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.....»»
Winter atmospheric rivers boosted crop-infecting pathogens and diseases, say experts
The wave of atmospheric rivers that swept across the state this winter has created the right conditions for plant pathogens that haven't been seen for decades in California. University of California, Davis, plant pathologist Florent "Flo" Trouillas i.....»»
Landmark crypto rules make exchanges liable for customer losses in EU
Sweeping regulations require licenses for all crypto providers. Enlarge (credit: Yossakorn Kaewwannarat | iStock / Getty Images Plus) Today, the European Union approved a comprehensive set of cryptocurrency regulations s.....»»
Taiwan-based LEO satellite suppliers note increasing inquiries since 2023
As low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite network operators worldwide step up satellite launches, Taiwan-based suppliers of LEO components are waiting for a new wave of relevant orders. Sources in the supply chain have already noted an increase in inquiries.....»»
Insurers sue Hyundai and Kia over costs of vehicle hot-wiring
A crime wave targeting older Hyundai and Kia models not equipped with engine immobilizers could end up costing the insurance industry up to $600 million......»»
Steve Jobs signed check up for auction [Update: Sells for 400% of estimate]
After seeing a wave of sealed original iPhones go up for auction over the last few months, a new Apple memorabilia lot is up for grabs. Here are all the details on the Steve Jobs signed Apple Computer Company check from 1976, a Jobs NeXT business ca.....»»
Are EVs safe? From battery fires to autopilot, here are the facts
Electric vehicles are the wave of the future, but are they as safe as they should be?.....»»
The most popular search engine in the world is about to look different
Google is moving forward with plans to bring AI chat features to its core search engine as it works to keep pace with a wave of new artificial intelligence tools that could threaten the company's dominance online for the first time in decades......»»
Apple loses third executive in two months in ongoing wave of company departures
Pete Distad, Apple's senior director of Video, Sports, and Apple TV+, is set to depart the company later in May.Credit: Laurenz Heymann/UnsplashApple is losing yet another top executive following the departure of two executives in the last month. Rea.....»»
$1.5M crypto scheme leads to 2-year prison term for ex-Coinbase manager
10-month insider trading scheme was "a huge mistake," ex-Coinbase employee says. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) Yesterday, a former Coinbase product manager, Ishan Wahi, was sentenced to two ye.....»»
Steve Wozniak warns AI will make scams even more convincing
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has been sharing his thoughts about the new wave of AI-powered tools that have gained so much attention in recent months......»»
Auto industry evolution inspires new direction at seating supplier Adient
It's no longer about growing market share at all costs, or winning every contract no matter the value proposition, Adient CEO Doug Del Grosso says......»»
AIGC wave prompts major Chinese internet companies to speed chip development
With the rise of AI-generated content (AIGC) in 2023, major players in the tech sector are joining the ranks of AI chip manufacturing one after another. Not only are international corporations like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google joining the AI chip ra.....»»
Protect public from AI risks, White House tells tech giants
Vice President Kamala Harris has told tech leaders they must act responsibly to ensure the safety and security of the new wave of generative-AI tools......»»
"ChatGPT is the new crypto": Meta warns hackers are exploiting interest in the AI chatbot
Hackers have seized on worldwide interest in the artificial intelligence-powered tool ChatGPT in an effort to break into people's devices, Facebook owner Meta revealed in a security report Wednesday, equating the phenomenon to the surge in cryptocurr.....»»
UMC announces 40nm RFSOI platform to accelerate 5G mmWave applications
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC), today announced that its 40nm RFSOI technology platform is now ready for production of millimeter-wave (mmWave) radio frequency (RF) front-end products, enabling the proliferation of 5G wireless networks and.....»»
Despite recent heat wave, most of California"s colossal snowpack has yet to melt
California's remarkably wet winter may be several weeks behind us, but flooding remains a significant threat as the majority of the state's massive snowpack has yet to melt, and more snow is forecast for this week......»»
Mountain"s trash problem inspires push for new national monument
When environmental advocacy organization Get Outdoors Nevada holds volunteer clean up events at public lands around the valley, they typically bring buckets......»»
AMD and Samsung could team up for a new wave of super-fast Chromebooks
A leak has suggested that AMD could be switching over to Samsung’s 4nm manufacturing process for new mystery CPUs......»»
Steve Jobs signed check up for auction alongside NeXT business card
After seeing a wave of sealed original iPhones go up for auction over the last few months, a new Apple memorabilia lot is up for grabs. Here are all the details on the Steve Jobs signed Apple Computer Company check from 1976, a Jobs NeXT business ca.....»»
Ibogaine inspires new compounds to treat addiction, depression
Scientists have developed two new drug candidates for potentially treating addiction and depression, modeled on the pharmacology of a traditional African psychedelic plant medicine called ibogaine. At very low doses, these new compounds were able to.....»»