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.....»»
Astronomers observe three iron rings in a planet-forming disk
The origin of Earth and the solar system inspires scientists and the public alike. By studying the present state of our home planet and other objects in the solar system, researchers have developed a detailed picture of the conditions when they evolv.....»»
The Laifen Wave is an electric toothbrush that’s also easy on the wallet
Laifen has announced its latest product in personal hygiene with the Laifen Wave Electric Toothbrush, an affordable electric toothbrush. The post The Laifen Wave is an electric toothbrush that’s also easy on the wallet appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Elon Musk drops price of X gold checks amid rampant crypto scams
Reports come the same week X reduced the cost of buying gold checkmarks. Enlarge (credit: ALAIN JOCARD / Contributor | AFP) There's currently a surge in cryptocurrency and phishing scams proliferating on X (formerly Twit.....»»
HomeKit Weekly: Homey Pro combines Matter, Zigbee, Z-Wave, and more into a single smarthome hub
Smart home platforms are like the famous xkcd comic. Every new one is designed to become the “one ring,” but it usually becomes just another standard to follow. attempts to bridge that gap by acting as a hub for everything. It supports Matter, Z.....»»
Ant behavior inspires autonomous material assembly research
The survival strategies employed by one of the most aggressive, territorial and venomous ant species may pave the way to revolutionize robotics, medicine and engineering......»»
Qualcomm’s XR2+ Gen 2 SoC sets up a wave of Apple Vision Pro competitors
Qualcomm says five companies are working on new headsets. Enlarge / Qualcomm's XR reference device. (credit: Qualcomm) The Apple Vision Pro is coming out sometime in early 2024, and since it is a VR/AR headset that run.....»»
Google"s security firm Mandiant has its Twitter account hacked
Hackers took over Mandiant’s X account to share crypto-draining links in a pretty ironic attack......»»
Crypto hedge fund CEO may not exist; probe finds no record of identity
HyperVerse's collapse caused an estimated $1.3 billion in customer losses. Enlarge / A still from a HyperVerse video featuring CEO Steven Reece Lewis. (credit: @cryptotech607 | YouTube) For years, rumors spread on social.....»»
Xbox Game Pass kicks off 2024 by adding an all-time great remake
Xbox Game Pass is starting 2024 out strong with its first wave of additions. The list of titles includes Capcom's best Resident Evil remake......»»
SSDs are getting more expensive, but don’t panic yet
Following reports of SSD price increases, we're seeing the first wave of hikes in effect. It's not time to panic quite yet, though......»»
Hurry! This popular Milwaukee tire inflator is 52% off right now
The Milwaukee M18 Inflator is ready to save you an awkward trip to the gas station air pump this winter......»»
There’s a Nothing Phone 2a Coming and These are the Specs
Nothing is poised to release a mid-range phone in the coming year, a phone most are now referring to as the Nothing Phone 2a. Well, that’s the basic idea behind a wave of rumors and leaks in recent days. It all lines up too, because nothing has.....»»
Cybercriminals set their sights on crypto markets
The cryptocurrency market has grown significantly, attracting both enthusiasts and investors. However, the rise of cryptocurrencies has also brought forth an unprecedented need for cybersecurity measures. Cybersecurity in the context of cryptocurrenc.....»»
CES preview, Qi2 chargers, AI kitchens, & more on the HomeKit Insider podcast
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your hosts talk about Samsung's AI kitchen, new Qi2 chargers, and preview what they expect to see at CES 2024.HomeKit InsiderThis week, Nomad announced its new wave of Qi2 chargers. The Qi2-enabled stan.....»»
CES preview, Qi2 chargers, AI kitchens, & more on HomeKit Insider
On this episode of the HomeKit Insider podcast, your hosts talk about Samsung's AI kitchen, new Qi2 chargers, and preview what they expect to see at CES 2024.HomeKit InsiderThis week, Nomad announced its new wave of Qi2 chargers. The Qi2-enabled stan.....»»
Surf"s up: Big waves pound US West Coast
Huge surf was battering the US West Coast on Friday, with forecasters warning of more danger ahead after a rogue wave swept pedestrians off their feet and swamped a hotel......»»
Watch: 8 hurt as massive wave smashes into beach spectators near Los Angeles
Watch: 8 hurt as massive wave smashes into beach spectators near Los Angeles.....»»
What"s the truth behind the "shoplifting epidemic"? Six key questions answered
According to media reports, in 2023 the UK experienced an unprecedented wave of shoplifting. The theory goes that the cost of living crisis and poor police responses are driving a crime wave......»»
Hackers stole billions of dollars of crypto in 2023
Crypto thefts are still less than what was stolen in 2022, or in 2021......»»
High-sensitivity terahertz detection by 2D plasmons in transistors
A research group from Tohoku University and RIKEN has developed a high-speed, high-sensitivity terahertz-wave detector operating at room temperature, paving the way for advancements in the development of next generation 6G/7G technology......»»