Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 09/09 – White House Comes Out Against Proof-Of-Work?
Sep 9, 2022
The U.S. government proposes restrictions on proof-of-work crypto due to environmental concerns. Intel's new GPU specs aim to enhance gaming performance. Uber Eats partners with Nuro to launch autonomous food delivery vehicles. Amazon acquires a robotics firm to improve logistics amid labor shortages. The episode also touches on the intriguing behaviors of wealthy tech elites preparing for potential apocalyptic scenarios and the ongoing evolution of gaming technology.
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Proof-of-Work Restrictions
- The White House suggests limiting or eliminating proof-of-work crypto mining.
- This is due to its environmental impact, especially high energy consumption.
Intel Arc Alchemist GPUs
- Intel revealed specs for its Arc Alchemist desktop GPUs, targeting budget and casual gamers.
- The top model will have 32 XE cores, 16GB GDDR6 RAM, and a 2100 MHz clock speed.
Uber Eats & Nuro
- Uber Eats and Nuro partnered on a 10-year deal for autonomous food delivery.
- Nuro's R2 vehicles, designed for residential travel, will be deployed in California and Texas.
