Inbetweeners USA 'won't be watered down' insists creators

After a trailer for the American version of hit teenage comedy 'The Inbetweeners' hit Youtube, the video was greeted with a tirade of abuse and complaints claiming that the version looked less 'edgy', and was missing most of the elements that made the show what it was.

Well the producer of the new version has hit out at these claims, insisting that the US version will NOT be watered down for American audiences. He even goes as far as to say the series will be both 'offensive' and 'sweet' like the orginal. His words not ours.

Speaking at a TCA press tour:

"Like anything else, it's a challenge and that's one of the things that... MTV loved about the original as well, in spite of how offensive it could be, it was incredibly sweet. We made up a lot of original words that we can get past standards. And... the fact is when you take these four boys and put them in dating situations and situations that involve being irresponsible, you'll find that they can be just as offensive as any kid across the world."

Back in June, we gave our take on the US series, and we have to admit these new comments don't do much to rally our concerns.

Watch the trailer her:

 

 

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EA to put itself up for sale?

It seems Electronic Arts, know for snapping up lesser gaming companies, may be putting itself on the chopping block. The New York Post is reporting that EA may be looking into making such a deal, with several private equity firms, including KKR and Providence Equity Partners, interested.

 

Apparently EA would be willing to sell the company at a value of $20 per share, substantially more than the $13 per share the company is currently going for. The move would be interesting, considering many investors such as Michael Patcher are predicting the company's stock will double by next year.

 

However E3 is not the only company to consider a sale, as video game sales have slumped in recent years.

 

Would you be sad to see E3 go for sale?

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Twitter announces draconian new API changes

Fans of alternative Twitter clients may be annoyed to hear the latest announcement from the blue bird company. Twitter is implementing some stringent new restrictions on those creating Twitter apps.

Basically Twitter does not want to developers to create apps which 'mimic or reproduce' the functionality of Twitter's own website or mobile apps. Speaking on the company's official blog, they specifically called out popular Twitter client Tweetbot.

... includes, of course, "traditional" Twitter clients like Tweetbot and Echofon. Nearly eighteen months ago, we gave developers guidance that they should not build client apps that mimic or reproduce the mainstream Twitter consumer client experience." And to reiterate what I wrote in my last post, that guidance continues to apply today.

The 'guidlines', which come into effect from today, limit the amount of uses that a particular client can have. Essentially, any given app can now only have 200% the amount of users that it has today. This means that Tweetbot, Seesmic and countless others now have a cap on user numbers.

Are you annoyed at Twitter's new restrictions?

UPDATE: Tweetbot creators have spoken out to say the 'sky is not falling' and while the cap is annoying, the app has plenty of room to breathe going forward.

 

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DAYUM! 5 Guys Songify is the perfect fast food advert [VIDEO]

If you haven't seen the 5 Guys Burger and Fries video review that's taken the Internet by storm, then allow me to describe. It is the best, most perfect fast food review you will ever set eyes on. And now, rather predictably, the video has been turned into a Sonify spoof by the same guys who brought you 'The Rent Is Too Damn High Song' and 'Songify The News'.

It's orgasmic. Altogether now: Dayum DAYUM DAYUMM!!

 

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Blip: Martin Kemp early CBB favourite

The new series of Celebrity Big Brother only kicked off last night on Channel 5, but already it seems like viewers are being wooed by one of the shows charming housemates: soap star Martin Kemp.

After just one night in the house, Martin has risen to being the bookies favourite to win, with short odds. Kemp is best know for playing villain Steve Owen in Eastenders.

Who are you supporting from this years lineup?

Are you a Martin fan?

 

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Is this the best proposal ever? [VIDEO]

David Pogue, New York Times tech writer, has once again proven what a gadgetry-badass he is while simultaneously raising the bar for anyone's future proposals. Good luck guys.

About to get married for the second time, Pogue couldn't just simply ask his girlfriend Nicki to marry him. No, he created an entire fake movie trailer telling the story of the couples love AND THEN convinced the holiday movie theatre to run the clip before the movie they were about to watch.

The best part? He recorded the reaction.

Watch the video here and decide if you think it is the best proposal ever.

Good luck to David and Nicki!

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New Pokemon game comes with Apple style keyboard

Nintendo better have good lawyers. The new Pokemon game for iOS, 'Pokemon: Typing Adventure', comes bundled with a rather fetching white plastic keyboard, used to interact with the game. It looks rather nice. Problem is, it kind of reminds us of another rather nice wireless keyboard.

Ah yes.

Although to be fair, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and it's not like Apple and Ninty will be competing on the battleground anytime soon. The company has always maintained that it is not interested in mobile games, despite the fact that iOS and Android are rather quickly eating up mobile gaming sales.

As for the game itself, 'educational' game puts players' typing skills to the test as they record details of more than 400 Pokemon using the peripheral. It basically sounds like a Pokemon version of Typing Of The Dead. The keyboard is also compatible with any Bluetooth device, so if you want it could be your next Mac's best friend.

Learn With Pokemon: Typing Adventure is released for DS and 3DS on September 21.

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New 'Carbonised' batteries could charge in seconds

We all love using our shiny gadgets as much as possible, from tweeting on the bus to catching up on Breaking Bad in your lunch our. But do you know what we don't love quite as much? Charging them.

Yes, waiting all night hours for that big power-hungry iPad of yours to fill up could soon be a thing of the past, thanks to new developments in battery technology. The discovery could mean batterys which charge in minutes or even seconds, not hours.

Gizmodo explains the problem with standard lithium-ion batterie

The way current li-ion batteries are made, they have conductors feeding the charge-holding particles held within the cell. The problem is that the charge is deposited from the outside in, as the charge-holding section in the middle isn’t directly exposed to any current.

The solution discovered is to instead coat and permeate the entire battery in conductive materials, interwoven with conductors, so that the whole thing can start charging at the same time. This is achieved by placing the batteries in a graphite solution, so that carbon can soak deep into the battery cell.

The results are astounding. Scientists undertaking the research have claimed that recharge time has been cut by 30 times, and in some cases as much as 120 times! That would mean you could charge your phone in seconds, but it would also be a huge leap forward for electric cars, which typically take hours to recharge.

According to Giz, the only downside to these new batteries is a slight increase in size and weight. But I'm sure you all have huge gadget-muscles from carrying around that obese iPad 3 anyway, don't you?

FROM GIZMODO

 

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Skrillex done on piano sounds amazing. [VIDEO]

Bangarang aside, I find Skrillex music pretty sucky. That is partly why I was so surprised to find out that his music actually sounds really really good when played on a piano. So here you are, bask in the glory of the music and wonder why all dubstep can't just die and come back like this.

From Reddit

 

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Celebrity Big Brother 2012 launches in style!

 

TV's favourite reality orgasm returned to screens tonight, and bosses at Channel 5 have pulled out all the stops to ensure this is the most dramatic and explosive lineup the show has potentially ever seen. With 'zelebrities' ranging from cheating sex pests and bitchy models to uber-camp comedians and soap stars, Celebrity Big Brother has succeeded in delivering a great mix of housemates. There is a good spread of ages, and a range of personalities which are sure to clash.

Corrie's Bet Lynch enters the house

The night started extremely well, with Coronation Street start Julie Goodyear as the first to enter the house. After a barnstorming march down the catwalk, and a quick chat with Brian Downling (who is growing less annoying by the day), a dazed Julie entered the house to a chorus of cheers.

But she wasn't alone for long. Following close behind her was another fan favourite - Cheryl Fergison, perhaps best known for her part of Heather Trott in Eastenders. After another huge round of cheers from a surprisingly postiive audience, Cheryl was in the house. It was then that Big Brother delivered the night's twist to the two soap stars - they would be directed into soap-style 'meltdowns' through an earpiece by Big Bro. Hardly original, but the tried and tested twist eventually provided the most entertaining moments of the evening.

Mike 'The Situation' flashing his abs

And for a while, it looked like the celebs would keep rolling, with Jersey Shore's 'The Situation' entering next. 'Situation' is actually very famous over in the US of A, and thus is one of the shows biggest ever coups. But it was there that the A, B and C listers stopped rolling in, as a tirade of ex-models, cheaters, page 3 girls, So-Solid Crew members, random Princes and would-be olympians descended upon the house.

But do you know what? It doesn't matter that the aren't exactly famous, this series looks fantastic. There are plenty of young'uns to cop off in the jacuzzi, while the more mature housemates such as Samantha Brick should prove suitably controversial. And for a first episode, it was brilliant. Cheryl and Julie's staged argument was absolutely golden TV, and the eclectic mix of personalities will no doubt have me glued to the screen for another 3 weeks.

So basically Big Brother and Channel 5, well done once again. It seems as if this new broadcaster is finally figuring out what is needed for a successful series, and it has proven with BB13 that it can sustain interesting tasks the whole way through the series.

Check out the full lineup after the break:

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Celebrity Big Brother 2012: Liveblog!

It's just a few hours now until we see the start of Celebrity Big Brother, and with names like Cheryl Ferguson, Coleen Nolan, Martin Kemp, Julian Clary and that TOP Secret celeb, it's sure to be firecracker of a series. Will we get Dog the Bounty Hunter? Will Rhian go topless? Find out all the gossip from the live show by following our EXCLUSIVE Liveblog right here!

The Liveblog:

 

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Big Brother 2012: The Liveblog!

So another series of Big Brother has come to an end, and to be honest we are sort of sad to see it go. This years edition has brought us tears, laughter, and bitching. Lots and lots of bitching. Like a lot.

Anyway, tonight Deana, Adam, Luke A, Luke S and Sara will battle it out for 50k. And we are going to be live blogging it all the way. So follow below for all our action from the finale, and come back here afterwards for the full write-up, and at 12pm for our full rumour roundup of Celebrity Big Brother 2012!

Here is the Liveblog!

 

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Pulse releases web app newsreader

A big, beautiful tiled interface makes choosing an article a joy.

Well, as promised Pulse have lifted the covers on their 'big announcement', and while the news of a flashy web app won't excite most people, what Pulse has managed to create is actually a very polished reading experience, and one that will make users of unsupported tablets very happy. 

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Samsung patents a 'smelly phone'

Oh Samsung, how we love/hate you. Sure, you are copying our iPhone and iPads, but without you we would not be able to create terrifying photoshops like this.

Yes, for some inexplicable reason, Samsung has decided that it's not enough to copy Apple, but to basically just go batshit crazy in the patent department.

The result is this odd perfume-packing phone, which has a scent refilling station built into the charging dock. So, when you set the phone down to charge the battery, it also "charges" the aromatic sponge in the body. It's also notable that this isn't a passive scented strip or a spraying mechanism. Instead the "absorbant material" is heated, either by the battery directly or by circuitry triggered as part of an alert.

Do you like the idea of a smelly phone?

 

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Gizmodo shows how an iPad mini could look

Fellow technology blog Gizmodo has commissioned some mockups of what Apple's rumoured iPad Mini could look like. As has been rumoured for a long time now, Apple will soon announce a smaller, 7.85 inch iPad in order to compete with the wave of newer, cheaper tablets such as Amazon's Kindle Fire and the Nexus 7.

The tablet is also rumoured to come with a brand new, reduced size dock connector. This would mark a major change from the current 30 pin Dock Connector, which has been a staple on Apple devices for over 10 years now, but the change would allow future device to become slimmer and less bulky.

But what would such a device look like? Well Giz has commisioned some renders from designer Nickolay Lamm. The result? Well it looks like a smaller iPad.

Check out the rest of the images below, what do you think of the rumours?

The iPad mini would be significantly smaller

Check out the new, smaller dock connector

 

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Top 5 TV Shows on Netflix UK

I love Netflix. It's handy, cross-platfrom, simply and extremely addictive. I love the fact that I can just watch something and not worry about what platfrom the service supports, and the video quality is great. But sometimes finding something half-decent to watch can be like sifting through the bargain bin in HMV, a sordid mix of crappy 80's sitcoms and cancelled reality TV. But look hard enough and there are genuine gems to be had, some shining examples of great TV. So, without further ado, enjoy or Top 5 countdown of the very best of Netlfix UK.

5. Doctor Who

Ah, Doctor Who, the BBC's super-camp sci-fi series. Yes, it's primarily a childrens programme, but the show itself has a lot to offer more grown up viewers as well. From Russell T Davies' not-so-subtle gay undertones, to Moffat's mind raping storyline twists, Doctor Who is the TV equivalent of the weird uncle who only surfaces at childrens birthday parties, wearing a tiny pair of cycling shorts. It's utterly mad, a bit disgsuting, but you can't help but love it.

Despite essentially being a show about a several hunderd year old man who flies around in a blue Police Box picking up young earth girls and showing them amazing locations around the universe, Who isn't the lovechild of a pedophile and Thomas Cook that you might expect. Instead it's a wonderfully funny, irrelevant series that I'm sure you will love.

BEST BIT?

The amazingly sexy Alex Kingston, who plays River Song. You can almost hear the sound of hundreds of teenagers ejaculating every time she utters her famously arousing catchphrase 'Spoilers!'

WORST BIT?

GERONIMOOOOOOOO! (You'll See)

4. South Park

Does this really need an introduction? The series that by it's own admission 'Joyfully skews trends, celecbrities and political figures' South Park has been a staple of comedy channels for a number of years. With storylines that include the 2008 election, Cthutulu's invasion and ManBearPig, South Park has entertained us for many years. You'll enjoy dodgy celebrity impressions, outrageously offensive storylines and Cartman. And with series 10,11 and 12, you'll ahve plenty of it to enjoy.

BEST BIT?

Eric Cartman's constant and inwavering racisim, which seems to have no limit or bounds, no matter how immoral.

WORST BIT?

Scenes that are so painful to watch, so disgusting, that you actually start to wonder why the hell your retinas haven't exploded just yet.

3. Dexter

Okay, we'll admit it right off the bat. We've never seen Dexter, but the serial killer series looks fantastic enough that we had to recommend it anyway. Following the advertures of 'Dexter', who moonlights as a Policeman while killing serial killers at night.

BEST BIT?

How the hell should we know?

WORST BIT?

Sense the pattern guys, we haven't seen the show.

2. LOST

Okay, this one is a bit of a cheat aswell. Recommending LOST as any sort of 'Best TV Show' is like kicking a cardboard cutout or Morgan Freeman in the balls. It's going to cause a minor bit of controversy, everyone will kick up a fuss, get bored and go home. But the point is, LOST is supposed to be a controversial show. And as long as you arent an answer hound, you will find that the series does actually come to a satisfying conclusion. And with a brilliant opening series, you are guaranteed to get sucked into the island storyline. Just don't ask how Hurley manages to remain so rotund after so long on a deserted island with no food.

BEST BIT:

Evangeline Lily's wet ass.

WORST BIT:

'WAAAAAAAAAAAALLLT!'

1. Breaking Bad

This is it. Number 1. Numbero Uno, the big one. The best TV series on Netflix UK, and arguably, the history of the human race. So Ryan, you ask, what is this amazing series all about? Well, mysterious reader, Breaking Bad follows the amazing story of Walter White, a chemistry teacher dying of cancer who begins cooking Methampetamine with one of his old students on order to provide for his family. Nothing out of the ordinary there then. And if like me, you are wondering how that plot manages to stretch to 5 series, worry not. With brilliant pacing, impeccable acting and really stellar camera work, Breaking Bad is a refreshing reminder of how TV should be made.

BEST BIT: Walt's extaordinary transformation from innocent, over his head wellmeaner to cold-blooded drug lord.

WORST BIT: Waiting for the next episode to load on Netflix.

 

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Watch our new Title Sequence! [VIDEO]

We aim to start production of unique, quality Youtube content very soon, but for now, take an exclusive sneak peek at our title sequence. It's rather nifty, if we do say so ourselves! What do you guys think? Leave your comments here or n our Youtube Channel!

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Introducing 'Suggested Reading'

Launching on the site today is a brand new feature, ensuring that you will always have something entertaining to read. We call it Suggested Reading, and we think you might just love it.

As you know (from me complaining!) hosting and updating a blog is hard work. Here at Toilet Fodder we try to stick to a strictish update timetable, one that we are improving every day. But for one reason or another, it's not always possible to update the site with enough content to satisfy you hungry bastards.

So our solution to this is Suggested Reading. Suggested Reading is a new widget to our site, located directly to the right of the article you are reading. It will suggest four additional articles from our partners, based on topics that are covered in Toilet Fodder.

The best thing about Suggested Reading is that these four articles are constantly refreshed every time your visit the site. This way you will always have something interesting to read when your visit our site. It benefits our partner publications, who receive new readers, and it benefits us because our readers are treated to constantly interesting articles.

This new feature is desktop only for now, but rest assured we are looking at the best way to bring it to our mobile users as well. We really hope you enjoy Suggested Reading as much as we do.

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Pulse teases 'big announcement' on it's Twitter account

Popular mobile news reading app Pulse is currently teasing a 'big' announcement of what is in the company's pipeline. Posting a cryptically teasing URL on it's official Twitter feed, the company prompted speculation that the app was about to hit the desktop.

From the official Twitter account:

Something big is coming. Be the first in line.

Most guesses as to what is happening centre round a launch on the Mac App Store, a suggestion that also seems most likely to us. Mac ports of iOS apps have become more and more common, with Twitter client Tweetbot most recently making the jump to Apple's larger machines.

Pulse is currently available for iOS, Android and WP7.

From Twitter

UPDATE: The Pulse team have just Tweeted another teasing picture, and it definetly looks like a desktop app to us. What do you think?

 

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Hulu Plus has arrived on the Apple TV

American readers or IP address dodgers rejoice! Hulu+ has finally launched on the Apple TV, bringing us one miniscule step closer to the app-filled TV nirvana that we all so desperately desire.

To be fair, this announcement is actually bigger news than it may first seem. It shows that Apple is finally thawing its icy hold on content for iOS, something which it needs to do if it is to truly enter the TV market. The announcement is also notable because Hulu is another service (alongside Netlflix) which directly competes with Apple's iTunes store.

Hulu+ is a US subscription service that allows you to stream hundreds of TV shows and Movies. Who in their right mind is going to buy a season pass to rent 'Modern Family" off iTunes, when it is already rolled into the existing Hulu package? Although Apple isn't getting shafted entirely: new users will be able to subscribe to Hulu using their iTunes account, meaning Apple gets a juicy 30% cut of it all.

Commenting on their official blog, Hulu says:

Keeping up with the latest episode of Family Guy, Masterchef and New Girl on Hulu Plus just got a little easier. And my living room just got a whole lot happier.

Hulu Plus arrives on Apple TV today.

The Hulu channel should have already appeared on your Apple TV, although you may need to reboot the device.

 

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Is Apple interested in buying Pinterest clone The Fancy?

BusinessInsider is reporting that Apple has it sights set on further expansion in the social world - and is in talks currently towards acquiring The Fancy, a social commerce and sharing network.

From BI:

The objective: to secure a role for Apple in the growing e-commerce market, putting the 400 million+ users with credit cards on file with Apple's iTunes Store to work shopping - with Apple getting a cut of the action.

The Fancy has been described as an alternative to Pinterest, another sharing site which has exploded in popularity in recent months, especially in the crucially active young female sector. The site allows users to 'pin' items they find online that they would want to buy. Here's how Fancy explains itself:

Fancy is part store, blog, magazine, and wishlist. It's a place to discover great stuff, to curate a collection of things you love, to get updates on your favourite brands and stores and to share your discoveries.

Use it to create a catalog of favourite things around the web and around the world. When you find something you love somewhere on the web, Fancy it.

But what would Apple want with a company like that? Well, The Fancy has one significant advantage over Pinterest: It allows users to buy items directly from the website itself, and it is this which might appeal to Apple, who may be eyeing up a 30% cut of transactions.

Apple CEO Tim Cook has met with The Fancy CEO and Cook himself has even created an account on the website, 'Fancying' several items. I think i agree with BusinessInsider's view that the acquisition could have something to do with Apple's desire to launch a full 'iWallet'. It makes sense for the company to have a social backbone in whatever shopping experience it decides to serve up.

From BusinessInsider.

 

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