Neowin News Feed for: Humor

Microsoft tries to teach computers some sense of humor

Justin Luna — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 16:44:01 +0000

In order to help make magazine cartoonists' jobs easier, researchers from Microsoft taught an artificial intelligence system how to assess cartoons that are funny, and those that are not. Read more...

NeoBytes :) The big question answered: how much sleep does Microsoft's CEO get every night?

Andy Weir — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 10:06:01 +0000

Worry no longer: the question of how long Satya Nadella sleeps each night need no longer keep you awake, as he has finally shared the answer. But how does it compare with other CEOs? And with Ballmer? Read more...

Neowin 2014: Top five unusual news stories of the year

Andy Weir — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 13:22:01 +0000

From the fake murder scene on Google Street View, to the burglar that logged into Facebook on his victim's PC, and the guy who proposed with 99 iPhones, we look back at top NeoBytes :) news from 2014. Read more...

NeoBytes :) "We're proud to introduce Google BlackMail"

Andy Weir — Fri, 20 Dec 2013 16:38:11 +0000

Behold: the parody video Microsoft probably wishes it could release as part of its 'Scroogled' campaign, introducing Google BlackMail: "Either sign up for Google+ or we release all your private info!" Read more...

NeoBytes :) Introducing the Windows 95 Phone from Nokia

Andy Weir — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 20:36:10 +0000

Still craving the return of the old-school Start menu? Then the Windows 95 Phone from Nokia could be what you're looking for, fusing the classic OS with Nokia hardware in one terrifying abomination. Read more...

NeoBytes :) "We call it the iPhone 5S. The 'S' stands for 'same'"

Andy Weir — Tue, 10 Sep 2013 12:17:51 +0000

"Our customers' love for Siri proves that ignorance is bliss. They still want to go on unforeseen adventures with Apple Maps..." Behold, the video showing how Apple *won't* announce its new iPhone. Read more...

NeoBytes :) Imagine a world without mobile phones...

Andy Weir — Mon, 15 Jul 2013 14:43:51 +0000

Social media, gaming, music, video, apps...all in the palms of our hands. But what would our world be like without mobile phones? Check out this rather amusing video from Qualcomm to find out. Read more...

NeoBytes :) The curious habits of mobile phone users at funerals

Andy Weir — Wed, 29 May 2013 08:33:38 +0000

Some slightly bizarre research found that 1 in 10 respondents refused to turn off their ringtones at a funeral service, with 1 in 6 admitting to calling, texting or using social media while there. Read more...

NeoBytes :) "Press 1 if you've had enough of listening to call centre options..."

Andy Weir — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:39:57 +0000

Navigating through layers of menus and options to connect to a human being in a call centre is, let's face it, an utter bore. But one man hopes to make the whole process that little bit easier... Read more...

Microsoft to web developers: "For everything you've done, thank you"

Andy Weir — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:27:45 +0000

Microsoft has paid tribute to the tireless efforts of web developers the world over in a rather lovely, amusing video, giving them the credit they deserve for creating the web we know and love. Read more...

NeoBytes :) "My name is Francis. This is my Xbox. And this is my axe."

Andy Weir — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 09:05:45 +0000

After recent comments by a Microsoft employee discussing 'always online' consoles, a man has recorded a profanity-laden rant against the company, ending in the violent destruction of his Xbox 360. Read more...

NeoBytes :) 75% of us use our phone while on the toilet + other bathroom smartphone stats

Andy Weir — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:39:36 +0000

A survey reveals that 75% of us use our phone in the bathroom, while 24% of men now sit down to use the lavatory so they always have two hands free for their phone...plus more, erm, fascinating stats. Read more...

NeoBytes :) Shout brand names at your TV to skip through ads

Andy Weir — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:09:47 +0000

An approved patent application reveals Sony plans to get you to shout at your TV or play an interactive game with it in order to skip through the commercials more quickly. Read more...

NeoBytes :) Twitter users go nuts over “iPhone 5 $800” rumour

Andy Weir — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:54:01 +0000

A rumour of unknown origin has caused a worldwide explosion of rage among Twitter users, infuriated by the suggestion that the next iPhone will cost $800... despite no evidence to support the claim. Read more...

NeoBytes :) Smell like a new gadget with Eau de MacBook Pro

Andy Weir — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 14:03:46 +0000

The unmistakable aroma of unboxing a brand new Apple MacBook Pro has been recreated and bottled in a new fragrance, with an intoxicating bouquet of cardboard, ink, plastic, and just a hint of glue. Read more...

GamrBytes :) Skyrim gets ‘real' in viral video

Andy Weir — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:20:33 +0000

A viral video shows a gamer's vision of himself in a 'real-world' Skyrim, as he valiantly defeats enemies, plunders the corpses of his foes... and has to keep stopping to manage his inventory. Read more...

NeoBytes :) What Google's 'connected' glasses will really be like [Update: Now with 'Windows Project Glass']

Andy Weir — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 16:29:27 +0000

Google's Project Glass concept video gave us an exciting glimpse of what it's got in store - but will the reality match the vision? Let's mull that over, with a little dose of humour for the weekend. Read more...

Microsoft parody VMware with "VMlimited Man"

Tim Schiesser — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:38:29 +0000

This is the third parody video that Microsoft have made, featuring a guy with an epic mustache called "VMlimited Man" that attempts to sell VMware-like "stuck in the past" virtualization solutions Read more...