The Mysterious Scott Spock

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The Mysterious Scott Spock

I had heard about him ever since Avril Lavigne broke out with her smash hits “Complicated” and “Sk8ter Boi.” He was part of “The Matrix” music production team that gave Avril & others their hits, their sound, their direction, and in some cases, their stardom. Britney Spears, Korn, Hilary Duff, Shakira, David Bowie, Katy Perry – he’s worked with them all. And he’s still hot.

For example, he co-wrote Rihanna’s latest song “Cheers” – in 4 months the music video already has over 61 million views. But Scott Spock is about a lot more than music.

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About Technorazzi

Technorazzi Magazine started as a little blog where I wrote about my friends, coworkers and favorite geeks in Geeksville. The response from the nerd-loving public was enthusiastic beyond my expectations. Write more, they said. After all, It's time the tech industry got it's own "paparazzi." Why not give celebrity treatment to software engineers and digital creators and hackers and geeks? They're stars but for different reasons. Amazingly, they often care more about having a breakthrough or finishing a production or improving quality than they care about fighting to get paid. There's something pure about that.

So here we are, evolving. At Technorazzi, we find the passion, determination and eccentricity of software developers, out-of-the-box thinkers and creative geniuses to be both fascinating and inspiring, and we celebrate that. We focus on the brains, not the beauty; the people, not the gadgets. We write about the colorful, complicated and human side of people who use their brains in original ways. Welcome to Technorazzi: Paparazzi for tech stars, geniuses, hackers, geeks, eccentrics, creatives & savants.

Christine Marie, Founder - Technorazzi

Featured

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Pop artist Lola Blanc recently unleashed a couple of her latest songs online. As a result, she’s been “electrocutied.” No, that’s not a typo. It’s the new term for getting written about on the New York-based Electrocutie music blog. With a new name, new sound, and new digital brand starting to take root, Lola Blanc is just beginning to pop. Make that electro-pop.

Have You Read – Why Programmers Work at Night? Have You Read – Why Programmers Work at Night?

“A popular saying goes that programmers are machines that turn caffeine into code. And sure enough, ask a random programmer when they do their best work and there’s a high chance they will admit to a lot of late nights. Some earlier, some later. A popular trend is to get up at 4am and get some work done before the day’s craziness begins. Others like going to bed at 4am.” Have you read the article that’s resonating with geeks worldwide?

The Man Behind the “First Intelligent Shopping App” The Man Behind the “First Intelligent Shopping App”

This holiday season, Technorazzi caught up with Patrick Carter, the visionary and founder of Digital Folio. Digital Folio is a software that tracks prices and comparisons on the fly and it’s hyper-relevant to the shopper’s list. According to Patrick, “for the first time, people are spending more time trying to compare deals and prices online than they are actually going out and shopping in stores.”

Meet Hollywood Rainmaker Kevin Allyn Meet Hollywood Rainmaker Kevin Allyn

When celebrities or VIP’s need a rainmaker in Hollywood, Kevin Allyn is the one to call. Starting in his early 20′s, Kevin managed Jack Lalanne, built his product line, executive produced the Jack Lalanne show, and nationally syndicated it. With worldwide syndication, merchandising, branding & licensing success under his belt, Kevin Allyn was just getting started.

Rising Stars Rock the Gibson Acoustic Show in Vegas Rising Stars Rock the Gibson Acoustic Show in Vegas

Music managers (and long-time friends) Paul Fishkin and Scott Ross came to Las Vegas because their artist, Laura Warshauer, and her band were invited to perform at the Palms in Las Vegas. Tolga and I met them after the soundcheck, then had dinner together where we discussed strategies to use new technology to promote and monetize more »

Good Deeds

Michael Bearden Making A Difference Michael Bearden Making A Difference

Celebrity  musical director Michael Bearden never rests for a minute. Although he is best known as the long-time musical director for the world’s biggest superstars – Michael Jackson and Madonna – Michael uses his talents in other ways as well. Primarily, to make a difference. He’s a philanthropist. In the past few weeks, not only more »

Hollywood, Music & Film

Bassnectar Explains Dubstep (in under 3 minutes) Bassnectar Explains Dubstep (in under 3 minutes)

From the Defcon Hacking Conference Facebook Page: “DJ and electronic music (for lack better terms) are staples for many in the hacker community, and for those who like it but don’t know why, this video breaks it down for ya… it’s about dubstep, but explains other genres as well.”

Hacker News

John Draper Inspires Students in Colombia John Draper Inspires Students in Colombia

Former famed hacker/phone phreaker John Draper, aka“ Captain Crunch,” recently spoke in Bogotá, Colombia at “Campus Party,” an annual 7-day, 24-hour festival that connects online communities,phone gamers, programmers, bloggers, governments, universities and students. Campus Party organizers promoted John’s visit expertly, and when John arrived there was no shortage of fans seeking his autograph.

Smart Women

Lacheln: Brains, Beauty & Talent Lacheln: Brains, Beauty & Talent

At a Photoshop convention in Las Vegas, 250 photographers flash pictures of a model for 6 hours. Her whole body has been airbrushed with designs, her eye sockets are blackened, and she looks like an alien. This is a typical day in the life of Lächeln, a full-time freelance model who is also an artist, stylist, blogger and musician. She’s buzzing on Buzznet, exploding on the Internet and giving Hollywood IT girls a run for their money.

LOL

Dancing Merenga Dog Dancing Merenga Dog

This is a video of a man dancing with a costumed dog, and it is truly incredible. The dog dances while standing on his hind legs and actually appears to know when to do certain moves. It’s a must-watch!  

Life With Tolga

Technorazzi Celebrates Wedding Bells Technorazzi Celebrates Wedding Bells

Digital visionary Tolga Katas and his long-time girlfriend, Christine Marie, were married in Las Vegas on 11-11-11. Geeks in attendance were abundant, including famed hacker and best-selling author, Kevin Mitnick; tech analyst Dan Sokol; Filter Foundry CTO Kevin Postal; Java king Kevin Deem; senior software architects Gary Kam and Alex Blazso; Technorazzi’s favorite swing-dancing hacker Trevor Blazso; and more.