Monthly Archives: March 2018
The cryptocurrency market has been a bloodbath in March, but recovery may not be far off
It’s been a bad month in crypto-city. Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is trading at $7,076 — a 7% decrease in the last 24 hours and a 34.6% decrease on a monthly basis. The second largest coin, Ethereum, is being absolutely pummeled, having dropped 5% to $398 in the last 24 hours, and […]
You can officially buy an $80 Android phone now
It ain’t an iPhone, but a new Android Go device will get you online for $80. The ZTE Tempo Go phone just launched in the United States, delivering a pared down version of Google’s mobile operating system at a low price. It has a 5-inch screen, some pretty weak cameras, and — yes! — a […]
Sailing: America's Cup design race gets underway with new yacht rule
LONDON (Reuters) – America’s Cup defenders Emirates Team New Zealand and Italian challenger Luna Rossa started a race on Thursday to design the “fastest sailing monohull on earth” with a new set of rules.
Frustrated with Trump, green group goes local with clean energy campaign
(Reuters) – U.S. environmental group the League of Conservation Voters on Thursday launched a $2 million campaign to press this year’s candidates for state and local office to embrace clean energy, citing a lack of leadership on the issue in Washington.
Former FBI deputy McCabe launches legal defense fund in wake of firing
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, who was fired by the Trump administration but says he was terminated because he is a crucial witness in the Russia investigation, is raising funds to help cover costs defending against other ongoing government probes, according to a copy of a draft website seen by Reuters.
Why electric auto’s newest player SF Motors hasn’t said much… until now.
Just about everyone is buzzing about electric vehicles these days. Yet, despite charging stations popping up at work, and autonomous rideshare safety systems dominating the nightly news, most of us still drive (ourselves) to the gas station pump every week. The EV industry has been plagued with production and affordability issues that have prevented the […]
CineFix celebrates 100 Movie Lists by pulling back the curtain
We’re sneaking up on 100 Movie Lists, so for list number 98, CineFix writer Billy Jackson pulls back the curtain to reveal his own personal Top 10. He went with an autobiographical “High Fidelity” approach, so sit back and pretty to get to know what one of our channel’s most prominent voices was scared of […]
This company is making edible plates out of wheat to help reduce plastic waste
Biotrem, a company based in Poland, is producing fully biodegradable plates made from wheat bran that are actually edible. Read more… More about Mashable Video, Tableware, Poland, Plate, and Ecology
Apple releases iOS 11.3 so you can check how bad your iPhone battery is
If you’ve ever had concerns about your iPhone’s battery, you’re going to want to download the latest iOS update. Apple just released iOS 11.3, which adds the new “battery health” feature that allows you to check whether your iPhone’s battery has degraded. It also lets you see if Apple is throttling your device due to […]
Amazon daily deals for March 29: Rechargeable batteries, Levi's jeans, sheets, and more
When your appliances can’t exactly be recharged, you can power them up with sets of rechargeable batteries and battery chargers like these that are on sale today on Amazon. SEE ALSO: Party anytime, anywhere with this hardcore portable speaker For the fashionistas and home decor enthusiasts out there, Amazon also has great deals on Levi’s […]