeps their finger on the pulse of innovation
A country’s independence today depends not only on weapons, energy, or manufacturing. It also depends on whose software a business runs on, where data is stored, who creates technologies for the front, and how quickly Ukrainian companies can replace critical foreign solutions.
In this special project, we have gathered companies and teams that are building this technological foundation — from system software and FPV drones with auto-target acquisition to quantum algorithms, inclusive teams, and underground schools. These are solutions and technologies that are already working today, and about developments on which the Ukrainian economy and its security will depend tomorrow.
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35 years of Independence. Guess the sounds that have become iconic
35 years of Independence. Guess the sounds that have become iconic
Today is Independence Day. Over the past 35 years, Ukraine has changed its sound — from the creak of modems to the hum of drones, from home servers to Ukrainian cloud data storage.
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"Second brain" instead of a separate skill. How AI is changing traditional IT professions
"Second brain" instead of a separate skill. How AI is changing traditional IT professions
Is it possible to remain a good marketer, designer, or engineer if you work the same way you did two years ago?
At HOLYWATER TECH, the answer is increasingly no. Just a year ago, there was no AI Video Creator position. Today, it’s a separate role that uses generative AI to create production-quality vertical videos.
At the same time, most of the changes are much less noticeable. Marketers remain marketers, and developers remain developers. However, the tasks, requirements, and the very way of working within these professions are different.
After talking with a recruiter and three HOLYWATER TECH specialists, it became clear: the main change is not the emergence of new job titles, but the fact that familiar professions are filled with new meaning. We tell you.
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Today
NBU simplified the rules for taking cash abroad: what documents are now required
NBU simplified the rules for taking cash abroad: what documents are now required
Anthropic employees believe that AI will do 80% of developers' work by 2030 — company survey results
Anthropic employees believe that AI will do 80% of developers' work by 2030 — company survey results
How military personnel can protect themselves from FPV: a new course has appeared in "Army+"
How military personnel can protect themselves from FPV: a new course has appeared in "Army+"
Twice as much as Sonnet 5.5: Jev became the most popular release on Vercel
Twice as much as Sonnet 5.5: Jev became the most popular release on Vercel
Yesterday
Microsoft has sped up Windows 11 by 20%. Now the system should work better even on computers with 8 GB of RAM
Microsoft has sped up Windows 11 by 20%. Now the system should work better even on computers with 8 GB of RAM
AI experiment for $24,000. YouTuber rewrote TypeScript compiler in Rust, outperforming Microsoft's version in speed
AI experiment for $24,000. YouTuber rewrote TypeScript compiler in Rust, outperforming Microsoft's version in speed
Formo leads the rating of health and fitness apps in Ukraine. How does calorie counting by photo work?
Formo leads the rating of health and fitness apps in Ukraine. How does calorie counting by photo work?
US senators have proposed to Ukraine to expand the Starlink range deep into Russia in exchange for a 100-day pause in strikes on refineries
US senators have proposed to Ukraine to expand the Starlink range deep into Russia in exchange for a 100-day pause in strikes on refineries
MCP servers: hype or real benefit?
In the new issue of "Sho po shi" we analyze the hot hype around MCP servers (Model Context Protocol). Why are "Silpo" and "Steyki Karpat" launching their own MCP, is there any real benefit for the average user, and why is it primarily about PR and new marketing markets?
Why I think Reddit could lose the next decade
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Why I think Reddit could lose the next decade
Lately, I’ve been finding myself thinking more and more that Reddit has developed a myth of its success. Looking at the news, it might seem like the platform is going through one of the best times in its history. Reddit is talked about a lot, its discussions dominate Google, brands are paying attention to it, and marketers around the world are trying to figure out how to work with it.
A position in the TOP-3 of Google does not guarantee clicks or citations in ChatGPT: data from legal sites
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A position in the TOP-3 of Google does not guarantee clicks or citations in ChatGPT: data from legal sites
A legal website is in the TOP-3 of Google, but 96 out of 100 people who were shown it did not click on it. And ChatGPT, according to Ahrefs, almost does not link to legal websites from our sample, even those with thousands of queries in the TOP-3. We tested this on seven websites: six legal and one online comparison store. Below is a brief summary of the results and five steps on how to test your website.
My name is Vladislava Rykova, I am the head of the MAVR agency and I work with legal services marketing. For two sites we took Google Search Console data, for the rest — public Ahrefs data.
3 mental health tech trends that are interesting to investors in 2026
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3 mental health tech trends that are interesting to investors in 2026
$7.4 billion was raised by American digital health startups in the first half of 2026 alone. A total of 244 investment rounds took place, and mental health remains the most funded clinical area in the sector for the seventh year in a row.
But a large amount of money on the market does not mean that it is easy to obtain.
A good idea, a relevant problem, or the use of AI do not make a startup attractive to an investor. You need to see a large market, a clear business model, and technology that creates real value, not just adds another feature.
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Experts have warned of a possible increase in the price of online television in Ukraine due to Russian attacks on data centers. Despite the increase in subscription prices, there may be fewer channels
Experts have warned of a possible increase in the price of online television in Ukraine due to Russian attacks on data centers. Despite the increase in subscription prices, there may be fewer channels
Fake Google Chrome garnered over 100,000 downloads on Google Play. Google ads promoted it above the original
Fake Google Chrome garnered over 100,000 downloads on Google Play. Google ads promoted it above the original
OpenAI AI model used test Ethereum tokens from someone else's crypto wallet to complete a programming task without permission
OpenAI AI model used test Ethereum tokens from someone else's crypto wallet to complete a programming task without permission
"Everyone will lose." Nova Poshta co-owner says tax on parcels from abroad worth up to €150 will hit Ukrainian stores and manufacturers
"Everyone will lose." Nova Poshta co-owner says tax on parcels from abroad worth up to €150 will hit Ukrainian stores and manufacturers
Mykhailo Fedorov will teach students at the Ukrainian Catholic University
Mykhailo Fedorov will teach students at the Ukrainian Catholic University
Sales of ASUS ProArt P16 with powerful NVIDIA RTX Spark superchip have begun in Ukraine. What makes the new gadget unique
Sales of ASUS ProArt P16 with powerful NVIDIA RTX Spark superchip have begun in Ukraine. What makes the new gadget unique
A Ukrainian vibecoded a service that analyzes and monitors Russian propaganda on Telegram
A Ukrainian vibecoded a service that analyzes and monitors Russian propaganda on Telegram
“It’s very painful and unpleasant.” Zelensky said that Starshield restrictions prevented the shooting down of Russian “shaheeds,” but there is no talk of replacing the technology yet.
“It’s very painful and unpleasant.” Zelensky said that Starshield restrictions prevented the shooting down of Russian “shaheeds,” but there is no talk of replacing the technology yet.
Kyivstar and Mastercard recognized among PAY360 Awards finalists for Starlink Mobile technology for POS payments
Kyivstar and Mastercard recognized among PAY360 Awards finalists for Starlink Mobile technology for POS payments
The Ministry of Digital Affairs has launched a website with instructions on how to prepare your home Internet for power outages
The Ministry of Digital Affairs has launched a website with instructions on how to prepare your home Internet for power outages
Breakthrough at Google Quantum AI: How a New Method Brings the Era of Quantum Computing Closer and What It Means for the Crypto Market
Breakthrough at Google Quantum AI: How a New Method Brings the Era of Quantum Computing Closer and What It Means for the Crypto Market
The AI boom is forcing smartphone manufacturers to raise prices and save on components. Global smartphone shipments have collapsed by more than 20%
The AI boom is forcing smartphone manufacturers to raise prices and save on components. Global smartphone shipments have collapsed by more than 20%
A cozy game about programming bees is being developed in Ukraine — WaxWire: Program the Hive
A cozy game about programming bees is being developed in Ukraine — WaxWire: Program the Hive
The developer created the EarthNG mod for BeamNG.drive: it generates real roads and buildings across Ukraine right while you drive
The developer created the EarthNG mod for BeamNG.drive: it generates real roads and buildings across Ukraine right while you drive
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Bybit goes beyond cryptocurrencies: Ben Zhou introduces a new stage in the development of the financial platform
Bybit goes beyond cryptocurrencies: Ben Zhou introduces a new stage in the development of the financial platform