ConstitutionDAO, a “decentralized autonomous organization,” had raised more than $40 million to bid for the artifact.
Ford and chipmaker announce noncommittal “partnership” to alleviate shortages
Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg | Getty Images) In an effort to combat the ongoing global chip shortage, chipmaker GlobalFoundries and the Ford Motor Company have announced a “strategic collaboration” today, both via press release and coverage in The Wall Street Journal. The “non-binding agreement,” according to the release, “opens the door” for GlobalFoundries to deliver more...
What Apple’s New Repair Program Means for You (and Your iPhone)
Apple said it would soon provide parts, tools and manuals to those who wanted to fix their own iPhones and Mac computers.
Cities Try to Lure Factories as U.S. Pushes to Fix Chip Shortage
Many local governments see a silver lining in the shortage of semiconductor chips that has contributed to a slowdown in the global economy.
They Love Crypto. They’re Trying to Buy the Constitution.
How a “financial flash mob” is trying to raise $20 million for a rare copy of the U.S. Constitution.
The Legacy of Mattress Cash Fires
Before we get to the metaverse, we need to talk about the past decade of tech ideas.
Miramax Sues Quentin Tarantino Over Planned ‘Pulp Fiction’ NFTs
The director announced this month that he was selling nonfungible tokens based on the screenplay for his 1994 movie. Miramax asserted in court documents it still has “broad rights” to the film.
Securing your digital life, the finale: Debunking worthless “security” practices
Enlarge / Take one daily to keep Evil Hackerman away! (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Information security and privacy suffer from the same phenomenon we see in fighting COVID-19: “I’ve done my own research” syndrome. Many security and privacy practices are things learned second- or third-hand, based on ancient tomes or stuff we’ve seen...
Will Indonesia Edge Its Way into the Space Race?
An Indigenous clan fears it will lose its place in the world as the government pursues a quest to open a spaceport and lure the billionaire SpaceX founder Elon Musk.
Developers Build More Net Zero Homes as Climate Concerns Grow
Demand for residences that produce as much energy as they consume is being spurred by climate concerns, consumer appetite and more affordable solar technology.









