SEC is getting serious about bitcoin fraud and fake news

The US’ Securities and Exchange Commission has to deal with a lot more than classic financial crimes these days: it has to worry about everything from insider trading hacks to the integrity of the latest digital currencies. To that end, it’s creating…

Jeff Bezos’ rocket company has its first Asian customer

Blue Origin, which is Jeff Bezos’ rocket company, just announced a milestone at the 68th Annual International Astronautical Congress. It has partnered with the connnectivity company mu Space, based in Thailand, to launch a satellite with the New Glen…

Kano combines its coding kits for a DIY 'laptop'

Kano, the company behind a variety of build-it-yourself computer and coding kits, has unveiled a “laptop” today. A portable computer is probably more accurate. Whereas most laptops have a clamshell design, the new “Computer Kit Complete” keeps the sc…

Idris Elba Goes Full ‘Fifty Shades’ Reading Fanfic About Himself

“I fan myself, and swoon. Of all the people in the bar, Idris Elba is talking to me.”

Smartphone Apps May Help To Alleviate Mild Depression

The power of technology holds out promise for the more than 300 million people who face depression around the globe.

Back-To-Back Sports Fails On ‘Jeopardy!’ Are Ugly To Watch

There are no winners here.

Teen Accused Of Strangling Mom’s Abusive Ex-Boyfriend Won’t Face Charges

The high school football player said he placed the man in a chokehold after seeing him attack his mother.

The Best Scene In ‘Stronger’ Involves A Freakout About Oprah

The new movie starring Jake Gyllenhaal traces one man’s recovery after he loses his legs in the Boston bombing.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Made Trevor Noah Realize He Was A Feminist

“I never thought to call myself a feminist because of branding.”

This Is How Victim-Blaming Logic Would Play Out In Everyday Scenarios

Spoiler alert: It wouldn’t be good.