The Interplanetary File System: How you’ll store files in the future
The Interplanetary File System is a radical new file storage protocol that could potentially lead to a tectonic shift in how information is stored on the web.
Asus gives big bonuses based on demand for crypto-mining GPUs
A huge increase in profits due to demand for GPUs capable of mining cryptocurrency reportedly prompted Asus to hand out big bonuses to employees.
Should gaming embrace NFT? Both sides of the debate weigh in
What are NFTs, and would games really benefit from their inclusion? We spoke to advocates on both sides of the NFT discussion.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 cancels all NFT plans shortly after doubling down on them
GSC Game World has canceled all of its NFT plans for S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 one hour after doubling down on the tech.
Norton has a crypto miner for PCs that can’t be easily uninstalled
Norton recently launched its new Crypto feature, allowing users to mine Ethereum while their PC is idle, but it’s already drawing ire from regular users.
An Amazon crypto scam left its victim with a $45,000 bill
Fancy getting a $45,000 bill for work you didn’t do? That’s what Jonny Platt found when his AWS account got hacked by an unscrupulous cryptocurrency miner.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 to feature NFTs, turn players into NPCs in exchange for crypto
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 will feature blockchain integration, auctioning off "unique" items and turning players into NPCs via photogrammetry.
U.K. police expecting to bust pot farm stumble onto cryptocurrency mine instead
U.K. police went into a raid looking for cannabis, but they came out with computers mining cryptocurrency.
Nvidia quietly launches more GPUs for mining, not gaming
Despite the card's previous-generation name, the new RTX 2060 12GB outperforms the RTX 3060 for cryptomining.
AMD processors might be targeted as the next cryptomining tool
A new cryptocurrency called Raptoreum is farming using AMD Ryzen's L3 cache.
How to mine Bitcoin
Cloud mining offers a relatively cheap entry point for Bitcoin mining, but if you have the right hardware and cheap power, you can mine yourself. Which is best?
The internet’s ‘phonebook’ is flawed and outdated. It’s time for an upgrade
DNS, aka the internet's phonebook, has been the foundation of the worldwide web since the 1970s -- but that foundation is starting to crumble and crack.
India’s plan to end spam texts was a colossal failure. But it’s worth revisiting
Early this year, India rolled out a groundbreaking new plan to fight spam calls and texts. Unfortunately, it failed miserably -- but it still has potential.
How crypto crackdowns could end the GPU shortage this year
Chinese miners are selling off graphics cards amid a wave of new restrictions, and changes to Ethereum could end GPU crypto-mining entirely.
Faze Clan suspends and cuts ties with players after crypto scam allegations
Faze Clan announced on Twitter that is is dropping Kay and suspending three other members after an alleged crypto scam.
Nearly 700,000 websites are hacked in bid to steal cryptocurrency
Popular web analytics platform Statcounter experienced a breach on November 3, according to research from malware researcher Matthieu Faou. Up to 700,000 websites were targetted in the breach which primarily aimed to steal cryptocurrency through a malicious Javascript script on websites running Statcounter code.
To the moon! Dogecoin fetches 300 percent jump in value in 24 hours
Dogecoin, a meme-based Bitcoin alternative, has jumped more than 300 percent in value over the past 24 hours. Wow.
Why the Bitcoin bust could finally bring down inflated GPU prices
The recent Bitcoin bust affected more than just the cryptocurrency market. Experts speculate that it may also lead to a drop in the price of RTX 3080.
25% of the GPUs sold in the first part of 2021 went to crypto miners
A new report says that a quarter of all graphics card sales went to miners in the first few months of the year, for a total market value of around $500 million.
Stolen Mt.Gox funds allegedly laundered through $4 billion bitcoin scheme
The alleged owner of Bitcoin exchange, BTC-e, has been arrested and faces charges of money laundering and fraud.
Riot Games bans esports team TSM from using new name after crypto deal
Esports team TSM signed a $210 million deal with cryptocurrency company FTX to change its name to TSM FTX, breaking Riot Games' sponsorship rules.
Nvidia nets at least $400 million per year from cryptocurrency mining
Nvidia's newly launched CMP cards, designed for Ethereum mining, generated $155 million in revenue for the first fiscal quarter for Nvidia.
Abode System’s Iota DIY home security kit is now available
Abode Systems has an all-in-one security kit for your home. It's called Iota. It features a high-quality, 1080p camera, integrated motion sensor, and on-board Wi-Fi and ethernet so it can stay connected no matter where you put it. It is also compatible with Abode's short- and long-term monitoring plans.
The tech behind cryptocurrency could save lives by fixing medical records
There’s a research group at MIT aiming to bring order to the chaotic world of medical records, with a little help from the blockchain.
Insane in the blockchain: 15 ridiculous cryptocurrencies you’ve never heard of
Bitcoin and Ethereum are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to cryptocurrencies. You wouldn't believe how many ridiculous, silly, and downright stupid digital tokens are on the market these days. Here's a quick tour of the most outrageous ones.
8 things kids born in 2018 will never experience, thanks to technology
Here are our predictions for eight things that the class of 2036 (that’s today’s kids at 18) won’t experience.
Ledger Nano S vs. X
We compared the Ledger Nano S and X, examining the two cryptocurrency hardware wallets to find out which one is the best overall and which is the best for you.
The best bitcoin alternatives
There are hundreds of cryptocurrencies on the market, but which are the best Bitcoin alternatives? Here are some altcoins to consider, and what each offers.
A crypto miner is using 78 RTX 3080s graphics cards to earn over $20K a month
Huge demand for Nvidia's GeForce RTX 3080 has resulted in GPU shortages. We are learning that profitable cryptocurrency mining is also a contributing factor.
Former Tinder love gurus introduce Ripple, a swipe-based professional network
Swiping right isn't exclusive to dating apps -- that's the idea behind Ripple, a professional network led by the former TInder CTO.
You can buy this vacation home for a mere 100 million Dogecoins
Definitely one of the more unique ways to sell a home in a depressed real estate market, a Wisconsin man will accept a payment in Dogecoin instead of a traditional payment in U.S. dollars.
Newsweek’s Bitcoin creator ‘unconditionally’ denies any involvement in Bitcoin
Dorian Satoshi Nakamto, the California man alleged in a Newsweek cover story to be the creator of Bitcoin, 'unconditionally' denies involvement in Bitcoin.
eBay adds a category for virtual currencies
You know that your cryptocurrency of choice is gaining mainstream traction when it starts appearing on the world’s biggest auction site: eBay has just added a virtual currency section, enabling buyers and sellers to trade Bitcoin, Dogecoin and other variants on the network. You can also trade shares in mining operations and mining contracts. The […]
Meet DarkCoin, the newest cryptocurrency for all your shady transactions
The digital currency, which is being pushed as a more untraceable alternative to bitcoin, is in the midst of a boom, recently passing Dogecoin to become the world’s fourth largest cryptocurrency.
Expedia now accepting Bitcoin for hotel payments
Travel booking website Expedia has partnered with digital-wallet startup Coinbase to start offering Bitcoin as a payment option for hotel reservations. If the move proves successful, the option will roll out to other services offered by the online giant.
What’s the worst performing currency of 2014? It’s Bitcoin
As 2014 draws to a close, the value of Bitcoin caps off quite the downward slide. The digital cryptocurrency has lost significant value over the last twelve months with no signs of stopping.
Bitcoin creator finally shows his face
Craig Wright has reportedly released evidence proving that he is "Satoshi Nakamoto," the inventor of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. The Australian was identified as its possible creator last year, though this is the first time he's admitted involvement.
Ether investors lose close to $80 million in monster heist
A theft of close to $80 million in digital currency Ether has left many investors out of pocket and others concerned about the currency's future.