Mike Flacy
Contributing Editor
By day, I'm the content and social media manager for High-Def Digest, Steve's Digicams and The CheckOut on Ben's Bargains. During my free time, I love to write about home theater, digital photography, social media, video games, mobile technology and innovative gadgets!
Police respond to 911 burglary call, discover suspect is a trapped Roomba
Definitely an instance where smart home technology was misidentified as human, deputies in Oregon pushed into a bathroom with guns drawn only to discover the reported burglary suspect was a Roomba wandering around the room, cleaning the floors and bumping into the walls.
As tax credits expire, the cost of buying a Tesla increases
Without a hefty tax credit enticing new customers, it's possible Tesla may run into sales issues in the near future. Federal tax benefits for Tesla purchases are being phased out at the end of the year, triggered by Tesla's recent achievement of selling 200,000 automobiles in the United States.
Stephen Hawking, acclaimed theoretical physicist, dies at 76
Confirmed by a spokesperson for the Hawking family, award-winning physicist Stephen Hawking died early Wednesday morning, March 14, in Cambridge, England.
Kodi is now available for the Xbox One, with some limitations
Previously known as Xbox Media Center, the home theater software called Kodi has been released on the Xbox One store for the first time.
Amazon expands Fire TV Alexa voice commands to Hulu, CBS, NBC, Showtime
Expanding Alexa's capabilities on Amazon's streaming devices, Fire TV owners can now use voice commands in third-party apps like Hulu.
Hackers raise the heat in HBO blackmail attempt by leaking executive’s emails
Continuing the ongoing saga related to the HBO data breach, hackers are attempting to extort a ransom from HBO by releasing private emails.
Photographer wins $1 million after reputation trashed over $125 dispute
Definitely a cautionary tale for wrongful defamation, a wedding photographer was vindicated after a jury awarded her a seven-figure judgment.
FBI warns parents about the risks of using internet-connected toys
Placing emphasis on protecting kids, the FBI wants to make sure parents are researching the potential security risks of using smart toys.
Man arrested for delaying firefighters after flying drone over wildfire
Grounding 14 aircraft battling a massive wildfire, an Arizona man thought operating his drone in a temporary no-fly zone was a good idea.
Alexa update offers in-home intercom support between Echo devices
Perhaps ideal for anyone that lives in a large, multi-story home, Amazon has rolled out a new update that lets users to call from room-to-room using Echo devices as an intercom system.
Disney may let guests throw Captain America’s shield at bad guys in VR
Detailed within a new patent application, a new attraction at Disney theme parks may put guests into the shoes of Marvel's Captain America.
Hackers steal Disney’s latest ‘Pirates of the Caribbean,’ demand bitcoin ransom
Possibly hurting the box office take of the next Pirates film, hackers are demanding a ransom in exchange for keeping the movie off the web.
SpaceX to start launching 4,000-plus broadband internet satellites in 2019
Potentially ideal for people in rural areas of the world, SpaceX is launching a mesh network of satellites that will provide internet service.
Circle with Disney adds Alexa support, rewards for completing chores
Circle Media is launching a barrage of new apps and services for the Circle with Disney home network device, including Alexa voice support.
Bill Paxton, actor in ‘Aliens,’ ‘Titanic,’ ‘Apollo 13,’ and ‘Big Love’ dies at 61
Actor Bill Paxton, well-known for roles in films such as Aliens, Titanic and Apollo 13, has died at the age of 61.
Comcast’s Xfinity Stream app will offer remote access to DVR recordings
Comcast is launching a new mobile app that offers access to live TV streams as well as video content currently stored on the DVR.
Netflix adds SD card support on Android for downloading offline movies, TV shows
Ideal for anyone that wants to free up space for more apps, Netflix has launched a new feature on the Android platform that allows users to download video content to a microSD card rather than a hard drive.
‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ and ‘Crossing Jordan’ star Miguel Ferrer dies at 61
Unfortunate news for anyone that followed his long, impressive career in Hollywood, veteran character actor Miguel Ferrer passed away peacefully earlier today surrounded by family and friends.
Jerry Seinfeld’s ‘Comedians in Cars’ series moving to Netflix in late 2017
Adding to Netflix's already impressive collection of high-profile comedy specials, Jerry Seinfeld's popular web interview series will be shifting away from Sony's Crackle streaming service at the end of the year.
‘Arrested Development’ season five deal is just weeks away
Likely excellent news for anyone that's a fan of Arrested Development, the showrunners believe that a production deal for season five is imminent and will be announced in the coming weeks.
Samsung app update suggests Chromecast-like streaming on HDTVs
Potentially useful for anyone that's interested in purchasing a new Samsung television, a recent app update alludes to the addition of mobile device casting from popular video apps like YouTube and Hulu.
Soylent determines why its products were making people sick
Soylent is pulling more of its products. In addition to its Food Bar, it is also pulling its latest powdered drink, Soylent 1.6.
Need help with your ballot? Facebook launches voter guide
Attempting to help U.S. voters understand their ballot this election cycle, Facebook has launched a new tool that directs voters to information about candidates such as stances on issues, endorsements, recent Facebook posts and campaign websites. Within the guide, you can add a candidate to your favorites list in order to walk into the voting booth with […]
Netflix subscriptions jump as ‘Stranger Things’ drives popularity
Significantly outperforming expectations for the third quarter of 2016, Netflix saw a jump of more than three and a half million subscribers as viewers tuned in for original series like Stranger Things and Luke Cage.
