A new breed of cryptocurrencies is seeking to replicate the stability of the dollar. But critics say they are a disaster waiting to happen. So-called “algorithmic stablecoins” have surged in popularity in recent months, spurring debate over whether they are good for the crypto industry. They are the edgy upstart Read more…
For nearly two years, netting a PS5, Xbox Series X, or AMD Radeon and Nvidia RTX graphics cards without paying a fortune has been a matter of luck (or a lot of skill). At its peak, scalpers were successfully charging double or even triple MSRP for a modern GPU. But Read more…
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launched its Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics on Tuesday. The center aims to be like the “National Weather Service for infectious diseases,” helping to guide decision-making at all levels. Data-driven weather forecasts help leaders know when to deploy resources to respond Read more…
Shares of Netflix cratered more than 20% on Tuesday after the company reported a loss of 200,000 subscribers during the first quarter. This is the first time the streamer has reported a subscriber loss in more than a decade. The company also said it expects to lose 2 million subscribers Read more…
Diners in Japan could soon be able to savour the umami of a bowl of ramen or miso soup without having to worry about their salt intake. In what they claim is a world first, researchers have developed chopsticks that artificially create the taste of salt, as part of efforts Read more…
On Monday, the Internet got a much better look at military facilities across Russia. Google Maps stopped obscuring the sensitive locations due to Russia’s ongoing invasion of its neighbor Ukraine. The Ukrainian Armed Forces announced the end of Google’s censorship of Russia’s bases on Twitter. Thanks to former US President Read more…
