Secret Service agent gets nearly six years in prison for stealing bitcoin

Bringing an end to the trials of two disgraced government agents that stole Bitcoin from the Silk Road marketplace, former Secret Service agent Shaun Bridges was sentenced to more than 70 months in prison.

News         October 28, 2020

Bitcoin exchange loses more than $60 million in digital heist

Likely disconcerting to anyone that trades in the popular cryptocurrency known as Bitcoin, a digital exchange was hit by hackers this week and approximately $65 million in Bitcoin was stolen.

News         October 28, 2020

Parents abandon toddler in Arizona heat to play ‘Pokémon Go’

Yet another story of Pokemon Go players behaving badly, two Arizona parents were taken into custody by authorities after they left their toddler home alone in order to drive around town catching imaginary creatures.

News         September 28, 2020

Woman loses $300,000 in Christian Mingle online dating scam

Transitioning from the traditional Nigerian scam, a California woman lost a huge chunk of money when she got caught up in an online dating scam that started on ChristianMingle.com.

News         March 9, 2020

Google Street View hits the slopes at ski resorts, Canadian Arctic

Definitely a cool way to see the slopes before heading out on vacation, Google is mapping popular ski resort destinations in Street View all over the world.

News         March 5, 2020

Police respond to 911 burglary call, discover suspect is a trapped Roomba

Definitely an instance where smart home technology was misidentified as human, deputies in Oregon pushed into a bathroom with guns drawn only to discover the reported burglary suspect was a Roomba wandering around the room, cleaning the floors and bumping into the walls.

Smart Home News         April 10, 2019

Google offers stay-at-home adventurers Street View images of the Amazon

At some point, Google is going to start running out of areas to map. However, there's finally a mosquito-free way to explore the intricate beauty of the Amazon rainforest thanks to Google Street View.

News         January 30, 2019

As tax credits expire, the cost of buying a Tesla increases

Without a hefty tax credit enticing new customers, it's possible Tesla may run into sales issues in the near future. Federal tax benefits for Tesla purchases are being phased out at the end of the year, triggered by Tesla's recent achievement of selling 200,000 automobiles in the United States.

Car News         July 13, 2018

Viewers of online content are starting to prefer gaming consoles over computers

While gamers are enjoying the barrage of Fall releases in the fourth quarter like Battlefield 3, more console owners are utilizing the gaming device to consume movies and television.

News         June 15, 2018

Toys Were Us? Toys R Us reportedly closing all 800 U.S. stores

Due to billions of dollars of debt, iconic toy retailer Toys R Us is considering selling or closing all 800 locations within the United States.

News         March 15, 2018

Stephen Hawking, acclaimed theoretical physicist, dies at 76

Confirmed by a spokesperson for the Hawking family, award-winning physicist Stephen Hawking died early Wednesday morning, March 14, in Cambridge, England.

News         March 14, 2018

DirecTV rolls out streaming movies, television shows on Android‎ devices

As more consumers turn to mobile devices to watch streaming video, DirecTV has updated its Android application in order to offer subscribers the ability to stream content from popular premium networks.

Mobile         February 21, 2018

Microsoft plans to pull out of CES completely after 2012 show

While Microsoft has been a staple at the Consumer Electronics Show for over a decade, the maker of Windows appears to have an exit strategy after the 2012 show ends.

News         February 21, 2018

FCC to investigate Hawaii’s erroneous missile warning

Sent in error this morning, the Hawaii Emergency Management agency issued a message that warned residents that a missile attack was imminent.

Mobile         January 14, 2018

You may soon be able to skip the grocery checkout line at Kroger

After a test run, Kroger is expanding the Scan, Bag, Go service to roughly 400 stores during 2018 -- ideal for skipping the checkout line.

Emerging Tech         December 31, 2017

Kodi is now available for the Xbox One, with some limitations

Previously known as Xbox Media Center, the home theater software called Kodi has been released on the Xbox One store for the first time.

News         December 31, 2017

Hackers steal Disney’s latest ‘Pirates of the Caribbean,’ demand bitcoin ransom

Possibly hurting the box office take of the next Pirates film, hackers are demanding a ransom in exchange for keeping the movie off the web.

News         December 27, 2017

Amazon expands Fire TV Alexa voice commands to Hulu, CBS, NBC, Showtime

Expanding Alexa's capabilities on Amazon's streaming devices, Fire TV owners can now use voice commands in third-party apps like Hulu.

News         December 7, 2017

Google News will start marking topics with fact checking tag

Possibly quite useful when attempting to debunk claims made by political candidates, a new markup code on Google News will call out topics that have been thoroughly researched by fact checking organizations.

News         November 21, 2017

Goodbye snooze button? This alarm clock mat forces you to stand

Ideal for anyone that smashes the snooze button habitually each morning, the Ruggie is a new type of alarm clock that will make you plant your two feet firmly on the ground in order to shut off the alarm.

Smart Home News         November 21, 2017

Man arrested for delaying firefighters after flying drone over wildfire

Grounding 14 aircraft battling a massive wildfire, an Arizona man thought operating his drone in a temporary no-fly zone was a good idea.

News         November 21, 2017

Need to return an Amazon order? Just drop it off at Kohl’s

Initially launching in 82 retail locations, Kohl's will soon accept and process returns of products purchased online from Amazon.

News         September 20, 2017

Hackers raise the heat in HBO blackmail attempt by leaking executive’s emails

Continuing the ongoing saga related to the HBO data breach, hackers are attempting to extort a ransom from HBO by releasing private emails.

News         August 13, 2017

Photographer wins $1 million after reputation trashed over $125 dispute

Definitely a cautionary tale for wrongful defamation, a wedding photographer was vindicated after a jury awarded her a seven-figure judgment.

News         August 3, 2017

FBI warns parents about the risks of using internet-connected toys

Placing emphasis on protecting kids, the FBI wants to make sure parents are researching the potential security risks of using smart toys.

Smart Home News         July 19, 2017

Disney may let guests throw Captain America’s shield at bad guys in VR

Detailed within a new patent application, a new attraction at Disney theme parks may put guests into the shoes of Marvel's Captain America.

News         June 21, 2017

Netflix adds HDR support on Android, but only for the LG G6

Ideal for LG G6 owners, Netflix has added support for HDR video playback within the most recent version of the company's mobile application.

Android         May 11, 2017

Uber faces DOJ criminal investigation over its Greyball evasion software

Yet another problem for the embattled ridesharing company, Uber is facing a federal probe over software that helped evade investigators.

Car News         May 7, 2017

Hackers target French presidential candidate just before election

Similar to the hacking during the U.S. election, a large dump of emails tied to candidate Emmanuel Macron was published on the web on May 5.

News         May 6, 2017

SpaceX to start launching 4,000-plus broadband internet satellites in 2019

Potentially ideal for people in rural areas of the world, SpaceX is launching a mesh network of satellites that will provide internet service.

News         May 5, 2017

Circle with Disney adds Alexa support, rewards for completing chores

Circle Media is launching a barrage of new apps and services for the Circle with Disney home network device, including Alexa voice support.

Smart Home News         March 9, 2017

Bill Paxton, actor in ‘Aliens,’ ‘Titanic,’ ‘Apollo 13,’ and ‘Big Love’ dies at 61

Actor Bill Paxton, well-known for roles in films such as Aliens, Titanic and Apollo 13, has died at the age of 61.

News         February 26, 2017

Comcast’s Xfinity Stream app will offer remote access to DVR recordings

Comcast is launching a new mobile app that offers access to live TV streams as well as video content currently stored on the DVR.

News         February 16, 2017

Netflix adds SD card support on Android for downloading offline movies, TV shows

Ideal for anyone that wants to free up space for more apps, Netflix has launched a new feature on the Android platform that allows users to download video content to a microSD card rather than a hard drive.

News         January 25, 2017