New Bitcoin prices
Bitcoin was conceived as a technology that would free its users of interference and surveillance by powerful institutions like the government and banks. Some bitcoin purists devoted to that initial vision are not too happy with calls for the government to own a large portion of the total supply. The notion of a federal bitcoin
The Future of Intel
A culture of complacency, short-term thinking, and lack of execution, all while its rivals got better. Today, Intel is hemorrhaging share in the very market it created, losing customers to AMD (AMD), Goldman Sachs. The x86 architecture underpinning Intel and AMD’s products is, in turn, losing share to British chip designer Arm (ARM). Those chips
Global Warming
Global warming is causing the Ice Sheet to melt and flow more rapidly, raising sea levels and disturbing weather patterns across our planet. Because of this, precise measurements of its changing shape are of critical importance for tracking and adapting to the effects of climate warming. Greenland’s ice melting also affects global ocean circulation and
Amazon workers on Strike
Unions represent only about 1 per cent of the hourly workforce of Amazon, the world’s second-largest private employer after Walmart, and it has multiple locations in many metro areas.Amazon.com workers at seven US facilities walked off the job early on Thursday during the holiday shopping rush, aiming to pressure the retailer into contract talks with
Tesla to partner with Austin on Autonomous cars
Tesla had revealed a prototype of the eagerly anticipated Cybercab, a driverless and pedal-less vehicle, at its Hollywood robotaxi event in October, with CEO Elon Musk later announcing plans to introduce an “unsupervised version” of its driver-assistance technology in California and Texas next year. Tesla , opens new tab is in early talks with the
Meta request access to Apples’s operating software for Compliance with EU authority
The EU’s rulebook, known as the Digital Markets Act, aims to promote fair competition in digital markets and prevent Big Tech “gatekeeper” companies from cornering markets. The commission posted proposed measures late Wednesday on how Apple should make its iOS operating system work with other technology.Apple complained that requests from Meta Platforms for access to
fact-checking Gemini’s AI answers
Google reportedly instructed GlobalLogic, an outsourcing firm whose contractors evaluate AI-generated output, not to have reviewers skip prompts outside of their expertise. Previously, contractors could choose to skip any prompt that fell far out of their expertise — such as asking a doctor about laws.Google accused of using novices to fact-check Gemini’s AI answers. Hopefully
Ban of TP-Link in the US
When Huawei was banned in the US, almost no one in the country was using its smartphones. The same can’t be said for TP-Link.TP-Link routers are often much cheaper than competitors. Its latest Wi-Fi 7 router currently costs $108 on Amazon; routers with comparable specs cost around $300 from Asus, a Taiwanese company, and $230
Ransomware Attack in Texas
Interlock is a newer ransomware gang that uses an encryptor to target FreeBSD servers. They usually demand ransoms ranging from hundreds of thousands of dollars to millions, depending on the organization’s size. Earlier this year, a ransomware attack on a UnitedHealth Group subsidiary exposed the data of 100 million people. UnitedHealth reportedly paid two ransoms,
The Ban of CamScanner in India
CamScanner has been banned in India since June 2020, when the government blocked 59 Chinese apps amid a border conflict with China. The government stated at the time that these apps were “prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity of India, defence of India, security of state and public order.”In October, a popular YouTuber tweeted out a