Crypto influencer guilty of $110M scheme that shut down Mango Markets
Fraudster charged with crypto market manipulation defended Mango Markets scheme. Enlarge (credit: apomares | E+) A jury has unanimously convicted Avi Eisenberg in the US Department of Justice's first case involving crypt.....»»
Americans will throw out 316 million pounds of food on Thanksgiving: How it fuels climate change
Each day, an army of trucks delivers tens of thousands of pounds of fresh fruit and vegetables to Mexico City's Central de Abasto, one of the world's largest wholesale food markets......»»
Apple faces antitrust action in the UK over default web browser (but not cloud gaming)
Apple is likely to face antitrust action in the UK over Safari being the default web browser on iPhone. The country’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally concluded that the company abuses its control over iPhone apps. This.....»»
Meet Oppo’s Newest Midrange Tablet
It might be rebranded as a OnePlus tablet for global markets. The post Meet Oppo’s Newest Midrange Tablet appeared first on Phandroid. Oppo recently unveiled its new Oppo Pad 3, a new expansion to its tablet line. The Pad 3 is consid.....»»
Sports betting and financial market data show how people misinterpret new information in predictable ways
Let's say it's a home game for the Golden State Warriors and Steph Curry shows he's still got it, sinking back-to-back three-pointers minutes into the first quarter. The fans at Chase Center take notice, and so do the betting markets, where the odds.....»»
Cop29: Indigenous communities still being sold short as the world decides how to regulate carbon markets
As the annual UN climate conference, Cop29, draws to a close, negotiators, civil society observers and activists are staying up late, poring over draft texts that will determine how the international community addresses climate change for years to co.....»»
Apple"s browser rules deemed anticompetitive, says UK competition body
Apple's rules about what developers can do within browsers is limiting innovation, the UK's Competition and Markets Authority has determined, as part of its provisional findings from its browser investigation.Safari, Apple's browserIn 2021, the CMA l.....»»
5 charged in “Scattered Spider,” one of the most profitable phishing scams ever
Phishing attacks were so well-orchestrated that they fooled some of the best in the business. Federal prosecutors have charged five men with running an extensive phishing scheme t.....»»
The rise of the micro-influencer on social media
As social media continues to redefine how we connect, new research is exploring the role of "micro-influencers" and how this powerful group is reshaping the influencer landscape and the relationship between brands and their consumers......»»
Carbon credits scheme failing threatened species, says study
New research shows that most areas under a federal government scheme designed to reduce carbon emissions or store carbon don't protect the habitat of threatened species......»»
Bias in the NFT market: Study reveals female and black avatars sell for less, and offers solutions to promote equality
The United States has a long history of gender and racial disparities in wealth, education, employment, and consumption. Research on modern marketplaces, including online rental and labor markets, has identified ways to reduce gender and racial inequ.....»»
Research challenges traditional wisdom on entrepreneurship among marginalized groups
Research in the International Journal of Business and Emerging Markets, is set to challenge the received wisdom on entrepreneurship among marginalized groups, particularly people with disabilities. The work shows how inclusivity and diversity can per.....»»
Explicit deepfake scandal shuts down Pennsylvania school
Parents test if school leaders can be prosecuted over failure to report AI nudes. An AI-generated nude photo scandal has shut down a Pennsylvania private school. On Monday, classe.....»»
Apple"s in-house chip design is the "secret weapon" behind industry-beating performance
Apple executives believe that by designing their own Apple Silicon chips and AI, the company now has a significant advantage over traditional chipmakers that have to cater to a wide range of markets and customers.Apple is outpacing the rate of overal.....»»
Markets for forest products respond to technology, says report
Technology is changing every facet of the forest products market. That may mean fewer jobs in the future as the industry shifts to labor-saving technology, with the steepest declines in the pulp and paper sector, according to a new report released by.....»»
Google Gemini AI app for iPhone now available to download worldwide
iPhone users in some markets discovered a standalone Google Gemini app for iPhone a few days ago. The app wasn’t available in most markets, as … The post Google Gemini AI app for iPhone now available to download worldwide appeared first o.....»»
Apple & A24 sign Lena Dunham to write movie about FTX crypto implosion
Apple and A24 are working on a film adaptation about Sam Bankman-Fried and the FTX crypto scandal, with the script set to be written by Lena Dunham.A representation of Bitcoin - Image Credit: Pixabay/Michael WuenschThe two studios are in the early st.....»»
Bitcoin hits record high as Trump vows to end crypto crackdown
Trump plans to shake up the SEC by installing pro-crypto leaders. Bitcoin hit a new record high late Monday, its value peaking at $89,623 as investors quickly moved to cash in on.....»»
Researchers advocate for new framework to measure sustainable economic growth
The global economy is in transition, with energy systems moving from a central reliance on fossil fuels. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped consumer behavior, labor markets, and business practices, and geopolitics and war have disrupted long.....»»
North Korean hackers use infected crypto apps to target Macs
North Korean hackers have disguised malware in seemingly harmless macOS apps using sophisticated code to bypass security checks and target unsuspecting users.Malware apps continue to target Mac usersIn a recent discovery, researchers at Jamf Threat L.....»»
Nations approve new UN rules on carbon markets at COP29
Governments at the COP29 talks approved Monday new UN standards for international carbon markets in a key step toward allowing countries to trade credits to meet their climate targets......»»