A further step in the restrictions imposed on cryptocurrencies in the Middle Kingdom.The Regional Development and Reform Commission and the Energy Department of southwest China's Sichuan Region demanded the closure of 26 Bitcoin mines on June 18 within 48 hours. The region's electricity suppliers were ordered to locate and then cut off electricity at the Bitcoin mines, … [Read more...] about China gradually cuts electricity to its Bitcoin miners
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Yes, it is Windows 11 that has leaked onto the web!
In recent days, an ISO image of Windows 11 has been circulating on the web. The official presentation will be on June 24.As you probably know, Microsoft is currently preparing to release a new version of Windows. Specifically, the Redmond firm has scheduled an event for June 24 to present (in the company's terms) the next generation of Windows.At the moment, … [Read more...] about Yes, it is Windows 11 that has leaked onto the web!
Hyundai now owns 80% of the Boston Dynamics group
The South Korean manufacturer already has some ideas to speed up the deployment of Spot, Atlas, Handle or Stretch robots. Hyundai has the ambition to go well beyond the automotive sector.In December 2020, Hyundai formalized the acquisition of Boston Dynamics for the sum of 1.1 billion euros. Today, the automaker is completing its acquisition. Hyundai ultimately owns an … [Read more...] about Hyundai now owns 80% of the Boston Dynamics group
The IMF and the World Bank are reluctant to Bitcoin
International financial institutions are very hesitant on this subject.The decision sparked a wave of enthusiasm among all Bitcoin advocates. Last week, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele announced his intention to recognize cryptocurrency as legal tender (like the US dollar). This is a first in the world and the idea is in particular to improve financial inclusion in a … [Read more...] about The IMF and the World Bank are reluctant to Bitcoin
Faulty facial recognition in the United States prevents job seekers from touching their unemployment
To combat unemployment benefit fraud, many American states have used the “ID.me” service employing facial recognition. But serious dysfunctions would simply prevent thousands of beneficiaries from having access to it.Denounced for many months in no less than 24 American states, in particular on the social network Twitter, these blocks do not seem to be lifted, while the CEO … [Read more...] about Faulty facial recognition in the United States prevents job seekers from touching their unemployment
Windows 11 is faster than Windows 10 according to the first benchmarks
On Windows 11, Microsoft has made a remarkable jump in performance compared to Windows 10. By grouping together the various benchmarks already carried out on the operating system, we notice the latter is approximately 8% faster than its predecessor. The manufacturer also promises frequent updates to further improve this figure.Before its official presentation on June … [Read more...] about Windows 11 is faster than Windows 10 according to the first benchmarks
Galaxy S21: Samsung is already working on Android 12 update
Samsung has already started the development of the Android 12 update for the Galaxy S21. According to a reputable informant, the developers of the South Korean firm are already working on the One UI 4.0 overlay. In this context, the first beta of the interface should land in the coming weeks. In May, Google rolled out the first beta version of Android 12 for … [Read more...] about Galaxy S21: Samsung is already working on Android 12 update
NATO cloud computing platform hacked
The SOA & IdM platform, developed as part of the Polaris program, is classified as "secret" because it handles several critical functions.In May 2021, a group of hackers broke into the IT infrastructure of a Spanish company called Everis. This is how hackers could compromise a NATO cloud computing platform. Cybercriminals claim to have made copies of the data on this … [Read more...] about NATO cloud computing platform hacked
Windows 11: images reveal its redesigned interface
The first screenshots of Windows 11 reveal a redesigned interface, with a new start menu and menus with rounded corners. The work of Windows largely inspired these new graphics 10X, the dual-screen device OS that has since been discontinued.Images of the next Windows have they have leaked just to the web. It is through Baidu, the Chinese search engine, that the screenshots … [Read more...] about Windows 11: images reveal its redesigned interface
Why the mobile gaming boom is on track to last
We do not expect the trend to end soon.The health crisis has created stubborn habits among consumers. As we have already seen, the mobile application market was booming last year. So, according to data from App Annie, users spent $143 billion on apps in 2020.Of this total, a large majority comes from the mobile gaming market, which is doing particularly … [Read more...] about Why the mobile gaming boom is on track to last
