Holmes’ testimony backfired—jurors rated her the least credible witness
Two “smoking guns” helped jury decide Holmes’ fate. Enlarge / Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, center, and her family leave the Robert F. Peckham Federal Building and US Courthouse after the jury found her guilty on four counts.....»»
Cherry-picking data was routine practice at Theranos, former lab worker says
Theranos’ Edison device failed at least 25 percent of the time, court hears. Enlarge / Elizabeth Holmes, founder and former CEO of blood-testing and life sciences company Theranos, leaves the courthouse with her husband Billy Evans after the f.....»»
Lucid gets its official EPA range ratings, and they’re astounding
The Air Dream Edition is rated at 520 miles on a full charge. Enlarge / The Lucid Air may look the same as the early prototype we saw in 2017, but a lot has changed. (credit: Jonathan Gitlin) When it comes to bench-racing battery-electric vehi.....»»
This top-rated emergency solar generator is only $245 today
Save big on this practical and highly portable emergency solar generator from Progeny available at Amazon today......»»
Former Theranos lab worker details concerns about company"s ability to conduct blood tests
Erika Cheung, a former Theranos lab worker turned whistleblower, testified Wednesday during the trial of founder Elizabeth Holmes about how she grew increasingly uncomfortable about the startup's ability to accurately conduct blood tests on patients......»»
Theranos burned through $2M a week as investors were given rosy projections
Jurors heard about mounting losses, fudged data from first witnesses. Enlarge / Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes collects her belongings after going through security at the Robert F. Peckham Federal Building with her defense team on August 31,.....»»
Theranos promised investors $1B in revenue despite internal projection of just $100M
Jurors heard about mounting losses, fudged data from first witnesses. Enlarge / Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes collects her belongings after going through security at the Robert F. Peckham Federal Building with her defense team on August 31,.....»»
YouTube"s Plan to Showcase Credible Health Information Is Flawed, Experts Warn
Search results may include a special section with videos from sources that are deemed reliable -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Was Theranos a Sign of Larger Problems in Silicon Valley"s Startup Culture?
Were Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos symptomatic of something larger? The BBC's North America tech reporter writes that in Silicon Valley, many believe that the story, "far from being an aberration — speaks of systemic problems with start-up cult.....»»
The rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes: A timeline
Elizabeth Holmes, the founder and former CEO of failed biotech startup Theranos, went from being hailed as the next Steve Jobs to facing up to 20 years in prison over federal fraud charges. How did Holmes get here?.....»»
Elizabeth Holmes" trial begins with opening statements
Elizabeth Holmes and the US government faced off in a San Jose federal courtroom in the long-awaited criminal trial of the founder and former CEO of Theranos......»»
This top-rated JBL Bluetooth speaker just got a massive price cut
Save 25% off this well-reviewed JBL Bluetooth speaker and share the music wherever you go......»»
California utility regulators rule T-Mobile misled them during testimony over Sprint merger
Update (08/17/21): Shortly after publication, T-Mobile reached out to us to comment on the Commission's ruling. A spokesperson said that the company categorically disagrees with the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) in this case, issuing the following s.....»»
How Apple"s plan to combat child abuse backfired on it
In early August, Apple announced a major new program designed to help combat child exploitation and promote safety, issues the tech community has increasingly embraced. It was a presentation big on intent but light on the details......»»
Theranos Patients: The Emerging Wild Card in the Trial of Elizabeth Holmes
The government hopes patient testimony -- if a judge allows it -- in the closely watched criminal fraud trial will support the charge that Elizabeth Holmes touted the company's medical tests as reliable despite knowing of bad results. The former exec.....»»
Delta engulfs unvaccinated in Florida, Louisiana; CDC clarifies breakthroughs
Vaccines and masks are both needed to lower transmission, US officials stress. Enlarge / MELBOURNE, Fla. - 2021/07/29: A treatment tent is seen outside the emergency department at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne. The tent was set up.....»»
Pandemic of unvaccinated rages in Louisiana, Florida amid breakthrough concerns
Vaccines and masks are both needed to lower transmission, US officials stress. Enlarge / MELBOURNE, Fla. - 2021/07/29: A treatment tent is seen outside the emergency department at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne. The tent was set up.....»»
I get it, Elizabeth Holmes
The next time someone jokes at a cocktail party about Elizabeth Holmes’ baritone voice, remind them how dumb is it that we give more money to people with deep voices. Beth Esponnette Contributor Sh.....»»
Here’s the first credible Microsoft Surface Duo 2 leak
Undeterred by the failure of the Duo 1, Microsoft doesn't seem to be changing much. The Microsoft Duo 2. It has a rear camera now. I spy three cameras, a flash, and something just below the fla.....»»
Samsung confirms Unpacked event for August 11, but there"s no sign of the Galaxy Note 21
Rumors that the Galaxy Note 20 could be the last in the Note series have persisted since last summer. They seemed all the more credible once the Galaxy S21 Ultra arrived with support for the Note's signature S-Pen stylus. There were also reports in M.....»»
Adult children with college degrees influence parents" health in later life
Having no children who completed college is negatively associated with parents' self-rated health and positively associated with depressive symptoms. Additionally, among parents with the highest propensity for having no children who complete college,.....»»