After Kosovo Suspends Cryptocurrency Mining, Miners Scramble to Sell Off Their Equipment
The Observer reports: For bitcoin enthusiasts in Kosovo with a breezy attitude to risk, it has been a good week to strike a deal on computer equipment that can create, or "mine", the cryptocurrency. From Facebook to Telegram, new posts in the region.....»»
Cybertruck owners allege pedal problem as Tesla suspends deliveries
Owners will have to wait until April 20 for deliveries to resume. Enlarge / The Cybertruck remains a divisive vehicle. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) Tesla's troubled Cybertruck appears to have hit yet another speed bump. Ove.....»»
No longer possible to hide the blue badge of shame on X [U]
Ah, the saga of X’s blue checkmarks! Originally a sign that someone was who they claimed to be, and later sold so that cryptocurrency scammers could see their posts boosted, the company is now coming full circle with some journalists. Update: Af.....»»
No one needs this cryptocurrency-powered Steam Deck competitor
Playtron's SuiPlay0X1 is a "web3 gaming" fever dream I thought we'd all woken up from. Enlarge / Look, a generic render that looks vaguely like every other Steam Deck clone. (credit: Playtron) Remember when "web3 gaming".....»»
Pirate IPTV Investigations Are Expensive, Time-Consuming & Prone to Misfire
In September 2023, Swedish anti-piracy group Rights Alliance was looking forward to the upcoming trial of a man suspected of being behind a pirate IPTV service. He registered the site's domain and in 2020 received almost $190,000 in cryptocurrency fr.....»»
How to unpair an Apple Watch
It's not too hard to unpair an Apple Watch. Just a few steps and you're on your way. There are lots of reasons you'd want to unpair your Apple Watch. Perhaps you got a new one and you're looking to sell or trade your old smartwatch in. Or maybe.....»»
Column: What does ‘unthinkable" mean for Chevrolet Corvette ZR1?
What might be unthinkable is if the ZR1 can hit 60 mph in, say, 2 seconds, achieve a top speed in excess of 200 mph, crush every supercar's performance stats on Germany's Nurburgring and sell for a bargain price......»»
Column: What does ‘unthinkable" mean for Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
What might be unthinkable is if the ZR1 can hit 60 mph in, say, 2 seconds, achieve a top speed in excess of 200 mph, crush every supercar's performance stats on Germany's Nurburgring and sell for a bargain price......»»
Using CO₂ and biomass, researchers find path to more environmentally friendly recyclable plastics
Modern life relies on plastic. This lightweight, adaptable product is a cornerstone of packaging, medical equipment, the aerospace and automotive industries and more. But plastic waste remains a problem as it degrades in landfills and pollutes oceans.....»»
AI risks under the auditor’s lens more than ever
According to a recent Gartner survey, widespread GenAI adoption has resulted in a scramble to provide audit coverage for potential risks arising from the technology’s use. In this Help Net Security video, Thomas Teravainen, a Research Specialis.....»»
AI risks under the auditor’s lens more than ever
According to a recent Gartner survey, widespread GenAI adoption has resulted in a scramble to provide audit coverage for potential risks arising from the technology’s use. In this Help Net Security video, Thomas Teravainen, a Research Specialis.....»»
AI risks under the auditor’s lens more than ever
According to a recent Gartner survey, widespread GenAI adoption has resulted in a scramble to provide audit coverage for potential risks arising from the technology’s use. In this Help Net Security video, Thomas Teravainen, a Research Specialis.....»»
U.S. appeals court upholds EPA decision to approve California EV rules
The three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia rejected a legal challenge from 17 Republican-led states and entities that sell or produce liquid fuels......»»
India"s Tata Group aims to buy another iPhone manufacturing plant
Pegatron is reportedly nearing a deal to sell the Tata Group a controlling stake in its iPhone facility in Tamil Nadu, India.Pegatron facility (Source: Pegatron)Following its outright purchase of Wistron's iPhone plant in India's southwestern state o.....»»
Chemical reactions can scramble quantum information as well as black holes
If you were to throw a message in a bottle into a black hole, all of the information in it, down to the quantum level, would become completely scrambled. Because in black holes this scrambling happens as quickly and thoroughly as quantum mechanics al.....»»
Mercury contamination rampant in Brazil Indigenous group: Study
Researchers in the Brazilian Amazon found universal mercury contamination among members of the Yanomami Indigenous group living in a region awash in illegal gold mining, said a study published Thursday, warning of devastating health impacts......»»
Pacific rock samples offer glimpse of active Earth 2.5 billion years ago
In Earth science, small details can help explain massive events. Rita Parai, an assistant professor of Earth, environmental and planetary sciences in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis, uses precision equipment to measure trace lev.....»»
Dealerships owned by Ray Brandt trust sell to six buyers
Six groups and dealers purchased 13 dealerships and six collision centers owned by the Ray Brandt trust......»»
Eight ways to ensure Indonesia"s nickel sector is sustainable
President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo's ambition to turn Indonesia into a global hub for electric vehicle (EV) battery production has thrust the nation's mining commodities, particularly nickel, into the spotlight......»»
X blue checkmarks being forced on journalists who don’t want them
Ah, the saga of X’s blue checkmarks! Originally a sign that someone was who they claimed to be, and later sold so that cryptocurrency scammers could see their posts boosted, the company is now coming full circle with some journalists. Elon Musk.....»»
Bluetti AC240 portable power station pushes the boundaries with IP65 waterproof rating
Rugged outdoor adventures require tough equipment capable of shrugging off the elements and providing reliability when the weather turns. Bluetti's done just that with the new AC240 weatherproof portable power station, available now with an early bir.....»»