Bitcoin’s value just passed $1 trillion
Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto may have mined 1M bitcoins worth $55 billion. Enlarge Bitcoin's price soared past $56,000 on Friday, pushing the combined value of all bitcoins past the $1 trillion mark—at least in theory. That's more than.....»»
Where is iOS 17.5?
Another day’s passed and iOS 17.5 still hasn’t surfaced. We’ve been getting, and seeing, a lot of questions about this and we want to offer our thoughts and help set expectations for iPhone users going forward. When Apple released i.....»»
The best Bitcoin wallets to hodl, trade, and exchange crypto
Whether you want the convenience of online storage or the security of a hardware wallet, these are the best Bitcoin wallets you can use in 2024......»»
How to buy Bitcoin
In this guide, we teach you how to buy Bitcoin for the first time, from finding the right wallets and exchanges to spending Bitcoin in a smart, efficient way......»»
China files WTO complaint over U.S. EV subsidies
China is taking its dispute with the U.S. over electric-vehicle subsidies to the World Trade Organization, challenging elements of President Joe Biden’s signature climate law passed in 2022. .....»»
Parts pairing used by Apple has been outlawed by Oregon [U]
The practice of parts pairing – which can prevent third-party repair shops from cannibalising broken devices for parts – has been outlawed by Oregon, taking effect for any product made after January 1, 2025. The legislature just passed the tou.....»»
How eutrophication and climate change alter food webs in the Baltic Sea
Phytoplankton is the primary energy source for all marine ecosystems: These tiny plants floating in the seawater use photosynthesis to bind energy in the form of biomass, which is then passed on step by step in the marine food webs all the way to dif.....»»
Despite Apple pushback, Oregon has passed its right-to-repair bill banning parts pairing
Despite Apple lobbying hard against the bill, Oregon has passed its right-to-repair bill that outright bans the controversial practice of parts pairing in repairs.Oregon signs its right-to-repair bill into lawOn Wednesday, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek.....»»
Frivolous cryptocurrency App Store payment lawsuit killed by judge
A lawsuit against Apple complaining about instant transfer fees and the company's alleged distrust in cryptocurrency has been dismissed by the case's judge, with major flaws sending the suit back to the drawing board.A Bitcoin coinIn November 2023, a.....»»
Experts document progress under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act benefiting students with disabilities
Ten years ago, the United States passed into federal law the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), broadening the mandate of state vocational rehabilitation agencies to facilitate successful school-to-work transitions for student populatio.....»»
“Overwhelming evidence” shows Craig Wright did not create bitcoin, judge says
Jack Dorsey posted a "W," as judge halts Wright's suits against developers. Enlarge / Dr. Craig Wright arrives at the Rolls Building, part of the Royal Courts of Justice, on February 06, 2024, in London, England. (credit: Dan Ki.....»»
Arctic Weather Satellite tested for life in orbit
ESA's Arctic Weather Satellite has passed its environmental test campaign with flying colors—meaning that the satellite has been declared fit for liftoff and its life in the harsh environment of space......»»
House passes bill that bans TikTok unless ByteDance sells
As expected, a bill that could ultimately ban TikTok in the United States has officially passed the House. The bill, titled as the “Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act,” cleared voting on Wednesday, securing 35.....»»
Bill that could ban TikTok passes in House despite constitutional concerns
US much closer to banning TikTok, despite users' protests. Enlarge (credit: Anadolu / Contributor | Anadolu) On Wednesday, the US House of Representatives passed a bill with a vote of 352–65 that could block TikTok in.....»»
Bitcoin Fog operator convicted of laundering $400M in bitcoins on darknet
Roman Sterlingov will appeal, denouncing DOJ's crypto-tracing techniques. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) A US federal jury has convicted a dual Russian-Swedish national, Roman Sterlingov, for opera.....»»
Promoting thank-you gifts can boost charitable donations
Americans gave nearly a half-trillion dollars to charities in 2022, according to the National Philanthropic Trust, with nearly two-thirds of that total coming from individuals......»»
The LIFE telescope passed its first test, detecting biosignatures on Earth
We know that there are thousands of exoplanets out there, with many millions more waiting to be discovered. But the vast majority of exoplanets are simply uninhabitable. For the few that may be habitable, we can only determine if they are by examinin.....»»
Bitcoin app accused of stealing $120,000 in another App Store failure [u]
Bitcoin app accused of stealing $120,000 in another App Store failure [u].....»»
California can"t let big polluters win by undermining climate change disclosure laws
California took a big step last fall when lawmakers passed a pair of laws requiring big companies doing business in the state to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions and climate-related risks, shining a light on their role in fueling the climate c.....»»
Bitcoin app accused of stealing $120,000 in another App Store failure
Bitcoin app accused of stealing $120,000 in another App Store failure.....»»
How green corridors are breathing new life into French forests
In the summer of 2008, during a family holiday road trip, we passed by the Aquitaine region in southwestern France. As we drove through a sprawling woodland, a mesmerizing sight unfolded before my eyes: a meticulously ordered army of trees, standing.....»»