Hedge Fund That Bet Against GameStop Shuts Down
A London-based hedge fund that suffered losses betting against US retailer GameStop during the first meme stock rally in January is shutting its doors [Editor's note: the link may be paywalled; alternative source]. From a report: White Square Capital.....»»
Germany Shuts Down Servers For Russian Darknet Marketplace Hydra
German authorities shut down the server infrastructure for the Russian darknet marketplace Hydra, seizing ~$25.2 million worth of Bitcoin in the process, Germany's Federal Crime Police Office (BKA) announced on Tuesday. From a report: Hydra is a larg.....»»
WWF report says online wildlife trade on rise in Myanmar
A report by the World Wildlife Fund shows illegal purchases of wildlife online are growing in Myanmar in a threat both to public health and to endangered species......»»
GameStop has the best refurbished iPhone 12 deals this week
If you want to invest in an iPhone but you're on a tight budget, you should avail GameStop's discounts for the refurbished iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max......»»
Mideast, Central Asia temperature-rises twice world average: IMF
Temperatures in the Middle East and Central Asia have risen 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 Fahrenheit) since the 1990s, twice the global average, according to an International Monetary Fund report released on Wednesday......»»
Apple shuts Russian Apple Pay loophole by cutting off Mir cards
Apple has cut off Russia's Mir card payment system from Apple Pay on Thursday, shutting a loophole that allowed some Russian users to continue using Apple's payment platform.Following the introduction of U.S. and E.U. sanctions against Russian banks.....»»
Apple"s deep pockets made it the only streamer able to fund "Pachinko" drama
Apple TV+ beat four major rivals to get the international drama "Pachinko," but it was also the only one able to fully fund the costly production by itself.As "Pachinko" premieres on Apple TV+ on March 25, 2022, its producers have revealed how it too.....»»
Top AI execs, including Richard Socher, launch AIX Ventures
Richard Socher, former Salesforce chief scientist, is among the founding partners of AIX Ventures, a new $50 million AI venture fund. Richard Socher, former Salesforce chief scientist, is among the founding partners of AIX Ventures, a new $50 mil.....»»
GameStop refused to pay $30 million bill from consulting firm, lawsuit says
GameStop: paying the firm we hired is not "in our stockholders' best interests." Enlarge / GameStop branch in Munich, Germany on November 23, 2021. (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) GameStop has refused to pay $30 million in.....»»
The Samsung Odyssey G9 ultrawide monitor will change your gaming experience, and it"s $400 off
SAVE $400: Looking to test out an ultrawide monitor in your PC setup? The Samsung Odyssey G9 is a great choice, and it's 33% off at GameStop as of March 23. You'll pay $1,199.99.Ultrawide PC gaming monitors are getting more and more popular, and for.....»»
"It"s absolutely critical." Ex-Trump official backs Biden"s computer chip push
Former Trump national security adviser H.R. McMaster is calling on Congress to swiftly fund investments in American computer chip manufacturing, a plan championed by the Biden administration to address global semiconductor shortages......»»
Best GameStop deals for March 2022
Save big on a variety of different great gaming products from GameStop right now, including laptops, controllers, and much more......»»
SEA roundup: Google launches US$6 million sustainability fund for APAC NPOs
Google is providing US$6 million Sustainability Seed Fund for non-profit organizations in the Asia Pacific region that use technology to combat climate change, pollution, waste, and to promote renewables and circular economy, Nikkei Asia has reported.....»»
Fund seeks car dealer investors for tech
Automotive Ventures, which provides consulting and venture capital to automotive entrepreneurs, is launching DealerFund, with plans to raise $50 million from about 50 dealer investors......»»
Xbox Elite Series 2 controller just got a $40 price cut at GameStop
One of the best gaming deals is at GameStop today, where you can save $40 on the Xbox Elite Series 2 wireless controller......»»
US PS5 Stock March 2022 – PS5s Will Be Available To Walmart Plus Members On March 14
Find out info on US PS5 stock! Read up on when PS5 will be back in stock at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop Walmart, and more. The post US PS5 Stock March 2022 – PS5s Will Be Available To Walmart Plus Members On March 14 appeared first on PlayStatio.....»»
Google shuts down YouTube Vanced, a popular ad-blocking Android app
YouTube Vanced was a mod of the official YouTube Android app, and now it's dead. Enlarge (credit: Vanced) YouTube Vanced, a popular mod of the official YouTube Android app, is dead. The project announced its discontinuation ov.....»»
Silicon wafer firm NSIG raises CNY5 billion
China's National Silicon Industry Group (NSIG) announced recently that it has raised an additional CNY5 billion (US$787 million) in paid-in capital through private placement, with the government-led Big Fund being among the major participants in the.....»»
Russia Shuts Down Instagram at Midnight. Users Say Farewell
Slashdot reader quonset shares this report from Reuters: Instagram users in Russia have been notified that the service will cease as of midnight on Sunday after its owner Meta Platforms said last week it would allow social media users in Ukraine to.....»»
A $4 Billion Hedge Fund Is Shorting Tether"s Stablecoin
Fir Tree Capital Management, a $4 billion hedge fund, is shorting Tether as the largest stablecoin in crypto faces down scrutiny from regulators. Decrypt reports: According to clients of the firm and reported by Bloomberg, Fir Tree has constructed a.....»»
Strong scientific link between forests and human health
Marking two years since the current pandemic spread across the globe, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) today released The Vitality of Forests, a new report synthesizing a mounting body of evidence that documents how human health depends on forests. This is.....»»