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Eric's Huge iPhone is Large, Probably Doesn't Make Calls

Haroon Malik — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 09:15:00 EDT

The picture is all we have to go on, so what we can tell is this; it looks like an iPhone, but that probably isn't a real touchscreen. Sadly, we doubt it will be making any calls either. You know what they say; if it walks like a duck and it talks like a duck, chances are it is a duck. Well, in light of that information, we can rule out the possibility that it is a duck. I think we can slowly eliminate stuff it isn't in this fashion, eventually we'll get our answer. Alternatively, Eric, if you're reading, drop us a line and let us know what the hell's going on, buddy. [Flickr via Unplugged via winandmac]

Apple i Keynote Parody is Spot On

Haroon Malik — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 23:45:00 EDT

College Humor is running a parody of Steve in Keynote mode, we know it isn't the first or won't be the last, but it has some of the Steve's actions, crowd reactions and the overall atmosphere pretty much down to perfection. On top of all that, it does a good job at making us laugh—just look at the damn product description! The sketch even includes a commercial demonstration, and the whole clip is quality through and through. Hit the link for the video and then let us know if you'd be first in line to purchase the i. We definitely would—hey, it's chromy, glassy and shiny. [College Humor]

Indian Firefox Bus Probably Doesn't Have Wi-Fi

Haroon Malik — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 18:30:00 EDT

In what appears to be the endless spread of Firefox, a new addition to the unofficial Firefox catalog has been spotted—in India. On the back of a bus. We're guessing the bus doesn't have on board Wi-Fi to make use of its web browser of choice, but we admire the support. Also, if that text in yellow above the artwork doesn't read "Safari and IE blow", well, then we'll eat our cats...I'm seriously mixing up my modern proverbs this weekend. Dammit. [Neatorama]

Xbox 360: Will it Microwave?

Haroon Malik — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 17:15:00 EDT

It's Sunday, and it just wouldn't be right if a group of destructive loons were not prepared to put their faulty, plausibly repairable Xbox 360 into a microwave. Naturally, the mob breathed in the ensuing toxic fumes happily, all in the name of ~~science~~ comedy and cheap thrills. That kind of devotion we must salute, but for the tortured Xbox 360, our heart melts, much like its innards did. Oh, the humanity. Check out the video then hit the link for a slew of shots of the despicable carnage. [Microwave Science]

Craigslist Auction for Nintendo & Apple Merger Documents Has Us Reaching for Our Wallets

Haroon Malik — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 01:59:00 EDT

We know you can find an occasional bargain on Craigslist, but this takes the biscuit: documents actually detailing a merger between Apple and Nintendo. We knew Nintendo and Apple were up to something—has no one else noticed all the plastic white styled similarities? C'mon you guys, it's just makes sense! Now, we're off to put in our bid. Expect some seriously breaking news soon. [Kotaku]

iWash Does Not Clean Your iPhone at All

Haroon Malik — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:45:00 EDT

Blond, leopard print bikini, splashing water, iPhone, video—what else do you need to know? Take the NSFW jump for the naughtiest iPhone cleaning you have ever seen.

We've watched this many times now, and what we just cannot figure out is how Stevie—that's apparently her name—manaaged to get in the iPhone in the first place. Secondly, regardless of how she managed to get in there, how did she think she'd clean the screen with water alone? Further, where is her can of specialized iPhone screen cleaning soap stuff? On the grounds of these extremely pertinent questions, we have to dub iWash a no good scam—we're as shocked as you are. [Dailymotion via techburgh]

V1 Rocket Car—Goodbye, Eric

Haroon Malik — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 18:20:00 EST

Here's what we know: 1) There is a car. 2) It has a freaking rocket attached to it. 3) If this is not the product of PS mastery, we would like to volunteer weekend intern Eric to test it out. Benny, as you probably all know, is still busy growing his hair back from last year's ~~self-imposed torture~~ back, sack and crack wax.. [Abnormal Photographs]

Giant HTC is Just a Joke, Just Like We Thought

Kit Eaton — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 07:47:32 EST

So it turns out that the huge HTC Magnum actually is, of course, a prank cooked up by the guys at Pocketpt in Portugal as a Carnival stunt. Built from an HTC X7500 and a boring old HP monitor, it seems it got a lot more attention on the intertubes than originally intended. [Pocketlint]

Adobe Photoshop for iPhone Is as Stupid as It Sounds

AddyDugdale — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 09:46:18 EDT

Not the best use for an iPhone SDK but, for some reason, we find this funny. Beware, installing Adobe Photoshop in your iPhone will void your warranty, aspazzarently. [YouTube]

Windows Really Good Edition May Cannibalize Vista's Market Share

Haroon Malik — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 15:10:00 EDT

There has been a lot of Apple talk recently; new iPods, movie rentals and general iTunes updates. Who's showing the Microsoft guys'n'gals any love? We are! Check out this absolutely, insanely great homage to Microsoft Windows. Microsoft Windows Really Good Edition, as it is dubbed, makes some much needed improvements to the current OS.

It is so good we would not be surprised if this replaces the complete Vista lineup entirely. The big M is staying completely mute on the topic, but it has their hallmarks all over it. OK, before the torrents of abuse come flying this way from the Microsofties; sorry. Don't get all beat up about it—some Apple fanboy was obviously sad enough to put this together, what does that say about our Apple fanboyism? Exactly; we are sad too. At least we look stylish and have a working OS. (I couldn't help it). Hit the link to experience Microsoft RG for yourself. [Albino Blacksheep].