Andrew Couts
Staff Writer
Author/Co-Author of 1541 articles
Features Editor for Digital Trends, Andrew Couts covers a wide swath of consumer technology topics, with particular focus on the intersection of technology, law, politics, and policy. Prior to Digital Trends, Couts served as associate editor of TheWeek.com, executive editor of COEDMagazine.com, assistant editor of Maxim magazine, and writer/editorial assistant of Stuff magazine. In his few moments spent away from a computer, Couts can be found hiking with his dog, or blasting around on motorcycles.
Can you be arrested for sharing a link? Maybe
Journalist and Anonymous sympathizer Barrett Brown is facing 105 years in prison, in part because he shared a link. Could the same thing happen to you?
Oh, **** – I lost my drone: The Blade 350 QX review that will never be
Here's what not to do when flying a drone, like the excellent Blade 350 QX from Hobby Horizon.
Sony’s ‘lens-style’ cameras for smartphones are real, weird, and … awesome?
Sony's Cyber-shot QX100 and QX10 'lens-style' cameras for smartphones are official.
Meet the online snoops selling your dirty laundry and how you can stop them
Big Brother is watching, and his name is data broker. Here, a guide to these shadowy companies, what dirt they have on you, and how you can shield yourself from their prying eyes.
Catch a balloon ride to the ‘edge of space’ – for $75,000
World View Enterprises announced this week that the FAA has approved its plans to offer balloon rides up nearly 100,000 feet into Earth's atmosphere.
Pet-lovers gift guide
Your pets are family, too. So here are our favorite gadgets, toys, and services to show your animal companion just how awesome they are.
Drones 101: A beginner’s guide to taking flight, no license needed
What is a drone, anyway? And which one should I buy? Get answers to these questions and more in our beginner's guide to UAVs.
To the moon! Dogecoin fetches 300 percent jump in value in 24 hours
Dogecoin, a meme-based Bitcoin alternative, has jumped more than 300 percent in value over the past 24 hours. Wow.
NASA probe reveals evidence of flowing water on Mars
New evidence points to the existence of flowing water just beneath the surface of Mars, which increases the possibility that life exists on the Red Planet.
Curiosity Mars rover: Five surprising facts
Curiosity Mars rover: Here are five surprising tidbits about the car-sized space robot.
Newsweek’s Bitcoin creator ‘unconditionally’ denies any involvement in Bitcoin
Dorian Satoshi Nakamto, the California man alleged in a Newsweek cover story to be the creator of Bitcoin, 'unconditionally' denies involvement in Bitcoin.
The future of money: It’s not in your hands
Deep in the heart of the world's least fiscally responsible city, Digital Trends searches for the future of money at a conference starring Suze Orman, Google Wallet, and a gazillion reasons to worry about the financial services industry's long term plans for us all.
Silk Road supporters are trolling the FBI with Bitcoin
Bitcoin users are giving the FBI an earful by sending bitcoin to the address where the law enforcement agency is keeping its seize Silk Road funds.
This university will let you pay tuition in Bitcoin
The University of Nicosia in Cyprus has become the first higher education institution in the world to accept Bitcoin as payment for tuition.
Bitcoin Believers aren’t wrong, but don’t mistake their faith for fact
When you dig beneath the surface, Bitcoin really does have the potential to be a game-changing revolution that changes the way we see money forever. But don't mistake potential for a sure payout - Bitcoin's true Believers are glossing over a lot of the fuzzy parts.
Wow. Dogecoin is the most Internet thing to happen, ever
Meet Dogecoin, the Internet's newest, dumbest Bitcoin clone.
‘What is Bitcoin’ among top US Google searches in 2013
Google Zeitgeist 2013 shows that, as Bitcoin's price rose and fell, so too did the number of people searching for "what is Bitcoin".
Bitcoin crashes to $500 after Chinese crackdown, but Dogecoin is going strong
Bitcoin, the world’s most popular digital currency, has plummeted from a recent high of more than $1,200 to less than $500 following Chinese regulation.
Have Bitcoin and need a drink? BitBar is the site for you
You can now add 'cocktail' to things you can buy online with Bitcoin.
Such generosity! After Dogewallet heist, Dogecoin community aims to reimburse victims
Dogecoin community launched Save Dogemas effort to reimburse victims of Christmas day Dogewallet heist.
Kanye West is now a Bitcoin clone
Coinye West, a Kanye West-themed Bitcoin alternative, is set to launch on January 11.
Want your paycheck in Bitcoin? Get paid with the BitPay Payroll API
BitPay's new Bitcoin Payroll API lets your employer easily pay you in the digital currency.
Want to create the next Bitcoin? This website makes it easy – too easy [SCAM UPDATE]
Coingen, a new online tool, makes creating a Bitcoin or Litecoin alternative easier than it probably should be. UPDATE: It's also appears to be a scam.
Sacramento Kings becomes first pro sports team to accept Bitcoin
The NBA's Sacramento Kings announced Thursday that it will soon accept Bitcoin as payment for game tickets and team merchandise.
This website will give you Bitcoin for hotel stays
PointsHound, a travel rewards site, will now pay users in Bitcoin for booking hotel stays through its website.