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Alex La Ferla


Alex La Ferla is a writer, artist, and architect living and working in New York City. His work for the Daily Dot focused on internet culture.

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Will drones become the new ambulances?

They could be flown autonomously or by a pilot and would be capable of landing almost anywhere.

On Feb 3, 2015 by Alex La Ferla

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13-year-old’s Lego-made Braille printer attracts Intel

What were you doing at 13? Probably not this.

On Jan 29, 2015 by Alex La Ferla

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This app lets users share passwords for nearby Wi-Fi networks

This could be a lifesaver, especially if you're overseas.

On Jan 28, 2015 by Alex La Ferla

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Uber releases driver data to undercut arguments about worker exploitation

Will this help Uber regain its footing?

On Jan 22, 2015 by Alex La Ferla

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iPhone survives a trip into space and back thanks to a military-grade case

Don't try this at homeā€”not that you really could.

On Jan 21, 2015 by Alex La Ferla

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How will healthcare providers protect against hacks?

If last year was the year of the data breach, 2015 might be the year the healthcare hack takes center stage.

On Jan 21, 2015 by Alex La Ferla

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Mark Zuckerberg poop portrait is a real thing

This Mark Zuckerberg portrait is no. 2 in our book.

On Jan 20, 2015 by Alex La Ferla

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Oculus Rift hack lets you compose music in virtual reality

Feel the music... literally.

On Jan 19, 2015 by Alex La Ferla

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There’s a word for that wonderful after-rain smell: Petrichor

There's a name for the smell, too.

On Jan 19, 2015 by Alex La Ferla

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Elon Musk wants to pay for Mars travel with high-speed Internet

That's a lot of Internet.

On Jan 19, 2015 by Alex La Ferla

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Deep-fried batteries could be the future of energy

Materials scientists may have unlocked a new battery technology.

On Jan 17, 2015 by Alex La Ferla

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Magnet company shows off their strongest brand by crushing an iPhone

Do not try this at home.

On Jan 16, 2015 by Alex La Ferla

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Elon Musk helps fund artificial-intelligence research so robots won’t kill us all

He's building cars and fearing the future.

On Jan 15, 2015 by Alex La Ferla

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Get real-time updates on your Uber bill with this handy app

It won't change your bill, but it will illuminate it.

On Jan 14, 2015 by Alex La Ferla

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This new Mac virus goes untraced and can’t be removed

You thought your Mac was safe from viruses. Think again.

On Jan 12, 2015 by Alex La Ferla