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Blockchains Were Supposed to Be “Unhackable.” Now They’re Getting Hacked.

Until recently, blockchains were seen as an “unhackable” technology powering and securing cryptocurrencies — but that’s no longer the case. Hackers have gotten away with nearly $2 billion worth of cryptocurrency since 2017 by attacking the unique vulnerabilities of blockchains, MIT Technology Review reports. In other words, forget what you heard from Bitcoin boosters —… Continue reading Blockchains Were Supposed to Be “Unhackable.” Now They’re Getting Hacked.

Autonomous Taxi Goes Rogue, Escapes From Rescue Crew

“Oh no. Now it’s blocking the entire road.” Robot Uprising Begins A self-driving taxi got stuck in traffic in Chandler, Arizona — and when a tech support team showed up to free it, the car drove away and blocked a three-lane road.  Joel Johnson was riding in an autonomous minivan from Waymo, a self-driving vehicle… Continue reading Autonomous Taxi Goes Rogue, Escapes From Rescue Crew

Ford Patents Tech to Annoy Drivers With In-Car Advertisements

Let’s hope this feature never materializes. Scanning Billboards US automaker Ford has patented a piece of technology that could prove to be a major headache for its customers — if, that is, it ever makes it into the company’s cars. A new patent filed by the car company suggests Ford cars could soon scan the car’s… Continue reading Ford Patents Tech to Annoy Drivers With In-Car Advertisements

Vandals Are Stuffing Meat Into Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Officials say it’s a part of a trend of charging station vandalism. Where’s the Beef? As electric vehicles become more popular, a growing number of detractors have come out of the woodwork to express their anti-electric car views. While most just simply turn to social media to voice their opinions, there are a few out… Continue reading Vandals Are Stuffing Meat Into Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

Contradicting Rumors of His Death, Elon Musk Appears to Be Alive

Well, unless dead people can still tweet. Tweets from the Grave Reports of the SpaceX founder’s death have been greatly exaggerated.  Elon Musk took to Twitter Friday evening to let the world know he was still alive — contradicting efforts by trolls to convince the world otherwise. The tweet showcased his trademark level-headed thoughtfulness and… Continue reading Contradicting Rumors of His Death, Elon Musk Appears to Be Alive

Augment Reality and Improve Your Digital Marketing With A Lifetime Subscription To Aryel

Virtual reality may get all the hype, but while Beat Saber is cool, augmented reality is training fighter pilots, and a whole lot more. If you’re a freelancer looking to add a twist to your portfolio, a small business who wants to bring more to virtual conferences, or just looking to experiment with what AR… Continue reading Augment Reality and Improve Your Digital Marketing With A Lifetime Subscription To Aryel

The Starship Landing Looks Absolutely Incredible in Slow Motion

A Starship explosion has never looked this good. Big Boom SpaceX’s Starship SN10 prototype experienced a bit of an oopsie after managing to land. The tower of stainless steel decided to give up the ghost several minutes after touchdown on Wednesday, going up in a massive plume of flames — just like its two predecessors… Continue reading The Starship Landing Looks Absolutely Incredible in Slow Motion

Want To Kick Your Nicotine Habit? These Hemp Flower Cigarettes Can Help.

More people than ever before are trying to kick the habit of smoking cigarettes. After years of warnings, the health risks associated with tobacco have finally penetrated the public consciousness. But that doesn’t mean quitting is any easier. After all, tobacco contains nicotine, which is extremely addictive. Beyond that, many smokers have trouble leaving the… Continue reading Want To Kick Your Nicotine Habit? These Hemp Flower Cigarettes Can Help.

Startup Creates Tiny Drill to Burrow Through Your Brain With Magnets

Image by Bionaut Labs / Futurism A startup called Bionaut Labs has an unusual plan for fighting brain tumors: injecting tiny metallic drills into your body and dragging them around with a powerful magnet, from outside the body. The microrobots are essentially millimeter-sized screws that can shuttle and administer drugs to precise targets, The Los… Continue reading Startup Creates Tiny Drill to Burrow Through Your Brain With Magnets