And the data breach resulted in a semi-public attempt at extortion by the not-very-good-at-extortion thieves.
Editorial
Tim Cook Insists That iOS and macOS Shall Remain Separate. He's Right
Running iOS apps on macOS is not the same as merging the two OSes. John explains.
Facebook 'Forming Team' to Design Its Own Processors
And yeah, sure, you’re thinking so what, and you’re right.
Ajit Pai Advisor Arrested on Fraud Charges
Is it Ajit Pai’s fault she’s an alleged crook? No, but it surely reinforces Bryan Chaffin’s extremely negative perceptions that someone brought on to help his radical deregulatory agenda is being accused of fraud.
Podcasts
People Said 'Hey Siri' before 'Hey Siri' Was a Thing
According to Apple, users would start off their Siri interactions with “Hey Siri” even when the only way to access the service was by using the iPhone’s Home button.
Apple, the World's Most Profitable Company, Now Operates on 100% Renewable Energy
It’s a stunning achievement, and being done by the world’s most profitable company is a resounding statement for those who think renewable energy simply costs too much.
Mark Zuckerberg is Wrong. Apple's Privacy Stance is Genuine
The argument is: Does Apple actually care about your privacy? Mr. Zuckerberg would like you to believe that Apple’s privacy stance is just a marketing tactic. I don’t agree.
Here’s How I Finally Accepted HomeKit is a Raging S*#t Storm
HomeKit has some great features, but some of its problems are big enough to push me back to Amazon’s Alexa for my smart home control.
This 1981 Interview Shows How Steve Jobs at 26 Was Way Cooler than Me (and Probably You)
What struck Bryan Chaffin was that Steve Jobs, at the tender age of 26, had his &^#% together in ways most of us never do
Screw the 9.7-inch iPad, the iPad Mini Should be the Education iPad
First introduced in 2012, the iPad mini was Apple’s answer to critics calling for a more affordable iPad. Three generations later and it seems like the company might be giving up on it.