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Arma 3 and War Thunder clips are being passed off as real airstrike footage in the Iran - Israel conflict

TechSpot

Following Israel's surprise airstrikes on Iranian targets on June 13, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps posted a clip of what it claimed was the country's military downing an Israeli jet fighter. Read Entire Article

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Iran’s Internet Blackout Adds New Dangers for Civilians Amid Israeli Bombings

Wired

Iran is limiting internet connectivity for citizens amid Israeli airstrikes—pushing people towards domestic apps, which may not be secure, and limiting their ability to access vital information.

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Iran issues four-month ban on cryptocurrency mining following widespread power outages

TechSpot

We recently saw New York looking to put a 3-year ban on mining crypto, but the problem seems much more serious for Iran. Among several controversies surrounding cryptocurrency mining is the issue of energy consumption and its environmental impact. The nation has now issued a 4-month ban on this activity.

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GitHub says it will now operate in Iran after receiving sanction exemption

The Verge

GitHub says it will now offer its full range of services in Iran, after imposing restrictions on the platform for Iranian developers due to US sanctions. Today we are announcing a breakthrough: we have secured a license from the US government to offer GitHub to developers in Iran.

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Iran bans cryptocurrency mining for four months to stave off blackouts

The Verge

Iran is temporarily banning cryptocurrency mining after some of the country’s major cities experienced repeated blackouts. According to the BBC , Iran operates a program where Bitcoin miners must register with with the government, pay extra for electricity, and sell their coins to the central bank. Photo by Michele Doying / The Verge.

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Israel urges citizens to turn off home cameras as Iran hacks surveillance systems

TechSpot

In the aftermath of recent Iranian missile strikes on Tel Aviv, concerns about the vulnerability of internet-connected cameras have intensified. "We We know that in the past two or three days, the Iranians have been trying to connect to cameras to understand what happened and where their missiles hit to improve. Read Entire Article

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TikTok’s beloved Dubai chocolate is breaking the pistachio supply chain

Fast Company Tech

Primarily grown in the US and Iran, pistachios were already in short supply due to a poor American harvest last year. Thats a major shift from 2023, when global supply exceeded demand and prices dipped, according to Behrooz Agah, a board member at Irans pistachio association. In just one year, prices have soared from $7.65

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