Can a Cryptocurrency Break the Buck?
An anonymous reader shares an opinion piece from Bloomberg, written by Timothy Massad: On Sept. 16, 2008, the day after Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy, the Reserve Primary Fund "broke the buck": Its net asset value fell below $1 per share. The.....»»
Lenovo"s new media tablet may buck modern design trends with thick chin
The extra heft on Lenovo's Tab Plus might hold powerful speakers, while also being flat enough for easy carrying......»»
ESPN, Fox and Warner are Launching a Sports Streaming Service This Year
Streaming services were once an idea that had us excited. They were affordable, let us come close to fine-tuning our preferred viewing experience, and let us break free from the cable companies that dominated our lives and wallets for too many years......»»
Large cryptocurrency miners in US now have to report energy use to government
137 mining facilities in the US account for 2.3 percent of electricity demand. Enlarge / A worker installs a row of new mining machines at the largest bitcoin mining facility in the US, located in Rockdale, Texas, on October 9, 2.....»»
Apple Vision Pro glass may not break easily, but it’s highly susceptible to scratches
As Apple Vision Pro is now available in stores and has reached the hands of thousands of customers in the U.S., we’ve seen multiple hands-on and, of course, some drop tests. Although the front glass on the Vision Pro has proven to be quite resistan.....»»
Paying ransoms is becoming a cost of doing business for many
Today’s pervasive cyberattacks are forcing the majority of companies to pay ransoms and break their ‘do not pay’ policies, with data recovery deficiencies compounding the problem, according to Cohesity. In fact, most companies have paid a ranso.....»»
Scientists "break the mold" by creating new colors of blue cheese
Experts at the University of Nottingham have discovered how to create different colors of blue cheese. After discovering how the classic blue-green veining is created, a team of experts from the School of Life Sciences, were able to create a variety.....»»
Common food preservative has unexpected effects on the gut microbiome
Food manufacturers often add preservatives to food products to keep them fresh. The purpose of these preservatives is to kill microbes that could break down and otherwise spoil the food. Common additives like sugar, salt, vinegar and alcohol have bee.....»»
Apple Vision Pro holds up well in durability test, but yes it will break if you drop it
The Apple Vision Pro headset has just launched today, and we already have our first drop tests. Courtesy of AppleTrack, it seems the Vision Pro glass actually holds up better than some people had initially feared. In normal wear and tear scenario.....»»
Windows 10 apps break after Microsoft Store update, no fix in sight yet
Microsoft Store update breaks Windows 10 apps, and there's no fix in sight as of yet......»»
These are the new emoji coming in iOS 17.4
Apple is updating the iPhone with even more emoji characters. iOS 17.4 introduces new ways to express approval or denial, break through the chains, rise from the ashes, or just express that limes are superior to lemons. There’s also a mushroom that.....»»
Regulation makes crypto markets more efficient, says research
First-of-its-kind research on cryptocurrency finds that the most regulated coins create the most efficient markets......»»
Engineers unmask nanoplastics in oceans, revealing their true shapes and chemistry
Millions of tons of plastic waste enter the oceans each year. The sun's ultraviolet light and ocean turbulence break down these plastics into invisible nanoparticles that threaten marine ecosystems......»»
No more Taylor Swift on TikTok after negotiations with label break down
Universal Music Group says TikTok is engaging in "bullying" as contract expires. Enlarge Universal Music is set to pull its songs from TikTok after a breakdown in negotiations over payment, which would remove the social.....»»
Someone finally cracked the “Silk Dress cryptogram” after 10 years
What does "Bismarck Omit leafage buck bank" mean to you? Enlarge / “Paul Ramify loamy event false new event” was one of the lines written on two sheets of paper found in a hidden pocket. (credit: Sara Rivers Cofield).....»»
Masters of the Air: Imagine a bunch of people throwing up, including me
It's a bad show. I wanted to love it, but it's just not good. Enlarge / Our two main heroes so far, Buck and Bucky. Or possibly Bucky and Buck. I forget which is which. (credit: Apple) I'm writing this article under dure.....»»
Renault cancels planned IPO for Ampere EV unit
The automaker said it would continue to fund Ampere until it reaches break-even in 2025. The unit includes all of Renault’s EV activities and about 10,000 employees......»»
Teaching nature to break man-made chemical bonds
For the first time, scientists have engineered an enzyme that can break stubborn man-made bonds between silicon and carbon that exist in widely-used chemicals known as siloxanes, or silicones. The discovery is a first step toward rendering the chemic.....»»
Apple’s iconic ‘1984’ Super Bowl ad aired 40 years ago this week; how it almost didn’t happen
On this day 40 years ago, Apple’s first Macintosh went on sale, just two days after being introduced to the world during a commercial break in the third quarter of Super Bowl XVIII. Although “1984” became a cultural phenomenon and a watershed m.....»»
How to turn off Siri on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch
Tired of Siri coming to life at inconvenient moments? Need a break from Apple's intelligent assistant? Here's how to turn off Siri on your iPhone and iPad......»»
Chemists use blockchain to simulate more than 4 billion chemical reactions essential to origins of life
Cryptocurrency is usually "mined" through the blockchain by asking a computer to perform a complicated mathematical problem in exchange for tokens of cryptocurrency. But in research appearing in the journal Chem a team of chemists has repurposed this.....»»