I did not expect to like the Nubia Z60 Ultra. It’s a big, chunky slab packed with high-end specs at a relatively affordable price from a lesser-known Chinese manufacturer. The usual proposition is that you sacrifice on the software front to get cutting-edge hardware without breaking the bank. Sure enough, Nubia’s unimaginatively named MyOS adds… Continue reading Nubia Z60 Ultra Review: Bigger Isn’t Always Better
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The Trial Over Bitcoin’s True Creator Is in Session
For eight years, Craig Wright has claimed to be the elusive Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto. On Monday, in the swelling heat of a UK courtroom, a trial began that will finally settle the question. Wright, flanked by his legal team, appeared relaxed during opening arguments, leaning back in his chair with one leg crossed over… Continue reading The Trial Over Bitcoin’s True Creator Is in Session
Tesla Has Lost Its Range Crown to a Chinese EV You’ve Never Heard Of
There were a good few other poor results for car brands independently tested at the winter El Prix 2024. Let’s look at the losses in terms of percentage. This way, we can see more clearly how a car has fallen short of its WLTP range and not be distracted by the EVs with the biggest… Continue reading Tesla Has Lost Its Range Crown to a Chinese EV You’ve Never Heard Of
7 Best Valentine’s Day Sex Toy Deals: Suction Toys, Vibrators, and Dildos
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching, but so is its ancient predecessor, Lupercalia! While we don’t celebrate this holiday anymore by running naked through the streets, there’s no reason you can’t observe a private celebration running naked through the sheets. To help with that, we’ve searched high and low (fully clothed) to find the best sex… Continue reading 7 Best Valentine’s Day Sex Toy Deals: Suction Toys, Vibrators, and Dildos
The US Has Big Plans for Wind Energy—but an Obscure 1920s Law Is Getting in the Way
The reason for the Jones Act’s longevity, says Colin Grabow, a research fellow at the Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank, is that while it tends to benefit only a few people and businesses, the act goes unnoticed because there are many payers sharing the increased costs. The Jones Act is one in a string… Continue reading The US Has Big Plans for Wind Energy—but an Obscure 1920s Law Is Getting in the Way
China’s Hackers Keep Targeting US Water and Electricity Supplies
An indictment from the US Department of Justice may have solved the mystery of how disgraced cryptocurrency exchange FTX lost over $400 million in crypto. The indictment, filed last week, alleges that three individuals used a SIM-swapping attack to steal hundreds of millions in virtual currency from an unnamed company. The timing and the amount… Continue reading China’s Hackers Keep Targeting US Water and Electricity Supplies
The Hulu and Disney+ Password Crackdown Is Coming. Here’s What You Need to Know
Hulu and Disney+ subscribers have until March 14 to stop sharing their login information with people outside of their household. Disney-owned streaming services are the next to adopt the password-crackdown strategy that has helped Netflix add millions of subscribers. An email sent from “The Hulu Team” to subscribers this week and viewed by Ars Technica… Continue reading The Hulu and Disney+ Password Crackdown Is Coming. Here’s What You Need to Know
Apple Quadrupled Its Autonomous Driving Testing Miles Last Year
Apple’s secretive vehicle project doesn’t have much to show for its six years of work, at least publicly. But records submitted by the company to a California agency show that Apple went on an autonomous testing jag last year, almost quadrupling the number of miles it tested on public roads compared to 2022 and jumping… Continue reading Apple Quadrupled Its Autonomous Driving Testing Miles Last Year
FTX Says It Expects to Repay Customers in Full. Some Are Suing for More
A group of former customers of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX are rebelling against a proposed plan that would return the entirety of the money they lost. In a lawsuit filed this week, the customers argue they are due a whole lot more. The plan laid out by FTX in December to return customer funds does… Continue reading FTX Says It Expects to Repay Customers in Full. Some Are Suing for More
The Border Convoy Is Nearing Its Final Destination—With Vigilantes and Far-Right Extremists in Tow
Sarah Palin, the former governor of Alaska and the late senator John McCain’s 2008 presidential campaign running mate, introduced musician Ted Nugent, who called President Biden a “piece of shit.” Elected officials were also present: Republican Texas state representative Carrie Isaac repeated the conspiracy about “terrorists at the border.” She was introduced onstage by Chris… Continue reading The Border Convoy Is Nearing Its Final Destination—With Vigilantes and Far-Right Extremists in Tow