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Evan Mcbride

Hitecher staff writer, high tech and science enthusiast. His work includes news about gadgets, articles on important fundamental discoveries, as well as breakdowns of problems faced by companies today. Evan has his own editorial column on Hitecher.

“Hello, Laowai!” Or What a Foreign IT Business Needs to Be Prepared For in China

articles | Oct 15, 2025 | Business & Startups

The Chinese IT market is a real El Dorado for ambitious companies dreaming of global success. The numbers speak for themselves: China’s digital economy exceeds $7 trillion, and the number of internet users has reached 1.1 billion.

Ticket to Weightlessness: How Space Became an Entertainment Industry and Orbit — the New Attraction

articles | Oct 13, 2025 | Business & Startups

Back in the 20th century, space was accessible only to astronauts — though ideas about its commercialization were already being discussed as early as the 1960s. Today, several decades later, more than 50 people have become space tourists, joining research missions without being professional astronauts. So, how much does a space trip cost? Can anyone go to space — and what does the future hold for this new entertainment industry?

Three Dimensions of Time: Does a New Theory Overturn Our Understanding of the Universe?

articles | Jul 24, 2025 | Science & Education

For centuries, humanity has perceived time as something one-dimensional, linear, inexorably flowing from past to future. However, recent research based on complex mathematical models and proposed by American physicist Günter Kletečka from the University of Alaska has allowed him to put forward a revolutionary hypothesis: time is actually three-dimensional, and space is only its derivative.

Robo Sapiens, and Where They Live

articles | Jul 18, 2025 | Gadgets

Since the emergence of the first humanoid robots — which took place in the second half of the last century — the industry has evolved significantly.

What will 2025 be like? What to expect and prepare for in 2025

articles | Jan 03, 2025 | Science & Education | 6

Today, nearly every facet of human activity is experiencing transformative changes. Technologies are advancing rapidly, and innovations are emerging at lightning speed.

How genetics affects our tastes and preferences

articles | Apr 12, 2023 | Med & Bio | 5

What, in your opinion, do our food preferences depend on? Why are we happy we eat certain foods 24/7, while others make us nauseous or just taste too spicy, salty, or sour?

The evolution of the space suit

articles | Mar 28, 2023 | Science & Education | 21

Most recently, NASA and Axiom Space unveiled a new space suit for moon walks.

Smart beyond their years: the top young Russian scientists

articles | Nov 28, 2022 | Science & Education | 5

Smart beyond their years: India's most talented young scientists

articles | Nov 08, 2022 | Science & Education | 5

Today we will tell you about six of the most remarkable individuals in India who are making the lives of people around them much better and happier.

Why are neural networks needed in a city, and will the data be transmitted to the government?

articles | Oct 26, 2022 | Tech & Security | 7

Companies compete for customers, while cities compete for residents.

Interesting facts about neural networks: the history of their creation and use in the modern world

articles | Oct 05, 2022 | Tech & Security | 6

Do you use Siri on your iPhone? Just to let you know, it is a neural network! What about Yandex Station? It is a neural network, too. The technology behind facial recognition in CCTV cameras is also a neural network. This includes artificial intelligence, whether small or hidden inside some services.

The top 14 hacker groups: what, when, and why do they hack?

articles | Aug 11, 2022 | Tech & Security | 7

Why our memories actually lie

articles | Aug 08, 2022 | Science & Education | 5

You probably noticed that sometimes you remember something others do not remember at least once in your life or vice versa.

Cybersecurity 3.0: how to protect yourself and your data

articles | Jul 12, 2022 | Tech & Security | 4

This year, the hacker group Anonymous declared a cyberwar on Russia. Recently, the hackers vowed to hack the Russian accounts of Burger King if the company continued to work in Russia.