At press time, the father of cryptocurrency is trading for over $11,000, meaning bitcoin has struck a new milestone for 2019. Bitcoin Continues Exploding in Price This is huge news considering where the currency stood at around this time last year. During the summer of 2018, bitcoin was “settling in” […]
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Hackers Obtain NASA Mission Data With a Raspberry Pi
Hackers around the world are always trying a new and creative approach to get the desired result. In a lot of cases, the hack job itself requires a sophisticated approach. One group of culprits successfully stole 500MB of NASA’s mission data by using a Raspberry Pi. A very interesting, albeit […]
What is Bitcoin Oil?
It has been a while since a new Bitcoin fork came around. As such, it seems someone decided to create a “fork” which makes very little to no sense whatsoever. Bitcoin Oil is the name, and it appears to be a proof-of-stake currency which will introduce a lot of improvements […]
This Robotic Dishwasher Seemingly Trumps Human Workers
It is firmly believed robots will eventually take human jobs across various industries and segments. Whereas one wouldn’t necessarily expect dishwashers to be out of a job soon, the reality is somewhat different. Dishcraft, a startup building a commercial robotic dishwasher shows human labor in the kitchen might no longer […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Hits $9,000, Then Falls Again
At press time, bitcoin – the granddaddy of all cryptocurrency – is trading for over $8,800. This is miles better than where it stood during our previous price article, but it’s disappointing that early on Sunday morning, the cryptocurrency was trading for over $9,300. Thus, a $500 drop has seemingly […]
UK ISPs to Begin Blocking Porn Sites on July 15
In this modern era of internet and technology, a few interesting changes will be introduced in the years to come. The first major change will occur in the UK, albeit it is a very worrisome one. It seems virtually all porn websites will be blocked by domestic internet providers come […]
Power Grid Hacking Attacks in the US and Russia are Bound to Escalate
Our society lives in an era where hacking attacks are almost a part of daily life. It seems even the world’s biggest governments don’t shy away from exploring options in this regard. Power grids in both the US and Russia are being targeted once again. A very worrisome incident, albeit […]
NASA Wants to put Humans on the Moon but Lacks Funding
While a lot of people would love to see the surface of the Moon up close and personal, that will not happen anytime soon. That is, not unless a lot of money is thrown at this research sooner rather than later. Commercial space travel remains a very intriguing concept, but […]
Litecoin Price Prediction and Technical Analysis for June 14
A lot of cryptocurrency traders have high expectations for the many different altcoin markets. It is certainly true some interesting trends have become apparent, albeit it remains to be seen how things will play out. As far as the Litecoin price is concerned, reaching $150 is not out of the […]
Chinese Crypto Trader Commits Suicide After Losing 2,000 BTC in Single Trade
Cryptocurrency trading isn’t for the faint of heart, and unfortunately for one trader, he found this out too late. The trader took his life after he lost 2,000 bitcoins in a single trade. He had placed a bet with a 100x leverage, but the markets didn’t go his way. The […]
Russian Scientist Aims to put Gene-Edited Embryos in HIV-Positive Mothers
Not a day goes by in the medical world without some new discoveries or developments. In Russia, one scientist claims he will produce gene-edited children. As horrific as that may sound, he would not be the first individual to explore this option. Given the overall negative stance toward gene editing […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Price Is Down, but Analysts Say Stay Calm
At press time, bitcoin is down for the count and trading for roughly $7,600. This is a big step backwards for the asset, which during our previous price piece was trading at nearly $1,000 more. However, analysts are warning enthusiasts and traders to “keep their cool,” and say that further […]
China’s Great Firewall now Blocks two Additional Major English Newspapers
The Great Firewall of China has sparked numerous debates since its inception. While this artificial blockade is most commonly used to prevent the spreading of misinformation, it is also a clear example of online censorship. In a new move, the Great Firewall has begun blocking foreign news sites, which raises […]
How a $19m iPhone Fraud Ring Eventually met its Demise
In these trying financial times, a lot of consumers are looking for any way to make extra money. While most of these efforts are absolutely genuine, a ring of fraudsters in New York had entirely different ideas. They managed to successfully steal $19m worth of Apple iPhones. A very elaborate […]
Boston Dynamics Will Commercialize its “Robot Dog” Spot This Year
Boston Dynamics has become somewhat of a household name over the past few years. This is primarily due to the company’s advancements in the world of robotics. Numerous videos of its products and changes have put a smile on faces. It now appears the company is looking to commercialize one […]
Tesla Prevents Employees From Chatting Anonymously Through Blind
Technology companies face many external and internal threats. Hackers have shown a keen interest in exposing company secrets, by any means necessary. There is also the risk of having consumer-oriented products hacked by nefarious individuals, which can cripple any company’s reputation. Tesla, on the other hand, is trying a different […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Adds $600 In a Week
Another crazy week is in the books for bitcoin. The granddaddy of crypto is trading for just over $8,600 at press time. This marks a gain of roughly $600 since our last price piece. Thus, bitcoin is still on the rebound and being controlled by the bulls. A Brief, but […]
Tesla Plans to Build Cheaper Model 3 Cars in China
Due to the ongoing tension between the US and China, manufacturing of goods has come under a lot of pressure. While some companies start to crumble, others explore new opportunities. Tesla, for example, is looking to build cheaper Model 3 cars in China. An interesting decision given the current geopolitical […]