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Siri Versus Google Voice Search — Who Wins?

Emerald Catron — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 15:56:44 +0000

We’re sure Apple fanboys will have something to say about this. In a head-to-head contest between Siri and Google Voice Search, it looks like Siri is the loser. But at least she’s friendly while she’s taking her precious time answering your questions. Truthfully, though, both are still faster than asking another person, thankfully. We are [...]

Heavy Metal Fan Plays Scorching Megadeth Solo on iPhone

Donald Deane — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 20:05:39 +0000

Whatever your opinion of heavy metal god and legendary crankster Dave Mustaine, there's no denying that the dude can shred. But what's even more impressive is this amazing cover of Mustaine's solo from Megadeth's 'Holy Wars...The Punishment Due.' Oh, and did we mention that this heavy metal fan plays it on an iPhone?

Check Out This Giant QR Code Corn Maze

Kyle Dowling — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 21:15:40 +0000

If you’ve got a lot of time and a helicopter on your hands, we might have just the thing for you. Allow us to introduce you to the Kraay Family Farm — more importantly, the 13th annual Kraay Family Farm corn maze. Located in Lacombe, Alberta (that’s in Canada!), the annual corn maze has a reputation [...]

'SNL' Puts iPhone 5 Complaints To Rest

Kyle Dowling — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 17:40:27 +0000

Do you have a problem with the iPhone 5? Apparently a lot of Apple users do. But thanks to last night’s ‘Saturday Night Live,’ we’ve been gently reminded that most of us simply love complaining. In this rather pointed sketch, Christina Applegate played the anchor of ‘Tech Talk’ — a talk show segment discussing “the iPhone [...]

Amazing 'Lockitron' APP Will Unlock Your Door From Anywhere

Emerald Catron — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 14:15:13 +0000

Well, what could possibly go wrong? If you get the Lockitron, you’d only be making it possible to unlock your door with your cell phone from anywhere in the world. At the same time, if you forgot something at home, a friend wouldn’t have to pick up your keys to get it. GAH! Can’t decide [...]

Kristen Bell Gets Nagged By 'MOMi' In Siri Spoof

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 21:15:04 +0000

The recent release of the iPhone 5 has gotten our minds into a techie frenzy, but not because we’re overloaded with too much iPhone newness too soon. Ohhh, no. See, the latest iPhone has even more addicting app possibilities, a sleeker finish, and (most importantly), an upgraded version of our girl Siri.

Prankster Smashes iPhones in Front of Eager Consumers

Emerald Catron — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 17:00:29 +0000

This funny gentleman dresses up like an Apple employee and then knocks over a bunch of boxes of new iPhones that he’s carrying. The horrified look on their faces as he says “it’s fine — it’s Gorilla Glass” makes up for any possible hot flashes or panic attacks that may have happened soon afterwards.

Pranksters Glue iPhone 5 to the Ground in Amsterdam

Donald Deane — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:47:49 +0000

If you're anything like us, then you've grown seriously tired of all the buzz and relentless hype surrounding the launch of the iPhone 5. And you'll probably laugh as hard as we did at this video of people in Amsterdam vainly trying to pick up an iPhone that's been glued to the ground.

Meet the Weirdest iPhone 5 Fan Out There

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 18:52:59 +0000

Do you ever wonder why some folks will actually wait in line for days for the release of a new product, mainly Apple's iPhone 5? Well, Youtube interview Sam Roberts got to the bottom of at least why one woman had camped out two days for the iPhone, and her reasoning will probably make your head hurt.

iPhone 5 Spoof Points Out Phone's Many Shortcomings

Emerald Catron — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 13:45:51 +0000

The new iPhone 5 looks great, but we did have concerns about "scroll fatigue" and not being able to take one of those snazzy panoramic shots with just one click. That's why these guys came up with a phone that is nearly 800% taller than the original iPhone. Now you can have all you

Apple iOS 6 Maps Is Maybe Not So Good

Emerald Catron — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 20:52:16 +0000

Apple and Google aren't friends anymore, so when Apple was announcing the release of their new iPhone, they casually let slip that the iPhone would no longer be using Google Maps and would instead be using their own brand new map app.

There's only one problem -- it's pretty terrible, and the Tumblr The Amazing iOS6 Maps has been documenting hilarious proof of the work that's yet to be done on the program. Here are a few examples.

Banned iPhone 5 Promo Keeps It Real

Emerald Catron — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:55:39 +0000

“We basically built the iPhone 9, and then worked backwards.” There are quite a few nuggets of truth in this “banned” iPhone promo video from YouTubers ooJLEoo. Maybe give it a watch before you go getting sucked into all the iPhone 5 hype. It does contain some slightly NSFW language, but totally worth it to [...]

Jimmy Kimmel Pranks iPhone 5 Fans

Emerald Catron — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:55:11 +0000

Classic! Jimmy Kimmel pulls the old switcheroo out on the street and tricks a bunch of people into saying how much they like his iPhone 4s so much more than their iPhone 4s by telling them it’s an iPhone 5. It’s cringeworthy to watch people make fools of themselves, but it’s … also … so [...]

5 Features We Really Want the iPhone 5 to Have

Marla Rosenthal — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:05:40 +0000

With the internet whipped up in a considerable frenzy over the announcement of the iPhone 5 today, we’ve seen everyone and their brother speculating about Apple’s latest revolution in tech, and it has blown our minds in a collective technogasm. For months, there has been buzz over an increased screen size, a more life-like retina [...]

Best Twitter Reactions to the New iPhone 5

Emerald Catron — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 18:58:37 +0000

So Apple is releasing a new iPhone (again). It’s thinner, lighter, bigger and faster. It comes with headphones that might actually fit your ears. It fits in your hand. It also possesses the ability to explode the Twitterverse. Here’s what people are saying. Can’t wait for the new iPhone 5.I’ve had this mint condition, perfectly [...]

Barack Obama vs. Mitt Romney In the Smartphone Showdown Game of the Year

Emerald Catron — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 18:30:34 +0000

It's not everyday that you get to see Mitt Romney smacked in the face with a hot dog or President Obama trounced with a balloon sword... Until now. Thanks to a new, free phone game called Vote!!!, you can see it every day. It might seem like they've lost sight of the point of democratic elections by making the two presidential candidates go toe-to-toe, but the folks at Epic Games could actually be on to something.

iPhone 5 Spoof Proves You Only Use it For Photos of Food

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:35:49 +0000

You've surely noticed over the past few years the proliferation of photos of plates of food on your Facebook feed. While one's first instinct is to blame Zuckerberg for this culinary invasion of your cyber space, the real culprit is the late Steve Jobs, since it is the high quality camera on his iPhones that are allowing all your friends to post these dispatches from the latest trendy eatery.

Mystery Guitar Man Turns Four iPhones Into Musical Magic

Danny Gallagher — Tue, 01 May 2012 22:00:12 +0000

Say what you will about Apple and the iPhone, but it’s still an amazing piece of mobile technology. Someone, namely viral hero Mystery Guitar Man, just found a way to make it amazing-er. Internet virtuoso Joe Penna aka Mystery Guitar Man performed an instrumental rendition of Fun’s “We Are Young.” Rather than just play the [...]

Baby Rescued From Well Thanks to iPhone

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 15:45:52 +0000

Two-year-old stuck in a well? There's an app for that.

Rescue workers in Mengzi City, China had the daunting task of freeing a toddler who had fallen into a 40-foot well. While they could hear the boy's cries, they couldn't really see him. This posed a problem when he kept slipping out of the adult-sized harness they had sent down the shaft.

Angry Birds Space Is Finally Here! Reviews Explode on Twitter

Donald Deane — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:07:03 +0000

Angry Birds fans rejoice! Finnish developer Rovio Entertainment has just released the latest installment in its wildly successful Angry Birds franchise — Angry Birds Space. Launched today, the new game, which includes a whopping 60 levels, features five of the original characters with new looks and superpowers, and there are several new birds making their [...]

HAL 9000 From 'A Space Odyssey' Is Coming for You in Siri iPhone Dock Form

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:29:31 +0000

The calm demeanor and occasional irreverence of Siri, Apple’s new natural language personal assistant software, has quickly garnered comparisons to the super computer HAL 9000 in the Stanley Kubrick classic ’2001: A Space Odyssey.’ The folks at Think Geek have capitalized on the similarities between the two with their IRIS 9000 Voice Control Module for Siri. The dock, which looks just Hal from the movie, both amplifies Siri’s [...]

Can an iPhone Survive Being Used As a Hockey Puck?

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:10:14 +0000

The iPhone 4 can do almost anything. It takes your calls, makes your dinner plans, stores your music and gives you an enormous sense of superiority. But one thing it can’t do is be a hockey puck. (Sorry, Canada.) On its own, that is. But if stick a G-Form protective case on the magic device and, well, [...]

A Self-Healing iPhone Case Could Soon Be a Reality

Shauna Wright — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:50:42 +0000

It may sound crazy, but a new type of phone case designed by car manufacturer Nissan can actually repair itself. Finally, we can drop our phone without completely freaking out. The Scratch Shield iPhone case is made with a special type of — yes — self-healing paint that auto-magically fills in dings and scrapes on its [...]

Got a New Baby? Yes, There's an App for That

Shauna Wright — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:33:03 +0000

Between feedings, diapers and naps, new parents have a lot to think about. And yes, for all you inquiring tech-savvy parents, there's an app to help track all that. In fact, there are several. The real question, however, is, "Are they worth the download?"

iPhone Explodes on Australian Flight, Android Users Gloat [PHOTO]

Shauna Wright — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:17:56 +0000

While many call the Apple iPhone one of the hottest gadgets ever, this probably isn't what they had in mind.

Shortly after a Regional Express flight landed in Sydney, Australia on Friday, a passenger's iPhone began “emitting a significant amount of dense smoke” accompanied by an eerie red glow. According to a press release issued by the airline, a flight attendant "extinguished" the device and no one was hurt.

Could Facebook's 'Buffy' Phone Slay the iPhone?

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:01:35 +0000

Facebook plans to enter into the smart phone market in the next 12-18 months with a phone that they have codenamed ‘Buffy.’ And, yes, that’s because Mark Zuckerberg and company thinks the device will be an iPhone slayer. According to the tech blog Allthings D, ‘Buffy’ will run on Google’s open source software Android and [...]

5 Black Friday Apps to Help You Survive the Crowds

Kathy Landin — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:20:32 +0000

Are you pumped for the earlier Black Friday hours? Well, even if you're not, many people are, and that means crowds of clawing and elbowing customers will be looking for the best deals. Whether you're a seasoned Black Friday shopper or someone venturing out into the retail wilderness for the first time, you can save some hair pulling by letting your smart phone do most of the work.

Here are

Pug Is Not an iPhone Fan [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:35:33 +0000

Despite its immense popularity, the iPhone just isn’t for everyone. Take this pug, for example, who flips out when an iPhone commercial appears on TV. Coco the pug lounges peacefully as the TV plays in the background. But when an iPhone ad appears, the dog leaps to its feet and barks frantically. Clearly this pooch [...]

Apple's Siri Technology Struggles to Understand Dog Barks [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:00:37 +0000

The new Apple iPhone feature called Siri is supposed to allow users to send messages, calls and similar functions through voice instruction. However, the technology has yet to master non-American accents, like Scottish, and, similarly, dog barks.

Ready Steady Bang Offers 30 Ways to Kill a Cowboy [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:21:36 +0000

The popular iPhone app Ready Steady Bang puts the fun back in shooting people.

In the game, two cowboys (one of them being you) engage in a low-tech animated shoot out... but it's funner than it sounds. Just like the creatively-kill-yourself-with-office-supplies game from Adult Swim, you must use your imagination and find the best (and most fun) way to blast your opponent.

Which one of the 30 different ways to shoot this cowboy is your favorite?