Daily Archives: August 11, 2011

UK Prime Minister’s Anti-Tech Crackdown: Stupid, Useless, and Wrong

Posted on August 11, 2011 by StevenTorresRamos

England’s youths are angry and rioting. And, because it’s 2011, they’re using technology to organize. Well, as much as a violent mob can be organized. But British Prime Minister David Cameron wants to cut them off. He’s very, very wrong. … Continue reading →

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DARPAs Falcon HTV-2 hypersonic aircraft launches today, does New York to LA in 12 minutes — Engadget

Posted on August 11, 2011 by StevenTorresRamos

All eyes are on Vandenberg Air Force Base in California today, where DARPAs Falcon HTV-2 unmanned aircraft is scheduled to launch into space at hypersonic speeds, as part of a critical test flight. Measuring just 12 feet in length, the … Continue reading →

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The Least Subtle Weapon in the History of Weapons

Posted on August 11, 2011 by StevenTorresRamos

What do you do when your little island nation is under the constant implied threat of military annihilation from China, and China launches its first ever aircraft carrier? Debut your fancy new aircraft carrier-destroying missile. Complete with scary artwork!Taiwan, completely … Continue reading →

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Microsoft adding speech recognition tech to Windows 8, next generation products [video]

Posted on August 11, 2011 by StevenTorresRamos

Microsoft’s internal Tellme team is working on implementing speech recognition software into the Redmond-based firm’s portfolio of software and hardware products. Microsoft will build the feature into its new Windows 8 operating system, its Bing search engine, Windows Phone, Kinect … Continue reading →

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Why Is iPad Head Girl Stalking Around New York City?

Posted on August 11, 2011 by StevenTorresRamos

If I saw this girl walking by on the street, Id be perplexed, too. I like it. But turns out its all part of a viral marketing campaign by Hearst Corporation to get you to buy… Cosmo for Guys? Ugh!The … Continue reading →

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