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J.Crew Leather iPhone Case Because People Don't Hate You Enough

Chris Illuminati — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:30:25 +0000

There is such a thing as phone envy. We know, because we suffer from it every time a coworker whips out an iPhone 5 and it reminds us of our iPhone 0 because we can’t afford an iPhone. We hate those people. We’d hate them even more if they had a leather iPhone case. Leather [...]

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 [...]

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 â€”Â 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’ â€”Â a talk show segment discussing “the iPhone [...]

Amazing 'Lockitron' APP Will Unlock Your Door From Anywhere

Emerald Catron — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 17:15:13 +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 22:15:04 +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 18:30:29 +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. Source: [...]

Meet the Weirdest iPhone 5 Fan Out There

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 02:52:59 +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 Release Brings Out All the Intellects

Chris Illuminati — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 19:30:44 +0000

In case you’ve been living on a line to buy an iPhone 5, the newâ€¦wait, that wouldn’t make sense. The iPhone 5 is out. It’s sure to make the lives of everyone who purchase it at least 16.3% easier. The larger screen is gonna assist someone in finding the cure for cancer. Bank on it. [...]

Riot at iPhone Manufacturing Plant: 2,000 Workers Rumble in China

Mike Adams — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:20:13 +0000

A super-bout of fisticuffs among more than 2,000 employees broke out Sunday night at an iPhone-manufacturing plant in China, sending 40 people to the hospital. But don’t worry: it won’t affect shipping dates. (We think.) Workers at the Foxconn Technology Group unleashed some fists of fury on Sunday night, calling for the factory to shut [...]