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Troubles in Crypto Paradise. How Bitcoin Miners Blacked Out Entire Country

Jakub Mirowski, 27 January 2023, 15:41

Ever since cryptocurrency mining led to the largest-ever power grid failure in Central Asian countries, the once-enthusiastic governments there have looked at crypto miners with an increasingly less favorable attitude.

Is Nuclear Power Green? Tackling Some Myths About Atom

Arkadiusz Strzala, 17 August 2022, 12:01

Contrary to gut reaction, nuclear power is quite ecological and safe. It emits virtually no greenhouse gases and takes up little space in relation to energy yielded. Yet, due to a number of factors, lobbying included, nuclear power still gets bad rap.

Electronics Crisis Grows Worse - Power Shortages and Lockdowns

Arkadiusz Strzala, 28 September 2021, 16:16

Shortage of chips, shortage of computer components, can it get any worse? How about power restrictions in China, lockdown in Malaysia and the resulting shortages of everything?

Iran Bans Crypto Mining Due to Power Shortages

Arkadiusz Strzala, 27 May 2021, 13:56

Iran is taking strong measures against crypto mining. By introducing a temporary ban, the local authorities are trying to prevent excessive energy consumption caused mainly by unregistered farms mining BTC, among other things.

Bitcoin Miners Consume More Energy Than Argentina

Arkadiusz Strzala, 11 February 2021, 14:31

BTC mining consumes more and more electricity. The total yearly power consumption of miners already exceeds figures associated with entire countries, such as Argentina, for example.

Night Mode in iOS 13 Extends Battery Life of Your iPhone

Laty, 21 October 2019, 12:38

For years, iPhone users have been waiting for being able to turn on the night mode. One of the most desirable features has been introduced in the latest update for iOS 13. As it turns out, this option enables you to save battery life.