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NeoBytes :) U.S. CBP seizes OnePlus Buds at JFK thinking they're counterfeit Apple AirPods

Rich Woods — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 13:28:01 +0000

Thinking that it stumbled upon 2,000 pairs of counterfeit Apple AirPods, the United States Customs and Border Protection seized a shipment of OnePlus Buds, which is worth $158,000. Read more...

NeoBytes :) An egg is now the most liked picture on Instagram

João Carrasqueira — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 18:00:01 +0000

The internet is home to many strange trends, and the latest Instagram feat proves just that. A picture of an egg has become the most liked picture on the platform, with over 30 million likes. Read more...

Neobytes :) Jaguar thinks you'll trust autonomous cars more if they have eyes

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 20:34:02 +0000

The high-end car maker has decided that, in order for people to trust autonomous cars on the street, they should look like a character from a Disney movie and added a pair of eyes to them. Read more...

NeoBytes :) Improv comedy team fakes Apple Store using subway elevator

Timi Cantisano — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 03:30:01 +0000

With the release of the iPhone X set to kick off imminently, an improvised sketch comedy team pretended to erect their own Apple Store inside of a subway elevator to try and fool passers-by. Read more...

NeoBytes :) The Discovery on Star Trek apparently runs Windows

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 08:28:01 +0000

A sequence in the latest episode of the Star Trek: Discovery TV show has the Starfleet's officers analysing a string of code that, as it turns out, was taken from the Stuxnet virus. Read more...

NeoBytes :) Penis from Microsoft's Bing pops up again on British Airways homepage

Andy Weir — Fri, 18 Aug 2017 11:39:55 +0000

Microsoft inadvertently published a photo that included a sandy phallus on its Bing homepage yesterday, but later Photoshopped the image - but the Bing dong has popped up again today on BA's homepage. Read more...

Neobytes :) Hacker gets his own back on scammers by flooding their phone line with robocalls

Mina Esapa — Sun, 02 Jul 2017 09:24:01 +0000

After receiving a voicemail from a suspicious source claiming to be the IRS, Reddit user YesItWasDataMined developed an ingenious way to get his own back: flooding their line with robocalls. Read more...

NeoBytes :) Think you're the worst UI designer in the world? Join this competition

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Sun, 11 Jun 2017 12:48:01 +0000

Good UI design is about making the user's life easier, except for these programmers on an informal Reddit competition, who are trying to make the worst possible volume slider they can think of. Read more...

NeoBytes :) SNL shows Microsoft unveiling a gay robot, because "it's 2016"

Rich Woods — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 15:46:01 +0000

This week on Saturday Night Live, the comedy show parodied a Microsoft event where the company unveiled a gay robot. Why would the company do this? Simple, because why not? Read more...

Neobytes :) Two men arrested for trying to buy an iPhone 7 at... the airport?

Christopher White — Sat, 24 Sep 2016 04:42:01 +0000

There's some weird laws on the books, but apparently in Singapore you're not allowed to go to the airport unless you're really getting on an airplane. Two men found that out the hard way. Read more...

NeoBytes :) The Apple Plug will instantly transform your old iPhone into an iPhone 7

Justin Luna — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 09:20:01 +0000

In light of Apple's decision to ditch the widely used headphone jack, an Apple parody company created the Apple Plug. It transforms old iPhones into an iPhone 7 by permanently closing up the port. Read more...

NeoBytes :) This alarm clock wakes you up to a mind-blowing sensation 'down there'

Justin Luna — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 10:38:01 +0000

An alarm clock that makes waking up easier for women has been developed. Called Little Rooster, the device stimulates a woman's private parts until she climaxes as the set alarm time is reached. Read more...

NeoBytes :) Microsoft tries to attract interns with 'dranks' and 'hella noms'

Rich Woods — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 06:30:01 +0000

Twitter user Patrick Burtchaell says that his roommate received a letter from Microsoft today from a Microsoft recruiter. The invitation for Internapalooza promised 'dranks', 'hella noms', and more. Read more...

NeoBytes :) Pornhub introduces the "BangFit," helps you bang to get fit

Justin Luna — Thu, 19 May 2016 06:48:01 +0000

After introducing the WankBand, and attempting to do space porn, Pornhub has now entered the fitness world. It has introduced the BangFit, which measures calories burned while doing the deed. Read more...

NeoBytes :) Windows 10 update brings unwelcome end to pro gamer's 9-hour Twitch livestream

Andy Weir — Thu, 05 May 2016 18:42:01 +0000

Pro-gamer-turned-full-time-game-streamer Erik Flom - who has over 130,000 followers on Twitch - had his livestream interrupted when Windows 10 restarted his gaming PC to install automatic updates. Read more...

NeoBytes :) 'Mobile Detonation Device' Wi-Fi hotspot sparks security scare on Qantas flight

Andy Weir — Wed, 04 May 2016 17:20:01 +0000

40 scared passengers refused to fly on a Qantas airliner that had been temporarily grounded, after a Wi-Fi hotspot was discovered with the name 'Mobile Detonation Device', sparking a security scare. Read more...

Neobytes :) Meteorologist gets prompted to upgrade to Windows 10 on live TV

Rich Woods — Wed, 27 Apr 2016 18:51:22 +0000

A meteorologist on KCCI was doing her job when she was prompted to upgrade to Windows 10, right on live TV. She handled it professionally, but she even follows it with "don't do it". Read more...

NeoBytes :) Google Maps error gets wrong house demolished in Texas

Shreyas Gandhe — Sat, 26 Mar 2016 15:06:01 +0000

Google Maps has become a go-to service for finding and sharing locations among businesses, but an incorrectly represented location just resulted in the demolishing of a wrong house in Texas. Read more...

NeoBytes :) The "IKEA Phone-less table" restricts phone usage at the dinner table

Justin Luna — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 06:26:01 +0000

In a world where smartphones are always used, even while dining, IKEA has designed a dining table which utilizes phones to heat up food, promoting more interaction with the people around us. Read more...

NeoBytes :) TrumpScript will make Python great again

Camden Krupala — Sat, 23 Jan 2016 08:44:01 +0000

Why stop at making America great again? Let's make everything great, starting with Python. It's getting a fresh makeover inspired by the Trump-meister himself to put Python back on top! Read more...

NeoBytes :) Introducing the NoPhone, a phone that literally does nothing

Justin Luna — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 13:44:01 +0000

As we live in an era where smartphones have come into an essential part of our daily lives, a phone has been designed with no capabilities at all, to help us take a break from these things. Read more...

NeoBytes :) Pornhub sees 10% traffic drop after gamers get Fallout 4

Matt Brown — Sat, 14 Nov 2015 01:36:01 +0000

Adult entertainment website 'Pornhub' has reported that site traffic from gaming fans dropped 10% below average following the release of the highly anticipated video game Fallout 4. Read more...

NeoBytes :) Microsoft celebrates Back to the Future day with a futuristic easter egg

Justin Luna — Wed, 21 Oct 2015 08:10:01 +0000

As celebration of Marty and Doc of Back to the Future Part 2's arrival today as a depiction of the future, Microsoft has an easter egg on its website, featuring products like the HoloLens and Xbox. Read more...

NeoBytes :) "Selfie Spoon" lets you have your cake and shoot it too

Justin Luna — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 05:28:01 +0000

Together with the selfie craze, selfie sticks were also introduced. But in a recent invention by cereal brand Cinnamon Toast Crunch, they have created a monopod that doubles as a cereal spoon. Read more...

NeoBytes :) Microsoft celebrates Super Mario Brothers day with a Ninja Cat easter egg

Justin Luna — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 09:42:01 +0000

As part of the celebration of the 30th anniversary of Super Mario Brothers on the original Nintendo, Microsoft has an easter egg on its website to commemorate the event, starring its Ninja Cat mascot. Read more...

NeoBytes :) Reuters employee starts Reply All chaos after sending an email to 33,000 people

Justin Luna — Sun, 30 Aug 2015 10:02:40 +0000

Recently, an employee of Thomson Reuters has accidentally sent an email to 33,000 of his colleagues. Ironically, many employees replied to the message, using the "reply all" button. Read more...

NeoBytes :) Nokia 3310 vs Flaming Nickel Ball - guess which one wins

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 13:24:02 +0000

Nokia's smartphones are known for their reliability but if any one of them stands out, it's the classic 3310. A YouTuber recently put it to the test - against a flaming hot ball of nickel! Read more...

NeoBytes :) Playing Tetris could help lessen cravings, according to research

Justin Luna — Sat, 15 Aug 2015 10:14:01 +0000

Research has discovered that playing the classic game of Tetris can help lessen cravings and addictions. The game reportedly uses the same mental processes when trying to control human urges. Read more...

NeoBytes :) Annoyed fisherman hooks flying drone in midair

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 06:22:01 +0000

An annoyed fisherman decided to hook a filming drone in midair. This occurred this weekend and was naturally caught on film thanks to the drone. Read more...

NeoBytes :) KFC has a chicken bucket that can print photos too

Justin Luna — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 15:48:01 +0000

As part of KFC's 60th anniversary in Canada, the fastfood chain has teased the "Memories Bucket," that not only holds your chicken, but can also print pictures wirelessly via Bluetooth. Read more...

"Charge my phone to 100%" might just be Siri's code word for calling the police [Update]

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 15:32:01 +0000

Apple's personal assistant has now become infused into popular culture, despite its many (often hilarious) misgivings. Ask her to charge your phone and she'll call the police for you. Read more...

Neobytes :) America's Megabot Mark II robot will fight Japan's Kuratas for giant robot mech glory

Camden Krupala — Tue, 07 Jul 2015 06:54:01 +0000

Megabots issued a video challenging the company behind the Kuratas to do battle with its own Mark II robot. Now that Suidobashi has accepted the invite, it looks like the battle is really on. Read more...

NeoBytes :) Apple co-founder: We won't be replaced by robots, just become their pets

Camden Krupala — Fri, 26 Jun 2015 07:42:01 +0000

Maybe Steve Wozniak has been watching too many sci-fi movies. The Apple co-founder recently spoke about AI, why he thinks we may be robots' pets in the future, and why this is a good thing. Read more...

NeoBytes :) Pornhub wants to shoot porn in space, starts a campaign to fund it

Justin Luna — Thu, 11 Jun 2015 10:22:01 +0000

After announcing the WankBand, Pornhub has introduced a new mission to shoot a pornographic video in space. The company has started an Indiegogo campaign to be able to fund the program. Read more...

NeoBytes :) Oops! Google promotes Smart Lock feature with a Nexus 6 running Windows Phone

Andy Weir — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 14:22:08 +0000

Google made a slight slip-up in promoting its 'Smart Lock for Passwords' feature on its website, using an image of a Nexus 6 handset that appears to be running Windows Phone. Read more...

NeoBytes :) Drone painter makes a portrait of Google Chairman Eric Schmidt out of human poop

Justin Luna — Fri, 22 May 2015 14:40:01 +0000

An artist has taken the time to paint a portrait of the ex-CEO of Google Eric Schmidt. But he did not just use ordinary materials; he used human poop for it, then dubbed the portrait as "Eric Shit." Read more...

NeoBytes :) First official POTUS Twitter account exchange trolls a former President

Steven Parker — Tue, 19 May 2015 08:10:01 +0000

The U.S. President now has an official Twitter account, and the very first exchange somewhat trolls former U.S. President, Bill Clinton when answering a question about the account. Read more...

NeoBytes :) Conan O'Brien searches for the "happy" ending in "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt"

Timi Cantisano — Sat, 09 May 2015 03:44:01 +0000

Conan O'Brien explores "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt" and finds himself wrapped up in a fantasy to have a digital sexual experience. Will O'Brien succeed? Read more...

NeoBytes :) Colorado man shoots and kills uncooperative Dell XPS 410

Timi Cantisano — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 20:18:01 +0000

Most of us curse our PC's when they don't cooperate. However, Lucas Hinch was not satsifed and afterhad enough. He pulled out his 9mm pistol on Monday night and took eight shots into his Dell XPS PC. Read more...

NeoBytes :) Police officers used a lost phone to take selfies, then posted them on Facebook

Justin Luna — Sat, 18 Apr 2015 16:40:01 +0000

A lost phone in Albury, Australia was taken into a police station. Realizing the phone didn't have any security code, the officers took selfies and posted them onto the phone owner's Facebook page. Read more...