Ridgewood NJ, Microsoft is acquiring Activision Blizzard in a deal valued at $68.7 billion. Many of Activision’s games will be added to Xbox Game Pass once the deal closes in the fiscal year 2023. It will take a long time for the deal to close as Activision Blizzard operates in many markets, making receiving regulatory approval more complicated for Microsoft. Activision Blizzard was recently sued for promoting a culture of constant sexual harassment. Bobby Kotick will continue to serve as CEO of Activision Blizzard until the deal is fully closed.
Ridgewood NJ, the pandemic has caused hairlines to recede faster than usual through both stress and the aftereffects of Covid-19. dNovo, a biotech startup, claims that it can create new hair using customized stem cells produced from a few drops of blood. The cells are reportedly able to evade immune responses and avoid rejection. Once implanted, the cells take around one to three months before starting to grow hair. The technology is still years away from being ready for humans, but it has shown promising results with mice.
Ridgewood NJ, Two felony charges have been filed against a Tesla owner in the US for a deadly crash involving Autopilot in 2019. It is the first time a Tesla owner has been criminally charged in the US in a case involving Autopilot. Autopilot has contributed to a number of fatal crashes and Tesla has faced several wrongful death suits as a result. Drivers are warned that they need to pay attention when using Autopilot, but some drivers still misuse the system.
Washington DC, the American Blockchain Political Action Committee is pleased to announce that Michael Onghai has joined our Board of Advisors. As one of the earliest pioneers of the Internet revolution as former CEO of Looksmart, Michael Onghai is also a seed investor in Coinbase, FundersClub, and Upflex. He currently is principal and seed investor in Alpha Sigma Funds, and a director of MGT Capital, a publicly traded company engaged in mining of Bitcoin. He also was one of the pioneer software developers of the Human Genome Project.
Trenton NJ, acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck today announced the launch of an online portal soliciting comment from the public on regulating the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement in New Jersey for investigative purposes.
Ridgewood NJ, North Korea stole nearly $400 million in cryptocurrency in 2021. The country has long relied on its hacker corps to steal money from financial institutions around the world. It has been increasingly focused on companies that handle and trade cryptocurrencies in recent years. Last year, the country successfully breached at least seven cryptocurrency exchanges. It strategically launders small amounts of its hacked cryptocurrency to take advantage of price increases.
Linden NJ, A Union County, man today admitted his role in a scheme to use drones to smuggle contraband, including cell phones and tobacco, into the federal correctional facility at Fort Dix, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.
Ridgewood NJ, The Republic of Palau has partnered with Cryptic Labs to launch a digital residency program using Cryptic Labs’ Root Name System. Global citizens will be able to claim digital residency backed by the Republic of Palau using the blockchain and receive perks of residency without physically living there. Approved applicants will be issued a physical resident ID card and digital ID in the form of an NFT. Cryptic Labs has yet to announce which blockchain the protocol will use.
Lakehurst NJ, H2 Clipper is a startup that plans to build airships that will use hydrogen to provide buoyancy and hydrogen fuel cells to power their engines. The project is still in its concept stage, but the startup plans to build airships that are faster, safer, and more efficient than its predecessors. The airships will cruise at about 175 mph for distances up to 6,000 miles. They will have a cargo volume of 265,000 cubic feet and will be able to carry up to 340,000 pounds of payload. There are still many hurdles to overcome before the airships will become a reality, one being that the US currently bans the use of hydrogen as a lift gas in airships.
Ridgewood NJ, WeChat plans to roll out China’s e-CNY digital currency for use in its app. WeChat is used everywhere in China, with the super app offering many functions such as messaging, payments, taxi-hailing, and food orders. WeChat Pay has over 800 million monthly users. Alipay has also started trialing digital yuan payments. The People’s Bank of China has expanded the rollout of its e-CNY app to certain regions and cities, allowing anyone in those areas to use the service.
Ridgewood NJ, a swimsuit model says she was stalked by a stranger who slipped an Apple AirTag tracker into her coat pocket before following her for five hours.
Brooks Nader, 26, claims the disturbing incident occurred Wednesday night while she was out in New York City, and she only realized it when her iPhone alerted her to the fact that an “unknown accessory” was moving with her.
it is inevitable that items—such as keys, wallets, purses, and bags—may be lost or misplaced. To help prevent this, users can attach tracking devices to everyday items and connect them to a smart device via Bluetooth. Then, if items are lost or misplaced, users can use an app to search for them and determine their location with impressive accuracy. If the tracking devices are within Bluetooth range, the app can easily trigger an audible alert to help locate them. If the tracking devices are not within range, the app leverages nearby smart devices to transmit their location and send alert notifications to the owner and/or finder. There are multiple Bluetooth tracking devices to choose from, such as Apple AirTags and Tile tracker tags. Although their use can be a positive, legitimate, and convenient way to keep track of items, tracking devices have the potential for intentional misuse and abuse. We explore how perpetrators may use these tracking devices for nefarious purposes—committing malicious cyber activity, impacting personal safety, and enabling auto theft.
Ridgewood NJ, Elizabeth Holmes the Founder of Theranos and a one time Silicon Valley wonderkid a poster child for millennial brilliance has been convicted on multiple counts of fraud after a months-long federal trial. Holmes rise to fame was legendary and she became the focus of the John Carreyrou book called “Bad Blood” .
Ridgewood NJ, Rivian’s R1T electric truck is one of the first electric trucks to make it to the market. Starting at $67,500, the truck is built for adventure and has plenty of storage space for gear. The company also sells accessories, such as tents, that can be installed into the vehicle. With 835 horsepower and 908 pound-feet of torque, the R1T can go from 0 to 60 mph in 3 seconds.
Ridgewood NJ, Waymo is collaborating with Geely, a Chinese automotive company, to create an EV for its US ride-hailing service. The future EV will have no steering wheel. Its design will focus on riders, with features like plenty of head room, leg room, and reclining seats, screens and chargers, and an easy to configure and comfortable cabin. Regulatory changes will likely be required before Waymo will be allowed to release a car without steering wheels and pedals in the US.
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