The UK’s conservative government will ban technology companies from “discriminating” against particular political viewpoints, according to a press release about the country’s new proposed Online Safety Bill. The anti-censorship clause is just a minor part of a much larger draft bill, but will likely get attention from…
Due to the global chip shortage and also high demand for modern consoles like the Xbox Series X and S, you’re not alone if you’re finding it a bit difficult to get your hands on either console. However, Microsoft is hoping to increase your chances if you happen to be an Xbox Insider, according to a tweet by the company.
According to Microsoft, those who are taking part in its Xbox Insider program are now being given a chance to reserve either the Xbox Series X or Series S. This is part of a new initiative that Microsoft is calling its Console Purchase Pilot program. However, it should be noted that just because you register doesn’t mean you’ll get it.
Today we’re introducing the Console Purchase Pilot, allowing US #XboxInsiders on Xbox One to register for a chance to reserve an Xbox Series X|S console. Check the Xbox Insider Hub on Xbox One for details. Limited space is available and not all who register will be selected. pic.twitter.com/MBkQmbSDWc
— Xbox Insider (@xboxinsider) May 11, 2021
Microsoft cautions that not everyone who registers to be part of this program will necessarily get a reservation for either console. However, we imagine that this will increase your chances versus trying to compete with the general public and console scalpers. If you’ve been trying your luck but have been failing, then this might be the next best thing.
Microsoft did previously warn that Xbox Series X could face shortages until at least April 2021. It is unclear if the situation is any better now, but like we said, if you’ve been trying and failing, maybe the Console Purchase Pilot program could be worth considering.
Microsoft Is Giving Xbox Insiders A Chance To Reserve The Xbox Series X/S
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There are various types of cryptocurrency in the market today. Bitcoin is kind of out of reach for a lot of people due to the fact that it is so expensive, and the cost of mining for it might actually not be so worth it, so you can imagine that people are constantly looking for the next best thing. One of those is called Chia, also known as a Burstcoin.
Unlike bitcoin that might require miners to own expensive and powerful PC components like GPUs, Chia only requires fast SSDs. This is because it uses high-speed SSDs to help “plot” the available space, but unfortunately if you were excited at the prospect of mining for Chia, think again. This is because according to Tom’s Hardware, using regular consumer-grade SSDs might be the worst thing you could do.
This is because at the intensity it is mined at, it seems that mining for Chia could wreck an SSD in over a month. To give you some context, a regular 1TB SSD comes with 600TBW of endurance which is roughly 0.3 drive writes per day, meaning that it should last you about 5 years. Mining for Chia, would shorten that lifespan to about 40 days.
This means that if you’re serious about mining for Chia, you would need high endurance SSDs, but unfortunately such components tend to be marketed towards datacenters and are priced very high. This could end up being a similar situation for bitcoin, where mining for it could end up costing you more in terms of components and utilities than what you get in return.
Chia Cryptomining Can Wreck An SSD In A Matter Of Weeks
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Steam is probably known by many PC gamers as a digital storefront where they are able to buy games, chat with friends, look for mods, and so on. However, it has been pretty much exclusive to the PC, but could Steam be making its way onto consoles in the future? That’s what some are speculating right now.
The speculation comes on the heels of Valve’s CEO Gabe Newell who made an appearance at a public panel in New Zealand. When an audience member asked if Steam could make its way onto consoles, Newell responded by saying, “You will have a better idea of that by the end of this year.”
We’re not sure if this is some kind of confirmation that it will, or maybe there will be something else related to consoles that Valve is doing. As to Steam launching on consoles, it would be interesting, but we can’t help but feel it would also be unlikely. This is because console makers like Microsoft have admitted that hardware isn’t what’s making them money, and that it is the sale of software and services.
So for a company like Valve to try and put Steam on a console would not go down well with console makers. Either way, it’s too early to tell what Valve has planned, so check back with us later where we will hopefully have more details to share.
Could Steam Be Making Its Way Onto Consoles?
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Engineers at Columbia University have created a tiny, wireless, and injectable chip used to monitor body processes powered by ultrasound. The device is said to be the smallest single-chip system that is a complete functioning electronic circuit. The implantable chip is visible only under a microscope and leads the way towards developing chips that can be injected into the body … Continue reading
Anyone who loves cars and trucks knows that the sound vehicles make is as appealing as their performance and styling. One of the challenges with electrified vehicles in the future will be that, by nature, they don’t produce the same sort of sound traditional vehicles produce. BMW is working with legendary composer Hans Zimmer to create the sound that future … Continue reading
Porsche is expanding its Performance Parts catalog across all its custom tuning divisions, including Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur, Porsche Tequipment, and Porsche Classic. In a world where roughly one new billionaire emerges every 17 hours, customers demand more customization and personalized options in their new Porsches. Thankfully, the German brand delivers by introducing more services and custom parts in creating your … Continue reading
A prolific security researcher has discovered a new flaw in the WiFi standard that affects most devices and protocols dating back to 1997.
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