Geek is chic.
Steve Jobs said he "cracked the code" on TVs, which led analysts to believe that there will soon be a voice-controlled Apple TV set on the horizon. Only thing is — Vlingo may beat Apple to the punch. Seen at the Consumer Electronics Show last week, Vlingo (most known for its voice recognition software on the Android, iOS, BlackBerry, Windows, and other smartphone platforms) had a video demo of Read more
Confession: I rarely, if ever, use my iPhone's voice commands for anything. I've tried it a few times (mostly to see if it actually works), but I hardly use it regularly. In fact, I don't even like using voice commands when I'm calling anyone that asks me to "please enter or say your account number." I'd rather use the touch-tones any time, even if I'm alone and there's no chance anyone can hear Read more
There's a book series, a film series, a Florida amusement park, a London studio tour, and, coming this Fall, there will also be the Harry Potter For Kinect video game! Based on the eight films, the game gives diehard fans a chance to experience the movies' most memorable moments for themselves, whether as a character or as their own avatar. Check out the top four reasons we're excited to Read more
We kicked off CES press day this morning with LG, who is introducing a wide array of products in the TV, smartphone, and smart appliance categories. The product that caught my attention, though, was the "world's largest, lightest, and thinnest" 55-inch OLED TV, pictured here. It's quite stunning, even from 20 rows back in the conference room where I was sitting, and for good reason: its contrast Read more
Bloomberg released a report today detailing how Siri has caused a jump in data usage for iPhone 4S customers. Utilizing Siri's voice recognition abilities to send texts, emails, get directions, and more, iPhone 4S users have been shown to use double the amount of data than that of iPhone 4 owners. AT&T and Verizon customers are familiar with the pain (and cost) of going over data limits, so Read more
Didn't get an iPhone 4S this holiday? Don't worry — there are other voice-recognition apps on the market that can stand up to Siri's voice-controlled awesomeness on your devices. In fact, a few of these apps are available for Android and BlackBerry users as well. Check out some download-worthy and free Siri alternatives below. Vlingo — Vlingo doesn't just take voice commands to make calls, Read more
The iPhone 4S comes with some cool upgrades and iOS 5, but the tech-loving world has been focused mostly on the likes of Siri. The voice recognition software that's been dubbed your "virtual assistant," who even has her own Tumblr dedicated to her humorous responses, is also the focus of the latest iPhone 4S ad that was released by Apple last night. Check it out below and tell us — what are Read more
It was fun while it lasted: the voice recognition software known as Siri has been shut down for iPhone 3GS and 4 users, making Siri exclusive to the iPhone 4S. Though the iPhone 4S was seen as somewhat of a disappointment to some who say the improvements just weren't enough, Siri exclusivity may have helped Apple's record-breaking sales figures: over four million 4Ss were sold during the first Read more
Fresh from his performance at Sunday's Tony Awards, Daniel Radcliffe presented the People's Voice Award in the fashion category to Vogue editor in chief Anna Wintour at last night's Webby Awards in New York City. While the fashion legend may not be an obvious choice for a digital culture award, her direction earned Vogue.com recognition as the best fashion website of the year. The Webbys have a Read more
We already know a bit about the life and times of Bill Gates, but during a recent interview with the UK's Daily Mail, we get an even closer look at the billionaire Microsoft mogul. Bill Gates still resides at the top of Forbes's richest list but here are a few facts you may not have known: He's an honorary knight — The Queen of England gave Bill Gates an honorary knighthood back in 2005. He Read more
