Jason Snell and host Charlotte Henry discuss the future of the Apple TV – not the app, nor the service, but the box. They ponder whether Apple should revamp it, kill it, or just leave it be, and analyze how it fits with the company’s broader media and services strategy.
Global Semiconductor Chip Shortage is Becoming a Crisis
The world’s supply of semiconductor chips has faced shortages due to COVID-19, but things have gotten worse.
PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X shortages are just the tip of the iceberg. Big phone launches from companies like Apple and Samsung have been postponed, new graphics cards are still hard to find, and all over the world car manufacturers are either scaling back production or piling unfinished cars up in parking lots while they wait for the chips needed to power their software systems.
Darn it, I’m looking forward to the upcoming Nintendo Switch refresh.
Apple Blocks ProtonVPN Updates Over App Messaging
ProtonVPN announced in a blog post that Apple has blocked its app updates, saying this harms users in countries like Myanmar.
Regulator Finds no Fair Lending Violations by Apple Card, Goldman Sachs
An investigation into the Apple Card and its underwriter, Goldman Sachs, has found no fair lending violations or evidence of discrimination.
Apple Launches ‘Apple Teacher Portfolio’ for Educators
Apple announced on Tuesday a recognition badge educators can earn through the Apple Teacher Learning Center called Apple Teacher Portfolio.
Twitter's Jack Dorsey Sells First Tweet as an NFT For U.S.$2.9 Million
Twitter boss Jack Dorsey has sold his first tweet. He did so as an NFT, with the asset earning around U.S.$2.9 million, Reuters reported.
The tweet – “just setting up my twttr” – was Dorsey’s first tweet, made on March 21, 2006. The NFT was sold via auction on a platform called Valuables, which is owned by the U.S.-based company Cent. It was bought using the cryptocurrency Ether, for 1630.5825601 ETH, which was worth $2,915,835.47 at the time of sale, Cameron Hejazi, the CEO and co-founder of Cent confirmed. Cent confirmed the buyer is Sina Estavi. Estavi’s Twitter profile, @sinaEstavi, says he is based in Malaysia and is CEO of the blockchain company Bridge Oracle. Estavi told Reuters he was “thankful” when asked for comment about the purchase.
iPhone 12 Could Give Apple its Best-Ever Year of iPhone Sales
The iPhone 12 could give Apple its best-ever year of smartphone sales according to Wedbush analysts Strecker Backe and Daniel Ives.
World Water Day: Apple Focuses on Progress With International Alliance for Sustainable Water Management
Apple used World Water Day to restate its commitment to improving the “efficient and safe” use of water resources.
These Drumsticks Connect to Your iPhone So You Can Practice Anywhere: $118.95
We have a deal on PocketDrum Bluetooth Drumsticks, a fun little gadget for drummers and aspiring drummers. App-connected, PocketDrum lets you practice your drums, with the sound coming from your app. In other words, you can practice anywhere. They’re $118.95 through our deal, and the deal listing also has a version with a foot sensor.
Judge Approves Class Action Lawsuit for MacBook Butterfly Keyboards
Judge Edward Davila has approved a class action lawsuit against Apple over its butterfly keyboards.
