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Researchers warn China that its bitcoin mining could undermine global sustainability efforts

A group of researchers have warned China that without more stringent regulations and policy changes, the amount of bitcoin mining performed in the country could undermine global sustainability efforts. The energy consumption and carbon emissions associated with bitcoin mining are accelerating rapidly in China, the researchers claim in work published in Nature Communications this week.  The […]

Best old phone to buy in 2021

Could last year’s flagship be your ideal phone?  High-end flagship smartphones appear in advertisements and dominate review headlines, but these innovative smartphones are often priced at $1,000 or more. With smartphones being released with high-quality components, durable features, and the capability to receive software updates, phones that were flagships one or two years ago can […]

Google vs. Oracle: The ruling at the US Supreme Court

Yesterday, the US Supreme Court ruled that Google’s usage of Java APIs was legal, and the US IT industry breathed a sigh of relief. The Supreme Court’s decision  What exactly did the court say? The ruling itself was very narrow. The dispute was over code that defines an API, which constituted a mere 0.4% of Java’s […]

Schneider Electric XW Pro solar hybrid inverter now eligible for California energy storage rebates

Schneider Electric Solar, an industry leader of solar technology and energy management, announced that its XW Pro solar hybrid inverter is now eligible for the California’s energy storage rebates. Customers can install the XW Pro at low cost through the Self-Generation Incentive Program (SGIP), which provides rebates to support homeowners and communities in acquiring affordable […]