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.....»»
Ocean scientists measure sediment plume stirred up by deep-sea-mining vehicle
What will be the impact to the ocean if humans are to mine the deep sea? It's a question that's gaining urgency as interest in marine minerals has grown......»»
Ford set to process nickel in Indonesia with Vale
Vale Indonesia, the Indonesian operation unit of the Brazil-based mining giant Vale, is set to begin three nickel mining and processing projects in Sulawesi, Indonesia together with Chinese mining company Huayou and US-based Ford Motor, according to.....»»
Chevrolet’s $30K Electric Equinox Is a Big Deal
The high price of electric vehicles often scares away car shoppers who’d like to make the switch but can’t find room in their budget. Chevrolet just unveiled a solution to this problem: the 2024 Equinox EV, a compact, all-electric SUV with a stan.....»»
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.....»»
Ethereum"s Merge paves way for a greener future
Ethereum has Merged. The popular cryptocurrency platform for decentralized applications has successfully made the transition from a proof-of-work to proof-of-stake consensus mechanism, meaning it has ditched traditional "mining" and the massive energ.....»»
"The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" reveals mithril"s origin story
Episode 4 of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power finally reveals what the dwarves of Khazad-dûm have been mining in secret: mithril!A precious metal invented by J.R.R. Tolkien for his novels, mithril is both incredibly light and impossibl.....»»
A Top Ethereum Developer Plays Down the Inevitable Glitches During the Merge
Justin Drake, one of Ethereum's lead developers, discusses inevitable bugs and the network becoming "World War III-grade resistant." Around Sept. 15, the blockchain Ethereum will make a crucial software update known as “the merge,&.....»»
Ethereum’s Merge Has Finally Been Completed
The merge significantly reduces the amount of energy used by the network and sets the stage for Ethereum to reduce its fees After eight years of work and delays, the blockchain Ethereum has transitioned to a new method of verifying transa.....»»
Ethereum completes the “Merge,” which ends mining and cuts energy use by 99.95%
Ethereum replaces proof-of-work with proof-of-stake, making miners unnecessary. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Yuichiro Chino) Ethereum developers today executed the "Merge," an upgrade that eliminates mining and dramatically.....»»
Burst mining dam in South Africa: What must be done to prevent another disaster
Jagersfontien, a small town in the middle of South Africa with over a century of mining history, awoke to a tragic failure of responsibility on 11 September 2022 when torrents of muddy water cascaded over the embankments that were meant to hold it ba.....»»
The world"s second biggest cryptocurrency just got a lot greener
Ethereum, the world's second most valuable cryptocurrency, has completed a massive software upgrade that its backers claim will slash its carbon footprint......»»
A GMO Purple Tomato Is Coming to Stores. Will the US Bite?
Most genetically engineered foods were developed to aid farmers. This one will try to sway over health-conscious produce shoppers......»»
Shallow-water mining is not a sustainable alternative to deep-water mining, scientists argue
Shallow-water mining projects are already underway in Namibia and Indonesia, and projects have been proposed in Mexico, New Zealand, and Sweden, but the effects of these projects haven't been fully investigated. A new study published on September 13.....»»
First iPhone 14 pre-orders now shipping ahead of Friday’s release
The iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max are set to launch to the public on Friday. Ahead of that, the first pre-orders have started shipping to early shoppers. As always, this doesn’t mean you should expect your iPhone 14 pre-order to.....»»
EV charging issues deter renters, condo dwellers
A 2022 J.D. Power study found 34 percent of new vehicle shoppers lack access to home EV charging......»»
Samsung’s Galaxy A23 5G packs a 120Hz display and a huge battery for $300
Samsung's latest budget phone for the U. S. market is the Galaxy A23 5G, and from the looks of it, this $300 phone needs be on the radar of smartphone shoppers......»»
Ford, Rivian urge faster permitting process for critical EV minerals
In separate comments submitted to the U.S. Department of the Interior, Ford and Rivian are pushing for a faster permitting process for U.S. critical mineral mining projects that support domestic battery production for electric vehicles......»»
New Windows malware uses a cunning technique to avoid detection
A newly-discovered strain of crypto-mining malware is infecting Windows devices across the globe......»»
Two-year countdown for deep seabed mining
The clock is ticking down fast but is there a need to rush? In 2021, the island nation of Nauru triggered a treaty provision known as the "two-year rule" that obliges the International Seabed Authority (ISA) to finalize and adopt regulations for deep.....»»
2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV Overview
The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EUV gives all-electric vehicle shoppers a compact SUV option with generous passenger and cargo space, plenty of modern technology, and close to 250 miles of driving range. For its second year on the market, the Bolt EUV has be.....»»