Which is heavier — a parrot or a barrel full of rum? How about a pirate flag, or a compass or a pirate’s spyglass? Now, sort it all out by thinking like a computer. That was the query asked of five elementary school teachers holding up cards of pirate-themed images and posing as third and […]
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Building something real on the blockchain comes down to collaboration, better tech and pizza
It’s February 2019. The cryptocurrency bubble has pretty much burst. Actual use of the public blockchain beyond currency is rare. And for many consumers, blockchain and bitcoin are the same thing (they’re actually not). That’s OK with supporters of EthDenver, an event promoting Ethereum blockchain technology that starts Friday. With bitcoin values down by 65 […]
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What is 10G internet? The next generation of cable tech, developed right here in Colorado
While 5G service is on the verge of launching nationwide, consumers now have something even faster to look forward to: 10G, a newly minted term for technology that could push cable internet speeds to 10 gigabits per second for households everywhere. The 10G technology, developed by CableLabs in Louisville, was introduced earlier this month in […]
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Here’s what Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak said in Aurora about startups, AI, Facebook and Tesla
Challenged acoustics inside Colorado’s newest conference center didn’t deter technology legend Steve Wozniak from passionately sharing why he distrusts artificial intelligence, ditched Facebook and wished Apple had moved a division to Colorado long ago. The Apple cofounder was in town Thursday to keynote a business event capping off another year for the city of Aurora, […]
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How a Colorado family launched a Christmas toy hack-a-thon for children with disabilities that has gone global
Five years ago, a silly toy inspired an enduring tradition of Christmas magic. Fart Blaster, a whimsical gadget spun off the popular “Despicable Me” movie franchise, emits the sound you’d expect, along with flashing lights, when a child pulls the trigger. For Steve and Deana Watson’s then-9-year-old son, Max, who has severe disabilities, it held […]