Bitcoin less green since China ban, research suggests
Mining new bitcoins now uses less renewable energy and creates more pollution. Source link
Millions in Bitcoin pouring into Ukraine from donors
Thousands of anonymous donations are being made to the Ukrainian military in Bitcoin. Source link
Ukraine invasion: Russia restricts social media access
Connectivity watchers accuse Moscow of “limiting the free flow of information at a time of crisis”. Source link
Valve releases Steam Deck handheld PC to select few
Meanwhile, many older titles are playable with issues. For example, Persona 4 Golden runs well on the handheld – as you would expect of a game originally released on PlayStation…
Russian vigilante hacker: 'I want to help beat Ukraine from my computer'
A group of “patriotic” Russian hackers say they revel in causing chaos with cyber-attacks on Ukraine. Source link
NHS Scotland’s Covid Status app criticised over privacy failings
“Following the ICO’s investigation, the Scottish government accepts that the privacy information in the app could have made it clearer to users how their information would be used. However, it…
How Taiwan used simple tech to help contain Covid-19
“Most people in the United States do not want to get tracked, but in Taiwan, if you say we’re tracking you for pandemic purposes, most people will accept that,” says…
Ubisoft moves esports event from UAE after fans protest
The company had initially defended the decision to stage the event in the UAE, announced on Sunday, 20 February, saying it had held extensive discussions with the UAE government and…
Ukraine crisis: 'Wiper' discovered in latest cyber-attacks
Many government and company websites go down in the largest cyber-attack since the crisis began. Source link
Virgin Hyperloop to focus on cargo, not people
The futuristic transport firm is changing direction and laying off staff, blaming the pandemic. Source link