At that point, his Bitcoin stash was worth about $7 million. He believes it is somewhere in a landfill operated by the city of Newport, South Wales. In 2017, he pleaded with the city of Newport tolet him dig for it. A stack of gold coins featuring the Bitcoin symbol© Liu Junfeng/VCG via Getty Images Newport did not go for that, either. But there is no rule that being dedicated and being annoying are mutually exclusive....

The SECapproved Bitcoin ETFsone day after the hack, curiously. Similarly, in that case, the perpetrators were running a cryptocurrency scam. SIM swaps are a favored method to hijack cryptocurrency wallets, which are not protected by FDIC insurance. An Alabama man faces up to five years in prison after pleading guilty over hijack of SEC’s X account.Spencer Platt/Getty That could have led to a big windfall depending on how much Bitcoin the perpetrators held at the time....

Based oncurrent estimates, asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 2.1% chance of impact on December 22, 2032. The Asteroid Terrestrial-impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) in Chilediscoveredthe asteroid on December 27, 2024. Shortly after its discovery, the impact probability of the asteroid was set to 1.3%. An illustration of a near-Earth Asteroid.NASA These odds are preliminary, and more observations of the asteroid are desperately needed. When it was first spotted, asteroid 2024 YR4 was 515,116 miles (829,000 kilometers) away from Earth....

They saydata is the new oil. Hearing Saudi Arabia talk about sustainability is pretty much the weirdest thing ever, but here we are. Supposedly, this deal is going to usher in new energy efficient methods of data consumption. © Neom Youll excuse me if I dont hold my breath on that one. The deal illustrates the Saudis interest in becoming a bedrock investor in the artificial intelligence industry. In November, Neoms longtime CEOstepped away from the project without explanation....

Netflix is reportedly considering a foray into video podcasts (is a video podcast just a show?) The move would not come as a big surprise. Netflix is slop, but like pigs at the trough, the people yearn for slop. Netflix is mulling a foray into podcasting.© Netflix The term something for everyone, nothing for anyone is maybe apt here. That is likely something that Netflix wants to address, especially as itpushes its advertising tierhard....

When people think ofthe video gameMortal Kombat,a few iconic characters instantly pop to mind. Scorpion and Sub-Zero, of course. But its not a still from the movie or even a poster for the movie itself. Karl Urban is Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat II.Image: Warner Bros. Its a movie poster from the world of the movie, forthe one and only Johnny Cage. Hes played by none other than Karl Urban ofDredd, Star Trek, andThe Boysfame....

Another Trump-y tech bro is weaseling his way into the federal government. Anduril is taking over IVAS, and we don’t have time for business as usual. Microsoftabandoned the HoloLensas a whole last year, with no clear plans for reviving the project. A photograph of Palmer Luckey, founder of Anduril Industries© Kyle Grillot/Bloomberg As it turns out, thats a pit that Luckey is happy to dive into. But,per Axios, his plans dont sound all that wild....

The swamp is a place of caustic beauty. The developers at Compulsion Games are making the subtext and the main text about pain. Hes so disturbed by the Haints that he has become so protective of his bottle tree. © Image: Microsoft I will avoid spoilers, but Rhubarb has a deeper connection to the tree than he initially lets on. Theres heartbreak and tragedy there, and a secret past hiding tragedy....

From TikTok trends to genuine everyday utility, this bottles popularity isnt just social media hype. That means your water stays refreshingly cold through long workdays, intense workouts, or weekend adventures. And unlike cheaper bottles, the exterior stays sweat-free, so no wet spots in your bag or furniture. © Stanley Build quality is where Stanley really shines. The 18/8 stainless steel construction means this bottle can handle daily drops and bumps without flinching....

Several of her early stories as anIncredible Hulkcharacter served as commentaries on Israeli-Palestinian relations. Want more io9 news? News from the future, delivered to your present. © John Romita Jr. and Al Milgrom/Marvel Studios © Sal Buscema, Bob Sharen, and Jim Novak/Marvel Comics © Yanick Paquette, Serge LaPointe, Stephane Peru, and Rus Wooton © Sal Buscema, Bob Sharen, and Jim Novak/Marvel Comics © Marvel Studios

Take the newly-announced Ninja Swirl soft serve/hard serve ice cream maker. The gear can also generate frozen yoghurt, fruit swirls, and many other kinds of frozen treats. The concoction then attaches to a paddle on the Swirl for churning. © Image: Ninja The Swirl supports the companys pint-sized containers, though not the 24 oz containers from the Creami XL. The Swirl has a few other benefits over the $200 Creami....

Dystopian sci-fi podcastSanctuaryis making the leap to TV. Kreese remembers Kwon in a new clip fromCobra Kais final episodes. Plus, everyones got fantastic coats onMayfair Witches, and whats next onCommon Side Effects. © Netflix Luke Hemsworth, Kevin Durand, Michael Pitt, Craig Lauzon, and Leenah Robinson are attached to star. Far from their families and society, they are cared for and at peace. Tensions emerge after the team suffers a loss....

According to its organizers, BEYA got the Pentagon 300 recruits last year. Now itwont get any. Even organizer Tyrone Taborntold Stripesthat the government was set to spend $1.5 million to participate in the event. Chief Navy Counselor Horace Henry, Chief Navy Counselor Wesley Lewison IX, and Lt. Thomas Stone speak to recruiting prospects during the Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Conference held in Baltimore....