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The SEC’s Official X Account Was ‘Compromised’ and Used to Post Fake Bitcoin News

The official X account of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission was “compromised” this afternoon, resulting in the publication of an “unauthorized” post, according to SEC chair Gary Gensler. The account, @SECGov, also said the account had been compromised. “The SEC has determined that there was unauthorized access to and activity on the @SECGov… Continue reading The SEC’s Official X Account Was ‘Compromised’ and Used to Post Fake Bitcoin News

Rabbit R1 AI Assistant: Price, Specs, Release Date

The R1 costs $199, though you’ll have to factor in the cost of a monthly cellular connectivity bill too, and you have to set that up yourself. Preorders start today and it ships in late March. This pocket-friendly device is by no means meant to replace your smartphone. You’re not going to be able to… Continue reading Rabbit R1 AI Assistant: Price, Specs, Release Date

9 More of the Bizarre and Wonderful Things We’ve Seen at CES 2024

Today is the day the main CES 2024 expo halls will be thrown open to the general public. The masses of show attendees will crowd into the Las Vegas Convention Center to touch, ogle, and photograph the consumer tech industry’s newest attempts to transport the future into the present. Those of us in the technology… Continue reading 9 More of the Bizarre and Wonderful Things We’ve Seen at CES 2024

Rumble Is Part of an ‘Active and Ongoing’ SEC Investigation

In May 2021, the site was reportedly valued at an estimated $500 million. In September 2022, Rumble became a publicly traded company listed on the Nasdaq as part of a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) deal. Its valuation currently exceeds $1.2 billion. In April 2023, investment research firm Culper Research released a report expressing skepticism… Continue reading Rumble Is Part of an ‘Active and Ongoing’ SEC Investigation

CES 2024 Live Blog: News, Gadgets, and Photos From Tech’s Big Show

Courtesy of VW MARTIN MEINERS PHOTOGRAPHY We did predict that AI in some form or another would be everywhere this CES, so it’s hardly surprising that VW has just presented its very first cars that have ChatGPT integrated into its IDA voice assistant. Clearly, the German auto manufacturer has no issues with the Sam Altman-based… Continue reading CES 2024 Live Blog: News, Gadgets, and Photos From Tech’s Big Show

6 Best Smart Shades, Blinds, and Curtains (2023)

Smart shades and automatic curtains used to be luxury gadgets found only in high-end hotels or the homes of the rich and famous. Nowadays, they are more affordable and accessible than ever. You can measure up, order, and install them yourself. We have spent months testing to find the best smart shades and retrofit options… Continue reading 6 Best Smart Shades, Blinds, and Curtains (2023)

Cybex Sirona S Review (2023): Parenthood From the Future

As a parent, I’ve found most baby-centric technology to be pretty clunky. From bulky baby monitors to unwieldy strollers, there just isn’t as much innovation as I hoped for back when I was pregnant. Car seats fall into this category, too, with layers of cushions that are just begging for juice stains and Cheerios to… Continue reading Cybex Sirona S Review (2023): Parenthood From the Future

During Pregnancy, the Placenta Hacks the Immune System to Protect the Fetus

“The cell is effectively dressing up as an infectious agent,” Kagan said. “The result is that it convinces itself that it’s infected, and then operates as such.” Simmering Immunity Immune responses can be destructive, and antiviral responses especially so. Because viruses are at their most dangerous when they’re already inside a cell, most immune strategies… Continue reading During Pregnancy, the Placenta Hacks the Immune System to Protect the Fetus

23andMe Blames Users for Recent Data Breach as It’s Hit With Dozens of Lawsuits

It’s been nearly two years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and as the grim milestone looms and winter drags on, the two nations are locked in a grueling standoff. In order to “break military parity” with Russia, Ukraine’s top general says that Kyiv needs an inspired military innovation that equals the magnitude of inventing gunpowder… Continue reading 23andMe Blames Users for Recent Data Breach as It’s Hit With Dozens of Lawsuits