Neowin News Feed for: Hoverboards

For a time, Segway miniPRO hoverboards could have been hijacked by hackers

Boyd Chan — Sat, 22 Jul 2017 04:02:02 +0000

After months of analysis, a security researcher discovered that the Segway miniPRO could be compromised, allowing interested attackers to track down and take control of these hoverboards. Read more...

Family demands $30 million from Amazon for a hoverboard that put their house in flames

Justin Luna — Tue, 01 Nov 2016 13:26:01 +0000

A family in Nashville, Tennessee is suing Amazon after selling a hoverboard, which was responsible for burning down their home. They contend Amazon knew it was dangerous, but still decided to sell it. Read more...

Hoverboard booth raided by U.S. officials at CES

Matt Blowes — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 08:24:01 +0000

Carrying out a court order obtained by Future Motion, a hoverboard manufacturer alleging patent infringement, U.S. Marshals seized products on display by Chinese company at CES during display hours. Read more...

7 Days: A week of Redstone delights, Windows 10 Mobile delay, and Microsoft's pushy upgrade

Andy Weir — Sun, 20 Dec 2015 02:53:24 +0000

From banned hoverboards and Band 2 discounts, to the trial of Continuum, Universal success, DDoS declarations, and a spot of Santa-tracking, it's our regular roundup of the week's top tech news. Read more...

Amazon bans sale of 'hoverboards' amid safety risks

Jack Wilkinson — Tue, 15 Dec 2015 03:26:02 +0000

Major online retailer Amazon has reportedly banned the sale of the so-called 'hoverboards' following warnings that the devices are dangerous and prone to catch fire. Read more...