According to Mark Gurman’s “Power On” newsletter, Apple has named four new vice presidents for the Maps, Silicon and Services divisions.
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Taking a Look at Who Owns the Most Stock in Apple
Apple is a massive tech giant as we all know, but who has the most stock in the company? Today we’re going to explore that question.
Apple Highlights the Success of Smaller Businesses and Entrepreneurs on the App Store
Today Apple issued a press release highlighting two reports that focus on the growth of small businesses within the App Store.
Apple's Not Wrong to Avoid Crypto (for Now), Apple Small Business Support, with Jeff Gamet - ACM 560
Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet discuss Bryan’s thought that Apple isn’t wrong to avoid cryptocurrency, at least not for now. But, there are lots of things coming in the crypto world that will change that. They also talk about Apple’s new Small Business Essentials service that helps companies manage their employees’ devices.
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New Apple Business Essentials Brings Device Management for Small Businesses
Apple announced Apple Business Essentials, a subscription for small businesses. It covers device management, Apple Support, and iCloud storage.
Square Launches Banking, Loans, and Checking for Merchants
Square is launching a traditional financial product called Square Banking that combines savings, checking, and loans for merchants.
Consulting Advice, Quick Tips, and DSM 7.0 — Mac Geek Gab 878
If you’re a computer consultant, how do you manage your billing? Like many of you listening, Dave and John both spent time as consultants, too. Listen as they talk about some of the practices — and problems — they experienced! Synology’s DSM 7.0 is out, too, and you’re going to want to listen before you install. That, plus some Quick Tips, Photos, and even a few Cool Stuff Found items from the most recent Pepcom round out the episode. Press play and enjoy learning at least five new things!
Apple Joint Venture Program Ends on February 22
Apple’s Joint Venture support program for businesses is ending on February 22, but an AppleCare program will be able to replace it.
Robot Lawyer ‘DoNotPay’ Adds Tax Fraud to its Repertoire
DoNotPay is a machine learning service that provides a variety of services like canceling free trials, appealing parking tickets, and more.
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This Pandemic Gives More Power to Big Tech
Kara Swisher wrote for The New York Times about how this pandemic will put even more power into the collective hands of Big Tech companies.
Now, as we turn to the healthy companies to help us revive the economy, it could be that the only ones with real immunity are the tech giants. In this way, Covid-19 has accelerated their rise and tightened their grip on our lives. And this consolidation of power, combined with Big Tech’s control of data, automation, robotics, artificial intelligence, media, advertising, retail and even autonomous tech, is daunting.
This has been my fear as well. What happens to all the small businesses unable to loans from the government and money from customers? They get swallowed by delivery apps, whether it’s for groceries, alcohol, or other goods.