Tech Culture AI Fears over AI and job layoffs are driving tech execs to drugs and drinking 45% of tech executives use painkillers such as OxyContin By Rob Thubron, July 11, 2023, 9:41 AM 17 comments
Tech Culture A $2 billion startup dismissed its CEO for microdosing LSD at work A new study shows microdosing's benefits could be a placebo effect By Rob Thubron, April 27, 2021, 11:40 AM 16 comments
The Web Dark web takedown sees 179 arrested, over 1,000 pounds of drugs siezed One of the largest operations of its kind By Rob Thubron, September 23, 2020, 7:42 AM
Science Researchers create 'Second Chance,' an app that can detect early signs of a drug overdose The results are promising so far By Cohen Coberly, January 10, 2019, 3:58 PM
Tech Culture Dark web drug dealer and fan of large beards gets 20-year prison sentence The high price of beard pride By Rob Thubron, October 11, 2018, 8:55 AM 17 comments
Tech Culture Wearable Tech Apple Watches and Fitbits are being used to monitor wearers' hearts during drug binges Don't rely on them to keep you safe By Rob Thubron, July 10, 2018, 9:59 AM 10 comments
Gaming Sims 4 modder makes $6,000 per month peddling digital drugs His mod adds a whole new drug system to the game including the negative effects By Cal Jeffrey, February 15, 2018, 7:17 PM 12 comments
The Web Evolution Market disappears, admins reportedly make off with $12 million in Bitcoin By Shawn Knight, March 18, 2015, 6:00 PM 9 comments
Industry The Web The verdict is in: Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht guilty on all charges By Shawn Knight, February 4, 2015, 5:00 PM 10 comments
Industry Ross Ulbricht admits to creating the Silk Road, but says he isn't Dread Pirate Roberts By Shawn Knight, January 14, 2015, 1:45 PM
Industry Operation Onymous seizes hundreds of darknet sites, 17 arrested globally By Shawn Knight, November 7, 2014, 6:30 PM
The Web Dutch police seize 'deep web' drug marketplace Utopia By Shawn Knight, February 12, 2014, 12:15 PM
The Web Deep Web news: Silk Road competitor Atlantis calls it quits By Shawn Knight, September 22, 2013, 12:30 PM
Industry FDA seizes 9,600 domains and $41 million from illegal online pharmacies By Jesse Schoff, June 27, 2013, 2:30 PM