Michael Joseph McElhiney, age 37 and formerly of Spokane, Washington, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday. Between March 4, 2021, and Sept. 10, 2022, McElhiney defrauded investors by falsely claiming to operate a cryptocurrency investment fund called Mac Blockchain Solutions. He contacted victims in person, via dating apps, and through…
Losses attributed to crypto crimes involving the use of deepfakes are projected to surpass $25 billion in 2024. According to the latest Bitget research study, these losses are expected to continue rising if no regulatory intervention is introduced to curb this type of fraud.
Apple released new developer betas for iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia on Monday, and spokesperson Fred Sainz confirmed on Friday that the company planned to introduce the ability for users to mirror their iPhone on their Mac. Sainz also said the iOS 18 beta would include new…
Apple says no to PC emulators on iOS
June 25, 2024
Apple might finally allow retro video game emulators on the App Store, but this month, the company rejected submissions of iDOS 3, a new version of the popular DOS emulator, and UTM SE, an app that lets you emulate operating systems like Windows on iOS. In both instances, Apple said the new releases violate guideline 4.7 of the App Review Guidelines, which is the one that allows for retro game…
You know how Sony’s making a electric car with Honda that’s coming in 2026? Sony Honda Mobility is now letting journalists seriously touch its Afeela prototype — and play with a Gran Turismo video game version of the car while sitting inside the actual…
Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection Arcade Classics got announced during today’s Nintendo Direct, set for launch later this year.
The collection includes Marvel vs. Capcom 2, one of the most beloved 2D fighters ever. It also has X-Men: Children of the Atom, Marvel Super…
Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) is key to enterprise usage of generative AI, but it’s not as easy as just simply connecting a Large Language Model (LLM) to a database. DataStax is looking to help solve the challenge of enabling RAG for enterprise production deployments, with series of technologies announced today. DataStax is perhaps best known for its commercially supported version of the…
OpenAI acquires team behind Multi, formerly Remotion, startup focused on screensharing and collaboration
June 25, 2024
OpenAI is on an acquisition spree: Last week, the estimated $90-billion valued company behind ChatGPT announced it had acquired Rockset, a small startup focused on retrieval augmented generation (RAG) and related tech for allowing generative AI models to access selected data…
Nvidia gets the glory, but Supermicro is the unsung hero of the AI revolution (learn more at VB Transform)
June 25, 2024
Surfing the waves that Nvidia’s kicking up comes Supermicro, a company that’s long had much of its destiny (and stock prices) tied to the fortunes of the chip making giant. Data centers need server rack solutions; processors need to be mounted. In the middle, Supermicro…
Chicago’s iconic Wrigley Field baseball stadium has been home to the MLB’s Chicago Cubs for over a century – and now, it’s taking steps to cater to the next generations of fans by adding EV charging to its list of amenities.
LG Electronics announced the installation of ten L2 EV charging stations at one of the parking facilities servicing Wrigley Field as part of a broader commercial…
