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Court Returns Half a Million GPUs to Cryptominers

Court Returns Half a Million GPUs to Cryptominers

The GPU market shortage continues. Meanwhile, Genesis Mining is looking for a use for hundreds of thousands of orphaned GPUs. This follows a decision by China's Supreme Court to return nearly half a million graphics cards to the company.

hardware & software

Michael Zegar

August 30, 2021

Court Returns Half a Million GPUs to Cryptominers
Gwent After Chinese Censorship - Swords Turn Into Spoons

Gwent After Chinese Censorship - Swords Turn Into Spoons

Gwent has experienced Chinese censorship, with some of the cards receiving only minor changes, while others a whole new look. Nothing is left of the original violence, nudity or blood.

video games

Miriam Moszczynska

August 30, 2021

Gwent After Chinese Censorship - Swords Turn Into Spoons
Tencent Loses Billions After China Calls Video Games Spiritual Opium

Tencent Loses Billions After China Calls Video Games Spiritual Opium

The effects of an unfortunate term used in the Chinese media turned out to be greater than anyone could have expected. Tencent loses $60 billion through falling stock price.

hardware & software

Arkadiusz Strzala

August 4, 2021

Tencent Loses Billions After China Calls Video Games Spiritual Opium
New Chinese CPU Surprises With Performance; Competition Grows for Intel and AMD

New Chinese CPU Surprises With Performance; Competition Grows for Intel and AMD

The Chinese have unveiled the latest Loongson CPU, which matches the performance of the first Ryzen. This is the country's another step of towards independence in the high-tech sector.

hardware & software

Adam Krolak

July 26, 2021

New Chinese CPU Surprises With Performance; Competition Grows for Intel and AMD
Anonymous Launches Its Own Cryptocurrency - Anon Inu

Anonymous Launches Its Own Cryptocurrency - Anon Inu

A group calling itself „Anonymous” has decided to create its own cryptocurrency. It is supposed to be an answer for Chinese bans. Referring to the Anon Inu dog, it seems somewhat likeable.

hardware & software

Arkadiusz Strzala

July 16, 2021

Anonymous Launches Its Own Cryptocurrency - Anon Inu
Dune Movie Accepted by Chinese Censors

Dune Movie Accepted by Chinese Censors

Dune will be released in Chinese cinemas. Censors have approved the upcoming sci-fi film.

movies & tv series

Adam Krolak

July 16, 2021

Dune Movie Accepted by Chinese Censors
Crytek May be Acquired by Tencent; Concerns of Espionage Appear

Crytek May be Acquired by Tencent; Concerns of Espionage Appear

Tencent is said to be preparing to acquire Crytek. This would be a controversial move, as the team also develops technology for military simulators, so there are fears that it could be used by China to spy on the NATO countries.

video games

Adrian Werner

July 14, 2021

Crytek May be Acquired by Tencent; Concerns of Espionage Appear
Yakuza Banned by Chinese Pirates

Yakuza Banned by Chinese Pirates

The Yakuza series has been banned by Chinese pirates and the blame allegedly lies with Taiwan, Kazuma Kiryu and a certain Japanese v-tuber.

video games

Damian Gacek

July 5, 2021

Yakuza Banned by Chinese Pirates
Bitcoin Now Easier to Mine Thanks to Chinese Bans

Bitcoin Now Easier to Mine Thanks to Chinese Bans

The shutdown of much of bitcoin's network due to Chinese crack down has prompted changes to its algorithm. With the update, the cryptocurrency is now 28% easier to mine.

hardware & software

Arkadiusz Strzala

July 5, 2021

Bitcoin Now Easier to Mine Thanks to Chinese Bans
GPU Prices Dip in Chinese Market Due to Cryptomining Ban

GPU Prices Dip in Chinese Market Due to Cryptomining Ban

Some GPUs already cost less, but the biggest reductions are noted in China, where the prices of selected models are even 45% lower. Let's hope it is not a temporary tendency.

hardware & software

Arkadiusz Strzala

June 22, 2021

GPU Prices Dip in Chinese Market Due to Cryptomining Ban
Microsoft's CEO: Orwell's 1984 May Come True as Soon as 2024

Microsoft's CEO: Orwell's 1984 May Come True as Soon as 2024

According to the president of Microsoft, the reality of George Orwell's 1984 may come true in just a few years, at least in terms of AI development.

hardware & software

Angelika Kaldus

May 28, 2021

Microsoft's CEO: Orwell's 1984 May Come True as Soon as 2024
China to Ban Crypto Mining? BTC Exchange Rate Dips

China to Ban Crypto Mining? BTC Exchange Rate Dips

Bitcoin mining in China may be restricted or banned - the value of BTC is dipping.

hardware & software

Angelika Kaldus

May 25, 2021

China to Ban Crypto Mining? BTC Exchange Rate Dips
Man Arrested for Attempting to Attack Creators of Genshin Impact

Man Arrested for Attempting to Attack Creators of Genshin Impact

A few days ago, a man armed with a knife broke into the headquarters of the Chinese company miHoYo - devs of Genshin Impact, among other titles. According to media reports, his aim was to murder the studio's founders, and the motive was the changes introduced recently in one of the developer's productions.

video games

Bart Swiatek

April 27, 2021

Man Arrested for Attempting to Attack Creators of Genshin Impact
Radeon RX 580 Recall Frauds Reported in China

Radeon RX 580 Recall Frauds Reported in China

Chinese retailers have started scamming customers for AMD Radeon RX 580 GPUs, all due to their desire to make money from crypto mining.

hardware & software

Przemyslaw Dygas

April 15, 2021

Radeon RX 580 Recall Frauds Reported in China
Availability of PC Components is so Bad It Pays Off Smuggling Them on Fishing Boats

Availability of PC Components is so Bad It Pays Off Smuggling Them on Fishing Boats

Customs officers in Hong Kong stopped a fishing boat filled with contraband, including PC components. The shortage of computer parts is so bad that smugglers have decided to cut a slice of the pie for themselves.

hardware & software

Arkadiusz Strzala

April 8, 2021

Availability of PC Components is so Bad It Pays Off Smuggling Them on Fishing Boats
Tencent's TiMi Studios Earns More Than Activision, EA and Take-Two

Tencent's TiMi Studios Earns More Than Activision, EA and Take-Two

TiMi Studios, developer of the mobile game Honor of Kings, made more revenue in 2020 than western industry heavyweights like Activision, Electronic Arts, and Take-Two Interactive.

video games

Hubert Sledziewski

April 3, 2021

Tencent's TiMi Studios Earns More Than Activision, EA and Take-Two
China Accuses Elon Musk and Tesla of Spying

China Accuses Elon Musk and Tesla of Spying

According to reports by Reuters, cars manufactured by the American company Tesla have been banned in the Chinese army - they cannot be driven into military facilities and key corporations owned by the authorities. The reason is said to be concerns about espionage.

hardware & software

Bart Swiatek

March 22, 2021

China Accuses Elon Musk and Tesla of Spying
Chinese Steam Launches With 53 Games and No Forum

Chinese Steam Launches With 53 Games and No Forum

China finally got its own version of Steam. Due to restrictions and censorship it is very limited.

video games

Przemyslaw Dygas

February 10, 2021

Chinese Steam Launches With 53 Games and No Forum
Sony Announces PS5 Launch in China Despite Shortages

Sony Announces PS5 Launch in China Despite Shortages

Sony has confirmed the launch date of PlayStation 5 in China. It looks like gamers there (and elsewhere) will have to be patient.

hardware & software

Jacob Blazewicz

February 8, 2021

Sony Announces PS5 Launch in China Despite Shortages
Chinese Use Laptops With RTX 3000 to Mine Crypto

Chinese Use Laptops With RTX 3000 to Mine Crypto

Another segment of PC hardware could be affected by cryptocurrency boom. In China, miners have taken to buying up laptops with RTX 3000 cards en masse to mine Ethereum.

hardware & software

Paul Musiolik

February 7, 2021

Chinese Use Laptops With RTX 3000 to Mine Crypto