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David Byrne’s Fake iPhone Apps Will Crack You Up

The Talking Heads frontman and all-round arty guy David Byrne has created a few fakie iPhone apps (which sadly aren’t available for download) for a social media art exhibit, which sounds really grim but luckily his apps are anything but.


August 16, 2011
News

If Only All Apple Stores Looked As Cute As This Fake Chinese One

Most of the fake Apple stores have been forced to remove the branding and pretence that they’re the real deal, but MICGadget tracked down yet another one in Zhongshan which almost looks like a cute little gas station.


August 15, 2011
News

China Shuts Down Those 22 Fake Apple Stores

After authorities from the Chinese city of Kunming discovered 22 retail shops illegally masquerading as Apple stores and Apple filed a complaint, all 22 of those shops made their Apple branding vanish.


August 12, 2011
News

China Has A Secret: 22 More Fake Apple Stores

Three of the five fake Apple stores in Kunming, China, were allowed to stay open because they had the right business permits, but what’s the fate of these 22 extra stores just discovered in the same city?


August 11, 2011
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This Fake Chinese IKEA Store Might Be Better Than The Real IKEA

After seeing the fake Apple Chinese store, I was pretty much prepared to see a knockoff store of anything. Who could they steal from next? Microsoft? Dell kiosks? Discount stores? Nope. Instead, they copied the pride (or bane) of Sweden: IKEA.


August 5, 2011
Mobile

Is This The iPhone 5 Slim?

This photo was taken 15 minutes ago at Gizmodo’s headquarters. On the right, you can see the iPhone 4. But look on the left! There’s an iPhone 5 slim just like the one leaked yesterday in France! Or is it?


July 25, 2011
News

Fake Apple Stores Allowed To Stay Open Because They’re Legit

Two of the five fakie Apple stores in Kunming, China, have been shut after a thorough investigation by the Chinese authorities, despite one of the employees claiming “there is no Chinese law that says I can’t decorate my shop the way I want to decorate it”.


July 12, 2011
Online

Fake Names Not Allowed On Google+

Google+ may be the best thing since sliced bread, but you’ll have to use your real name if you want to join the club. Your account could be suspended if you use a fake name like Harvey Wallbanger. [Business Insider]


July 11, 2011
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French Man Gets Interactive QR Code Tattoo

Real, fake or enhanced, this “animated tattoo” marketing video out of France appears to have worked as advertised: A tattooed lad with a desire for a QR code on his chest has received said body art, and it started moving.


July 9, 2011
News

CBS Faked Boston’s 4th Of July Fireworks Show

Apparently giant rainbow explosions all across the sky weren’t entertaining for CBS producers, who digitally superimposed Boston landmarks across the screen in a strange, disingenuous attempt to augment the show. Why’s that OK? Because it’s entertainment, not news! How patriotic.