Apple’s advertisement posters are legendary and instantly recognisable – clean, easy to read, thought-provoking. They’re a major part of why Apple products have become so beloved, so it’s only natural that they’ll continue to play an important role as the company seeks to expand its reach and influence. Recently, Apple unveiled a new streaming TV […]
Use uBlock Origin on macOS: Install and Set-Up
uBlock Origin is the most powerful and versatile ad blocker available. Unfortunately, the design is also a little obscure. This guide will explain the ins and outs of uBlock Origin’s advanced features, including adding custom lists, creating custom user filters, setting up dynamic blocking rules, and adjusting rules for uBlock Origin on specific domains with […]
Block Annoying Javascript Ads on Chrome and Firefox
Alongside animation and interactivity, Javascript powers a range of intrusive advertisements, obnoxious pop-ups and dangerous attack vectors like XSS. By selectively blocking certain sources of Javascript, you can get the content you want while blocking the content you don’t. Use these script-blocking extensions below to block intrusive advertisements and protect your privacy. There’s a whole […]
Taylor Swift Treadmill Fall Boosts Drake’s iTunes Sales 431 Percent
It was no April Fools’ prank, and while it totally went viral – why wouldn’t it? Taylor Swift flat on her face…that’s a no-brainer. What many might not know is that the video showing the “Taylor Swift treadmill fall” was a campaign that was in the works for months. It was carefully planned out, and […]
Apple Christmas Ad The Song Might Make You Shed a Tear or Two
We’ve never made a secret of our love for Apple ads, and for this holiday season, Apple has not failed to deliver yet again. During a season of overly cheerful or cloyingly sentimental music, the Apple Christmas ad The Song manages to maintain a good balance. It does not do away with the sentiment that […]
Apple Pay Gets Boost with Priceless Surprises from Gwen Stefani and MasterCard Ad
In spite of the glitches, skepticism, and flak associated with Apple Pay, the company has high hopes for the technology. It’s not like that Apple is a stranger to glitches after all; and at the end of the day, they somehow turn things around. The latest effort to push Apple Pay is the combination of […]
Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon Star in iPhone 6 Ads
Apple ads have always been brilliant, and to my knowledge, the company’s advertising group hasn’t stooped so low as to get back at their main competitor by creating ads that are meant to bash. From Your Verse to Strength, what I can see is that Apple ads are meant to inspire their customers, to tap into […]
Samsung Does It Again: Makes Fun of iPhone 6 Plus
I honestly don’t know why I even bother with Samsung’s stunts, but their ad agency or whoever takes care of their ads are just so quick on the ball to make fun of the iPhone every chance they get. I do have to admit that, being the Apple user that I am, I find it […]
IKEA Apple Ad Parody Is (Unoffensively) Amusing
Apple is certainly no stranger to being the subject of parody. They should even be used to Samsung competitors taking potshots at them every chance that comes up. But not all those parody slash potshot ads are funny or even worth one’s while. What household name IKEA has done, however, is rather amusing. To promote […]
Samsung Gets More Aggressive, Takes Potshots at Apple IRL
Remember Samsung’s name-calling ad that went round some time ago? The ad called iPhone users wall huggers because of the iPhone’s notoriously short battery life. So we are supposed to be always hogging the wall sockets. Sure, the battery life can be annoying (that’s what external battery packs are for), but Samsung sure is quick […]
