Record-breaking Bitcoin tumbles on Yellen warning
Bitcoin tumbled Tuesday from its record-breaking run after US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned that the "highly speculative" unit could be used for "illicit" purposes.
Feb 23, 2021
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Security flaw detected for the second time in credit cards
After finding a vulnerability in certain credit cards for the first time last year, ETH researchers have now found a way to outsmart the PIN codes for other payment cards.
Feb 23, 2021
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Bitcoin goldrush sparks fears of speculative bubble
Bitcoin has enjoyed a record-breaking week after electric carmaker Tesla and Wall Street finance giants sparked a goldrush for the world's most popular virtual currency, but bubble fears persist.
Feb 19, 2021
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Automotive
GM's Chevy Bolt SUV joins parade of new US electric vehicles
Whether people want them or not, automakers are rolling out new electric vehicle models as the industry responds to stricter pollution regulations and calls to reduce emissions to fight climate change.
Feb 14, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
General Motors sets 2035 goal for eliminating emissions from most cars
General Motors on Thursday announced that it aims to make most of its cars and trucks emissions-free by 2035, as part of a wider campaign by the American auto giant to go carbon neutral.
Jan 28, 2021
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Machine learning & AI
Artificial intelligence can deepen social inequality. Here are 5 ways to prevent this
From Google searches and dating sites to detecting credit card fraud, artificial intelligence (AI) keeps finding new ways to creep into our lives. But can we trust the algorithms that drive it?
Jan 13, 2021
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German police take down 'world's largest darknet marketplace'
A German-led police sting has taken down the "world's largest" darknet marketplace, whose Australian alleged operator used it to facilitate the sale of drugs, stolen credit card data and malware, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Jan 12, 2021
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With Sezzle now worth more than $1 billion, CEO describes a year on a rocket ship
During the Black Friday to Cyber Monday weekend two years ago, about 8,000 people for the first time used Sezzle Inc.'s payment system when they shopped online.
Dec 31, 2020
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Foxconn objects to Wisconsin's denial of tax credits
Foxconn Technology Group notified the state of Wisconsin on Friday that it objects to the state's denial of job-creation tax credits.
Oct 30, 2020
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