US town to make texting while walking illegal. Really!

by Oliver Haslam on May 13, 2012

We all know that texting while driving is a huge safety risk and illegal in most countries and states, but what about texting while walking? Is that dangerous, too? Maybe this is the perfect ad for Apple’s Siri?

If you’ve ever walked into a lamp post whilst sending a message – come on, admit it – then you’ll probably say yes, but we doubt most would agree. If you happen to be passing through one US town though, texting while working could actually land you in trouble and hurt your wallet to boot.

Fort Lee, New Jersey, is set to be the first to ban texting while walking, with a fine being levied against those that flout the law. No, really… Read More

 

When Siri gets racist

by Sebastien on May 1, 2012

Note that this video is not viewable in Mobile Safari.

 

Thieves beware: this iPhone will self-destruct in 5 seconds

by Cody on Apr 29, 2012

In the world of iPhone rumors, things tend to get a tad ridiculous at times. In fact, if we were to believe some of the reports we’ve heard, Apple’s next smartphone will have a 5-inch screen and be machined from liquid metal.

Well the folks over at AatmaStudio, known for their powerful Apple product concepts, have taken ridiculous to the next level. Check out their vision for the next iPhone, and its cool self-destructing remote-wipe feature… Read More

 

This is what you get when you put an iPad, a quadrotor and a machine gun together

by Sebastien on Apr 25, 2012

Could be a fun weekend project, no? Read More

 

One in ten men apparently more fond of iPads than the ladies

by Oliver Haslam on Apr 18, 2012

It’s no secret that we are big fans of the iPad here at iDB. The clue is kinda in our name, but even we don’t quite understand this latest statistic to come our way.

Put together by online casino Roxy Palace, a recent survey suggests that one in ten, or around 11% of men asked would prefer to get their greasy mitts on a new Apple tablet rather than a lady friend.

We had to read that a few times to make sure we hadn’t imagined it but sure enough, that’s what the numbers say. Just to add a little fun to proceedings, the poll also asked whether people would prefer any other kind of tablet to a new love, with the number dropping to just 4%… Read More

 

The Samuel L. Jackson Siri ad you were hoping for (NSFW)

by Cody on Apr 18, 2012

When word started to spread that Samuel L. Jackson was starring in a new iPhone 4S commercial, our imaginations ran wild. We figured that combining the outspoken actor with Siri could make for a humorous TV spot.

Obviously, Apple went the much more tame route. And the commercial that aired didn’t feature any of Mr. Jackson’s popular foul-mouthed catch phrases. That’s ok. We found one that does (warning: explicit language)… Read More

 

What would Chuck Norris do? Ask Siri.

by Jeff Benjamin on Mar 19, 2012

Although the whole Chuck Norris Facts meme has ran its course, apparantly there is a jailbreak developer that doesn’t want to let it die.

Chuck Norris Facts for Chatbot is an AssistantExtensions plugin that will spout off Chuck Norris “facts” faster than Chuck Norris can roundhouse kick a saber-toothed tiger… Read More

 

A funny review of the new iPad

by Sebastien on Mar 16, 2012

The guys of Funny or Die created this honest, and oh-so-funny video review of the new iPad. There is some NSFW language so make sure you don’t play it too loud if you’re sitting at your office desk.

 

Conan mocks the new iPad Retina display

by Sebastien on Mar 12, 2012

I’m really, really not a fan of Conan but I have to say his latest spoof ad for the new iPad Retina display is quite funny, and pretty much spot on.

 

Is this what Siri on the Apple TV will look like?

by Sebastien on Mar 9, 2012

Could it be what Siri on the Apple TV will look like? I certainly hope not, but it’s pretty fun to watch nonetheless.

 
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