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I honestly I didn’t know that Microsoft had a similar application to Apple’s voice recognition software known as Siri. Microsoft’s Tellme claims to be able to accomplish the same tasks as Apple’s Siri but how do the two actually match up? Inside are videos making a case for both devices. I wish I had either on my phone.

Here's a little crack for my Apple devotee friends. Apple has always played their Black Friday specials close to the vest but this year they've been leaked and we've got 'em here.

The new Apple iPhone feature called Siri is supposed to allow users to send messages, calls and similar functions through voice instruction. However, the technology has yet to master non-American accents, like Scottish, and, similarly, dog barks.

Apple’s voice-recognition technology, Siri, has been lauded for its groundbreaking ability to understand natural human language rather than just simple commands. In the past, most people have used it for various mundane activities — finding the nearest sushi restaurant or theater showtimes for a movie, for example. In its most recent incarnation, you can even ask it questions (“Will it rain today?

Apple’s highly-anticipated ‘Let’s Talk iPhone’ event on Tuesday began with newly-installed CEO Tim Cook reflecting on some of the company’s successes, as well as one new one: the new iPhone. Dubbed the iPhone 4S, the gadget keeps with the company’s tradition of introducing completely new models every other year, with upgrades in between.

Sources claim Apple’s newly-installed CEO, Tim Cook, will preside over an October 4 media event in which he will announce the long-awaited iPhone 5. The date is consistent with previous reports setting early October as the release date for the next-generation smartphone.

In a replay from an incident last year, another Apple employee lost another iPhone prototype in yet another Bay Area bar. If this keeps up, they’re going to start surgically implanting new phones into developers’ arms.

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1692 – At the Salem Witch Trials, Bridget Bishop is hanged for "certaine Detestable Arts called Witchcraft & Sorceries" (More info) 1793 - Washington replaces Philadelphia as US capital (More info)

Apple made more news today as they announced the all new iPad 2. The announcement opened with Steve Jobs, looking "good", relaying sales figures that Apple has seen over the past year. Then Jobs rolled into the big unveiling of iPad Part Deux. The iPad 2 ships March 11th!

This is what telemarketers have done to us. When a stranger calls (you know that annoying voice that can't pronounce your name) it's usually a telemarketer trying to sell you something or take valuable time away from you because it serves you no purpose. So what happens on the odd chance that a stranger wants to give you something really cool?

Repeat after me: Stockholders FREAKING out. Well, the guy has got to take care of his health first. But hey, that's just my opinion. Wall Street probably feels differently. -Michelle

According to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Apple is planning to create devices that will be powered by hydrogen fuel cells. That could mean computers and phones with battery power lasting for weeks without charge and, more importantly, cutting back on a need for fossil fuels.