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New York’s crypto mining restrictions are the first in the nation

Cryptocurrency mining companies hoping to set up shop in New York State may bump into some limits. Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation restricting crypto mining in the country, making it the first state to clamp down on the practice. The environment-focused law establishes a two-year freeze on new and renewed air permits for fossil… Continue reading New York’s crypto mining restrictions are the first in the nation

Ticketmaster’s Taylor Swift fiasco sparks Senate antitrust hearing

Ticketmaster’s chaotic handling of Taylor Swift’s tour ticket sales has brought the company under increased scrutiny, including from lawmakers. Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Mike Lee (R-UT), the chair and ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust and Consumer Rights, have announced a hearing to gather evidence on competition in the… Continue reading Ticketmaster’s Taylor Swift fiasco sparks Senate antitrust hearing

Moog’s holiday deals include a free new effects plugin

Moog’s holiday promos this year include a particularly nice perk: a freebie. The synthesizer pioneer has released a free new MF-109S Saturator add-on (shown above) for all Moogerfooger Effects Plugins users. As the name implies, the plugin gives you more control over the input drive circuit to produce anything from analog saturation through to smooth… Continue reading Moog’s holiday deals include a free new effects plugin

The best monitors for 2022

All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. Some of our stories include affiliate links. If you buy something through one of these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. All prices are correct at the time of publishing. Computer monitors keep evolving rapidly, with new technology… Continue reading The best monitors for 2022

The Fitbit Inspire 3 is down to $70 in an Amazon Black Friday deal

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Mercedes locks faster acceleration behind a $1,200 annual paywall

/ The German auto manufacturer is the latest company to offer subscription services for features a vehicle was already capable of. Mercedes-EQ EQE and EQ EQS models are eligible for an Acceleration Increase add-on, which boosts performance for a $1,200 yearly subscription.Image: Mercedes Mercedes is the latest manufacturer to lock auto features behind a subscription… Continue reading Mercedes locks faster acceleration behind a $1,200 annual paywall

Everybody promised to disrupt the smartphone — and the smartphone outlasted them all

/ The metaverse. Voice assistants. AR. VR. For years, everybody promised a Next Big Thing, and the smartphone continues to crush them all. The latest iPhones may not blow minds, but they’re still taking down all comers.Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Everywhere you turned over the last few years, someone was promising… Continue reading Everybody promised to disrupt the smartphone — and the smartphone outlasted them all

Acerta Analytics Solutions Raises $8M in Funding

Acerta Analytics Solutions, a Kitchener, Canada-based provider of analytics solutions that leverage machine learning and artificial intelligence (ML/AI) to turn product data into actionable insights, raised $8M in funding. The round was led by BDC Capital’s Industrial Innovation and Thrive Venture Funds with participation from OMERS Ventures and StandUp Ventures. The company intends to use… Continue reading Acerta Analytics Solutions Raises $8M in Funding

Tesla’s next Gigafactory in Asia could be in South Korea

Tesla CEO Elon Musk discussed Tesla’s plan for its next Gigafactory in Asia with South Korea’s president –hinting that the country could be on the shortlist. Tesla aims to increase its production capacity from currently roughly 2 million vehicles per year to 20 million vehicles per year by the end of the decade. To make… Continue reading Tesla’s next Gigafactory in Asia could be in South Korea