The end of Ethereum mining could be a bonanza for GPU shoppers
Graphics card prices have been dropping all year—and could go even lower. While these GPUs were liquidated following 2018 flooding in China, they provide a good visual for the flood of GPUs hitting secondhand markets these days. (cre.....»»
This refurbished MacBook Air just dipped to $355 in near mint condition
Shoppers hunting for a cheap MacBook can pick up a refurbished MacBook Air in Grade A condition for only $355 while supplies last.Get a MacBook Air refurb for $355Save an additional 14% on the budget-friendly notebook for a limited time at StackComme.....»»
Mining at key hydrothermal vents could endanger species at distant sites
Destruction of key hydrothermal vents by deep-sea mining could have knock-on impacts for vent fields hundreds of kilometers away, suggests a new paper published in Ecology and Evolution......»»
New hope for forests of ancient Athens" silver hills
It was once the source of Athens' fabulous golden-age wealth before its hillsides were blackened by fire after fire and scandalously torched by a foreign mining company......»»
Tested: Twelve South’s new SurfacePad for iPhone 14 is the best leather wallet folio around
A bit later to the usual launch bonanza that is the weeks following the reveal of a new Apple iPhone, Twelve South eventually got around to launching new covers for the iPhone 14 toward the end of 2022. Of course, the SurfacePad delivers a unique ta.....»»
Viewpoint: Gold mining is one of the world"s most destructive and unnecessary industries—here"s how to end it
The 16th-century King Ferdinand of Spain sent his subjects abroad with the command: "Get gold, humanely if possible, but at all hazards, get gold." His statement rings true today. Gold remains one of the world's most expensive substances, but mining.....»»
Whale warning as clock ticks towards deep-sea mining
Seabed mining could soon begin in the deep ocean—but the potential impact on animals including whales is unknown, researchers have warned......»»
Tesla price swings are upending auto norms
Tesla has long shifted prices as it weighs supply and demand in the emerging EV market, but shoppers may not be ready for recent price instability that affects resale vales and lease contracts......»»
The best 4K Blu-ray players for 2023
A great 4K TV needs a capable Blu-ray player to match. Here's our list of the best players on the market, with options for both budget-shoppers and cinephiles......»»
Valentine"s Day gift idea: get $200 in Restaurant.com gift cards for $20
Stretch your dollar even further with a special 90% off deal through Restaurant.com, now only $20 for two $100 e-gift cards.Save 90% with this Restaurant.com deal.Restaurant.com is partnering with StackCommerce to offer shoppers a deal on two $100 gi.....»»
Creation of largest US lithium mine draws closer despite protest over land use
Thacker Pass mine considered critical to Biden’s $2 trillion clean energy plan. Enlarge / Aerial view of a dirt road leading up through The Thacker Pass Lithium mining area in the arid Nevada desert. (credit: gchapel | iStock /.....»»
Amazon’s entire Fire TV Stick and Cube lineup is discounted
Amazon rolled out discounts to let shoppers get one of the different variants of the Amazon Fire TV Stick or the Amazon Fire TV Cube for cheaper than usual......»»
StoreDot and Circulor partner to increase transparency, sustainability in EV battery supply chain
The companies will track carbon dioxide emissions from mining the necessary raw materials used in StoreDot battery cells and the cell manufacturing process......»»
Biden blocks Pebble gold mine in salmon-rich area of Alaska
The Biden administration banned the dumping of mining waste near Bristol Bay, Alaska, issuing a decree that thwarts longstanding plans to extract gold, copper and molybdenum because of potential harm to the region's thriving sockeye salmon industry......»»
The hype is out of this world, but mining in space won"t save the Earth
We know the world must move to cleaner energy sources to head off the worst effects of climate change, but the technology required for the transition is very mineral-intensive. So where will all these resources come from?.....»»
Like shoppers, Apple shows reduced interest in buying phones
It'll pay you up to $40 more for a MacBook though. Enlarge / Apple will pay you less for this iPhone 13 Pro Max than it used to. (credit: Samuel Axon) As spotted by MacRumors on Wednesday, Apple has cut the trade-in va.....»»
Newly-named species of tree-dwelling snakes threatened by mining
Five new tree-dwelling snake species were discovered in the jungles of Ecuador, Colombia, and Panama. Conservationists Leonardo DiCaprio, Brian Sheth, Re:wild, and Nature and Culture International chose the names for three of them in honor of loved o.....»»
Elon Musk and Tesla power through regulatory, demand challenges
Tesla and its divisive CEO, Elon Musk, face safety investigations, shareholder lawsuits and falling favorability among U.S. shoppers. But weak enforcement and price cuts are playing in their favor......»»
Why Brazil"s Yanomami are being decimated by disease, mining
Severe malnutrition and disease, particularly malaria, are decimating the Yanomami population in Brazil's Amazon rainforest, and on Jan. 20 the federal government declared a public health emergency. While many in Brazil were left wondering how the ca.....»»
Tesla price cuts ignite a surge in shopping
Tesla price reductions for the bestselling EV in America, the Model Y, represent a discount of $13,000 off the sticker price in addition to eligibility for the new tax incentive of up to $7,500. Shoppers are responding......»»
Insomnia, headaches, and stomach pains: Researcher examines the hidden costs of gig workers" flexibility
The ever-expanding gig economy has brought with it the rise of the independent contractor, from delivery drivers to personal shoppers and dog walkers. Compared to traditional employees, independent contractors are classified as self-employed and do n.....»»