In Casey Neistat’s documentary, David Dobrik’s act unravels
The essence of David Dobrik, the puckish subject of Casey Neistat’s documentary Under the Influence, first crystallizes on screen during a high-pressure pitch to Netflix. It's 2020, and the then 24-year-old sits in front of a laptop, his eyes s.....»»
Delay laws on firearms purchases save lives
Legislation that enforces a 'cooling off' period between purchasing and acquiring a firearm reduces impulse purchases. It also limits the number of homicides, especially in the domestic sphere. This is demonstrated by behavioral economist David Schin.....»»
Holmes claimed Theranos could do “more than 1,000 tests”—it did 12
Jury hears first words from Elizabeth Holmes, and they’re pretty damning. Enlarge / Elizabeth Holmes, founder of Theranos Inc., left, arrives at federal court in San Jose, Calif., on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021. (credit: David Paul Morri.....»»
Holmes jury learns how Theranos duped a savvy health care investor
Specialist hedge fund had three analysts investigating Theranos. Enlarge / Elizabeth Holmes, founder of Theranos Inc., left, arrives at federal court in San Jose, California, on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021. (credit: David Paul Morris/Bloombe.....»»
Disney unveils first look at Obi-Wan Kenobi, featuring showdown with Vader
Disney also unveiled teaser for new documentary exploring the legacy of Boba Fett. Enlarge / Concept art for Obi-Wan Kenobi shows the titular character locking light sabers with none other than Darth Vader. (credit: Disney+) W.....»»
Obi-Wan Kenobi concept art and sizzle reel tease showdown with Darth Vader
Disney also unveiled teaser for new documentary exploring the legacy of Boba Fett. Enlarge / Concept art for Obi-Wan Kenobi shows the titular character locking light sabers with none other than Darth Vader. (credit: Disney+) W.....»»
N.L. Health-Care Cyberattack Is Worst In Canadian History
One cybersecurity expert says the cyberattack on the Newfoundland and Labrador health-care system may be the worst in Canadian history, and has implications for national security. CBC News reports: David Shipley, the CEO of a cybersecurity firm in Fr.....»»
Theranos lab director never entered the lab, resigned over “lack of clarity”
Prosecution dealt setback as judge rules patient can’t testify. Enlarge / Elizabeth Holmes, founder of Theranos Inc., left, arrives at federal court in San Jose, Calif., on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021. (credit: David Paul Morris/Bloomber.....»»
Theranos swiped logos from Pfizer and another pharma giant for fake reports
Investors tell jury that they believed pharma companies had validated the tech. Enlarge / Elizabeth Holmes, founder of Theranos Inc., left, arrives at federal court in San Jose, California, on Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021. (credit: David Paul.....»»
Elon Musk said he would sell Tesla stock "right now" if UN could show how $6B could solve world hunger
Musk’s messages are in response to recent comments made by David Beasley, the executive director for the UN World Food Programme. In an interview with CNN’s Connect the World with Becky Anderson that aired last week, Beasley said $6 billion could.....»»
David Lynch’s Dune is better than you remember, and weirder too
Denis Villeneuve has Dune on everyone's mind, but David Lynch's 1984 adaptation is probably better than you remember -- and a lot weirder, too......»»
David Lynch’s Dune is better than you remember, and weirder, too
Denis Villeneuve has Dune on everyone's mind, but David Lynch's 1984 adaptation is probably better than you remember -- and a lot weirder, too......»»
Apple says adding a notch to the MacBook Pro is a "smart" move
The notch has undoubtedly proved to be the most contentious part of the new MacBook Pros. As noted by David Pogue, it houses the new 1080p webcam along with the TrueTone sensor that ensures colors are consistent in all lighting conditions, a light se.....»»
"Banning Anonymous Social Media Accounts Would Only Stifle Free Speech and Democracy"
Owen Jones, a British newspaper columnist and activist for the Labour Party, writes in an opinion piece for The Guardian: The aftermath of the horrific killing of Conservative MP David Amess should have been a moment for politicians and the public to.....»»
Elizabeth Holmes personally approved investor presentations, court hears
Jury hears details about sketchy investor demos and marketing inaccuracies. Enlarge / Elizabeth Holmes, founder of Theranos Inc., left, arrives at federal court in San Jose, Calif., on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021. (credit: David Paul Morri.....»»
Banning anonymous social media accounts is not the answer to online abuse
In the wake of the tragic death of the member of parliament for Southend West, David Amess, fellow MPs have been talking about how to best protect both politicians and the public from abuse and harm. This has included a strong focus on enacting laws.....»»
The Pixel 6 is official—and it’s $300 cheaper than a comparable Samsung phone
The Pixel 6 has a killer price, a new camera, and the Google Tensor SoC. The Pixel 6 Pro. [credit: David Urbanke.....»»
Facebook"s Novi Set To Launch Pilot With Paxos"s Stablecoin as Uncertainty Hangs Over Diem
Facebook's crypto wallet Novi is inching forward with a "small pilot" in the U.S. and Guatemala, according to a tweet thread by David Marcus. From a report: The wallet project, which gatecrashed the crypto world in 2019 alongside a digital token dubb.....»»
Former "Donkey Kong" Record Holder Billy Mitchell May Now Sue Twin Galaxies
"Billy Mitchell always has a plan," said Billy Mitchell in the 2007 documentary about Donkey Kong high scores, The King of Kong. And he tweeted the phrase again Wednesday. GameSpot explains why. "Billy Mitchell, the professional gamer and hot sauce.....»»
Global unicorns surge in 2021: Interview with Richard Koo, principal at DNX, and Casey Lau, head of Asia at RISE
The number of newborn unicorns has again hit record levels in 2021, following a strong year in 2020. There are more than 800 unicorns around the world as of September of 2021. By geographic regions, the US still dominates in terms of the number of un.....»»
Theranos device “made a bunch of noise” but did nothing else in Safeway demo
Grocer did over 100 hours of due diligence on Theranos deal, ex-CEO says. Enlarge / Elizabeth Holmes, founder of Theranos Inc., left, arrives at federal court in San Jose, Calif., on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021. (credit: David Paul Morris/.....»»