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[// Futurism »]( [/absurd] [The silliest iPhone apps of all time | Macworld]( [The silliest iPhone apps of all time]( “Sometimes you wonder what you’re supposed to do with all the technology in your trouser pocket. The answer? Well, some developers have given it some very special thought. Here’s a selection of the most bizarre apps that turn your iPhone into a veritable marvel of uselessness.” [// Macworld »]( [/innovation] [StackSocial - Meet your new piano instructor: AI | [Partner]]( [Meet your new piano instructor: AI]( Think of all the piano greats: from the likes of Beethoven and Bach to modern rock pianists like Elton John and Billy Joel. You know how they all learned piano? Yep, that’s right, with AI. Okay… maybe not quite, but it’s how you can learn to play as well as any classical composer does (er… did). Skoove’s AI note recognition listens while you play, picking up on incorrect notes and learning your weak points to help you better understand what you need to improve on. 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To celebrate the release of the highly anticipated sequel Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, we figured we’d rank all of Burtons’ blockbusters. This list ranks all 19 films Tim Burton has directed since 1985, honoring a decades-long career that celebrates the weirdos of this world. Halloween has come early this year, folks.” [// Kotaku »]( [/bites] [// Begone, smelly socks. Spice up your clothes (and their cleanliness) with Laundry Sauce »]( [// You definitely speak at least one language. Maybe even two or three. But 37? Nah. This AI can with actually lifelike text-to-speech translations »]( [// Risky business? No, thanks. Not when it comes to protecting your biz. Get certified in CISSP security and risk management best practices for $30 »]( [/trippy] [@designideahub on Instagram]( [@designideahub]( Interested in having one of your social posts featured in The Futurist? 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