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Heavy Metal Fan Plays Scorching Megadeth Solo on iPhone

Donald Deane — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 23:00:39 +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?

Epic "Fix" for Siri Rock God Commercial

Kayla Keys — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 22:00:59 +0000

I'm sure you've seen that annoying iPhone 4s commercial where the kid asks Siri to call him "Rock God." Well, Youtuber MatthewBinder has done us all a favor and fixed it.

Study Finds That If Your Date Has an Android Phone, You're Probably Getting Laid

Kathy Landin — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 22:00:33 +0000

It’s no surprise that dating has changed in the digital age but can the type of smart phone you have make a statement about your love life? According to a new survey by Match.com, it can. And this is where it gets fun, because if you know this ahead of time, you can hone your [...]

WTF? I Wanted An iPhone [VIDEO NSFW]

Steve King — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:00:52 +0000

Now here is a song that shows how ungrateful kids can be with their parents at Christmas. If memory serves me right, Christmas is about “the thought that counts”. Read these posts and you will see how, for some odd reason, an iPhone trumps getting an iPad. If it was my house, the song would [...]

iPhone 4s Perfect Christmas Gift or Psycho Killer [VIDEO]

Kayla Keys — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:00:16 +0000

The new iPhone 4S is probably one of the most wanted Christmas gifts this year. But be careful not to piss Siri off! A new trailer from RoosterTeeth shows a dark malevolent side of the helpful assistant Siri this holiday season.

Caught in the Middle: Siri Parody Commercial [VIDEO]

Kayla Keys — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 22:15:35 +0000

Technology is a beautiful thing, except when it is parodied by College Humor. The folks at Apple recently began an ad campaign for the new iPhone 4S's Siri program.

In College Humor's hilarious spoof, Siri embodies a little of Suri Cruise and what that poor child most go though.

Steve Jobs Through the Years [PICTURES]

Stephanie Berning — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 01:31:20 +0000

The man who changed the face of technology as we know it has died. Apple co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs, who was battling pancreatic cancer and had a liver transplant in 2009, has passed away at the age of 56. Jobs co-founded Apple Computer with Steve Wozniak in 1976. Together, the pair launched the [...]

Apple Announces the iPhone 4S at 'Let's Talk iPhone' Event

Shauna Wright — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 19:54:42 +0000

Apple’s highly-anticipated ‘Let’s Talk iPhone’ event on Tuesday began with newly-installed CEO Tim Cook reflecting on some of the company’s successes, as well as one new one: the new iPhone.

Dubbed the iPhone 4S, the gadget keeps with the company’s tradition of introducing completely new models every other year, with upgrades in between.

Will Apple Unveil the iPhone 5 on October 4?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 19:42:32 +0000

Sources claim Apple’s newly-installed CEO, Tim Cook, will preside over an October 4 media event in which he will announce the long-awaited iPhone 5.

The date is consistent with previous reports setting early October as the release date for the next-generation smartphone.

Freaky iPhone Video Captures Weirdest Guitar String Movements Ever

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 19:11:50 +0000

This clip, recorded from the inside of an acoustic guitar captures the instrument’s strings wildly oscillating in a way that’s different from what you would see if you were watching the videographer strum his six-string live — instead of a subtle vibrating, the strings move in exaggerated waves, like lines on a heart monitor.

The oscillation is not an enhancement added in post-production. It’s a result of the iPhone’s “Rolling Shutter” effect, which films by scanning the frame as opposed to taking a series of snapshots.

Apple Coming Out With A New Toy For Hipster Douchebags

Bob and Tom — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 10:56:03 +0000

Here’s some new for all you hipster, nerdy, never been laid types. Steve Jobs could be cementing his place in history as a”Technological Jesus” with the upcoming release of the new iPhone sometime this year. According to the Wall Street Journal, Apple is making moves in preparation for the release of the latest iPhone, hopefully by [...]

RadioPup App Now Available For Android!

99xstaff — Wed, 25 May 2011 15:47:45 +0000

radioPup, the only mobile app that lets you to listen to 99X, is now available for Android users! Starting now, iPhone, iPod Touch, and Android users can listen to what we want anytime, anywhere, for free.

Technology of the Future [VIDEO]

Gabe — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 15:47:04 +0000

Because of the launch of Apple’s Ipad 2, everyone has been talking about how far technology has come and they’re starting to wonder what’s in store for the future. Well this morning I was doing a little research and show prep and I happened to stumble over an article that had a video. The video [...]

Android May Give Apple A "RIM" Job

Troy Jones — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 07:44:12 +0000

At least in terms of market share. Which smart phones are people buying now? Neilsen's recent study suggests it's all about the Droid.

Over 2010, Nielsen charted a 27 percent market share average for Apple's iPhone, while RIM's BlackBerry fell hard from a high of 39 percent--and Android licensees collectively rose from a starting point in the single digits--to almost alongside Apple with equal 27 percent shares of the US market.

Verizon—Finally!—Announces Plans To Sell The iPhone

Kayla Keys — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 05:34:07 +0000

AT&T’s stranglehold on the iPhone has officially come to an end. Starting February 10, Verizon, AT&T’s chief rival in the cellular biz, will begin selling the iPhone, announcing their new agreement with Apple early Tuesday. Not everyone’s optimistic about the move. Tech know-it-alls say AT&T probably still has the advantage, provided they still plan to [...]