$100M Theranos investor did little vetting for fear of upsetting Elizabeth Holmes
Theranos was “hand-picking” investors to keep company private, jury hears. Enlarge / Former Theranos founder and CEO Elizabeth Holmes goes through security after arriving for court at the Robert F. Peckham Federal Building on Septe.....»»
Elizabeth Holmes’ no good, very bad day: Bail denied and a bill for $452 million
Holmes will use the next 13 days to get her affairs in order, she told the court. Enlarge / Elizabeth Holmes (C), founder and former CEO of blood-testing and life sciences company Theranos, walks with her mother Noel Holmes and p.....»»
Elizabeth Holmes must report to prison by May 30
Elizabeth Holmes must report to prison by May 30, a judge said on Wednesday, after her last-minute bid to avoid starting her sentence was denied by an appellate court a day earlier......»»
Elizabeth Holmes loses bid to avoid prison
Elizabeth Holmes' last-minute bid to avoid prison was denied by an appellate court on Tuesday, paving the way for the disgraced Theranos founder to begin her sentence......»»
Vaccines using mRNA can protect farm animals against diseases traditional ones may not
While effective vaccines for COVID-19 should have heralded the benefits of mRNA vaccines, fear and misinformation about their supposed dangers circulated at the same time. These misconceptions about mRNA vaccines have recently spilled over into worri.....»»
Scientists take flight to map California"s vast snowpack and measure flooding threats
Flying thousands of feet above the Sierra Nevada in a plane equipped with specialized imaging devices, Elizabeth Carey has been scanning the mountains with lasers to precisely map the snow......»»
Ranchers fear for livestock as Canada wildfires rage
Rancher BJ Fuchs hasn't been able to let his guard down as wildfires advanced in Canada's Alberta province, so far sparing his farm in Shining Bank but scorching forests and grasslands all around it......»»
Fraud victims risk more than money
Digital fraud has significant financial and psychological repercussions on victims, according to Telesign. Businesses may find a new reason to fear digital fraud as the negative impacts of digital fraud on companies’ brand perception and the bottom.....»»
Don’t expect a Switch Pro or new Nintendo console within the next year
On a recent investor call, Nintendo confirmed that we won't be seeing a new Switch model anytime soon......»»
Taiwan PMIC suppliers see increased competition from IDMs
Taiwan-based power management IC (PMIC) producers had previously expressed fear that Europe- and US-based IDMs would return to the consumer PMIC segment, and this appears to be the case......»»
There hasn"t been much drama in Apple"s earnings for two decades -- and that"s good
Apple's commitment to design and constant evolution for the last 20 years has resulted in incredibly dull earnings even through COVID's peaks, but also phenomenal growth for its long-term investors.Apple's continued annual growth makes it an investor.....»»
Auto lenders fear worsening economy could lead to more fraud
Income misrepresentation is auto lender's biggest fraud concern this year......»»
Skydiver"s iPhone survives 14,000-foot fall from a plane
A TikTok video shows a skydiver dropping his iPhone from a plane during a dive, with it somehow surviving the 14,000-foot fall to the ground.[TikTok/@capt_rumcoffee]Dropping an iPhone can be a fear-filled occasion for most users, worrying over potent.....»»
AI-generated beer commercial contains joyful monstrosities, goes viral
30-second spot set to "All Star" may inspire awe—or nightmares. Enlarge / A still image from "Synthetic Summer," an AI-generated beer commercial. (credit: Privateisland.tv) While many fear a future where AI-generated m.....»»
Data-driven insights help prevent decisions based on fear
Organizations have strengthened security measures and become more resilient, but threat actors are still finding ways through, according to BakerHostetler. “We launched the Data Security Incident Response Report nine years ago because we recognized.....»»
Life on land and water teeters between haves and have-nots
In the race to make the world more livable for people and nature, progress on land outpaced successes in the seas, raising red flags that wealthier countries' advantages may be upsetting a balance, a Michigan State University study shows......»»
Introducing the book: The VC Field Guide
In this Help Net Security video interview, cybersecurity entrepreneur, founder, innovator, and investor William Lin discusses his new book – The VC Field Guide. In this book, Lin demystifies the inner workings of venture capital. He offers a gu.....»»
Elizabeth Holmes delays start of prison sentence
The disgraced Theranos founder's more than 11-year sentence is put on hold pending appeal......»»
TikTok ban stalls as Montana governor suggests covering all foreign foes
Critics say Montana's TikTok ban still isn't technically or legally feasible. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) Earlier this month, Montana passed the first bill to ban TikTok statewide, upsetting cri.....»»
Elizabeth Holmes gets bail extension one day before prison term start
Holmes' last-ditch appeal triggered an automatic freeze on her previous bail denial. Enlarge / Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes, alongside her partner Billy Evans, leaves a hearing at the Robert E. Peckham US Courthouse on Ma.....»»
Elizabeth Holmes delays start of prison sentence with last-minute appeal
Elizabeth Holmes won't be starting her 11-year prison sentence just yet......»»