Samir Tolegen

The Tesla Cybertruck looks like it was dropped off by an alien race, but it has the capabilities to challenge all of the top-selling pickup trucks. With a sharp-edged exterior that is made of scratch- and dent-resistant stainless steel, Tesla's all-electric truck is seriously tough. Along with available all-wheel drive, the Cybertruck can tow up to 14,000 pounds and has an estimated driving range of 500-plus miles. While that applies only to the most expensive model, the cheapest one starts at $39,900. Of course, there's still a lot we don't know about the Cybertruck, including when it will officially go on sale. Tesla has delayed the truck's production timeline several times already, but on April 7, 2022, CEO Elon Musk again promised that the truck is coming and will be out in 2023.

What's New for 2023?

Tesla is expanding its lineup to include one of the most popular body styles in America—the pickup truck. With seriously impressive stats for both an EV and a pickup, the Cybertruck gives the company a potentially strong seller given how well trucks sell in this country. However, it'll have to compete with the Ford F-150 Lightning, the GMC Hummer EV, the Rivian R1T right out of the gate. Chevy is also planning an electric Silverado in the next couple of years, and Ram says it'll have an EV with a truck bed by 2024.

The Cybertruck will be available in three different configurations, which are all based on the number of electric motors each has. While all-wheel drive is standard on all but the single-motor version, each additional motor means quicker acceleration, longer driving range, and greater towing capacity.

EV Motor, Power, and Performance

The Cybertruck is available with not just one, not just two, but three electric motors. While the single-motor truck has rear-wheel drive, the two- and three-motor models have all-wheel drive. Tesla claims it'll go from zero to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds and top out at 110 mph. The dual-motor Cybertruck will reportedly reach 60 mph in just 4.5 ticks and have a top speed of 120 mph. Those looking for the ultimate performance will appreciate the three-motor model, which Tesla says will essentially teleport from zero to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds (!) with a top speed of 130 mph. All Cybertrucks have an adjustable air suspension that can be raised or lowered on the fly and provides up to 16 inches of ground clearance. Add that to its 35-degree approach and 28-degree departure angles and the Tesla pickup could prove to be a formidable off-road machine.

Towing and Payload Capacity

If the Cybertruck can really tow as much as Tesla claims, it will have a higher maximum rating than popular alternatives such as the Ram 1500. While the single- and dual-motor Teslas have a maximum tow rating of 7500 and 10,000 pounds, respectively, models with a third motor will be able to pull a whopping 14,000 pounds. Every Cybertruck can also haul 3500 pounds in its 6.5-foot cargo bed.

Range, Charging, and Battery Life

Tesla didn't reveal the size of the batteries that will power its electrified pickup. However, every model will have a 250-kW charging cable. Of course, it will also have access to Tesla's vast network of Superchargers. Its driving range varies with the number of motors, but Tesla claims the single motor has a range of 250-plus miles, the dual motors boast 300-plus miles of range, and the top-tier tri-motor setup should provide more than 500 miles on a single charge.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPGe

Since there aren't any official ratings for the Cybertruck, we can only go off Tesla's preliminary estimates. Likewise, we'll also have to wait until we get our hands on a real production model to test its ambitious maximum driving range in the real world. For more information about the Cybertruck's fuel economy, visit the EPA's website.

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo

Those who thought the Tesla Model 3 interior was minimalistic will relive that reaction when they see the Cybertruck's spartan cabin. While many standard features and options haven't been disclosed, the first images show a slab-like dashboard that is solely dominated by one large touchscreen. Its squared-off steering wheel looks to have some sort of illuminated display, but nothing has been confirmed. The Cybertruck will also be able to seat up to six people, and its 6.4-foot cargo bed offers 100 cubic feet of volume. It also has a nifty slide-out tailgate that doubles as a ramp to load four-wheelers and motorcycles.

Animoca Brands, a Deloitte Tech Fast winner and ranked in the Financial Times list of High Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2021, is a leader in digital entertainment, blockchain, and gamification that is working to advance digital property rights and contribute to the establishment of the open metaverse. The company develops and publishes a broad portfolio of products including the REVV token and SAND token; original games including The Sandbox, Crazy Kings, and Crazy Defense Heroes; and products utilizing popular intellectual properties including Disney, WWE, Snoop Dogg, The Walking Dead, Power Rangers, MotoGP™, and Formula E. It has multiple subsidiaries, including The Sandbox, Blowfish Studios, Quidd, GAMEE, nWay, Pixowl, Forj, Lympo, Grease Monkey Games, Eden Games, Darewise, Notre Game, and TinyTap. Animoca Brands has a growing portfolio of more than 340 investments, including Colossal, Axie Infinity, OpenSea, Dapper Labs (NBA Top Shot), Yield Guild Games, Harmony, Alien Worlds, Star Atlas, and others.

Their mission

To deliver digital property rights to the world's gamers and Internet users, thereby creating a new asset class, play-to-earn economies, and a more equitable digital framework contributing to the building of the open metaverse.

THEIR VISION

Since 2018, we have laid out our vision for the new reality of digital ownership in a variety of thought pieces and explainers. Here are some of the thought pieces from Yat Siu, co-founder and executive chairman of Animoca Brands, to give you background and context.

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What is SunContract SNC and how does the platform work?

SunContract is a technology-based trading platform for energy blockchain. Allowing users to trade directly in energy (buy and sell) without the need for third parties. Business SunContract focuses only on renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind energy, as well as the use of geothermal energy and biomass.

What does this mean for the consumer?

By establishing a free market, the user will achieve significant cost savings. In Slovenia SunContract SNC cooperates with SONCE New Energy Ltd. from 2017, which guarantees a standard market price after the conclusion of the contract. This prevents price fluctuations and agreements that harm consumers.

Using blockchain technology and so-called Intelligent contracts, the SNC platform avoids unnecessary intermediaries, thus providing cheaper electricity. The platform is in use from April 2018. Users can save from 20 to 35 percent compared to conventional energy sources and existing energy suppliers. Thanks to various partnerships, SunContract can use existing energy networks or infrastructure, enabling anyone (currently only in Slovenia) to independently buy or sell electricity. Soon the platform will be available in Italy. Other EU and non-EU countries are under development.

How does the SunContract SNC platform work for people unrelated to blockchain?

The user can conveniently log in at home on the SunContract.org platform. There, he concludes an agreement with SONCE Ltd and the "Balancing Group" SunContract. Meanwhile, SONCE Ltd provides an efficient service for terminating the contract with the previous supplier and has been operating as a new electricity partner ever since. The contract sets a maximum price around which you can now buy energy at any time on SONCE Ltd.'s SunContract platform.

The user top-ups his account 2000 SNC token directly on the platform via wire transfer SEPAand then can immediately buy cheaper electricity. The fixed, fixed price of SONCE Ltd guarantees a stable price, and thus the maximum price.

The energy market at the moment

Global investments in renewable energy have risen sharply over the past year and far exceed investment in fossil fuels, according to the report UNO.

As technology prices in the renewable energy sector are constantly declining, so-called green energy has become an increasingly attractive prospect. In 2017, China was by far the world's largest investor in renewable energy. Almost half of the infrastructure running in 2017 is located in the Republic of China. This is mainly due to the huge promotion of solar energy. China has invested almost one fifth more than in the previous year. Other countries, including Australia, Sweden and Mexico, have more than doubled investments in this sector. Due to the constant increase in the population and the related increase in energy consumption, the need to switch to renewable energy is becoming increasingly important.

Over the past decade, many strategic investments have increased the share of renewable energy in global energy consumption from 5% to 12%. Already last year, these investments helped to avoid global emissions of around 1,8 gigaton carbon dioxide. This roughly corresponds to the CO2 emissions of the entire US traffic system. For example, if you look at the research from the Rocky Mountain Institute in Colorado and their predictions in the figure below, you will notice that in 2015. Around 15% of total energy produced in the USA came from wind and solar energy. It is expected that by 2050 it will be around 71%. Adding more renewable energy sources, such as hydropower, geothermal energy and biomass, can increase it to 80%.

Renewable energy in Europe

European Union directive on renewable energy defines the general policy for the production of energy from renewable sources in the EU. It demands that Member States cover at least 20% of total energy needs with renewable energy sources for 2020. All EU countries must also ensure that at least 10% of their fuels come from renewable sources to 2020. On 30 November 2016 The Commission has published a proposal for a revised directive on renewable energy sources to make the EU a global leader in renewable energy. This is to ensure that to 2030. At least 27% of energy will come from renewable energy. In June 2018. The target was increased to 32%. This Directive sets national renewable energy targets, taking into account the starting point and full potential of this market. The revised targets range from a low of above 10% in Malta to a maximum of 49% in Sweden.

Problem

Climate changes this is one of the biggest challenges we have ever faced. One of the main reasons for this is dependence on fossil fuels. Combustion of crude oil, coal and other fossil fuels for energy production is ineffective and causes a huge amount of CO2 emissions and other harmful gases. Too high concentration of these gases in the atmosphere causes the greenhouse effect.

The use of fossil fuels and the resulting emissions lead to the second major problem in the energy industry: the centralization of energy sources and suppliers. Due to the monopoly position of many large corporations, energy prices are rising in line with a gradual "scarcity". Internationally, energy alone accounts for only one third of the actual price of electricity. The remaining costs consist of various fees.

SunContract a solution to the problem?

Blockchain technology enables Independent Electricity Producers and Consumers to network through "smart contrach (smart contract)" through a pool SunContract. The purpose of a smart contract is to provide security that is greater than traditional contract law.

By combining the energy sector with blockchains, many new opportunities arise in terms of optimization, transparency and cost-effective use, and ultimately this is reflected in the price the user pays for energy.

In April 2018 SunContract platform has been launched in Slovenia and since then every resident can log on to the platform and buy or sell electricity among themselves.

Compared to other energy suppliers, the user of the platform pays 20 to 35% less for electricity.

Experts around the world agree: now it is no longer necessary to burn fossil fuels to this extent; We do not need to burden our environment unnecessarily. Today, there are much more environmentally friendly methods of generating energy.

Solar and wind energy are widely known, but the real potential of these technologies remains largely untapped.

In order to be able to meet the energy needs of users, there are contracts between SunContract and national energy suppliers who can supply the electricity and thus reduce the electricity price as much as possible. In the case of payments on the platform, the SunContract digital token (SNC) is used, which includes an automated process / contract (Smart Contract), so the user resigns from the need for an intermediary. The platform allows you to accurately track energy consumption using clear charts.

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The development of the SunContract SNC's future

Gregor Novak i Mojca Bajec started the project in 2016 with a small team. As the team grows, it has grown from ten to over 25 people, and by the end of 2018, there are almost 50 people. Besides, SunContract is backed by more than ten Energy and Blockchain experts.

The team understands that connectivity is very important, so they constantly talk to potential partners and visit industry events around the world. (Peak Solar Tech in Portugal and "Digital Solar & Storage" in Munich are expected with special excitement from the community). At the end of July, the NEM Blockchain team and the rocket technology company were talking about working together. Unfortunately, for the time being, due to the NDA (Confidentiality Agreement), the details cannot be disclosed

Many new business partnerships are planned in January 2019.

At the end of June, SunContract was introduced to the European Commission, the United Nations and many other countries around the world. In talks with the vice-president of the European Commission Maros Šefčovič it became clear that EU legislation provides excellent conditions for adapting the SunContract platform.

At the lecture before the UN commission, opinions were always positive. Cooperation on the African continent has been officially confirmed. SunContract also received applications from Latin America, Asia and other European countries. After very interesting and pioneering meetings in Italy, SunContract very positively assesses Italy's position as another target on the European market.

Portugal, Belgium, Poland and Ukraine are just a few more people interested in the EU.

Eurasian Blockchain Hub, based in Ljubljana, was opened at the end of July.

China, Malaysia and Japan have expressed interest and want to test the SunContract service and review the legal framework for implementation.

Another high priority area at SunContract is the electric vehicle sector. The relatively young branch of e-mobility also enables and requires adequate flexibility. In particular, the partnership with Microsoft should provide the possibility of shortening the development phases from a few months to several days in some areas, and thus actively support SunContract in its implementation.

SunContract works with over 30 partners across Europe to solve the problem of undersized communication infrastructure. Unfortunately, the exact schedule is not known at the moment, but it seems that the idea is to transform private homes into so-called "transformer stations" so that the batteries are charged independently of each other.

Charging and payment takes place automatically in real time and does not require direct contact between the producer and the user. In some cases it is necessary to adapt the legal framework conditions, but even here a lot of interest has been expressed by various organizations and members of the government.

Since the introduction of the SEPA payment method on the platform, users without deep technical knowledge of blockchain can benefit from the platform and its advantages. The user buys SNC tokens directly on the platform in euro and is no longer forced to use digital trading platforms (exchanges) to get them.

The implementation of SEPA led to the signing of many new contracts in a short time.

In an interview in early July, the SNC team said that so far the number of users of the platform is equal to the number of inhabitants of one village in Slovenia. At the end of July, it was the size of two villages. More precise figures are not known yet, but will be published before the end of the year. The aim is to have the number of users equal to the average population of the Slovenian city by the end of 2018.

In addition, SunContract is active in the field of energy storage.

After a long waiting period, the first large energy storage in the region, or even the largest in Slovenia, will most likely be operational in January 2019. Its capacity will be half a megawatt, while the capacity will be one megawatt hour. The energy storage will be loaded by and used by the platform users. The aim is to provide a lower price through stability and supply. Unfortunately, the name of the supplier of the energy storage device may not be published due to the NDA, but it should be a big surprise.

SunContract SNC token value?

SunContract earns an average per user per platform of € 0,5 - € 0,8 per month.

The goal of the project is to have users over 100 000 by the end of 2020 year. What's more, hopes are high that several million users will appear in a few years.

Market Capitalization (as of 6 August 2018) 6 647 782 USD Price for the 0,055502 token There is a total of 129 707 503 SNC chips, 119 777 804 of these chips is already in circulation.

As mentioned above, the real goal at the end of 2018 is to have a user base on the platform of one average city in Slovenia. Because this number ranges from 11 000 to 224 000 residents, we estimate that in the following example, the approximate number of 40 000 users.

We remind you that with the current token value, the user must store 2000 tokens (100-150 €) on the platform to use it.

As a result, it is possible to calculate: 40 (users) x 000 (tokens) = 2000 tokens - This would mean that 80 tokens are already needed and therefore cannot be traded on exchanges (Huobi etc.) anymore.

This is equivalent to about 67% of all SNC tokens not "circulating".

Under the law of supply and demand, the combination of increasing demand and decreasing supply will increase the value of the SNC token.

With the increase in the value of the SNC token you will also have to keep fewer them on the platform, which will ensure that there will always be a certain amount available and that the system will continue to grow.

Nowadays, many new homes are equipped with the ability to independently produce green energy. SunContract ensures effective use of this extension.

Another advantage of tokens is that you get discounts on the purchase of various solar panels, heating pumps, only for users who use SNC tokens as a means of payment.

Unfortunately, this is only possible in Slovenia at the time this text is written, however, because the platform is growing all over the world, it is expected that this service will soon be available in other countries as well.

Proposal

I would like to say that I have devoted a lot of attention to SunContract since ICO, especially in terms of product implementation. From the beginning of the project, the team was able to meet all deadlines and realize all promises. As mentioned, often some new information may not be published yet due to the NDA (non-disclosure agreement). But the team and the community are impatiently awaiting the 2019 year, because many annual contracts with energy suppliers expire at the beginning of the year, and therefore the transition to SNC may take place.

The team is actively represented on all known social platforms and strives to maintain culture and communicate with the community at the highest possible level.

You should feel safe online.

However, sometimes you encounter threats that can harm your computer.

With the number of malicious attacks growing, you need programs to ensure the security of your devices.

Malwarebytes is one of the most popular ways to protect your devices.

The software detects and removes viruses, ransomware and other malicious programs thanks to reliable anti-malware technology.

If you are interested in updating antivirus protection and malware protection, our Malwarebytes review has everything you need to know to make the right choice.

So, what is Malwarebytes and how does it work?

Malwarebytes is an antivirus software for Microsoft Windows, macOS Android and iOS.

The program removes unwanted and potentially dangerous malware from your computer, phone and tablet.

You can download Malwarebytes for FREE from the company's website or purchase Malwarebytes Premium, which includes scheduled scanning, flash memory scanning and real-time protection.

Malwarebytes is one of the safest and most reliable antivirus programs. Since Malwarebytes Corporation released this product in 2006, it has gained over 500 million users.

This adds up to 187 million malware scans every month and 8 million detected or blocked threats every day.

Types of scanning in Malwarebytes:

Malwarebytes has three types of scans:

• Search for threats.

• Spot check.

• Hyperscanning.

These parameters allow you to determine how complex a scan you need for your device. If you want to change the selection, go to the "Scan" tab in the Malwarebytes window..

#1: Search for threats:

Threat scans are the most complete of the three types of scans. They also take up the most time. If you have the premium version of Malwarebytes installed, you can run the program once a day by default.

Threat scanning checks for vulnerable objects on your device. This includes Memory, startup, registry, and file system objects.

For example, a Scan threat can detect when malware makes unwanted changes to the registry configuration or files on the local disk.

Scans use heuristic analysis that looks at the objects of your device to find, view and eliminate threats.

Heuristic analysis ensures that these threats will not be able to reassemble your computer, tablet or mobile device.

#2: Selective scanning:

Custom Scanning gives you full control over when you scan your device and what the program scans. All you have to do is mark the areas you want to view.

You can also switch the severity of each scan. There are four areas to consider when creating custom scans. Memory objects are a byproduct of operating system processes, drivers, and other applications.

Malwarebytes considers these components a threat, even if they use active memory. You can also view the startup and registry settings.

These settings contain executable files and changes that are activated when the device is turned on. Threats in this area change the way your device starts and restarts.

The last two areas are archives and rootkits. The custom scan goes through two levels of archive files, for example zipper, cab and MSI. This does not apply if the archive is password protected.

Rootkits include files on your local disk that affect the behavior of the system while remaining invisible to the operating system. Custom scanning allows you to respond individually to various threats.

You can choose Potentially Unwanted Program (PNP), which allows you to decide whether the program will ignore the detection, warn you about the detection, or treat the detection as malware.

The same line of responses applies to Potentially Unwanted Modification (PUM).

#3: Hyperscanning:

Hyper Scan offers a bird's-eye view of threats. It focuses on the most vulnerable areas, such as memory and startup objects.

Although hyperscanning is faster than threat scanning, it does not provide the same in-depth overview or analysis of your device.

If you find something wrong during Hyperscanning, continue with the Threat Search. This approach allows you to nip potential problems in the bud and detect additional threats on your device.

NOTE:

You can run hyperscanning only if you have a trial version of Malwarebytes Premium or Malwarebytes.

Malwarebytes Features:

Malwarebytes has many virus and malware protection features, and our Malwarebytes review covers them one by one.

This categorization allows you to compare Malwarebytes with competitors such as Windows Defender, McAfee Total Protection and Norton 360 Standard.

#1: Ease of use:

Any review of Malwarebytes should note the user-friendly design and functionality. Ease of use starts with the initial download and installation, which are quick and simple.

There are even step-by-step instructions on the company's website. The initial scan takes a few minutes to view all the objects on your device.

The software has a remarkable speed, considering that scanning other antivirus software can take up to an hour. It also has minimal impact on other applications, so you can stay productive while working with the program.

Malwarebytes reports have a clear structure and an easy-to-read format. You can find all the necessary information on two tabs. The first one includes a scan summary.

The second one contains more detailed information and shows how many items were scanned by Malwarebytes, whether it was scheduled or manually., elapsed time or another type of scan.

If Malwarebytes detects potentially dangerous files, it quarantines them. You can hold files until you decide to restore or delete them.

The software also has a simple two-step exclusion process where you can exclude certain websites, applications or files during a random scan.

#2: Multiple forms of protection:

Protection against Malwarebytes consists of four levels:

• malware

• Crypto-Extortionists

• Development

• Explosion protection

These levels work simultaneously and create the basis for using Malwarebytes.. Please note that this real-time protection is not available in the free version of Malwarebytes.

Malwarebytes uses virus signatures and advanced heuristic analysis to find and analyze potential threats.

The signature-based detection system uses a code database to detect viruses that have infected other computers and devices. These viruses account for about five percent of Malwarebytes detections..

Heuristic analysis considers the code of various properties. You can find heuristic analysis in another antivirus program, but the power and accuracy of Malwarebytes set it apart from its competitors.

Protection helps to identify and eliminate previously undetected threats.

#3: Adware Cleaner - (AdwCleaner):

Malwarebytes provides an adware cleaning tool known as AdwCleaner. This reduces the loading and display of ads for infected devices.

These malicious components can collect data about you and change search results if they are not marked.

AdwCleaner also removes unnecessary browser toolbars.

If you accidentally install the toolbar from the package, AdwCleaner will block it. This proactive protection keeps your memory and processor running at full capacity.

#4: Browser Protection:

Malwarebytes provides an adware cleaning tool known as AdwCleaner. This reduces the loading and display of ads for infected devices.

These malicious components can collect data about you and change search results if they are not marked. AdwCleaner also removes unnecessary browser toolbars.

If you accidentally install the toolbar from the package, AdwCleaner will block it. This proactive protection keeps your memory and processor running at full capacity.

Cost of Malwarebytes:

You pay $3.33 a month or $39.99 a year. The second level is Malwarebytes Premium for home. The plan covers three devices, although you can protect up to ten for an additional $20.

You pay $5.00 per month or $59.99 per year. The highest level is Malwarebytes for Business, which comes with four packages.

The company allows you to set prices for three additional packages that cover multiple devices and have advanced features. The price goes up to $10 per month or $119.97 per year.

If you decide to switch from the free to the premium version of Malwarebytes, you can choose one of three pricing platforms. The basic level offers a complete package for a single device.

Malwarebytes offers a 30 day money back guarantee for customers who are not completely satisfied with their purchase.