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.....»»
Can we drill for hydrogen? New find suggests additional geological source.
Problems at a chromium mine in Albania traced to nearly pure hydrogen in a fault. Enlarge / Mining operations start right at the edge of Bulqizë, Albania. (credit: Wikimedia Commons) “The search for geologic hydrogen.....»»
Investigators find that streams connected to groundwater show improved detoxification and microbial diversity
Streams with ample connections to shallow groundwater flowpaths have greater microbial diversity and are more effective at preventing toxic forms of metals—often products of upstream mining—from entering and being transported downstream. These st.....»»
10 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone 16 & 7 Reasons Not To
iPhone 16 rumors have hinted at several significant upgrades and some shoppers might want to skip the iPhone 15 and wait for Apple’s 2024 iPhone. Many people will be perfectly fine buying an iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, or another model right now.....»»
Extraction of raw materials could rise 60% by 2060—and making mining "greener" won"t stop the damage
The United Nations' flagship Global Resources Outlook report is the portrait of a juggernaut. Due to be published later this month by the UN's International Resource Panel, it highlights how global consumption of raw materials, having increased four-.....»»
Digital sales leads grow as more car shoppers begin the process online
Dealership sales leads declined because of high interest rates, pricey vehicles and excessive inventory. At the same time, viable digital leads and the ability to turn them into sold vehicles grew by double digits, a study from Shift Digital found......»»
Clear evidence aquifer exploitation is causing serious impacts on the most iconic national park in Spain
A team led by the Doñana Biological Station and the Geological and Mining Institute of the Spanish National Research Council has reviewed more than 70 studies related to groundwater and the conservation status of one of Europe's most iconic wetlands.....»»
Getting Started with Grocery Cash-Back Apps: A Beginner’s Guide
Cash-back apps have surged in popularity with tens of millions of shoppers now using these solutions to save big bucks off everyday grocery essentials from milk and eggs to pantry staples and school lunch snacks. The chance to earn rewards just for b.....»»
A former mine at a fossil-rich site is causing the BLM headaches
Blasting is happening at a former mining site that's also home to unique fossils. Enlarge / Blasting taking place at the fossil-rich site. (credit: Bureau of Land Management) Blasting has begun in an area known as “Com.....»»
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"s Space Black MacBook Pro 14-inch just dropped to $1,749 for Valentine"s Day
Shoppers can save $250 on Apple's 14-inch MacBook Pro in the sleek Space Black finish, bringing the cost down to $1,749 with time left to get it by Valentine's Day.The standard model features Apple's M3 Pro chip with an 11-core CPU and 14-core GPU. I.....»»
EV sales could benefit from lower prices and easier used valuation
Sales of used EVs to affordability-concerned shoppers could get easier as valuation processes evolve, and the introduction of more low-cost EVs could spark interest......»»
Over 2 percent of the US’s electricity generation now goes to bitcoin
US government tracking the energy implications of booming bitcoin mining in US. Enlarge / It takes a lot of energy to keep pumping out more bitcoins. (credit: Andriy Onufriyenko) What exactly is bitcoin mining doing to t.....»»
9 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone 16 & 7 Reasons Not To
iPhone 16 rumors have hinted at several significant upgrades and some shoppers might want to skip the iPhone 15 and wait for Apple’s 2024 iPhone. Many people will be perfectly fine buying an iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, or another model right now.....»»
Here’s how Honda and GM are building production hydrogen fuel cells
Uses include mining equipment, class 8 trucks, and power generators. Enlarge / Anode and cathode "inks" are applied to carbon-fiber paper. (credit: GM/Honda) BROWNSTOWN, Mich.—Today, a joint venture between General Mot.....»»
Aluminum mining waste could be a source of green steel
After the extraction, the remaining waste is less harmful to the environment. Enlarge / A red mud retaining pond in Germany. (credit: Wikimedia Commons) The metals that form the foundation of modern society also cause a.....»»
B&H Photo slashes up to $1,200 off MacBooks & iMacs this week
This week's best deals from B&H Photo have AppleInsider readers saving up to $1,200 on Apple desktop and laptop computers.MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, and iMac on sale through B&H Photo.Shoppers looking for a new desktop computer can find the closeout M.....»»
Grab Apple"s M3 Pro MacBook Pro for just $1,799
Adorama is offering an exciting discount on the sleek and powerful M3 Pro MacBook Pro 14-inch. For a limited time, savvy shoppers can save $200 instantly by using our exclusive code at checkout. The deal lowers the price for the newly launched Apple.....»»
Save up to $250 on Apple"s latest Macs this week, plus discounts on AppleCare
Shoppers looking for their next computer have an extra incentive this week, as Adorama is offering big savings of up to $250 off, plus up to $80 off accompanying AppleCare coverage.Save hundreds on Mac computers.Authorized reseller Adorama partnered.....»»
B&H"s red-hot Apple deals have shoppers saving up to $1,200 to help fight the winter blues
Avoid the winter blues with these red-hot deals from B&H Photo that make it more affordable than ever to find the MacBook Pro, iMac, or Mac mini that's right for you.MacBook Pro, iMac & Mac mini are all on sale through B&H Photo this week.We found ho.....»»
Norway’s Deep-Sea Mining Decision Is a Warning
Politicians claim the move could provide vital minerals for the green transition. Critics say opening up exploration creates geopolitical headaches and is environmentally unsound......»»