What Can't Siri Do? British Researchers Put The Apple iOS Application To The Test In Life Science Experiment [VIDEO]
Ever since the launch of the iPhone 4S in 2011, Siri has been an integral part of the Apple consumer experience. But while many experienced Users pretty much know what Siri can and cannot do, one group of researchers has decided to really put her capabilities to the test.
'Avengers' Sequel: Will Robert Downey Jr. Return As Tony Stark In The Second Installment Of 'Avengers?'
According to Variety magazine, as most of the characters appearing in the first Avengers have already signed on to do a sequel, and then some, Robert Downey Jr. has not. Marvel-Disney is apparently still working on booking Downey Jr., who initially signed on for four turns as Tony Stark in a deal that carries him through next year's Iron Man 3.
Instagram Inspired Camera Is The Modern Day Polaroid [PHOTOS]
Instagram users will soon no longer have to resort to the camera on their phone in order to get in on the photo sharing fun. ADR Studio, a design and communications company, has capitalized on the Instagram madness with an Instamatic-like camera.
New Canadian $20 Bill Thought Shocking By Focus Groups
The Bank of Canada has unveiled their new $20 bill. The impossible to copy $20 polymer bank note features an updated design of Queen Elizabeth II and Canada's National Vimy Memorial and incorporates the latest in anti-counterfeiting technology. So why were focus groups appalled?
Sandusky Asks Judge To Postpone Sex Abuse Trial; When Will The Trial Start?
The trial for former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky could be postponed. An attorney for Sandusky, who charged last year with more than 50 counts involving sexual acts with minors, asked on Wednesday, May 09, for his client's June 5 trial to be delayed.
Who Is Howard Carter? 5 Things To Know About The Man In The Latest Google Doodle
Featured in the latest Google Doodle is Howard Carter, an English archaeologist and Egyptologist known for having a primary role in the discovery of the tomb of 14th-century BC pharaoh Tutankhamun (a.k.a. King Tut). Carter, who discovered King Tut's tomb on Nov. 4, 1922, is illustrated in the Google Doodle on the 138th anniversary of his birthday.
MySpace Settles On FTC Charges That It Shared Personal Information With Advertisers; Site To Be Monitored For Next 20 Years
If in any case MySpace lasts for the next 20 years, you can count on one group watching them do it -- The federal government. The social networking site will be kept a close eye on by the third-party observer for the duration of 20 years.
Facebook IPO: Five Things To Consider Before You Buy Facebook Stock
As Mark Zuckerbeg and other top Facebook executives have hit the road in an effort to draw interest in what is estimated to be the largest intital public offering in internet history, the Co-Founder and CEO is betting that investors will Like Facebook. The Menlo Park, California-based Facebook will set its final price on the eve of May 18 -- the company's first day of trading.
'Mad Men' Season 5: Creator Paid $250K for Beatles Song Featured In Episode 8
In a move to stay true to the 1960s, Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner paid $250,000 in licensing fees to use the Beatles' Tomorrow Never Knows in last Sunday's episode of Mad Men.
Top 10 Most Followed Celebrities On Instagram; Justin Bieber, Kim Kardashian, Taylor Swift And More!
One of the most popular features of Instagram is its Notable Users Directory. New members can use the directory to view some of the top users posting photos related to fashion, food, music, news, and more. Check out some of Instagram's most popular celebrity users
CIA Says It Foiled A New, Improved Al Qaeda Underwear Bomb Plot
The CIA reportedly has stopped another plot by al Qaeda to take down a U.S.-bound airliner with an underwear bomb.
What Causes Brain Freeze? Research Study Points To Local Changes In Brain Blood Flow [VIDEO]
Brain Freeze -- it's that devastating, instantaneous pain in the temples that one sometimes gets after eating something frozen. And until now, researchers could never quite understand what causes it. While previous studies have found that people who suffer from migraines are actually more likely to get brain freeze, a new study links brain freeze and other headache types to local changes in brain blood flow.
Samsung Focus 2 Release Date: AT&T To Offer Samsung's First 4G LTE Windows Phone
Starting May 20, customers can officially purchase the Samsung Focus 2. The Focus 2 is Samsung's first 4G LTE Windows phone
Who Sees What I Share On Facebook? 10 Ways To Protect Your Personal Information From Social Networks
Although many users don't care to think about it, in order to execute the above tasks, Facebook, as well as other social networks, are collecting huge amounts of personal information and distributing it faster than ever before. But what happens with all of that information that makes it possible for you to find old classmates or see ads for things you actually want to buy?
Adobe CS6 Release: New Features For The Creative Suite Product Line, Creative Cloud Soon To Debut [VIDEO]
Adobe Systems Inc. announced the official release of its Adobe Creative Suite 6 and Adobe Creative Cloud software, on Monday, May 07.
Marvel's 'The Avengers' Sets Record With $200M Opening Weekend; Top 5 Box Office Debuts [PHOTOS]
Marvel's The Avengers made Hollywood history at the box office this past weekend. The Marvel comics mash-up kicked off the summer movie season with a $200.3 million opening weekend.
New iPhone Rumors: Why Insiders Believe The '4-Inch Screen' Speculation May Be True [PHOTOS]
While Apple has left the details of the iPhone 5, the iPhone 6, the iPhone 4G, or whatever you want to call it, to much of the imagination, iPhone insiders have gotten access to some of the most valued particulars of the mysterious phone -- its size. Apple insider iLounge is reporting that the Cupertino, Calif., based company is abandoning the long-rumored teardrop-shaped iPhone 5 in favor of another glass-bodied design.
Eduardo Saverin: 10 Things To Know About The Facebook Co-Founder
Eduardo Saverin is just one of four co-founders of the social-network powerhouse that is Facebook. But what makes Saverin so unique, among other qualities, is that while he is the only co-founder to have no decision making power in the company, he still owns less than 5 percent of Facebook's shares and has a net worth of $2 billion.
Mallory Kievman, 13, Invents Cure For Hiccups And Becomes A CEO In The Process
Mallory Kievman, 13, has not only supposedly cured the hiccups, but has become a CEO in the process. Mallory Kievman is CEO and founder of Hiccupops, a company that might just have cured one of the world's oldest and most annoying conditions.
Cindy Crawford's Daughter; Kaia Gerber Model's in Mother's Day Ad For JCPenney [VIDEO]
Cindy Crawford's daughter is a spinning image of her international celebrity model mother. Kaia Gerber, Crawford's daughter, stars in a sweet Mother's Day ad campaign with her mother and grandmother for JCPenney.
Soundgarden 'Live to Rise' Official Music Video For 'Marvel's The Avengers' Makes Its Debut [VIDEO]
Soundgarden's new single Live to Rise, as featured in this year's highly anticipated movie, Marvel's The Avengers, premiered on Friday, May 04. Live to Rise, written for and appearing in the film is the first single from the Marvel Music/Hollywood Records release Avengers Assemble.
Pastor Sean Harris: MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell Rips Into Evangelical Preacher For Urging Parents To 'Man Up' And 'Punch' Homosexual Children [VIDEO]
MSNBC newscaster Lawrence O'Donnell has unleashed fury on Evangelical preacher Sean Harris. Harris, a pastor at Berean Baptist Church in Fayetteville, N.C., made recent headlines for a sermon he gave on Sunday, April 29, when he went on a tirade on speaking out against homosexual children.
Long Island North Fork Wineries: 10 Can?t-Miss Vineyards
Trade the city streets of New York for the sleepy byways of Long Island's North Fork, home to one of the United States' most exciting wine regions.
Top 10 Autocorrect Fails
Autocorrect -- it's one of the most popular topics of conversation when criticizing the many features of Apple's iPhone. If you're iPhone savvy and consider yourself to be a pro at churning out messages, then you've definitely experienced the woes of sending out a misunderstood text.
Death On NYC Train Station Platform: Who Is William Coyman?
The mysterious death of William Coyman, a retired teamster from Boston, Mass., has raised many questions about the circumstances surrounding the deadly incident. In August, the Beantown teamster stepped off an Amtrak train in New York City and collapsed on the platform at Pennsylvania station.
J.R. Martinez And Girlfriend Welcome Baby Girl, Lauryn Anabelle
J.R. Martinez has finally welcomed a baby girl. On the evening of Wednesday, May 2, the Dancing With The Stars champion became a first-time father when he and his girlfriend Diana Gonzalez-Jones welcomed a daughter.
Ashton Kutcher Spoof: Popchips Ad Pulled After Being Called Racist [VIDEO]
Ashton Kutcher's most recent ad for Popchips has been pulled offline after complaints of it being racist. The Popchips ad, which is displayed as a dating site ad for WorldwideLovers.com, shows Kutcher playing a brownface Indian Bollywood producer named Raj, among other wacky characters.
The Kodak Theatre Is Now The Dolby Theatre; Academy Awards Sign On For 20 More Years At Venue
The Academy awards are safe now that Dolby has won the naming rights for the home of the Oscars. What used to be known as the Kodak Theatre, is now Dolby theatre, according to the Los Angeles Times
Scott Forstall, Apple Sr. VP Of IOS, Cashes In $38.7 Million Worth Of Stock; Why He Won't Leave Company
Scott Forstall, The Apple senior vice president of iOS software, just scored a $38.7 million payday, according to an SEC filing cited by Fortune Magazine. Forstall, 42, recently cashed in over 64,000 company shares, which netted him close to $40 million.
Volumetrics Eating Plan: Why This Dense-Food Diet Will Work For You [VIDEO]
The Volumetrics Diet Plan, a new weight-loss trend sweeping the nation, is winning people over with its eat more agenda. Unlike diets that revolve around depriving their followers, the Volumetrics eating plan doesn't hold you back when craving a certain type of food.