By now, most Apple device users know that Siri is a virtual assistant incorporated into iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, and tvOS operating systems. It uses voice queries and a natural-language user interface to answer questions, make recommendations, and perform actions. The assistant adapts to users’ individual language usages, searches, and preferences, with continuing use. Read more to see what happens when one user laughs after telling Siri to call him.
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We’ve seen the Cyberphone, the LEGO Cybertruck, and then CyberNUC’s PC case, but now, one pickup owner decided to troll Tesla by creating their own Cybertruck knockoff using duct tape and painted cardboard. What makes this so special is that the sighting occurred directly in front of a Tesla showroom. Just a week after launching the vehicle, Tesla reported to have received over 250,000 pre-orders for the Cybertruck, with 42% choosing the Dual Motor, 41% selecting the Tri Motor, and the other 17% opting for the Single Motor.Read more for the full image.
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When 15-year-old Madelynn Sumpter broke the rules by sneaking in boys at a sleepover party, her parents, Tawnya Ford and Larry Sumpter, gave her a choice of handing over her phone for a month, or giving them access to her social media for two weeks. As you might have already guessed by the title, she chose the latter and unintentionally gained over 10,000 new followers. Read more to see a couple of her Dad’s posts.
Drones are already changing the commerce as well as food delivery industries, and soon, we could be seeing them in the world of luxury. How so? Well, a Netherlands-based Dutch insurance company has managed to create a hammock drone of sorts. Simply put, the idea consists of a regulars-sized hammock that not only can move, but can float just about anywhere, thanks to industrial-sized drones. Read more for the video if you missed it the first time around.
You’d think a police robot would always be ready to help those in need, but that wasn’t the case when Cogo Guebara tried to summon one’s help. She rushed over to press its emergency alert button after seeing a brawl break out nearby in Salt Lake Park, Los Angeles, but rather than alert actual police offers, HP RoboCop loudly said “Step out of the way,” and then continued to roll away playing an ‘intergalactic tune’, while pausing periodically to say ‘Please keep the park clean.’ Read more for two videos and additional information.
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We know that the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max feature textured back glass that provide an elegant look that is also tough, slip resistant, and feels good in the hand, but what about cleaning the triple rear camera system? Sure, you could do it the traditional way by using a microfiber cloth or a cotton swab moistened with distilled water, but Unnecessary Inventions has something else in mind…the iWipe Pro Max to be more specific. Read more for a video, additional pictures and information.
Jorge Manalang went to work at O’Hare International Airport on Monday and ended up “saving the day in Chicago.” How so? He managed to ram an out-of-control beverage cart on a tarmac with another vehicle before it could harm any of the numerous employees on the ground or the airplane right behind it. Someone managed to capture this event on camera and promptly uploaded it to social media. Read more to watch.
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Most auto enthusiasts already know that the 2020 Toyota Supra is based on the Z4, and one new owner of the former from Ontario, Canada decided to install BMW badges on his vehicle just because. Confusion (and rage) quickly ensues on social media, but many were quick to point out the facts. In any case, the fifth-generation Supra comes equipped with two BMW-sourced engine options: a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-four or a turbocharged 3.0-litre inline-six engine. Read more for additional pictures and information.
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Matt Benedetto specializes in creating unnecessary inventions, and while we’ve featured his work before, he’s back with another round of things you probably don’t need, but wouldn’t mind having. Starting off, we have the Infinity Saucelet, which is basically the Infinity Gauntlet power stones replaces with McDonalds (or any other fast food establishment) sauces. “In one snap of my fingers all your fast food dreams will come to life. This extremely powerful gauntlet can wield the power of all of your favorite fast food sauces all at once. Cover everything in sauce… whatever it takes,” said Matt. Read more to see his latest creations.
Yes, Microsoft the Musical exists and it’s not just some random parody video. It was dreamed up and led by real Microsoft Interns, and starts off with them introducing Bill Gates before coming up with the ‘Idea of Gates’ to motivate people to continue working on their ideas. Then it moves on to Windows and how it ended up funding all of their future projects. Read more to watch and for additional information.