Fun Stuff Archive

“Psycho Siri” A Siri Horror Story – Your iPhone 4S is Evil

Posted on 02/06/2012
We're all glad that our iPhone 4S can't really do this. This short film called "Psycho Siri" by AndrewMFilms is pretty dang awesome. It's very well-done and you can see the obvious effort that went into making it happen.
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Apple Scotland – iPhone commercial for Siri – YouTube

Posted on 02/01/2012
With my accent I gave up on Siri a while back.
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Hardware Port Galore: Meet Spark Linux Packing Tablet

Posted on 02/01/2012
More ports on the table anyone? "Sparks aimed at "those who love writing great software... using the typical Linux tools"
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Tablet Multitasking, Star Trek Style

Posted on 01/25/2012 | 1 Comment
Most tablets can multitask these days, whether they are Android or iOS devices. Of course, just a few years ago, tablets seemed like science fiction. A tablet multitasking? Forget it. You needed a handful of tablets.
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Meet the French Steve Jobs, Xavier Niel

Posted on 01/16/2012
Xavier Niel is a French entrepreneur. He has been called the French Steve Jobs. He's definitely a character to behold.
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iPhone 5 Concept: This Mock-up Loses the Home Button

Posted on 01/16/2012
Some of us still have our doubts about the iPhone 5 / iPhone 6 losing the Home Button. Sure, it can happen, but it doesn't seem all that likely. Heck, we even remember those old reports saying the the Home Button would be elongated. Which is it? Either way, this is just a fun mock-up that someone created. It's their vision of what the next iPhone will look like.
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Could the Next-Gen iPhone be Waterproof Like This One?

Posted on 01/16/2012
HZO is some serious stuff. You may remember something similar with that Liquipel stuff we saw last week. It's the same concept. Smartphones are given some sort of treatment that makes them resistant to water. It's basically a super-thin, unnoticeable coat that repels water.
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These iPhone Wallpapers Speak the Truth

Posted on 01/13/2012
This is a great set of iPhone wallpapers by Madri, Spain-based art director Nico Ordozgoiti. He calls it Truth Hurts, and it's a set of wallpapers that speak nothing but the truth about our fancy smartphones. Hit the jump to see the rest.
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This is Very Cool: Liquipel Gadget Coating

Posted on 01/12/2012
This is pretty unbelievable. Really, I'd have to see it up close and play with it to believe it. It's a clear coating that protects your gadget, such as an iPhone, from the cruel conditions presented by water.
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Why You Should Always Set Your iPhone to Vibrate Before a Show

Posted on 01/12/2012
The level of embarrassment for something like this has to be unworldly. The New York Philharmonic's Tuesday performance of Mahler's Ninth symphony was interrupted by one of the most annoying sounds in existence. The default ringer of the iPhone. That's right...the marimba.
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