Paste's Holiday Gift Guide for Book Lovers
We've scouted out the hottest book releases of the year so you don't have to take a shot in the dark for your favorite book worm. No matter what their tastes are, we think we've got something for everyone. read more
Found in: Blogs, FestivusAwesome of the Day: Shit That Siri Says
With Apple recently releasing their voice-controlled system, Siri, of course early users would have to test the device’s capabilities. The new Tumblr account “Shit That Siri Says” shows people taking advantage of the new iPhone possibilities, and it can be said that Siri is pretty damn witty. It turns out Siri will help you find escorts, tell you when Judgment Day is and will even give a witty response when asked to talk dirty. Check out many of Siri’s capabilities at Shit That Siri Says.... read more
Found in: Blogs, Awesome of the DayiTunes Creator Could Be Developing Apple HDTV
The legendary idea of a full-on Apple TV has always been brewing in the rumor mill, but now sources are saying that the engineer behind iTunes is currently heading up work on the Apple HDTV. According to Bloomberg, Jeff Robin, who also worked on the development of the iPod itself, is overseeing the fruition of all the fanboys' dream console. read more
Found in: Culture, NewsWarner Bros. Buys Script About Math Genius Who Inspired Steve Jobs
As the coverage of all things Steve Jobs-related continues, Deadline announced today that Warner Bros. bought a script about the British math genius, Alan Turing. The script was written by first time screenwriter Graham Moore and details the life of the "English mathematician, logician, cryptanalyst, computer scientist, criminally prosecuted homosexual, and tortured soul who committed suicide by eating a cyanide-laced apple has it all." The infamous apple was influenced Steve Jobs to name his company in honor of Turing. read more
Found in: Music, News25 Musicians Reflect On Steve Jobs' Influence
Paste spoke with 25 musicians on how Steve Jobs and Apple changed the game for them and their musical careers. Check out responses, including ones from Colin Meloy, Joseph Arthur and Cowboy Junkies below. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DaySteve Jobs: 1955 - 2011
Apple co-founder, chairman and former chief executive Steve Jobs died Oct. 5. He was 56. Although a cause of death had not been released initially, Jobs had been battling a rare form of pancreatic cancer. read more
Found in: Culture, NewsApple Announces iPhone 4S, New Voice Controls
Today, Apple had their iPhone conference, in which they announced the new iPhone 4S and a ton of new features for their iPod line. read more
Found in: Culture, NewsiPhone 5 To Be Unveiled October 4
After years of anticipation, Apple will be announcing their iPhone 5 on October 4th at Cupertio, California. read more
Found in: Culture, NewsBjörk Provides Explanation for Album Delay
Björk announced earlier this month that the release of her forthcoming eighth studio album, Biophilia, would be pushed back from Sept. 27 to Oct. 11, yet no reason was given. Yesterday, however, Björk herself released an explanation. read more
Found in: Music, NewsApple Unveils iTunes Match Beta to Developers
Late yesterday evening, Apple introduced the newest version of iTunes, 6.1 beta, to developers in order to test out the functionality of a new feature: iTunes Match, an extension of the iCloud service. read more
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