The Chicago Police Department has released a three-year-old video that appears to show police officers using a Taser on a man and dragging his limp body down a hallway while he was held in custody. The man later died in a hospital. … [Read more...]
Creator of Bitcoin has Home Raided?
More than a dozen federal police officers entered a house registered on the electoral roll to Craig Steven Wright, whom Wired outed as the likely real identity of Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous figure that first released bitcoin’s code in 2009. … [Read more...]
The Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Big Mid-Season Finale Twist
Excuse us for paraphrasing from that lunatic Gideon Malick, but: Well, we'll be damned. (Spoilers below). … [Read more...]
Renewable Energy Is Cheaper Than Dirty Energy, Why Use Dirty Energy?
When Lyndon Rive co-founded SolarCity — now the largest rooftop solar company in the United States — he chose a particular start date: July 4, 2006, meant to represent the company’s stance for independence from fossil fuels. Two years ago, Rive, the company’s CEO, told the New York Times that his goal was to “change the way people get their electricity.” … [Read more...]
Most-watched Video Game Videos of 2015
Between trailers, commercials, lets-plays and comedy, gaming had a phenomenal year on YouTube. The most popular video game videos of 2015, each of which garnered millions of views, represented some of the biggest trends in gaming this year. … [Read more...]
Cheap Eats, D.I.Y. Art and Local Charm in Detroit
The traveler’s brain is programmed to recognize arrival in a major city using certain previously identified patterns: dense settlement, heavy traffic, pedestrian bustle. … [Read more...]
Croatia’s President Takes Photo With a Man With His Pants Down
Say you have a meeting with the president. What's the worst that could happen? … [Read more...]
8 Home Gift Ideas for the Tech Geek in Your Family
Finding the perfect gift ideas can be a daunting task. After all, gift-giving is the ultimate test of how well you know someone. The pursuit demands a delicate balance between personal touch and genuine value, but there's always room for that irreplaceable "WOW" factor, too. Luckily, technology has helped us check-off two out of those three boxes — all that's left is to find … [Read more...]