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🔐 A locked iPhone just gave up $10,000: no PIN, no Face ID, no problem.
Veritasium's Derek Muller and MKBHD (Marques Brownlee) ran a fascinating (and unsettling) experiment: they drained $10,000 from a fully locked iPhone using nothing but a small reader and a laptop. The phone screen never turned on. 🧠 What happened A video by Henry Reich (Veritasium) shows researchers successfully taking $10,000 from a locked iPhone belonging to Marques Brownlee . The phone was never unlocked, and no authentication (Face ID, passcode) was used. ⚙️ How the at

Federico Carrasco
Apr 152 min read


AI Teaches Us the Importance of Asking the Right Questions
What if the real skill in the age of AI isn’t knowing the answers, but asking better questions? When I think about this, I’m reminded of Raphael's masterpice, The School of Athens . In that timeless scene, philosophers aren’t memorizing facts, they’re debating, questioning, challenging each other. Knowledge begins with curiosity. AI works the same way! The quality of what we get from AI depends entirely on the quality of what we ask. A vague question leads to a generic answer

Federico Carrasco
Mar 291 min read


Cyberwarfare, the control of AI and how digital propaganda affects war and politics.
In this insightful podcast with Kanellos-John Patsios , we delve into the world of hybrid warfare , robotics , algorithms , and psychological operations, discussing: 📍 Artificial Intelligence: how it started, how it works in everyday life & in war 📍 Algorithms & Data Centers : who owns our data 📍 Robotics: its history and its military application 📍 Hybrid warfare: information warfare, psychological operations ( PSYOPS ) 📍 Deepfakes: how they can deceive you with

Federico Carrasco
Mar 131 min read


The Future is Here: A Toothbrush Smarter Than your Manager !
or You’re buying a Toothbrush with the tech of a self-guided missile! When companies sprinkle AI onto everyday products, it’s hard not to wonder what’s real innovation and what’s just glossy marketing . Oral-B's claim is a perfect example, and the truth sits somewhere in the middle. 💡 The system uses 3D tracking across 16 tooth zones and an AI Brushing Recognition model trained on over 1,000 recorded brushing behaviors. It interprets motion and position data from the

Federico Carrasco
Mar 121 min read


ΤΕΜΠΗ-3 ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΜΕΤΑ, Όταν οι αριθμοί διαψεύδουν την εικόνα.
Στις «Αντιθέσεις» , Τέμπη 28 Φεβρουαρίου 2023- 1095 ημέρες μετά. Όλα όσα ειπώθηκαν και τα ανείπωτα . . . Όταν οι αριθμοί διαψεύδουν την "εικόνα" - Η γεωμετρική απόδειξη της αλλοίωσης Καταθέτουν την οπτική τους , νέα στοιχεία –ντοκουμέντο και αποκαλυπτικές μαρτυρίες για την υπόθεση των Τεμπών 3 χρόνια μετά οι : Βασίλης Κοκοτσάκης Τεχνικός Σύμβουλος Συγγενών Θυμάτων Τεμπών- Δικαστικός Πραγματογνώμονας Εμπρησμών Μάνος Παπαδάκης Καθηγητής προηγμένων μαθηματικών μοντέλων- ειδικός

Federico Carrasco
Feb 271 min read


🚀 Top Apps Powering My 2025 🚀
The tools we choose shape how we learn , invest , create , and communicate . In 2025, these are the top apps that consistently delivered value , reliability , and real impact in my daily workflow, assisting my self and my team at Graypes : 📈 eToro More than a trading platform. It’s a trusted ecosystem for social investing. From stocks and ETFs to crypto, eToro stands out for its reliability, strong customer support, and consistent performance. Simply put: it alwa

Federico Carrasco
Feb 31 min read


History in Davos (2026.01.22, 11:00am CET)?
"Trump's Board of Peace". "Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding." Albert Einstein

Federico Carrasco
Jan 221 min read


Humanity stands at a historic crossroads.
Without a new and innovative social model, and with political leadership unable to rise to the challenge, we risk repeating the tragic mistakes of the past. On the TV program “Antitheseis” on ΚΡΗΤΗ TV, hosted by journalist Giorgos Sachinis, I shared my perspective on the critical moment we are living through. Technological progress, particularly artificial intelligence, is advancing at exponential speed, while societies and political systems struggle to keep pace. Humanity, a

Federico Carrasco
Dec 23, 20252 min read


Today I turn 20, with extra 35 years of business experience!
🎈 Many thanks to each and every one, for the kind wishes!

Federico Carrasco
Nov 14, 20251 min read


ChatGPT beat Google on my Swiss Mountain Bike Adventure!
I spent most of August in the beautiful, picturesque town of Arosa, Switzerland. While there, I wanted to find the best bike trails to explore the mountains. At first, I tried Google Search and Google Maps, but the results were scattered, generic, and not really helpful. Too many alternatives, yet no clear best option. Then I turned to ChatGPT. With just a bit of back-and-forth, I quickly narrowed down to 2–3 great recommendations—and ended up discovering my favorite trail:

Federico Carrasco
Aug 19, 20251 min read
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