Netflix released its quarterly letter to shareholders saying that it’s excited to have competitors like Apple and Disney.
Apple and Qualcomm Settle Long-Running Legal Dispute
Apple and Qualcomm agreed to end all litigation in their long-running dispute, with Apple making a payment for an undisclosed amount.
New Leica Ad Celebrates Photojournalism
Leica is a well-known camera brand, and today it released a five minute ad that celebrates photojournalism. Called ‘The Hunt’ it shows all of the stress, fear, drive, and life-threatening situations photojournalists face as they tell their stories. It was created by Brazilian agency F/Nazca Saatchi & Saatchi. We see scenes of an oppressive regime in China, an African warlord, conflict in the Middle East, and more. Although the photographers in the ad aren’t real, they do represent conditions that can happen in the real world.
iPad 2 Heading for Vintage and Obsolete Products List
The iPad 2 will join Apple’s vintage and obsolete products list from April 30 and will no longer be eligible for service at a Genius Bar.
The Apple Store on 5th Avenue has a Bed Bug Infestation
Apple’s iconic retail store on Fifth Avenue had a bed bug infestation starting 3-4 weeks ago, although they say the problem is over.
Facial Recognition and Law Enforcement – TMO Daily Observations 2019-04-16
Bryan Chaffin and Dave Hamilton join host Kelly Guimont to discuss San Francisco’s current debate over facial recognition software.
Leaked Facebook Documents Show how Mark Zuckerberg Plays Dirty
Leaked Facebook documents that include emails, chats, presentations, spreadsheets, and meeting summaries show how Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook’s board and management team played dirty.
Zuckerberg, along with his board and management team, found ways to tap Facebook’s trove of user data — including information about friends, relationships and photos — as leverage over companies it partnered with.
In some cases, Facebook would reward favored companies by giving them access to the data of its users. In other cases, it would deny user-data access to rival companies or apps.
Basically, everything Facebook has said in public, they are doing the exact opposite in private.
Apple Qualcomm Court Battle Starts Today
The Apple-Qualcomm court battle starts today over chip royalties, and billions of dollars could be at stake.
Apple Donates to Notre Dame Rebuilding Efforts
Tim Cook tweeted that Apple will be donating to the rebuilding efforts of Notre Dame after its horrific fire.
We are heartbroken for the French people and those around the world for whom Notre Dame is a symbol of hope. Relieved that everyone is safe. Apple will be donating to the rebuilding efforts to help restore Notre Dame’s precious heritage for future generations.
It’s great to see Apple donate, and I hope other companies do the same.
Certain Apple Pencils Have a Weird Problem
Apple recently updated its support page for the Apple Pencil, mentioning a weird problem some people have been experiencing.