Computer Technology

Julia Tuttle Says Happy Birthday, Miami

Miami-Based Psystar Will Get Around To Apple's Law Suit When It Feels Like It

Psystar Strikes Back at Apple with an Anti-Trust Suit

Tamper Tantrum

Yours for the Hacking

The county’s court system has spent $36 million on a revolutionary new database, but when programmers warned it was vulnerable, they’re the ones who got deleted

Citrix Just Giving Away Computers

The county’s court system has spent $36 million on a revolutionary new database, but when programmers warned it was vulnerable, they’re the ones who got deleted

Apple Introduces Some Shiny New Toys When No One Can Afford Them

The county’s court system has spent $36 million on a revolutionary new database, but when programmers warned it was vulnerable, they’re the ones who got deleted

Frankie Knuckles

Set list

Hard Drive with ID Data Stolen from Jackson Memorial Hospital

via CarbonNYC's flickrWhen I'm not writing Riptide, I live a life of crime.* Sorry, I wasn't here a couple of days last week, but I had an art heist to pull off at the Louvre. Anyway, earlier this month, I was hanging out at Jackson Memorial Hospital, as I tend to do, and saw a hard drive and swiped ... More >>

Lobbying for a Commission Seat

Juan Carlos Zapata, a state representative from the Kendall area, is gunning for Miami-Dade County Commissioner Joe Martinez's job. The legislator is going to be termed out of office in 2010, so he's laying the groundwork for a run at Martinez's seat in 2012. Already, the first Colombian-American ... More >>

Cloud Nine

Juan Carlos Zapata, a state representative from the Kendall area, is gunning for Miami-Dade County Commissioner Joe Martinez's job. The legislator is going to be termed out of office in 2010, so he's laying the groundwork for a run at Martinez's seat in 2012. Already, the first Colombian-American ... More >>

Dirty Type

Google Trends reveals South Florida's penchant for salacious searches.

Current Stage Shows

Google Trends reveals South Florida's penchant for salacious searches.

The Future Is Now

DVDJs bring audio and video together with Serato and Pioneer's newest inventions.

James Zabiela

DVDJs bring audio and video together with Serato and Pioneer's newest inventions.

What’s a Blog?

DVDJs bring audio and video together with Serato and Pioneer's newest inventions.

D:Fuse

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BEST LOCAL BOY MADE GOOD

Blake Ross

Digital Intrigue

Did Miami-Dade County Manager Steve Shiver deceive commissioners in an effort to steer a lucrative software contract to a friend? The friend says no. Shiver isn't talking.

Cyber Stakes

South Florida is at the heart of the Internet gambling boom -- and of the war to stop it

Apple Yanks iPhone Porn App

Well, it seem Apple hasn't gotten their freak on after all. Apparently when the "Hottest Girls" app was originally approved for their iPhone app store they weren't aware that some of the pictures were of a topless nature, and they've pulled the product. Apparently, the Score Group was ... More >>

Miami Hacker Indicted In Largest ID Theft Ring In History, 130 Million Cards

A Miami computer hacker who went by the screen name of "soupnazi" was indicted today in what the feds call the largest identity theft case in history.​Albert Gonzalez, a 28-year-old from the Magic City, and two unnamed sidekicks from Russia hacked into the networks of major retail chains includin ... More >>

Silicon Beach: iPhone App Design for Dummies

A refreshing application, built by a designer with a little help from geeks. Shaken Not Stirred will feature cocktail recipes and lounge music.​Well, not exactly. But California-based ANSCA stopped by this month's South Florida iPhone Meetup to introduce local geeks to Corona, an application that' ... More >>

Miami-based Psystar takes on Apple

A refreshing application, built by a designer with a little help from geeks. Shaken Not Stirred will feature cocktail recipes and lounge music.​Well, not exactly. But California-based ANSCA stopped by this month's South Florida iPhone Meetup to introduce local geeks to Corona, an application that' ... More >>

Ten New Video Games for Foodies

We all know someone who likes to play with his or her food, so why not give that epicurean enthusiast in your life a little fun this holiday season? Lots of new games are either already out on shelves or will be released in time for the holidays, so drop that turkey and get to the stores! Or just st ... More >>

Letters from the Issue of November 19, 2009

We all know someone who likes to play with his or her food, so why not give that epicurean enthusiast in your life a little fun this holiday season? Lots of new games are either already out on shelves or will be released in time for the holidays, so drop that turkey and get to the stores! Or just st ... More >>

Psystar and Apple Reach Settlement; Doral Clone-Maker May Live Another Day

Don't write Psystar's obituary just yet. By C. Stiles Robert Pedraza stands in front of Psystar headquarters.​Psystar, which we recently profiled in depth, has been locked in a heated legal battle with Apple since last year because the tiny Doral-based firm sells unauthorized "clones" of M ... More >>

UPDATE: Judge Accepts Psystar-Apple Settlement; Clone-Maker to Keep Fighting

The California judge overseeing the long and bloody fight between Doral-based clone-maker Psystar and Apple has accepted a settlement between the two firms, setting the stage for Psystar to keep fighting in appeals court. By C. Stiles Robert Pedraza outside Psystar's Doral headquarters. ... More >>

WMC 2010: Nightlyfe.com Launches WMC App

​With every imaginable type of iPhone app out there these days, from drunk texting apps, to X-rated vibrator apps (no joke) it's hardly surprising that even our beloved annual Winter Music Conference would get its own app. The folks at Nightlyfe.com have announced the launch of their WMC Mobile ... More >>

Exclusive: Brickell Developer Unloads Empty Condos on Julia Tuttle Sex Offenders

A local condo developer and a homeless advocacy group are nearing a landmark deal to house the remaining sex offenders living under the Julia Tuttle Causeway, according to sources familiar with the negotiations.ICON Brickell​The offenders would be housed at Brickell high-rises that have been all b ... More >>

iPad vs. Kindle: You Need Both

via CrunchGearThis week's Newsweek -- which should probably be titled "Suck-up-week" -- includes a front page pic of the iPad and a back page ad for the Amazon Kindle. The main article is a generally positive piece about the iPad and the geeks who love it.

New iPad App Claims to Modernize DJing Culture

The Turntables​When we heard an app was coming out in June for the newly released iPad that was set to "modernize DJing culture" we were more than curious. Claiming it feels like authentic turntables, iPadMixr.com also adds a beautiful interface and professional mixing to its list of declarations. ... More >>

Apple TV to Change the Face of Living Room Gaming?

​Last week we mentioned how Google TV is giving Apple TV a run for its money. Well, maybe not. Engadget received a tip on Friday that was confirmed by a source close to Apple regarding specs of the next Apple TV: Brace yourselves and hold on to your tiny remote controls. Apparently this makeover h ... More >>

Hurricane Season Gone Tech With New iPad App

​Nothing's worse than planning a trip somewhere along the coast, only to arrive to hurricane evacuations. Our local weather forecasters do the best they can, but let's face it: They dumb it all down for us. Not Hurricane HD. After the torrential downpours experienced on the first official day of h ... More >>

Stream World Cup While at Work on Your iPhone, iPad, or Via Web

Zakumi, the mascot of the 2010 FIFA World Cup​We've all been there: A big game is on TV, and we're stuck somewhere we don't want to be, like work. This World Cup season will be especially difficult to catch, with a Round of 16, Quarter-finals, Semi-finals, and a final showdown, all starting on Jun ... More >>

Free iPads, Software, and Other Giveaways at First Apple Business Expo and iPad/iPhone Zone in Miami

​Are you obsessed with everything Mac/Apple related? If you found out about the iPhone 4 before Gizmodo did and every tech gadget in your house has a bitten apple logo on it, this one's for you. IT product and service provider Loop USA is hosting the Apple Business Expo 2K10 -- the first in Miami ... More >>

Robbie Rivera rocks the Gansevoort

Catch him poolside Sunday, September 5.

Free Australian Lamb App

​There's something missing in your life, but you can't quite put your finger on what it is? I've got the answer: You've been subconsciously yearning for an Australian lamb app for your iPhone and iPad. Yearn no more. Now it's available for download, free, through the Apple App Store.Stephen Edward ... More >>

Florida Republican Congressman Wants to Investigate Rep. Weiner's Alleged Bulge Picture

​Republican Congressman Cliff Stearns of Ocala is very interested in his Democratic colleague Anthony Weiner's alleged bulge pictures. More specifically, he's interested in making sure that members of congress are safe from cyber attacks and hacking. Stearns was on Bill O'Reilly last night and sai ... More >>

Is Pitbull's New Planet Pit App Worth Its $9.99 Price Tag?

The new Planet Pit app's home screen.​Nobody would accuse Pitbull of being a slouch in the business department. To paraphrase another rapper, the great Jay Z, Pitbull isn't a businessman, he's a business, man. The former Mr. 305 -- now firmly Mr. Worldwide -- seemingly never met a new product id ... More >>

Correction: Planet Pit App for iPhone 4

Not the Planet Pit app for iPhone 4.​Yesterday, Crossfade published a blog reviewing Pitbull's new Planet Pit app for the iPhone 4: "Is Pitbull's New Planet Pit App Worth Its $9.99 Price Tag?" But we accidentally purchased both the iPad-only version of the app, and another official Pitbull app, ... More >>

Scott Arciszewski, UCF Computer Student, Charged In Anonymous Hacking Crackdown

Scott Arciszewski​Federal prosecutors this morning charged 16 hackers linked to the Anonymous ring that targeted PayPal last year. Among those charged: Scott Matthew Arciszewski, a 21-year-old computer major at the University of Central Florida, who the feds say hacked into an FBI-linked firm then ... More >>

Food Truck iPhone Apps; Truck Tracker for Tonight

Burger Beast A screen shot of the Burger Beast Truck Track app.It's lunchtime and you're in your car jonesing for your favorite food truck. Where is it? Well, there's an app for that! Blogger Burger Beast is busy developing an app that will make it easy to find your favorite truck. The app wi ... More >>

Tour the New Planet Pit Interactive App, Designed by Miami's ROBA Interactive

​To quote another rapper: Pitbull isn't a businessman, he's a business, man. In a time of general industry floundering, Mr. 305-turned-Mr.-Worldwide has anointed himself the king of endorsements and new business deals. Dr. Pepper? Sure. Kodak? How about lyrical product placements. Voli "low-calo ... More >>

Life Cycle

​To quote another rapper: Pitbull isn't a businessman, he's a business, man. In a time of general industry floundering, Mr. 305-turned-Mr.-Worldwide has anointed himself the king of endorsements and new business deals. Dr. Pepper? Sure. Kodak? How about lyrical product placements. Voli "low-calo ... More >>

Weird Al Yankovic's Five Most Hauntingly Bizarre Videos

​​If you were a kid in the 1980s, Weird Al Yankovic was the funniest guy ever. "Fat" would come on as you snarfed cookies and soda, leaving a burning in your nose. To watch his knockoff of Michael Jackson's hit "Bad" in 2011 isn't the same exactly. But it's still good and definitely not un ... More >>

Florida Man Arrested for Hacking Scarlett Johansson's Nude Pictures

​Christopher Chaney, a Florida man, has been arrested for hacking into dozens of email accounts belonging to celebrities and others in the entertainment industry. Chaney has been confirmed to be the man who leaked nude pictures of Scarlett Johansson online, but also targeted other celebr ... More >>

Justin Sanchez: Creating Cyborgs

​Christopher Chaney, a Florida man, has been arrested for hacking into dozens of email accounts belonging to celebrities and others in the entertainment industry. Chaney has been confirmed to be the man who leaked nude pictures of Scarlett Johansson online, but also targeted other celebr ... More >>

New Times 'Best Of' App Gets Year-End Love From Wired, iTunes

​Do you camp out by the newsstand every year waiting for our Best of Miami issue? Ever wish while you were on the road -- whether driving through Kendall thirsting for a great bar or spending a work week in K.C., Sacramento, or D.C. -- that some of that New Times wisdom could travel with you?That' ... More >>

Is Your Smartphone Spying On You? Miami Lawsuit Targets "Invasive" Carrier IQ Software

photo by John Karakansantis via Wikimedia Commons​What if your smartphone has secretly tracked everything you've done for the past two years: every Google search, every website, every key stroke -- not to mention everywhere you've traveled? Sounds like a paranoid fantasy from Enemy of the State, b ... More >>