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.
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.
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?"
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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?