Tag Archives: Hoax

A few days ago, we shared a story with you about several hackers who claimed to have modified Siri to be controlled with brainwaves. However, according to some experts, they might have just been pulling an elaborate hoax.

Featuring a grand total of zero points of articulation, one of the most iconic images of sci-fi film history is now available in “inactive” figure form. Capable of spurring evolution amongst your other action figures, the 6.75″ monolith is made of “semisynthetic, organic, amorphous, solid materials.” In other words, plastic. But don’t get too excited just yet, the Monolith Action ...

Silly Balloon Boy, tricks are for kids. Oh… wait. The Balloon Boy Halloween Costume kit includes everything you need to start your own media frenzy, minus a seven-year-old boy. You’ll have to get your hands on one of them yourself.

Apparently, people may have actually listened to Vince and sent out fake Vice Presidential pick announcements in advance of Barack Obama‘s VP selection. Obama generated a lot of buzz for the decision by telling the press that he’d announce his choice via text messages and email blasts to his supporters. Joe Biden was named as the Vice presidential candidate this ...