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The crypto market took over a decade, millions of both experienced and amateur investors, and a few super annoying Super Bowl ads to build. But according to a new report from New York Magazine, it may have taken just two of the skeeziest cryptbros around to bring the industry to its knees, both of whom are now believed to be on the run.

Who, you ask, might these lowlives be? Su Zhu and Kyle Davies, according to the accusations, the still-missing founders of imploded crypto hedge fund Three Arrow Capital (3AC), which filed for bankruptcy last month. The pair who are believed to still be on the lam, sadly without their new, stupidly-titled megayacht over-borrowed and over-promised, all the while sweeping insolvency under the rug. When the project finally collapsed, so did those who lent them millions and even billions of dollars likely resulting in the market crash that caused a full trillion dollars to simply evaporate.

"I suspect they might be 80 percent of the total original contagion," Sam Bankman-Fried, CEO of crypto exchange FTX, told NY Mag, referring to Three Arrow's alleged responsibility for the broader market crash."They weren't the only people who blew out, but they did it way bigger than anyone else did. And they had way more trust from the ecosystem prior to that."

As NY Mag details, 3AC's success was built on two of the flimsiest things around: social media influence and heavy borrowing. Zhu especially amassed a vast following on Twitter, where he would make wild claims about market "supercycles," urging crypto-happy followers to just keep buying no matter what the market looked like at face value.

Really, though, the pair's outward facing bravado appears to have been a complete front. They were borrowing massive amounts of money from new investors including $66 million from Zhu's wife in order to pay old debts, and in retrospect, it seems quite clear that they very much knew their operation was actually insolvent. Which, well, is basically just a Ponzi scheme.

"The numbers they were reporting in May were very, very wrong," Lane Kasselman, chief business officer of Blockchain.com, told NY Mag. "We firmly believe they committed fraud. There's no other way to state it that's fraud, they lied."

Blockchain.com, notably, lost $270 million in unpaid loans to 3AC, and his since laid off about a quarter of its staff. Among other casualties were crypto exchange Voyager, which has since gone bankrupt and swallowed all user funds, and Genesis Global Trading, which NY Mag says lent 3AC $2.8 billion a sum that will likely never be paid back.

The duo have also been accused of borrowing money from organized crime operations, which may really be why they're now in hiding. Eep!

So far, liquidators have only been able to recover a paltry $40 million of 3AC's onetime billions. Still, even if all of the money in its portfolio was somehow recovered, those billions would hardly be enough to reverse the colossally destructive game of dominos that the firm's eruption caused perhaps proving, once and for all, that the crypto market is less Wild West and more house of cards.

"They used to boast that they can borrow as much money as they want," an unnamed trader who knew the pair in Singapore told NY Mag. "This was all planned, man, from the way they established credibility to the way the fund was structured."

Neither Zhu nor Davies replied toNY Mag's request for comment, except for an automatic email reply from Davies that read "Please note I am out of office at this time."

READ MORE: The Crypto Geniuses Who Vaporized a Trillion Dollars[New York Magazine]

More on the cowardice of these truly horrible hedge honchos: Crypto Hedge Fund Founders Abandon Hq and Disappear after Implosion

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Two Blockchain Sleazebags May Have Crashed the Entire Crypto Market - Futurism

With summer ending soon (maybe too soon for some), the sound of bells and disgruntled students will soon be filling the halls again. Fortunately, there are plenty of back-to-school sales just in time to fill backpacks and desks with everything they need to get through the year.

These days, kids, teens, and college students relying on a lot more on technology. There are an unbelievable amount of back-to-school sales, but finding the best ones for the latest in tech can be like cracking a code. Weve done the work for you and rounded up the best back-to-school deals going on right now, so you can make the long nights of homework, studying, and of course procrastinating, just a little bit easier.

How can you get your work done when your WiFi is spotty? And the rest of the family will encounter weak signals if one person is streaming shows or playing games. The TP-Link Deco X20 System is a game changer if you struggle to keep a reliable connection, and with the three-pack, you have a whole-home mesh system ready to take on even the most data-heavy usage. Cover up to 5,800 feet with strong, fast WiFi and eliminate the dreaded dead zones.

The TP-Link Deco X20s allow you to connect up to 150 devices not that youd ever need that many, but theyre strong and fast enough to support them. With easy set up, two 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports each (six in total for the three-pack), and voice controls, this system is designed with an array of innovative features. The Deco app helps you stay in control of your network, while parental controls allow you to customize each connected devices profile, so you can manage, limit, and monitor your kids internet usage and keep them safe. All of this and more for less than $200 is quite a bargain.

Amazon eero 6 Mesh WiFi Routers (3-Pack), $169 (Was $199)

Google WiFi AC1200, $62.99 (Was $99.99)

NETGEAR Nighthawk Pro WiFi 6 Router, $189.97 (Was $246.99)

NETGEAR Nighthawk Cable Modem WiFi Router Combo, $115 (Was $217.99)

TP-Link AC2600 WiFi Extender, $89.99 (Was $149.99)

TP-Link AC1200 WiFi Extender RE300, $34.99 (Was $49.99)

TP-Link AX1800 WiFi 6 Router Archer AX21, $89.99 (Was $99.99)

Get your writing, streaming, and video chatting done all in one place. The Lenovo IdeaPad 3 is a lightweight, wallet-friendly option for students and at over $200 off, its the obvious choice to get now. The IdeaPads size makes for easy transportation between classes or on the road and has surprisingly high resolution on its 14-inch Full HD screen. Dolby Audio powers the speakers, so sound comes through brilliantly, whether youre listening to music, watching YouTube, or catching up on the latest lecture.

The integrated 720p webcam has a privacy shutter and built-in microphones, so no external devices are needed. Although, if you did want to connect a mouse, keyboard, or anything else, the Bluetooth capability, two USB 3.0s, USB 2.0, 3.5mm combo audio and DC jack, HDMI, and SD card reader make this a piece of cake. The IdeaPad also comes with Alexa compatibility, so you can ask questions, add events to your calendar, or play a song all with voice controls. This laptop has everything the average student, at-home worker, or casual user could possibly need, so be sure to grab it now before this unbeatable sale ends.

ASUS VivoBook Flip 14, $368.99 (Was $479.99)

ASUS Vivobook Go 12 L210, $199.99 (Was $249.99)

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4, $911.99 (Was $999.99)

Acer Chromebook 512 Laptop, $129.99 (Was $199.99)

Acer Nitro 5 AN515-55-53E5 Gaming Laptop, $755.79 (Was $839.99)

Fusion5 14.1-Inch Laptop, $199.95 (Was $349.99)

Alienware x15 R1 Laptop, $1,759.99 (Was $1,999.99)

HP Pavilion 15, $829 (Was $949.99)

HP Pavilion Business Laptop, $1,069 (Was $1,149)

MacBook Air (2022), $1,099 (Was $1,199)

14-Inch MacBook Pro (2021), $1,799 (Was $1,999)

16-Inch MacBook Pro (2021), $2,399 (Was $2,699)

Sometimes your laptop or tablet doesnt provide you with enough screen space to get the job done; or maybe your devices screen is acting up but you dont want to fork out hundreds on a brand new one. Solution? The ViewSonic VA1655 Monitor gives you an extra 15.6 inches of screen use, and weighing in at less than two pounds, you can take it anywhere. The flicker-free technology and blue-light filter make this a preferred screen to look at, and wont cause you the same eye strain you may get with your other devices.

One USB-C cable connects audio, video, and data, and you wont need to plug this monitor into the wall to turn it on just connect it to your device. You can also plug in any external devices, like a mouse or USB drive, straight into the monitor via the USB hub along the side. The VA1655 supports laptops, PCs, and Apple/Mac operating systems, making this an incredibly versatile choice for any type of work (or play). At 35 percent off now, its a deal that cant be missed.

Lamicall Adjustable Laptop Stand, $35.99 (Was $39.99)

SanDisk 1TB Portable SSD, $109.99 (Was $249.99)

Ziweo External DVD Drive, $21.79 (Was $36.88)

BENFEI USB C to HDMI Adapter, $12.99 (Was $18.99)

NIUTA USB WiFi Bluetooth Adapter, $20.65 (Was $39.99)

HP V28 28-Inch 4K Monitor, $199.99 (Was $379.99)

Plugable Universal Docking Station, $139 (Was $159)

MOKiN Docking Station, $43.99 (Was $49.99)

LIONWEI Docking Station, $66.99 (Was $75.99)

Baseus 17-in-1 USB C Docking Station, $113.32 (Was $133.32)

Logitech M557 Mouse, $23.49 (Was $39.99)

Seenda Ergonomic Mouse, $24.62 (Was $33.99)

UHURU Rechargeable LED Wireless Mouse, $9.34 (Was $10.99)

E-YOOSO Wireless Mouse, $8.99 (Was $19.99)

Logitech C922x 1080p Webcam, $69.99 (Was $99.99)

NexiGo N660 1080P Webcam, $39.99 (Was $49.99)

NexiGo N930AF Webcam, $39.99 (Was $69.99)

Samers Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard, $29.99 (Was $38.99)

Macally Premium Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard, $59.99 (Was $69.99)

Arteck 2.4G Wireless Keyboard, $12.74 (Was $17.99)

iClever GK08 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse, $27.99 (Was $42.99)

Getting kids to focus on reading can be a challenge, especially when done from a tablet that houses distractions galore. But with Kindle Kids, the entire library is right in their hands, wrapped in a fun cover, and completely distraction-free. The Kindle is designed for reading only, and doesnt include games, access to videos, or anything else that could keep them from reading. The tablet features a black and white, glare-free display, can hold over a thousand ebooks, and the battery life lasts weeks before needing a charge.

Not only does the Kindle Kids make reading on the go easy, but it also incorporates learning tools to help your child as they read, like the Vocabulary Builder and Word Wise features. And of course, theres features for parents to set age filters, add books to your child's library, set daily reading goals, and more in the Parent Dashboard. In this amazingly affordable bundle, youll get a 10th generation Kindle Kids, a one year membership to Amazon Kids+ (where you can access thousands of books, as well as other fun, kid-geared entertainment), a bright-colored cover, and a two year warranty. With almost 50 percent off, its definitely a contender for the best deal this back-to-school season.

Kindle, $59.99 (Was 89.99)

Kindle Paperwhite, $109.99 (Was $139.99)

Fire HD 10, $99.99 (Was $149.99)

Fire HD 10 Kids Pro, $139.99 (Was $199.99)

Fire HD 8, $49.99 (Was $89.99)

Fire HD 8 Kids, $69.99 (Was $139.99)

iPad (2021), $299 (Was $329)

iPad Mini (2021), $599 (Was $649)

HUION KAMVAS Pro 16 Graphics Drawing Tablet, $319.99 (Was $399.99)

Beats are renowned for their quirky design and high price tag, but for less than the price of a pair of AirPods, you can own a pair of Beats Studio Buds without sacrificing audio quality. The Studio Buds are the first pair of Apple-owned earbuds to feature quick pairing with Android devices, which is quite a feat given their prior exclusivity when it comes to non-Apple user-friendliness.

With powerful sound, two listening modes (Active Noise Cancelling and Transparency mode), and eight hours of listening time between charges, these earbuds are top of the line. The case allows for three full charges, making for an incredible 24 hours of listening to your tunes before you need to plug it in. The buds come with three soft eartips for optimal comfort and a proper seal, to ensure youre experiencing the best possible sound. The Studio Buds are also water- and sweat-resistant, so they make for a great exercise companion. Plus, the built-in microphones make for clear audio when on a call or using voice assistance. Its hard to believe these sleek little numbers are going for less than $100, so if youve been looking for your next pair of high-quality headphones, look no further.

Sony LinkBuds S, $148 (Was $199.99)

JBL Tune 230NC TWS True Wireless, $79.95 (Was $99.95)

Skullcandy Sesh Evo True Wireless Earbuds, $42.60 (Was $49.99)

Sony WF-1000XM4 Wireless Earbuds, $248 (Was $279.99)

Meidong Bluetooth Earbuds, $29.99 (Was $39.99)

Bowers & Wilkins PI7 In-Ear Headphones, $289 (Was $399)

KPTEC Kids Foldable Headphones, $13.59 (Was $16.99)

iClever BTH12 Wireless Kids Headphones, $36.95 (Was $49.99)

V-MODA Crossfade Headphones, $149.99 (Was $199.99)

WYZE Bluetooth 5.0 Headphones, $65.58 (Was $99.98)

House of Marley Positive Vibration 2 Headphones, $39.99 (Was $69.99)

PurelySound E7 Noise-Cancelling Headphones, $39.99 (Was $49.98)

Oladance Open Ear Headphones, $119.99 (Was $149.99)

Tapela E7 Active Noise-Cancelling Headphones, $39.99 (Was $99.99)

SENNHEISER HD 450BT Headphones, $110 (Was $199.95)

This post was created by a non-news editorial team at Recurrent Media, Futurisms owner. Futurism may receive a portion of sales on products linked within this post.

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Labor Day is the ceremonial ending to summer (dont forget we have a few weeks left!), but you can break up your melancholy mood by taking advantage of some great deals. Labor Day Weekend sales are a great time to pick up everything from a new laptop to a better mattress without paying full price. These deals used to be limited to a short, three-day window, but a lot of great gear is on sale now.

The advantage of shopping for Labor Day deals early is that theres less competition with fellow shoppers. You wont run the risk of the item you want going out of stock at the last minute, and youll get your stuff early a win-win. Weve rounded up the best Labor Day deals you can get right now, and will continually update this story as new sales pop up and older ones end.

Kitchen counter space is a precious resource, and Cuisinarts TOA-60 can help you optimize it. This appliance can function as a toaster oven or air fryer, and has separate settings for warming, broiling, and baking. The TOA-60 goes up to 450 degrees, which is nearly as hot as a traditional oven, which means you can use this countertop appliance for everything from making chicken wings to baking cookies. If youre just starting a kitchen renovation, the TOA-60 can actually save you money since you wont have to buy as many appliances. You may even lower your utility bill by using this gadget instead of an oven, since itll heat up more quickly.

Galanz ToastWave, $298 (Was $399.99)

KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart Stand Mixer, $379.99 (Was $459.99)

Vitamix Professional Series 750 Blender, $591.99 (Was $629.95)

Braun FP3020 12 Cup Food Processor, $199.99 (Was $349)

Oxo Good Grips 5-Quart Salad Spinner, $35 (Was $42.99)

De'Longhi ECP3420 Bar Pump Espresso and Cappuccino Machine, $160 (Was $207.95)

Original Casper Mattress (Twin), $1,165 (Was $1,295)

Tuft & Needle Hybrid Mattress(Twin) $1,116 (Was $1,395)

Zinus Green Tea Luxe Memory Foam Mattress (Twin), $552 (Was $649)

Purple Mattress, $699 (Was $799)

Avocado Eco Organic Mattress (Twin), $799 (Was $899) [Use Promo Code ORGANIC]

Serta EZ Tote (Twin), $314.10 (Was $349)

Who doesnt want homemade pizza cooked in under two minutes? The Ooni Koda 12 is a gas-powered pizza oven that can reach temperatures of over 900 degrees, which is the level of heat you need to make thin-crust pizzas similar to the ones youll find in a pizzeria. The Koda 12 runs on gas, which means you wont have to worry about continually feeding the oven wood to maintain its heat. Itll take a little while to warm up, but you can cook pizzas one after the other after its reached its maximum temperature. If you entertain often, and love pizza, Oonis Koda 12 is a must-have.

Solo Stove Ranger with Stand Portable Outdoor Fire Pit, $259.99 (Was $349.99)

Snan Outdoor Propane Gas Fire Pit Table, $229.99 (Was $409.99)

YETI Tundra 45 Cooler, $325 (Was $437)

Hydro Flask Standard Mouth Bottle with Flex Cap, $25.44 (Was $32.95)

NIU KQi3 Electric Scooter, $599 (Was $699)

Jackery Explorer 300, $299.99 (Was $349.99)

EF Ecoflow Delta Max, $1,699 (was $2,199)

GOSUN Chill Cooler, $551.65 (Was $649)

A strong WiFi connection is a necessity in 2022, which is why this deal on a three-pack of Eeros latest routers really stands out. The mesh WiFi system allows all three routers to communicate with one another to create a large network that can cover up to 5,500 square feet. Each router needs to be connected to power, but only one has to be connected to your modem with an Ethernet cable. Each of Eeros routers are more powerful than the one provided by your internet provider, and will provide better, more reliable coverage than a WiFi repeater. Losing time to slow internet speeds, or working on a WiFi network with dead zones around your home will slow your productivity, which is why we highly recommend taking advantage of this deal.

Kasa Smart Plug Power Strip, $46.99 (Was $79.99)

Leviton Decora Smart Wi-Fi Light Switch, $50.85 (Was $80)

NETGEAR Nighthawk Pro WiFi 6 Router, $189.97 (was $246.99)

GE Cync Smart Bulb (2-Pack), $24.99 (Was $33.99)

Eufy Security Smart Lock Touch, $129.99 (Was $169.99)

Wyze Lock WiFi & Bluetooth Enabled Smart Door Lock, $113.99 (Was $129.99)

Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller, $198 (Was $229.99)

Xenvo Shutterbug, $18.99 (Was $25.99)

Rode VideoMic Vlogger Kit For iOS, $130.99 (Was $142.90)

Anker 10000mAh Portable Charger, $29.99 (was $39.99)

Joby GorillaPod Compact Tripod, $49.19 (Was $99.95)

Fugetek 51-inch Selfie Stick, $13.49 (Was $26.99)

Anker 40W USB-C Car Charger, $20.40 (Was $29.32)

Twelve South BookBook CaddySack, $49.99 (Was $59.99)

Hisenses 65U7G is the best LCD TV weve ever tested, and will be a home theater upgrade for gamers, cinephiles, and sports fans alike. The 4K TV shows an incredible amount of detail when watching 4K or HD content, and we were especially pleased with how well it reproduced color. The TV has specific modes for certain activities, like gaming, which allow you to play the latest titles in the highest-possible resolution and highest-possible framerate. The 65U7G runs on AndroidTV, which means you can stream video and audio from popular services through apps built into the set, which is very convenient. If youre considering getting a new television before the next NFL season or baseball postseason starts, the 65U7G is the one to get.

VIZIO 65-Inch M-Series 4K TV, $538 (Was $679.99)

Sony A80K 65-Inch 4K OLED TV, $1,798 (Was $2,299.99)

LG OLED C1 65-Inch OLED TV, $1596.99 (Was $2,499.99)

Amazon Omni Series 65-Inch 4K TV, $499.99 (Was $829.99)

Insignia F20 Series Smart HDTV, $139.99 (Was $199.99)

Nebula Cosmos Max 4K Projector, $1,119.99 (Was $1,599.99)

XGIMI MoGo Pro Portable Projector, $425 (Wad $649)

BenQ GV30 Portable Smart Projector, $549 (Was $599.99)

AAXA P6X Projector, $359.99 (Was $379.99)

NexiGo PJ20 Outdoor Projector, $199.99 (Was $319.99)

Microsofts Surface laptops are our favorite portable Windows machines, and the newest model is already on sale. The machine is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 5 processor, 8 GB of RAM (memory), and 8 GB of storage. It should be powerful enough for most tasks, although it may struggle a bit with high resolution video and photo editing. This machine has a USB-A port, USB-C port, headphone jack, and proprietary Surface port, so youll be able to plug in accessories without an adapter. Microsoft says the Surface Laptop 4 can last up to 17 hours on a single charge, but that depends on what apps youre running, your laptops screen brightness, and whether youre using its WiFi and Bluetooth antennas.

Lenovo IdeaPad 3, $258 (Was $499.99)

Dell Inspiron 16 5625, $854.99 (Was $920.99)

HP Pavilion Business Laptop, $1,069 (Was $1,149)

ASUS VivoBook Flip 14, $398 (Was $479.99)

Acer Nitro 5 AN515-55-53E5 Gaming Laptop, $759 (Was $839.99)

HP Pavilion 15, $829 (Was $949.99)

Logitech C922x 1080P Webcam, $69.99 (Was $99.99)

OBSBOT Tiny PTZ 4K Webcam, $229.99 (Was $269.99)

Anker Nano II 65W USB-C Charger, $34.99 (Was $49.99)

Satechi USB-C Slim Multi-Port with Ethernet Adapter, $69.99 (Was $79.99)

Logitech M557, $23.49 (was $39.99)

Satechi Slim X3 Bluetooth Keyboard, $79.99 (Was $89.99)

Samers Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard, $29.99 (was $38.99)

Plugable Universal Docking Station, $139 (Was $159)

Besign LSX3 Laptop Stand, $22.39 (Was $27.99)

ViewSonic VA1655 15.6-Inch 1080p Portable Monitor, $149.99 (Was $229.99)

HP V28 28-Inch 4K Monitor, $199.99 (Was $379.99)

The Bose Noise-Cancelling Headphones 700 were designed for travelers who need to tune out the world during flights, but theyre a helpful tool for commuters and home office workers alike. This pair of headphones used a custom-designed microphone system to listen to outside noises and neutralize them before they hit your ears. In practice, this means you wont have to hear the loud sound of a jet engine or loud officemates ever again. If you work in an open office, or at home with multiple people, this will make a huge difference in how easy it is to focus. Bose says this pair of headphones can last up to 20 hours on a single charge, and be controlled hands-free using Alexa or the Google Assistant. If you travel often, or find sounds distracting while working, dont miss this deal.

Edifier S2000MKIII, $499.99 (Was $549.99)

Klipsch The One II Tabletop Stereo, $173.99 (Was $299)

JBL Xtreme 3, $299.95 (Was $379.95)

Marshall Acton II, $199 (Was $279.99)

Denon Home 250, $399 (Was $499)

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4, $138.94 (Was $209.99)

Sony LinkBuds S, $148 (Was $199.99)

Bowers & Wilkins PI7, $289 (Was $399)

V-MODA Crossfade LP2, $149.99 (Was $199.99)

House of Marley Positive Vibration 2, $39.99 (Was $69.99)

Beats Studio Buds, $99.95 (Was $149.95)

Sennheiser HD 450BT, $113.27 (Was $199.95)

Sonos Arc, $889.99 (Was $949)

Roku Streambar, $99.99 (Was $129.99)

Sony S100F, $98 (Was $129.99)

SAMSUNG HW-S61B, $297.99 (Was $347.99)

Hisense HS214, $99.99 (Was $149.99)

Apple never discounts its own gear, but you can save $100 on its all-new MacBook Air thanks to this Labor Day deal. This discount stands out because the new MacBook Air is only a couple of months old, and backordered on Apples site. The machine features Apples M2 processor, which is powerful enough to handle everything from creating a slideshow to editing 8K video, 8GB of RAM (memory) and 256GB of storage. This laptop has an entirely new chassis, which is thinner overall than the laptop it replaces. It features two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a headphone jack, which you can use to plug in all sorts of peripherals. Apple says this MacBook Air can last up to 18 hours per charge, but that depends on the task youre doing, your screens brightness level, and whether youre using its Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antennas. Overall, the MacBook Air is an excellent choice for students or office workers, and were sure this deal wont last long.

14-Inch MacBook Pro (2021), $1,899 (Was $1,999)

16-Inch MacBook Pro (2021), $2,399 (Was $2,699)

iPad (2021), $299 (Was $329)

iPad Mini (2021), $749 (Was $799)

45mm Apple Watch Series 7, $429 (Was $329)

Apple Pencil (2nd Gen), $99 (Was $129)

AirPods Pro, $179.99 (Was $249.99)

The entry-level Kindle is a magnificent device if youre a digital bookworm whose eyes are getting tired of looking at a phone or tablet display. The Kindles e-ink screen doesnt give off as much light, and makes reading text a lot easier especially for extended periods of time. The Kindles e-ink display is also far less reflective, so you can read outside on a sunny day without being distracted by a glare. The Kindle has 8 GB of storage, which is enough space to hold hundreds of books or a handful of audiobooks, and a battery thatll last weeks between charges. If you use the Kindles backlights to read at night, you may need to plug it in more often. If youve been trying to get back into reading, or want to carry a library around in your bag, dont miss this Kindle deal.

Kindle Paperwhite, $109.99 (Was $139.99)

Kindle Oasis, $199.99 (was $249.99)

Fire TV Stick 4K, $29.99 (Was $49.99)

Fire TV Cube, $69.99 (Was $119.99)

Echo Dot (4th Gen), $39.99 (Was $49.99)

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Hydrogen power is becoming a reality. While the method for deploying it is not singularised yet, its development is continuing. But, that does not mean it is out of reach for futuristic designers.

When it comes to designing a motorcycle with a futuristic look, a futuristic method of propulsion is also generally desired. That is why in sci-fi films all the cars and bikes and spaceships are electric.

In the real world, hydrogen power is becoming more prevalent but still remains something to look at for 2030 rather than 03/02/23. While major manufacturers like Yamaha, Kawasaki, Honda and more are trying to develop hydrogen technology for the future, conceptual designers are using hydrogen as the hypothetical fuel for their hypothetical vehicles.

One such designer is Anton Guzhov, whose Hydra concept uses a hydrogen powertrain.

This is different to the hydrogen fuel cell solution that TVS Motors, for example, is planning to use in one of its upcoming scooters. Instead, the hydrogen powertrain of the hydra is a more traditional view of what is the most abundant resource in our universe: combustion.

But, despite the traditional solution, the futurism of the Hydra is clear in its design.

It is all very square. The handlebars are parallel to the road surface, and the foot pegs are about 18-feet long. It would fit well in an open-world sci-fi videogame, for example.

And its futurism is well-placed. Hydrogen combustion engines are, as of now, inefficient compared to electrics, and - possibly more importantly - compared to hydrogen fuel cell electrics.

Hydrogen combustion is not an impossibility for the future. Its combustion produces only water, but keeping it cold enough to be stored, and managing that storage with what is quite a volatile element, means that it is a complicated fuel to use.

This is also true for hydrogen fuel cells, of course, but the increased efficiency of hydrogen fuel cells compared to hydrogen combustion makes the storage complication more worthwhile to overcome when looking at fuel cells.

But, that is not to say that internal combustion engines using hydrogen as fuel cannot become more efficient. That is why companies such as Toyota, and the aforementioned motorcycle manufacturers Kawasaki and Yamaha, are developing such technology.

But, for now, at least, hydrogen seems best used in the fuel cells planned by manufacturers like TVS.

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The Samsung Odyssey Ark is one massive, powerful gaming monitor, and packs serious next-gen power and features you never knew you needed. And if you reserve it right now, you can save $100 once its available to preorder, not to mention, $200 in Samsung e-cash. Here are some of the features of this gorgeous gaming monitor.

Gigantic Curved Screen: Samsung Ark is 55 inches, which is one of the biggest monitors ever conceived. Expect your senses to be overwhelmed, especially with its 1000R curvature, which wraps around your field of vision for the maximum level of immersion.

Speed Demon: Despite its size, Samsung Ark is no slouch on the speed front. Its 165Hz refresh rate with 1ms (millisecond) response time ensures your monitor wont go sluggish once the action heats up.

New Horizons: The Samsung Ark rotates from its standard horizontal to its horizontal Cockpit Mode. This allows you to customize the layout of your workstation, and tap into every manner of game genre, from arcade classics to top-down shooters.

Simply Cinematic: Arks Neural Quantum Processor Ultra combines 20 multi-layer networks, and an AI processor analyzes images to restore and provide the best picture, down to the smallest pixel.

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Big round of applause for Nicole Aunapu Mann, a member of the Wailacki nation!Heck Yeah

This fall, astronaut Nicole Aunapu Mann, a naval aviator and mechanical engineer, is set to fly to the International Space Station as a member of NASA's upcoming SpaceX Crew-5 mission and in doing so, as Universe Today reports, she'llbecome the first ever indigenous woman in space.

Mann, who hails from Petaluma, California, is a member of the Wailacki nation, one of the Round Valley Indian Tribes native to Northern California. A marine with a venerable military career, she's served tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and has logged more than 2,500 hours of flight time in 25 different types of aircrafts, according to Universe Today.

Mann also helped build the Space Launch System (SLS), NASA's massive mega Moon rocket, now scheduled to launch the first Artemis mission later this month.

"It's very exciting," Mann told Indian Country Today. "I think it's important that we communicate this to our community, so that other Native kids, if they thought maybe that this was not a possibility or to realize that some of those barriers that used to be there are really starting to get broken down."

This is an achievement worth highlighting. NASA has a long history of exclusion something that the agency has had to grapple with in recent years. And while NASA shouldn't get any untoward credit for righting wrongs that are long overdue, we should absolutely celebrate the change-makers like Mann who are bravely breaking decades-old barriers.

Mann's space exploration aspirations don't stop with Crew-5. She's one of the 18 astronauts who was selected to train for the Artemis Moon landings, which means that Mann if ultimately chosen from this elite group of 18 could someday be the first woman to step foot on the Moon.

"It's just this really overwhelming sense of emotion," Mann told Inverse back in 2021, discussing the opportunity to potentially be chosen for the Moon landings, "in the best of ways that I can describe."

READ MORE: NASA Astronaut Nicole Aunapu Mann will be the First Indigenous Woman in Space! [Universe Today]

More on NASA and diversity: Why Hasnt NASA Hired More Black and Brown Astronauts?

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Who could have foreseen this?Insider Trading

Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase might have a much bigger insider trading problem than we thought.

Traders may have had access to improper info ahead of 15 to 37 listings ten to 25 percent of the total on the exchange since 2018, according to researchers at the University of Technology Sydney.

In their new paper, the three Australian researchers found "evidence of systematic insider trading in cryptocurrency markets," with their analysis showing "significant price run-ups before official listing announcements, similar to prosecuted cases of insider trading in stock markets."

While it's not exactly a smoking gun, it's yet another data point suggesting that insider trading is rampant on crypto exchanges bringing the worst sins of traditional finance, in other words, to the brave new world of blockchain.

"Our findings identify cases that are yet to be prosecuted,"they wrote.

The team looked at the average price of 146 coins 300 and 100 hours before Coinbase the largest publicly traded exchange in the world made the announcement that they'd be listed on the platform. On average, tokens rose another two percent over the next 100 hours.

"From visual inspection, we note that there is an evident run-up pattern prior to the listing announcement starting at -250 hours," they write, implying that insiders had advanced, non-public notice of profitable investments.

The news comes weeks after a Coinbase manager was indicted by federal prosecutors for leaking info about new crypto due to be listed on the exchange to a brother and friend, getting away with more than $1 million in profit before attempting to flee the country.

The crypto exchange is also reportedly under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission, which is looking into whether crypto on it should've been registered as securities.

Not everybody agrees the new paper is evidence to take seriously. One expert source told Decrypt that the study "jumps to conclusions" without providing clear evidence.

Meanwhile, a Coinbase spokesperson reiterated in a statement to Decrypt that it "takes allegations of front-running incredibly seriously. We work hard to ensure all market participants have access to the same information."

Whether that kind of line of reasoning will prove to be enough to convince federal prosecutors, of course, remains to be seen.

READ MORE: Coinbase Has a Serious Insider Trading Problem, Study Claims [Decrypt]

More on Coinbase: Coinbase Reportedly Under Investigation by the SEC

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Hubble's still got it.A Star Is Born

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope may be quite a bit older than its groundbreaking successor, but as an incredible new image of the Orion Nebula goes to show, it's still delivering some mind-blowing new images of the cosmos.

This "celestial cloudscape," asthe European Space Agency (ESA) refers to it, is what is known as a "Herbig-Haro object," which are the glowing clouds that surround stars as they're born.

Herbig-Haro objects, "are formed when stellar winds or jets of gas spewing from these newborn stars form shockwaves colliding with nearby gas and dust at high speeds," according to the ESA.

And, needless to say, the resulting composite image of the object is absolutely breathtaking.

The gigantic Orion Nebula is one of the most studied objects in space both because of its massive size it spans 24 light-years across and because it's only about 1,000 light years away from Earth. In the right conditions, it can even be seen by the naked eye from Earth.

Although it's been photographed on plenty of occasions, this latest image of the Orion Nebula is actually a composite of a whopping 520 exposures, showcasing an astonishing amount of detail.

"The outflows themselves are visible as gracefully curving structures at the top and bottom of this image," the ESA waxes in its description. "Their interaction with the large-scale flow of gas and dust from the core of the nebula distorts them into sinuous curves."

Most of us can't muster that kind of flowery, sensuous prose for our significant others, much less for objects further away than we could ever hope to travel in our lifetimes.

But then again, most of us aren't astrophysicists, either.

READ MORE:Celestial Cloudscape in the Orion Nebula [ESA]

More on Hubble:NASA Releases Hubble Image of Most Distant Star Ever Seen

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Russia's Ministry of Defense has warned that the nuclear power plant it's currently occupying in southern Ukraine could suffer damage and result in an accident if shelling continues, CNBC reports.

The news comes after both Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of attacking the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant the largest nuclear power plant on the continent.The bottom line, of course, is that there's be no fighting there at all if Russia hadn't invaded Ukraine this year.

Igor Kirillov, the head of Russias radioactive, chemical and biological defense forces, told Reuters that the nuclear plant's backup support systems were damaged as a result of Ukraine's actions. According to Kirillov, an accident could cause radioactive material to cover Germany, Poland, and Slovakia.

Russian forces occupied the facility in March, holding Ukrainian employees at the site at gunpoint. The latest accusations and finger pointing serve as a dangerous escalation.

Ukrainian officials recently accused Russia of using the plant as "a shield," because Ukrainian forces wouldn't dare strike the facility.

"The Ukrainian Armed Forces know that these are Ukrainian personnel and this is a Ukrainian plant and there are Ukrainian people [there] so we aren't going to kill our people, our staff and damage our infrastructure," Petro Kotin, head of Energoatom, Ukraine's state enterprise in charge of operating the country's nuclear plants, told the BBC earlier this month.

It's a precarious situation. According to CNBC, while an accident can't technically result in the kind of meltdown that caused the Chernobyl disaster in 1986, the risks are still high. If containment walls were to be breached, radioactive material, including from spent fuel pools, could leak.

And that has the international community worried. Last week, officials from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the United Nation's nuclear watchdog, said they were alarmed by Russia's bombing near the nuclear power plant.

"This is a serious hour, a grave hour and the IAEA must be allowed to conduct its mission to Zaporizhzhia as soon as possible," IAEA director general Rafael Mariano Grossi told the UN's Security Council last week, as quoted byReuters.

Yet Russia maintains that Ukrainian forces are shelling the site themselves, potentially risking a catastrophe.

On Twitter, Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak pointed out an obvious solution: "You simply have to remove the UF from shops, demine buildings, release the workers, stop shelling from the [power plant complex] and leave the station."

"It's simple, isn't it?" he added.

READ MORE: Russia warns radioactive waste could hit Germany if accident occurs at damaged nuclear power plant [CNBC]

More on the situation: Officials Beg Russia to Stop Bombing Near Europe's Largest

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It now costs about as much as an entry-level car.Price Hike

Tesla is jacking up the price of its still unfinished and misleadingly named Full Self-Driving (FSD) feature, yet again.

According to a tweet by CEO Elon Musk, the company will hike the price of the controversial software add-on from $12,000 to $15,000, a substantial price increase that will make it even more difficult to justify,especially for those just entering the electric vehicle market.

The decision shines an even brighter spotlight on the project, which in principle has immense promise but which has struggled to deliver on Musk's outsize promises and caused the automaker endless headaches, safety issues, and brand perception challenges.

FSD extends the capabilities of the car company's Autopilot driver assistance package by adding features like "Traffic and Stop Sign Control" and "Navigate on Autopilot," which can take over most driving duties as long as the driver keeps their hands on the wheel at all times, ready to take over if it screws up.

That's crucially important because the software is still far from perfect, as several beta testers have demonstrated in shocking videos.

Federal regulators like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration are also starting to pay attention, with feds currently investigating the company's driver assistance features for being involved in dozens of collisions on public roads.

With a wider and wider deployment, Tesla is gearing up to have access to FSD in the hands of pretty much anybody willing to pay for it.

"Were still tracking very much to have widespread deployment of FSD Beta this year in North America," Musk said at the company's annual shareholder meeting earlier this month. "So I should say basically, FSD will be available to anyone who requests it by the end of this year."

While regulators are starting to become wary of Tesla's decision to test out its unfinished software on public roads, the company maintains that it's safer than having humans in charge.

"Autopilot prevents around 40 crashes a day where human drivers mistakenly press the accelerator at 100 percent instead of the brakes," Ashok Elluswamy, Teslas director of Autopilot software, tweeted over the weekend.

READ MORE: Elon Musk says Tesla will hike the price of FSD driver assistance software by 25% in September [CNBC]

More on Full Self-Driving:California Wants Tesla to Stop Calling Half-Finished System "Full Self-Driving"

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