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Today’s Tech Spot Roundup
Prototype 3D printer uses throttled ASICs to mine Bitcoin and heat the printing bed
The printer, developed by mechanical engineer and Bitcoin tinkerer Andy “PizzAndy” Prokopyk under the Proof of Print name, replaces a standard heated print bed with a modified ASIC-powered system.
Uber expands female driver preferences in the US following safety concerns
Safety has been a key concern from the very beginning, especially since drivers are considered independent contractors rather than direct Uber employees. As Bloomberg highlights, the ride-hailing service is facing thousands of pending legal cases related to alleged driver misconduct – and several involve alleged sexual assault.
Valve insists Steam Machine launch is on track for this year
In February, Valve published its first hardware-related post since announcing the Steam Machine, Steam Frame, and Steam Controller 2 last year. The devices were supposed to launch before the end of March, but Valve extended the window to the first half of 2026.
This startup wants to build data centers inside floating offshore wind platforms
San Francisco-based Aikido Technologies says its concept combines three things the AI boom desperately needs right now: power, cooling, and space.
VPN downloads surge in Australia after age checks hit porn sites, online games, and social media
Following the introduction of the new online safety codes, VPN apps have shot up the Australian free iPhone app chart. VPN Super Unlimited Proxy moved from 40th place to 7th, Proton VPN moved from 174th to 19th, and NordVPN went from 189th to 13th, according to Sensor Tower data.
End of today’s Tech Spot roundup.
