For nearly 20 years, private detective Rich Robertson has tracked people and served as a lead investigator in complex criminal and civil cases. As technology has evolved, so too have the ways he conducts investigations. Kim and Rich chat about how tech plays a role in his work and which resources anyone can use — no PI license required.

The world is filled with enough unsolved mysteries to inspire multiple seasons of investigative shows. That said, armchair investigators found a way to use the world’s most advanced search engine to make all the difference. See how one man solved a previously unsolved 22-year-old case with the help of his computer, the internet and Google Earth.

Some of the most powerful cars on the planet make a statement with their unique aesthetics and design. This mighty V8 vehicle, on the other hand, says something entirely different. Would you be brave enough to drive this out-of-the-box contraption?

Imagine winning a multi-million dollar painting at an auction only for the work of art to shred itself right before your eyes. That’s just what anti-establishment painter Banksy did with one of his works, and now his latest painting has prospective buyers nervous. Is Banksy about to troll the art world again?

When you block a number, you no longer receive calls or text messages from that person. With Apple’s iPhone, it also blocks FaceTime contacts. This can be helpful for stopping some unwanted spam calls, but it can also be used for personal reasons. You won’t get any sort of official notice if someone blocks your calls, but you can make an educated guess by looking for these signs.

Have you ever wanted an advanced robot friend that can keep up with your walking pace? It may sound like fiction, but now you can own a robotic pet that can run, crawl and even carry things for you. We’ve shown Boston Dynamics' brilliant Spot robot before, and now you can order one of your very own. But how much will this thing cost?

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