Police released photos of bombers to stop online vigilante investigations

After many suspects were incorrectly identified by would-be investigators online, law enforcement made the decision to release the photos of the suspected Boston bombers.

Fool me once: Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox falls after third DDoS attack this month

Bitcoin's main exchange, Mt. Gox, was taken offline by another denial of service attack today, showing it is really a barrier to Bitcoin's growth.

One techie’s next gig? Converting city buses into showers for the SF homeless

The initiative, known as Lava Mae, is a response to a desperate need in the city.

Video games are the new Thin Mints: Girl Scouts add new badge for game design

The Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles and Women in Games International (WIGI) have joined forces to create a video game developer badge.

Is Facebook mystery builder of ‘most advanced data center in the world’?

A report in the Des Moines Register cited "legislative sources" in confirming that Facebook intends to erect a 1.4 million square foot facility that could cost up to $1.5 billion in Altoona, Iowa.

Amazon posts 14 original pilots ‘for you to decide which shows become series’

Amazon is giving you the power to decide what TV shows are made. The company has posted pilots for six kids shows and eight sitcoms, prompting the audience to choose which should become full-fledged original series on Amazon Instant Prime Video.

Do you love kale chips and granola? Crowdfunding startup CircleUp helps put them on shelves

CircleUp is a crowdfunding platform for up-and-coming consumer product businesses. In the year since its launch, CircleUp has helped 12 companies raise more than $10 million.

Nexon America hires live operations chief Ron Moravek (exclusive)

He will report to Min Kim, head of Nexon North America.

Boston bombing investigation will revive debate over pervasive surveillance

Camera evidence has provided key information in the case against the Boston bombing suspects.

Sarah Hanson, the 19-year-old teen who auctioned 10% of her income for a $125K startup investment, may not exist

Last week I published the story of Sarah Hanson, the 19-year-old developer who auctioned off 10 percent of her future income in exchange for a $125,000 investment into her startup, Senior Living Map.

Today, I'm wondering if Sarah Hanson really exists.

Six keys to tweeting and sharing during a crisis

This week’s tragic events of the Boston Marathon explosions have given me a lot of think about. While I’m still deeply saddened, I couldn’t help but notice the viral impact of social media during times like these. While it’s awesome we can get news almost instantaneously, there’s also much at stake if we’re not careful with what we say and how we respond during these times or any other time.

One fifth of U.S. consumers want an Apple iWatch, sight unseen

A 1,713-strong survey of North American consumers says that 19 percent of us want a shiny new iDevice that doesn't even exist yet. Or, at least, isn't public and isn't purchasable.

Tracks takes a cue from Pinterest with a new focus on mobile experience discovery

Tracks is making yet another big leap, and it could be its most important one yet.

Venture capital activity ‘sluggish’ and continuing to decline in Q1 2013

Reports issued by PricewaterhouseCooper, the NVCA, and Pitchbook find that 2013 is off to a slow start for venture capital, although software continues to reign in the dollars.

Fit to be sued: Fitbug alleges trademark infringement by Fitbit

Fitbug claims Fitbit has caused irreparable harm and damage to their company, and it has asked the U.S. District Court in Northern California to order Fitbit to stop allegedly using its Fitbit mark and conduct that causes confusion with Fitbug’s brand.

Durex creates vibrating underwear you can control via smartphone apps

The undergarments vibrate whenever your partner, using a smartphone app, decides you need some "attention" -- giving a new definition to "phone sex."