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You can now buy a Ferrari with crypto in the US, if that’s your thing
Anyone sitting on a mountain of cryptocurrency can now use it to buy a Ferrari in the US. According to Reuters, the luxury carmaker is working with the crypto payment processor BitPay to accept bitcoin, ether and USDC for purchases stateside, which customers were apparently begging for. Europe is expected to get the same treatment in early 2024, with other regions to follow.
There won’t be any upcharges for those paying with crypto, Ferrari’s Chief Marketing and Commercial Officer Enrico Galliera told Reuters, and BitPay will convert those payments to traditional currency at the time of the transaction to avoid any issues of volatility. Galliera said the move will help the company reach “people who are not necessarily our clients but might afford a Ferrari.”
Just last year, Ferrari announced a commitment to more sustainable operations, including reducing its environmental footprint, and embracing the notoriously energy-intensive cryptocurrencies would seem to go against that. But, the company insists this doesn’t get in the way of its mission. Galliera cited recent strides in improving crypto’s carbon footprint, like heavier reliance on renewable energy sources, and told Reuters, “Our target to reach for carbon neutrality by 2030 along our whole value chain is absolutely confirmed.”
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I thought I’d hate the Galaxy Z Flip 5 — until I changed one thing
I’ve been using the Galaxy Z Flip 5 for a few weeks now, and I really, really love it. But it didn’t start out that way.
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Google can create the perfect Pixel phone — if it changes one thing
The Pixel 7a is a great phone. But with a few smart tweaks, Google could easily create a perfect Pixel. Here’s how.
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The OnePlus Pad looks incredible — except for one peculiar thing
OnePlus just launched its very first tablet, the OnePlus Pad. It has a great, premium design, aside from that camera placement.
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Samsung’s $450 phone does one thing way better than the iPhone 14
Samsung’s mid-range Galaxy A54 does one particular thing way better than Apple’s more expensive iPhone 14. And I need to talk about it.
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6 years later, the iPhone X still does one thing better than the iPhone 14 Pro
Apple got something perfect with the iPhone X and iPhone XS. And all these years later, the iPhone 14 Pro still can’t beat them in one important way.
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The Pixel Watch misses the most important thing it needed to stand out
The Pixel Watch’s minimalist, simple design looks fine — but it’s also a missed opportunity for Google to truly take on the iconic, square Apple Watch.
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The next big thing in science is already in your pocket
By borrowing computing power from millions of smartphones and home PCs, researchers can crack big scientific problems faster than ever before.
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The best thing about Android 13 isn’t a new feature or setting — it’s something else
Android 13 is finally here, and there’s not much to talk about. As the operating system matures, new and exciting features are few and far between.
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Nothing’s next phone may ignore the one thing that makes the Phone 1 special
A new rumor says Nothing is working on a new phone — and it might be missing the Nothing Phone 1’s most unique feature.
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Spotify’s Car Thing is being discontinued – reduced down to $50
Don’t feel bad if you have no idea what this is, we had to cycle back to its launch article to remember anything about the ‘Car Thing‘ from Spotify that was supposed to act as a means of controlling your Spotify playback whilst driving the car. With an RRP of $ 90, it always seemed like […]
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Spotify has killed the Car Thing, its $90 in-car audio device that failed to find an audience
After a rocky three-year history, Spotify has discontinued its Car Thing, a $ 90 device that was meant to make the service easier to access while driving.
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Unable to innovate, Rovio re-releases the classic Angry Birds game from 2012 (and that’s no bad thing)
The headline is on the harsh side but seriously, do we really need the original Angry Birds game to be re-released in 2022? As it turns out, yes we do because Angry Birds Classic is just as addictive as it was the first time around but without the frustration of in-app-purchases (IAPs) and with a […]
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The Galaxy Z Fold 3 isn’t better than the Oppo Find N, and that’s a good thing
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 is the top folding smartphone you can buy at the moment, but happily that doesn’t make it better than the newcomer Oppo Find N.
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Mobvoi’s TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra is a thing and it’s being launched on October 13th
After unveiling the TicWatch Pro X in China earlier this week Mobvoi has taken a novel approach to revealing another Wear OS-toting smartwatch by way of holding a giveaway in the days leading up to October 13th. The TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra as it is called, the same one mentioned here, will make its debut […]
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Razer Phone 2 is official, still wants to make gaming phones a thing
Razer is taking another stab at the gaming market with the aptly named Razer Phone 2, offering unparalleled performance, a high-refresh rate display, and a gamer-y aesthetic in a pretty slick package. This isn’t a major redesign from last year’s phone, but there are a few things worth mentioning. Gaming powerhouse The Razer Phone […]
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‘Drone surfing’ is now a thing
Drone surfing is now a thing, apparently. Keen to show off the power of one of its flying machines, Washington-based firm Freefly swapped a kite for its ALTA 8 octocopter and sent a guy out on the water to see what happened. And yes, he did come back.
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Encryption’s a thing of the past in Amazon’s Fire OS 5
In the most recent update for its Fire tablets, Amazon has removed device encryption, a move that could be seen as backwards thinking. But the company has since backtracked and says full-disk encryption will return in a spring update.
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The wearable chair is now a thing
For all those times you’ve wished you could just take a seat, it is my duty to inform you that the Archelis (literally, “walkable chair” in Japanese), has now been introduced, and can be purchased within a couple years.
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Breaking the law not your thing? Here are 11 sites for free, legal music downloads
Free music isn’t exactly difficult to find on the Web, but finding music that is both free and legal to download is something else. Check out our handpicked selection of the best free and legal sites for downloading music, no matter the genre or style.
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Projection mapping on the Sydney Opera House is the coolest thing you’ll see all day
Every year, the Sydney Opera House invites artists to bring along their projectors and beam animations onto the building’s iconic sails. This year’s display was entirely hand-drawn, and the results were stunning.
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