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Author Archives: StevenTorresRamos
Why Can’t Hollywood Get Computers Right?
I’m glad Her won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. The story’s good, the acting’s good and, above all, the technology story makes sense. You might think that’s a little odd, considering that Her is the story of a guy … Continue reading
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Beware of This Dangerously Convincing Google Docs Phishing Scam
A very tricky phishing scam that takes advantage of Google Docs is making its way around the web. And since it uses a google.com URL and even makes use of Google’s SSL encryption, it’s almost impossible to tell that it’s … Continue reading
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Is There a Drone Flying Around the Harlem Building Collapse? (Updated)
New Yorkers were shocked on Wednesday morning when reports of a building collapse in Harlem hit the wires. It didn’t take long for smartphone cameras to fill up everyone’s social media feeds. But wait. In that one… Is that… a … Continue reading
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Bright House set to match Google’s Fiber speeds in Tampa community
Despite some recent PR setbacks, Google has become the people’s champion in cities with its gigabit fiber network — thanks in part to the low reputation (and speeds) of regular providers. However, one cable outfit, Bright House Networks, is at … Continue reading
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MakerBot Replicator Z18 3D Printer
THINK BIG, BUILD BIGGERPowered by the new, user-friendly MakerBot Replicator 3D Printing Platform, the MakerBot Replicator Z18 is equipped with a massive build volume of 12 x 12 x 18 inches (2,592 cubic inches!), and an enclosed and heated build … Continue reading
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Epilogue: Hernán Molina was a standout at architecture and tennis | Tampa Bay Times
ST. PETERSBURG — In his day, Hernán Molina played with some of the biggest stars in tennis. Bill Tilden, Jack Kramer and Tony Trabert knew Mr. Molina as an up-and-coming player, a former national 18-and-under champion in his native Argentina … Continue reading
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The LIVR Hoax: Everybody’s Favorite New Drunkbro App Is Fake
Yesterday, the developers of an app called LIVR began cold-calling tech writers. The pitch was fun! A social network you can only access when you’re drunk, thanks to a breathalyzer accessory. If it seems like the platonic ideal of SXSW … Continue reading
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Watch a man get stunned by the Chaotic Unmanned Personal Intercept Drone (stun copter!)
You’re gonna want to steer clear of this CUPID. The Chaotic Unmanned Personal Intercept Drone, or “stun copter,” can deliver 80,000 volts of pure projectile terror directly into the skin of an ill-intentioned hoodlum. This is serious business for Chaotic … Continue reading
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Wireless Emergency Lights Can Brighten Up Your Next Power Outage
Public places are equipped with emergency backup lights so that in the event of a power outage people can find their way to safety. So why shouldn’t your home have that too? The ReadyBright system from Mr. Beams lets you … Continue reading
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Another Day, Another Retailer in a Massive Credit Card Breach – DailyFinance
The corporate hacks keep coming. The latest target, according to cybersecurity blogger Brian Krebs, is the beauty supply chain Sally Beauty (SBH), a retailer that draws customers from salons and other stylists. A new batch of 282,000 stolen debit and … Continue reading
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