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.....»»
Rightscorp Taps Indie Labels to Fuel New Wave of Piracy Settlement Action
After somehow managing to survive years of losses that pushed the company ever closer to bankruptcy, Rightscorp's piracy settlement model suddenly underpinned recording industry lawsuits against ISPs in the United States. After joining the American.....»»
Tokens delisted, exchange closed following SEC crypto lawsuits
Just days after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sued crypto exchanges Binance and Coinbase for selling unregistered securities, crypto companies are already dealing with the fallout.Binance, which was sued by the SEC on Monday, anno.....»»
Farewell: Every TV show that"s been canceled in 2023 so far
As we reach the midpoint of 2023, it's time to take a look back at the scripted dramas, comedies, and genre-bending series that have been taken off our weekly TV schedules. The wave of cancellations can be attributed to a myriad of factors including.....»»
Crypto-ad overhaul in UK sees 24-hour cooling-off period
Crypto bosses could face up to two years' imprisonment if they fail to comply with the new rules......»»
Panel price increases come one wave after another
Driven by the expectation of rising prices, LCD TV panels have maintained a healthy inventory. The stable stock demand has pushed up price quotes in June, which continue to rise. As for IT panels, LCD monitor panel price increases have been expanding.....»»
Crypto: 24-hour cooling-off period included in ad overhaul
Crypto bosses could face up to two years' imprisonment if they fail to comply with the new rules......»»
US sues Coinbase as crypto crackdown widens
The Securities and Exchange Commission says the company has not followed financial rules......»»
North Korea hackers suspected in new $35 million crypto heist
North Korean hackers were likely behind the theft of at least $35 million from a popular cryptocurrency service, multiple crypto-tracking experts told CNN Tuesday......»»
SEC sues Coinbase, continues major crackdown on cryptocurrency exchanges
Coinbase promises to continue operating, as Congress mulls new crypto rules. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto / Contributor | NurPhoto) Just one day after suing Binance, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has now s.....»»
China"s Changan suppliers push back against forced payment cuts
The suppliers said Changan, which also has partnerships with Ford Motor Co. and Mazda Motor, told them in March that a recent wave of price cuts by its rivals had hit sales of some of its models in the world's largest auto market......»»
Tai-Saw expects modest recovery starting 2Q23
Tai-Saw Technology (TST), a Taiwan-based supplier of SAW (surface acoustic wave) filters and quartz crystal components, expects flat or slight sequential revenue growth in the second quarter, the beginnings of a moderate rebound......»»
A new wave of sophisticated digital fraud hits Europe
Forced verification and deepfake cases multiply at alarming rates in the UK and continental Europe, according to Sumsub. In Germany alone, forced verification grew by 1500% as a proportion of all fraud cases, from 0.3% in the full year 2022 to 5% of.....»»
AI pushes wave of smart application; IPC industry showcases another approach
Coming out of the pandemic, Computex 2023 was able to once again showcase Taiwan's strength to the global ICT industry via a physical show. With intelligence application being one of the six major themes of this year and the recent popularity of AI-r.....»»
Who can ride this impending wave of generative AI? Edge and cloud each take their own approaches
Generative AI is shaping up to be a key trend in the entire technology industry, and it doesn't appear to be a short-term bubble but rather a long-term wave. It has the opportunity to become a crucial application that can totally change human-machine.....»»
Heat wave and wildfires scorch east Canada
Eastern Canada sweltered under a record-breaking heat wave on Thursday that risked inflaming wildfires ravaging the Atlantic coast and other parts of the country with "unprecedented" ferocity and scale......»»
Report: The Pixel Watch 2 dumps Samsung Exynos SoCs for Qualcomm
Anything would be an upgrade over the 4-year-old Exynos in the Pixel Watch. Enlarge / The first-generation Pixel Watch. It's a perfect, round little pebble. (credit: Ron Amadeo) The first Pixel Watch represented a prom.....»»
NASA researchers detect tsunamis by their rumble in the atmosphere
New hazard-monitoring technology uses GPS signals to go wave-hunting in the Pacific Ring of Fire. GUARDIAN's long-term objective is to augment early warning systems......»»
Computex 2023 arrives riding AI trend; AUO chairman highlights three major topics
Computex Taipei 2023 officially began on May 30. Besides a speech from Nvidia CEO and founder Jensen Huang, who is riding the AI wave, Taipei Computer Association (TCA) and AUO chairman Paul Peng stated that Taiwan's ICT industry is very resilient. A.....»»
Study proposes achromatic metalens with varifocal performance
Metalenses, comprising one of the most prominent applications of metasurfaces, demonstrate promising abilities to replace traditional lenses. By manipulating the phase distribution of metalenses composed of appropriately arranged meta-atoms, the wave.....»»
Hyundai and Kia car theft fallout by the numbers
The Korean automakers face a litany of legal and regulatory issues due to a wave of car thefts sparked by a TikTok video......»»