One of the cool things about window shopping through China’s largest online mall is that you find some weirdly cheap yet impressive-looking things. And that’s exactly what we’ve got in store for this week’s Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column. If you’re a fan of vintage automotive culture, well then prepare to be horrified at this Chinese knock-off of a car. But…
‘Infamous Chisel’ Malware Targets Crypto Wallets and Exchanges: A Joint Warning by FBI and GCHQ – Security Bitcoin News
September 2, 2023
The “Infamous Chisel,” a new sophisticated malware, has been targeting crypto wallets and exchanges, as revealed in a joint report by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.K.’s Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ).
Multi-Agency Alert Over…
Cambridge Revises Bitcoin Mining Index, Lowers BTC’s Estimated Power Use – Bitcoin News
September 2, 2023
Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance has significantly revised its Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index, lowering its estimates of the cryptocurrency’s energy use after finding its previous model greatly overstated power consumption.
Cambridge Centre Revises Bitcoin…
Crypto Thefts in 2023: Nearly $1 Billion Lost to Scams and Exploits, Reports Certik – Bitcoin News
September 2, 2023
According to cybersecurity firm Certik, nearly $1 billion in cryptocurrency has been pilfered due to scams, rug pulls, and exploits throughout 2023. The company highlighted that the combined incidents in August alone led to a loss of $45.8 million.
Certik Analysis: Cryptocurrency Losses Near $1 Billion
The digital security and smart contract auditing firm Certik disclosed that $45.8 million was…
Arkham Intelligence Reveals Grayscale's Ethereum Holdings Across 500 Addresses – Bitcoin News
September 2, 2023
On September 1, Arkham Intelligence, a crypto analytics and data tracking agency, reportedly pinpointed the ethereum (ETH) holdings of Grayscale for its Ethereum Trust. Arkham reveals that Grayscale’s ether stash is spread across 500 distinct addresses.
Grayscale’s…
We finally have a clear shot of the Tesla Cybertruck with frunk open
September 2, 2023
Tesla is currently testing the dual-motor Cybertruck, of which we’ve been getting a lot of pictures, and now we have the best look yet at its wide-but-shallow frunk.
We’ve seen photos of the Cybertruck’s massive frunk opening before, but they’ve always been taken…
This modular solar canopy only takes 6 hours to install
September 2, 2023
Reno, Nevada-based startup World4Solar is debuting a freestanding modular solar canopy that can be installed in less than a day.
Modular solar canopy
World4Solar’s new modular residential solar canopy is called the HelioWing, and it comes preassembled and preconfigured. These can also be customized: There are two available Level 2 chargers per unit, and 25 kWh or 100 kWh battery storage is also…
Mercedes-Benz teases entry-level electric CLA concept with a new front face, 466-mile range
September 2, 2023
Mercedes-Benz is gearing up to debut the new CLA EV concept sedan at IAA Mobility, spearheading a new entry-level model family.
Based on the new Mercedes Modular Architecture (MMA), the electric CLA will feature over 466 miles (750 km) of WLTC range.
The CLA will be the…
Gear in this story
September 2, 2023
The Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Contemporary adds a super-tele zoom option for X-mount users, giving a 150-600mm equiv. field-of-view range.
Sigma has announced two additional lenses for Fujifilm’s X-mount: the 23mm F1.4 from its DC DN range of APS-C primes…
Finer Points: Web rot is erasing our images and videos
September 2, 2023
The Internet is burning away our photos, videos and older websites daily. At nearly 40 years old, the Internet had lost much of its early history to changing technology and corporate and user desires.
Image credit: Tim Macpherson/Getty Images
The Internet is in the midst of a midlife crisis. Its age is anywhere from 33 to 40 years old, the ripe age for contemplating past misses and successes…
