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March 8, 2016

No, Siri won’t let people break into your iPhone

The Internet has exploded recently over reports claiming that evildoers can trick Siri, Apple’s digital assistant, into giving them access to your iPhone without entering your passcode. But our own testing confirms that these claims aren’t just exaggerated; they’re hilariously mistaken and wrong. Posts warn against the “terrifying new way” that teh haxxorz can get […]

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Published on March 08, 2016 16:38

Check out the creation of the Steve Wozniak wax sculpture

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is well on his way to becoming a life-sized action figure. Not really, but we’re nerds, and that’s how we prefer to think of the prospect of Madame Tussauds’ waxperts immortalizing a person. Woz’s statue is set for an unveiling later this month, and the museum has published some great footage […]

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Published on March 08, 2016 15:09

March Madness app brings split-screen glory to Apple TV

When the NCAA Men’s Basketball championship tips off on March 15th hoops fans will have an all-new way to get their fix using Apple TV. The new March Madness Live streaming app will contain an exclusive Apple TV feature that lets users watch two games side-by-side, but you’ll need to be a paying TV subscriber […]

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Published on March 08, 2016 14:24

Apple Watch concept is a wrist-mounted life remote

When it comes to Apple Watch concepts, they tend to be conservatively similar to the current Apple iteration of its wrist computer. Adrian Berr has come up with a new concept for an Apple Watch that actually takes the concept further: it looks like an Apple Watch, just evolved. Instead of trying to replicate all […]

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Published on March 08, 2016 12:45

Chinese couple sold 18-day old daughter for iPhone

A young man in China was found guilty of selling his 18-day old daughter in exchange for enough money to buy himself a new motorcycle and iPhone. The 19 year-old man identified as ‘A Duan’ by local Chinese media reportedly found a buyer for his newborn through the popular messaging app QQ and negotiated the […]

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Published on March 08, 2016 12:41

Best iOS apps for tracking TV shows and movies

A few years back, I looked forward to checking into my favorite TV shows and movies on GetGlue and seeing how many of my other friends were watching what I was. There’s something to be said about movie- and TV-tracking apps that build a sense of community, which is why I think GetGlue did so […]

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Published on March 08, 2016 12:30

5 ways the Galaxy S7 beats the iPhone 6s

As the iPhone’s biggest rivals, Samsung’s latest Galaxy smartphones have to be good enough to convince consumers that they’re a better buy. None do that better than the new Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. According to the overwhelmingly positive reviews published today, the duo have a number of big advantages over the iPhone 6s. Here are […]

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Published on March 08, 2016 11:01

Facebook algorithm will learn new slang before you do

Spend some time around any teenager and you’ll probably hear some new slang that you don’t understand. If you do get it, and you’re not a teenager or young adult yourself, chances are it’s already gone the way of the dodo in the minds and twisted hearts of said youngsters. Facebook is hoping to combat […]

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Published on March 08, 2016 10:46

Smart sensor will blast you with backyard weather data [Reviews]

Lust List: Eve Weather by Elgato Sure, I can check the weather using any number of built-in or third-party apps on my iPhone, but what if I want to know what the humidity is in my own backyard? Weather nerds rejoice — we now have a way to access and track the weather from anywhere […]

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Published on March 08, 2016 10:30

iPhone may get even bigger in 2017 with 5.8-inch OLED screen

If the iPhone 6s Plus seems just a little bit too small in your monstrous hands, fret not dear giant friends: Apple may be planning to go even bigger with a super-sized iPhone 7s Pro. Apple is looking to add a 5.8-inch OLED display to the iPhone in 2017 or 2018, according to a new […]

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Published on March 08, 2016 10:00

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