HSBC downgraded Apple shares saying its recent services announcements will not “move the needle” and had come “too late”
Urban Armor Gear Launches a 2018 MacBook Air Case
I’ve long been a fan of Urban Armor Gear (UAG). They have great cases and it’s the company I recommend for rugged cases. They’re launching a slim, rugged case for the 2018 13-inch MacBook Air. It has an armor shell and impact resistant soft core, dual lock secure screen closure, cooling vents for air flow, tactile grip, easy to access ports, and it meets military drop standards (MIL STD 810G 516.6). It’s compatible with only the MacBook Air 13-inch (2018) Model Number: A1932, and not with the MacBook Air 13-inch (2010-2017) Model Numbers: A1369 & A1466. You can pick one up for US$79.95, with free shipping and a one year warranty.
Wiz Khalifa to Launch Apple Music Docu-Series April 17
Wiz Khalifa will be launching a documentary series for Apple Music on April 17, called “Wiz Khalifa: Behind the Cam.”
Baseball Training and Lifestyle Network Comes to Apple TV
Stick & Ball TV announced today the launch of a baseball training and lifestyle network that will be coming to the Apple TV through its iOS app. It will have live and on-demand instructional videos and original content designed for players of all ages, as well as coaches. Stick & Ball TV’s CEO Jeremy Harrell said: “The response from coaches, players and industry partners has been overwhelming. Our coaches and partners recognize the passion we possess and see the potential of our streaming platform. They want to join forces to do something that has a long-term, positive impact on the game we love.” The app is free to download and you can get a free 30-day free trial. After that, premium subscriptions will start at US$9.99/month or US$99/year. You can use the code LAUNCH20 to save 20% on an annual subscription, which is valid until April 25.
Astronomers Publish First Image of Black Hole
The first-ever image of a black hole has been published. It was taken in a galaxy called M87, BBC News reported. The picture was taken by the Event Horizon Telescope. It will give researchers information to further study the phenomen.
The image shows an intensely bright “ring of fire”, as Prof Falcke describes it, surrounding a perfectly circular dark hole. The bright halo is caused by superheated gas falling into the hole. The light is brighter than all the billions of other stars in the galaxy combined – which is why it can be seen at such distance from Earth. The edge of the dark circle at the centre is the point at which the gas enters the black hole, which is an object that has such a large gravitational pull, not even light can escape.
Latest Apple Video Focuses on Apple Watch Accessories
The latest Apple video clip is short and sweet. It shows the Apple Watch Series 4, and all the colorful accessories that you can get with it.
Apple TV+ Rollout, Oprah and Stephen King – TMO Daily Observations 2019-04-10
John Martellaro and Andrew Orr join host Kelly Guimont to discuss Apple TV+ including new shows and the family friendliness of Stephen King.
2 in 3 Hotels Websites' Leak User Data
Two in three hotel websites are putting guest’s private data at risk, security firm Symantec has discovered.
Apple Watch Activity Challenge for 2019 Earth Day
2019 Earth Day falls on April 22, and we have a few details on the Activity Challenge Apple is preparing for the event.
Why Does Apple Allow Pervasive App Tracking?
In the future, I hope Apple puts restrictions on the kind of app tracking developers use. We already have Safari’s Intelligent Tracking Prevention. I’d like to see that for the App Store.
SDKs present a solution to Apple’s pesky tracking restriction for advertisers. They can connect who you are between apps, provided the developer of each app uses the same SDK and the advertiser is able to use signals to figure out who you are. If we look at the top 200 apps on the iOS App Store, it’s interesting to see how broad the reach of most SDKs actually is.