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Cryptominers are already complaining about the lack of benefits from PoS Ethereum

Alap Naik Desai — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 19:48:01 +0000

Despite bringing down the computational requirements by transitioning to a proof-of-stake (PoS) method of validation, neither the Gas fees nor the time taken for transactions, are coming down. Read more...

Kaspersky Lab: Cybercriminals made millions in 2017 through malicious miner distribution

Florin Bodnarescu — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 14:16:01 +0000

According to the data gathered, attacks with the end goal of installing malicious crypto miners have increased by 1.5 times between 2016 and the end of 2017, netting criminals a hefty sum of money. Read more...

Microsoft unveils its vision for Windows 10 point of sale solution

Andy Weir — Sun, 17 Jan 2016 19:56:01 +0000

Microsoft says that its vision for a Windows 10 point of sale solution "will transform traditional, stationary workstations into interactive mobile experiences" in retail environments. Read more...

PayPal Here mobile card reader app now live (again) on the Windows Phone store

Camden Krupala — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 07:38:01 +0000

PayPal Here is back in the Windows Phone store after issues cut its original launch short. The app allows you to use credit and debit cards with the attachable mobile card reader. Read more...