U.S. Marshals are going to auction more than $11 million in Bitcoin
Potentially an opportunity for anyone interesting in Bitcoin investments, the U.S. government will be placing yet another large chunk of seized Bitcoin up for auction during March 2015.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.