Bitcoin mining uses more electricity than a dozen US states

Bitcoin, love it or hate it, is a financial reality that has moved into the mainstream. With attention — and value — higher than ever, people around the world are mining in hopes of picking up precious digital fragments of the cryptocurrency. The environmental cost of cryptocurrency mining was a concerned raised years ago and one that has received renewed … Continue reading

Stormtrooper helmet evolution: Force Awakens to The Last Jedi

Today we’re having a peek at two Star Wars helmets, both of them Stormtroopers, one from The Force Awakens, the other from The Last Jedi. The images we’re using come from the premiere prop replica makers on this planet, ANOVOS. They not only create movie-accurate Star Wars stuff, they make a few other top-notch movies too. OF NOTE: I’m not … Continue reading

Ivanka Trump, Chelsea Clinton Come To Malia Obama’s Defense Against The Tabloids

The young Obama’s private life “should be OFF limits.”

Amazon's warehouse workers strike in Germany and Italy

As exciting as it may be go on an online shopping spree for Black Friday, there is a human price to be paid: thousands of warehouse workers often have to commit many exhausting hours to making sure your orders arrive on time. And some Amazon warehou…

The big stores that track your every online move

A study by Princeton researchers came to light earlier this month, revealing that over 400 of the world’s most popular websites use the equivalent of hacking tools to spy on you without your knowledge or consent.

The 20 Funniest Tweets From Women This Week

A post-Thanksgiving laugh for ya.

Woman Raises Over $300,000 For Homeless Man Who Gave Her His Last $20

“Truly believe that all Johnny needs is one little break.”

Mexico Creates Pacific Marine Sanctuary To Protect Its ‘Crown Jewel’

The Revillagigedo Archipelago National Park spans more than 57,000 square miles — roughly the size of Georgia.

Trans Lawmaker Danica Roem: Trump Shows There’s ‘No Barrier’ To Getting Elected

“When you brag about sexually assaulting women and then you get elected anyway, there’s no barrier to entry anymore.”

Black Friday Shoppers Report Massive Credit Card System Crash At Macy’s

Furious reports have been bubbling up on social media.