BP Scraps Major UK Hydrogen Plant After Data Center Clash
BP is pulling the plug on a major hydrogen production plant in northeast England. The energy giant says a newly approved data center for the same site makes the projects incompatible.
Category: Technology
Europol Takes Down a €1.3 Billion Bitcoin Mixer
Law enforcement in Germany and Switzerland, backed by Europol, have shut down the CryptoMixer service. The operation seized servers, a domain, and over €25 million in cryptocurrency tied to the platform.
Canada’s Manufacturing Slump Deepens in November
Canada’s manufacturing sector contracted further in November, with the key PMI index dropping to 48.4. The report highlights accelerated declines in output and new orders, driven by persistent market uncertainty and tariffs.
Wind Turbines Are Ditching Electrical Parts for Light
A quiet revolution is happening inside wind turbine nacelles. To solve persistent data failures and costly maintenance, the industry is shifting from electrical slip rings to fibre optic rotary joints (FORJs). This optical technology eliminates wear and interference, future-proofing turbines for the
Michael Burry Says Tesla Is ‘Ridiculously Overvalued’
Michael Burry, the investor famous from *The Big Short*, is taking aim at Tesla. He calls the company “ridiculously overvalued” and criticizes its shifting narrative from EVs to robots.
India Tells Apple to Pre-Install Unremovable Government App
The Indian government has issued a private order requiring smartphone makers like Apple to pre-install an unremovable state security app. The move, framed as a tool for finding lost phones, guarantees government tracking capabilities and follows other privacy-invasive mandates for encrypted apps.
Why Tax Votes Should Only Happen In November
Voters in Austin and Charlotte just decided on major tax increases, but with wildly different turnout. The results make a strong case for a Texas-style reform that would force these votes to happen only in high-turnout November elections.
Gamers Were Wrong About Ray-Tracing – Here’s Why
Ray-tracing isn’t just a performance-hungry gimmick anymore. It’s becoming essential for realistic lighting and gameplay in modern titles. The technology has evolved beyond early limitations.
Valve’s Steam Machine Codename Could Be a Half-Life 3 Tease
Valve’s upcoming Steam Machine hardware carries the codename “Fremont,” which directly connects to a character name from Marc Laidlaw’s leaked Half-Life 3 plot. This comes amid increasing rumors from industry insiders about Half-Life content tied to the early 2026 hardware launch. The timing and nam
Silicon Valley’s Quest for Designer Babies Is Here
Silicon Valley’s wealthiest are embracing advanced embryo screening to select everything from disease resistance to height. With IVF tech investment hitting $2B in 2024, the line between medical necessity and genetic optimization is blurring fast.