GameStop FOMO inspires a new wave of crypto pump-and-dumps
Discord groups promise big earnings by manipulating the crypto market. Enlarge (credit: peng song / Getty) After the California Gold Rush, in 1870, two Kentucky swindlers whipped up a scheme to prey on thirsty financiers’ FOMO. They invente.....»»
How a 27-year-old busted the myth of Bitcoin’s anonymity
Once, drug dealers and money launderers saw cryptocurrency as perfectly untraceable. Enlarge (credit: Sam Rodriguez) JUST OVER A DECADE AGO, Bitcoin appeared to many of its adherents to be the crypto-anarchist holy grail.....»»
Researcher uncovers one of the biggest password dumps in recent history
Roughly 25 million of the passwords have never been seen before by widely used service. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Nearly 71 million unique credentials stolen for logging into websites such as Facebook, Roblox, eBay,.....»»
Researchers observe the wave-particle duality of two photons
Understanding the nature of quantum objects' behaviors is the premise for a reasonable description of the quantum world. Depending on whether the interference can be produced or not, the quantum object is endowed with dual features of a wave and a pa.....»»
BMW showed off hallucination-free AI at CES 2024
Limited options make for better conversations. Enlarge (credit: BMW) The wave of AI hysteria at the 2024 CES in Las Vegas was predictable in many ways. It is, after all, the single biggest tech trend of the moment, and w.....»»
Apple Vision Pro hands-on roundup: Weighty with a clunky virtual keyboard, but great overall
The initial wave of before-launch hands-on accounts of using the Apple Vision Pro have been published, revealing more about the headset experience ahead of its release.Apple Vision Pro demonstration [Engadget/Apple]The Apple Vision Pro is nearing its.....»»
There’s a Huge Covid Surge Right Now and Nobody Is Talking About It
The US is in the midst of the largest Covid surge since Omicron, but with minimal testing and good population immunity, the wave is largely being ignored......»»
Yes, GameStop has an NFT Marketplace, and it’s Shutting Down Soon
The demise of the GameStop NFT marketplace follows the company's closure of its NFT wallet service several months back. The post Yes, GameStop has an NFT Marketplace, and it’s Shutting Down Soon appeared first on Phandroid. Just two.....»»
Google follows Apple in pulling crypto apps in India
Google has followed after Apple in removing a number of major crypto exchange apps from the Google Play Store in India, after regulators deemed them as operating illegally in the country.Representations of cryptocurrenciesOn January 10, after India's.....»»
Magnetic cables were a sleeper hit at CES 2024
While everyone is jazzed about the use of AI, self-stabilizing robots, and flashy mixed-reality glasses, on the show floor, we saw hordes of people excited over a new wave of magnetic cables that are preparing to launch.Magnetic cables are looking a.....»»
Child abusers are covering their tracks with better use of crypto
“Mixers” and “privacy coins” like Monero enable them to launder profits, stay online. Enlarge (credit: Naufal MQ via Getty Images) For those who trade in child sexual exploitation images and videos in the darkest.....»»
Social scientist: While providing help inspires others, people would rather help a family member than a neighbor
Doing the shopping for a neighbor, driving a friend to an appointment, helping an aunt with the garden: there are plenty of people who occasionally provide a little assistance. In her Ph.D. thesis, Marlou Ramaekers has shown that while providing help.....»»
First listen: EarFun’s first over-ear headphones are impressive for $80
EarFun's first wireless, noise-canceling over-ear headphones are the Wave Pro, an $80 set of hi-res audio cans. Here are our first impressions......»»
Actor paid to pose as crypto CEO “deeply sorry” about $1.3 billion scam
Fake CEO denied profiting off the alleged cryptocurrency scam. Enlarge / A screenshot from Jack Gamble's video outing Stephen Harrison as HyperVerse's fake CEO, posted on Gamble's "Nobody Special Finance" YouTube channel. (credit.....»»
Extreme heat wave in East Antarctica driven by record-breaking "atmospheric river," analysis finds
Scientists have identified the intricate meteorological drivers that led to an intense heat wave across East Antarctica in from 15-19 March 2022. The heat wave, which affected an area of the size of India (3.3 million km2), was driven by the most int.....»»
Researchers call for a comprehensive view of the marine biological carbon pump and its role in climate change
The ocean plays a crucial role in the storage of carbon dioxide (CO2). The so-called marine biological carbon pump is an important research topic in this context. However, according to Dr. Ivy Frenger, climate researcher at the GEOMAR Helmholtz Cente.....»»
A heat wave in Antarctica totally blew the minds of scientists. They set out to decipher it—and here are the results
Climate scientists don't like surprises. It means our deep understanding of how the climate works isn't quite as complete as we need. But unfortunately, as climate change worsens, surprises and unprecedented events keep happening......»»
Razer Shows off its Newest Blade Laptops at CES 2024
Razer showcased its latest wave of Blade-series laptops, which it describes as a "testament of dedication to lead through innovation." The post Razer Shows off its Newest Blade Laptops at CES 2024 appeared first on Phandroid. Razer’s.....»»
Anker officially launching first wave of 15W Qi2 chargers, power banks, and multi-device docks
Anker is starting off CES 2024 with some exciting updates on the availability of its first Qi2 chargers and power banks. We first got a look at the lineup last fall, and now devices with the refreshed 15W magnetic charging tech are finally here. Ther.....»»
MediaTek’s First Wave of Wi-Fi 7 Hardware Arrives Soon
The company is planning to expand the reach of its Filogic technologies into four different fields. The post MediaTek’s First Wave of Wi-Fi 7 Hardware Arrives Soon appeared first on Phandroid. CES 2024 is undoubtedly one of the bigge.....»»
Scientists flip around gravitational-wave data analysis: Have LIGO and Virgo detected a merger of dark-matter stars?
Gravitational waves are ripples in the fabric of spacetime that travel at the speed of light. These are produced in some of the most violent events in the universe, such as black-hole mergers, supernovae, or the Big Bang itself. Since their first det.....»»